Milan · Citta Studi

Bar Basso

This 1947 cocktail bar and cafe in Porta Venezia is where the Negroni Sbagliato was accidentally invented in the 1960s.

About Bar Basso

This 1947 cocktail bar and cafe in Porta Venezia is where the Negroni Sbagliato was accidentally invented in the 1960s. Owner Maurizio Stocchetto still serves oversized cocktails in his signature extra-large glasses. The 1960s red leather booths and dim lighting remain unchanged, and it's where fashion week crowds decompress after shows.

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Getting there

Address

Via Plinio, 39, 20020 Milano MI, Italy

Neighborhood

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Order the original Negroni Sbagliato in Maurizio's giant glass - it's twice the size of a normal cocktail but the same price as elsewhere.

Plan for about 1 hour. Morning visits are typically less crowded.

Bar Basso is in the Citta Studi neighborhood of Milan. The address is Via Plinio, 39, 20020 Milano MI, Italy. The area is well-served by metro.

Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.

Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.

Closed on Tuesday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.

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