Bar Basso

Birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato, open since 1947 — Milan's definitive late-night aperitivo institution

Address Via Plinio 39, 20129 Milan
Opening Hours Wed–Mon 09:00–01:30; closed Tue

A Milanese institution open since 1947, credited with inventing the Negroni Sbagliato — a Negroni made with prosecco instead of gin, accidentally discovered when a bartender reached for the wrong bottle. The bar is all dark wood, low lighting, and serious cocktails; the Sbagliato is still served in an oversized glass and is still the thing to order.

No reservations, no DJ, no nonsense. Go between 18:00 and 20:00 for the proper aperitivo hour.

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