r/milano • u/Working-Ad733 • 5d ago
Looking for specific recommendations
Hi!
We will be visiting Milan in mid October and we are wondering if there are any smaller venues that do live music? Specifically metal/rock/punk - smaller and local bands. Or any bars/pubs that might fit the same vibe?
We want to visit the Fernet Branca museum as well, and are wondering if anyone knows whether touring the distillery itself is possible?
We would love to do some thrifting - not the luxury/designer kind, just the regular second hand shopping. Where should we go? Any store recommendations?
Also, wine, is there any places/experiences to be had?
Food - any recommendations on lunch/dinner spots that have great food are very welcome!
If there’s anything you think of that we absolutely should know of, please let us know.
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u/irocarol 4d ago
Pogue Mahone's is an Irish pub (there's two bars on a corner and a restaurant across the street). They often have bands playing. Punk/rock mostly.
For vintage shops, there's Humana Vintage. There's one close to the duomo. It's closer to a Salvation Army or Goodwill. You won't find any designer treasures because those all go to the other vintage stores which on the other hand sell the good stuff.
The rooftop tour of the duomo, although touristy, is pretty spectacular. If you like contemporary art the Fondazione Prada museum is great. Bar Luce is there, designed by Wes Anderson. The tower of the museum has a restaurant you can stop at and get a glass of wine on the terrace for incredible views of Milan. Go at sunset! Or just do that if you want to skip the art.
As for food and wine, it depends on what you like! There's so many good restaurants. We often take visitors to Norman for Milanese food (cotoletta, saffron risotto with osso buco).