A snug, well-decorated spot on Via Stendhal in Milan's Design District, just steps from Mudec. The Gallery Bar pours its own craft beers alongside a curated selection of cocktails and wine, with an open kitchen turning out refined small plates — think Ligurian focaccia, farinata, hummus, and polpette — that make it equally suited for a proper aperitivo or a light dinner. Note: the team has reportedly relocated to Isola d'Elba, so verify current status before heading over.
House-brewed craft beers and genuinely excellent Ligurian farinata make this tiny Design District bar a proper aperitivo destination near Mudec.
Check their Instagram before going — their bio suggests the team may have relocated to Isola d'Elba, so confirm the Milan location is still open.
Craft beer and farinata in Milan's Design District
Tucked away on Via Stendhal in Milan's Design District, The Gallery Bar is the kind of place you stumble into after a Mudec exhibition and end up staying all evening. It's small — really small — but that's part of the charm. The open kitchen lets you watch the team work, and the outdoor seating is a bonus when the Milanese weather cooperates.
What sets this place apart is the house-made craft beer. They brew their own, and the selection covers a range of styles that should satisfy both casual sippers and beer nerds. The food is better than it needs to be for a bar: the Ligurian focaccia and farinata are genuinely excellent, and the small plates — hummus, polpette, and other rotating bites — make for a proper aperitivo spread or even a light dinner. Products are clearly sourced with care.
The 4.5-star Google rating feels fair. It's well-decorated, the staff are friendly, and the vibe is intimate without being precious. One heads-up: their Instagram bio suggests the team has relocated to Isola d'Elba, so double-check that they're still operating at this address before making the trip.