Vintage motorcycle and decor at Officine Riunite Milanesi

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Officine Riunite Milanesi

Milan


Littered with old cars, motorcycles and vintage signs, Officine is a huge, dimly lit retro workshop-cum-bar unlike anything else in the city. Fancy customising your wheels? Or maybe you’d rather come for an elaborate cocktail? Why not do both. If there's a downside it's that the cocktails are a little steep (€14 to €20) despite the quality. Beer on tap €10.


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