Among the most vibrant streets of Milan, the Navigli continue to attract those looking for a place to drink well and enjoy a contemporary aperitivo. In this ever-evolving landscape, UGO Cocktail Bar – Bistrot, on Via Corsico 12, has become a constant reference point: a meeting place where quality, style and a modern idea of conviviality come together.
It’s no coincidence — it’s the result of a clear vision: to offer a well-crafted experience from start to finish, without complications. Only what’s needed to feel in the right place, in the heart of the Navigli in Milan.
A forward-looking cocktail bar
UGO was born as a cocktail bar, and the heart of the experience is still mixology. The drink list blends technique and creativity, with signature cocktails that have helped make the venue a recognised name in the Navigli district.
Among the most appreciated is the Giargiana, an icon of the venue, alongside other original creations and seasonal offerings, often linked to special events and collaborations with brands and producers.
La filosofia è chiara: cocktail pensati bene, serviti con cura, accessibili, senza forzature. Un modo contemporaneo di vivere il bere miscelato sui Navigli.
A contemporary aperitivo in true Navigli style
Aperitivo is part of Milanese culture, and UGO interprets it in a modern way. Here, aperitivo is not just the “before” of the evening, but a complete moment — where conviviality, wine glasses and cocktails coexist in perfect balance.
The aperitivo offering on the Navigli includes signature cocktails, selected wines, beers and a small gourmet kitchen designed to accompany, not overwhelm.
It’s this combination that makes UGO a regular stop for those seeking a quality venue in the Navigli district: a well-crafted aperitivo, without the formality.
A small kitchen that truly delivers
UGO is not a restaurant. The kitchen is intentionally small, calibrated and designed to complement cocktails and wines. The dishes from UGO’s gourmet kitchen are created to be shared and to interact harmoniously with what’s in the glass.
Among the most popular dishes are, for example, mozzarella in carrozza, olive all’ascolana, the large bruschetta with octopus and stracciatella, eggplant parmigiana, UGO’s meatballs with smoked ricotta, the Fassona tartare, and the homemade focaccia with pancetta and artichokes.
A carefully curated selection that allows for a complete experience without weighing down the cocktail bar concept.
The atmosphere: essential, distinctive, authentic
Many venues on the Navigli focus on noise and effects. UGO takes a different path: it creates an environment that puts the guest at the centre and gives value to what is being served.
Warm lighting, refined design and a natural rhythm: the atmosphere is ideal for a long aperitivo, a light dinner or a late-night drink. A balance that makes UGO instantly recognisable within the Navigli bar scene.
A steady presence in the neighborhood
Over the years, UGO has become a certainty for those who live in and frequent the Navigli: residents, workers, students and visitors looking for an experience different from the more tourist-oriented offerings.
Those who come here often return, those who stumble upon it remember it, and anyone looking for a reliable venue on the Navigli often ends up placing UGO among their top choices.
This is why UGO stands among the most renowned venues on the Navigli.
Not because a ranking says so, but because the people who come here do: those who return with friends, those who make UGO a weekly ritual, those who want a quality cocktail bar in the heart of the Navigli in Milan.
We look forward to seeing you at Via Corsico 12
UGO is open to those seeking signature cocktails, selected wines, a quality aperitivo on the Navigli, simple yet well-crafted gourmet dishes, and an authentic atmosphere in Milan’s most iconic neighborhood.
If you’re looking for a place on the Navigli in Milan where you can drink well and feel at home, UGO is here.
