Came here on a Thursday night because this place was recommended by the concierge at my hotel. I…read morearrived around 10:30pm which was super early for Italy (since places don't close till 5am) but I was still on US rules. It was about 15euros to enter. I hadn't had dinner so I was pleasantly surprised that there was a buffet. I was able to catch the tail in so I tried a few items (saffron polenta, various cheeses, and braised beef). Everything was really tasty and exactly what I needed before drinking. I got a free drink with entry so I opted for a whiskey coke. It was ok but wasn't super strong. I ordered a few from a different bartender and they were a lot better. The music was all techno slightly mixed with top 40. I wasn't super impressed with the DJ. It could've been because it was a Thursday. Overall, the place was nice and I would go back either for dinner or a night out.

Super fun spot when traveling to Milan would definitely go back. Music was great drinks were great…read moreand the whole vibe was actually pretty fun.

Lively, busy, trendy and fun. The place is chock full of trash and treasures and it works. Lots of…read morelittle alcoves to sit. This place is popular with the 20 something crowd.

One of the best bars I've ever been to. Definitely the best cocktail program I've experienced. Do…read morenot miss this, the decor is incredible. You'll feel strangely at home amongst the incredible curation of the space.

The best of a night at several bars on the Navigli. Read my profile and my reviews, you'll find…read morethat I am a pretty experienced booze hound. Pinch is a total replica of American hipster craft cocktail bars, in Milan. The bartenders wear suspenders and do tricks with shakers. I'm waiting for an ironic mustache, preferably like the Moretti guy has. The drinks are exceptional. When I was there, they had one made of green tomatoes and mountain pine liqueur that was a taste party in my mouth. The aperitivo snacks are also really excellent, a small tray of various interesting crunchy things. No potato chips -- we're talking samosas in wonton wrappers with sweet chili sauce, Indian curry rice, a ham-arugula roll, and baba ghanoush. My second drink didn't quite match the first, but it was close. Also, the only bar in Milan that gave me *zero* grief about wanting a simple glass of tap water. In fact, they just give you one. Mega bonus points for that. I'm sick of paying for "aqua panna Toscana" that I neither need nor want. Been drinking Milan tap water in my hotel room for four days now. It's fine. Pour it on. Food offerings from the regular menu are a little hit or miss, but on the other hand, I had kind of stuffed myself with aperitivo. Had I been hungry, might've been a different story.

Another perfect cocktails bar in Navigli! And yet I thought this Milanese neighborhood was only…read morefilled with bars with bad & cheap drinks, loud music and greasy aperitivo food (well, there are plenty of bars like that but thankfully not all of them). Pinch is a new bar right in Ripa di Porta Ticinese, not in the pedestrian part of the Naviglio, which means they don't have outside seating - except for the tables at the windows. It has a retro vibe, as if you entered a 1920s bar, dim lights, soft 1920's music; elegant but not ostentatious atmosphere. The cocktails list has about 15 signature cocktails, all with an explanation of the alcoholic level (medium or high), taste (fresh, spicy, bitter, etc.) and of course the ingredients, classic cocktails with a twist, made extremely well, with good ingredients. They also have a food menu but I didn't check it out since we were there for the aperitivo - which then turned into after-dinner drinks. I had the "South of the Border" with tequila, chartreuse vert, lime juice, sugar syrup and fresh mint, it was fresh and delicious, then I had another one and another one... just to be sure they were made perfectly ;) For the aperitivo, our cocktails were 8 euro each and the waiter (who looked like Robert Pattinson) brough a small tray with some snacks: rice and salad in small glasses, chips, mini-sandwiches and a couple of vol-au-vents - not enough to fill our stomachs completely but also not the average greasy aperitivo food. Nice staff, a full bar with quality bottles and clean bathrooms complete the experience. Too bad it's far from my house, but worth the subway trip back!

Great service with excellent coffees and craft cocktails. Mostly smart locals with only a few…read moretourists. Fair prices for the excellent quality. Awesome service to boot.

Very cozy and chill vibe. Awesome drinks and great spot on the river for aperitivo. You could tell…read moreit was very popular, just like the other bar experiences within the family

horrible place to go. avoid if you can at all costs. horrible bar and terrible cover chargeread more

We came here as a friend was hosting an event for her social club, Pink Trotters…read more First impressions...It was full but not over crowded. Music was decent. Lots of couches to lounge around in. Apperitivo was, what I have come to understand as being, standard, although they did have a delicious eggplant parm. 10euros for the drink. Only 1 draft beer to choose from, Heineken. So that was a bit disappointing. All in all, it was ok. But I am becoming a fan of the Navigli district.

Small bar by a canal…read more On my first night in Milan, we stopped by this small bar for late night drinks (probably around midnight). We were high on US time and were wide awake. I'm not much of a drinker, but my Basil Honey drink wasn't that bad (3.5/5 stars). No mini munchies were given to us, and perhaps it was because we didn't come at an earlier time. I think what gave this place a 4 opposed to 3 stars, is the free WIFI. You know I need to be wifi-ing because I'm not gonna pay for an international data plan. Overall, if you're interesting in late night drinks with free wifi by a small canal, this is your place.

Great little cocktail spot. Cozy & chill. Strong drinks,…read morewhoa. I had a berry rum drink that was filled with yummy fruit & tons of booze. Much enjoyed. I would go back.