Headed to Italy for Milan Design Week? Be prepared for crowded streets, long lines and lots of noise. May we suggest for one evening (or 4) you head up above the crowded city to the tranquility of a rooftop bar? Below are our top 5 rooftop bars to get your chill on during Milan Design Week.
Radio Rooftop Milan: A day-to-night, high-energy, rooftop cocktail lounge, this trendy bar receives much love from the Milan crowd. Brilliant atmosphere, great range of drinks, friendly crew and located among the pub crawl bar scene in the Repubblica district.

Brian&Barry Rooftop Bar: This cool ultra modern rooftop bar opened last year in the heart of Milan, a favorite of the young professional crowd, it’s located in the San Babila district.

Corso Como 10: The rooftop garden at Corso Como 10 is full of green plants and newgen art furnishings, located in what is now called the Corso Como fashion district. Tip: Dress accordingly.

Ceresio 7 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar: Dsquared2’s Dean and Cain’s Ceresio 7 is well known by fashionable insider’s, not easily accessible the location borders the streets of Milan’s low-key China Town district.

Armani/SPA Rooftop Bar: A temple of calm floating above Milan’s wealthy Montenapoleone district, this uber chic locale is a must for the posh sort.