Prog

More or less stumbled upon this bar. Like most other bars in Milano it opens around 18:00−18.30. (I am confused by this still, but I guess that is the way to go about it).
Quircky bar with a tree in the bar, and out of the blue some mysterious music started to play and a guy dressed as «death» suddenly appears and starts to mix a cocktail. Drops something neon’ish in it and walks over to a table and takes a coin from the couple that ordered this drink. Funny.
Their drinks are well mixed and they have funny details. Like my better half ordered a Liquorice mohito and got some candy liquorice with it! Some said it is all in the details, and that is true.
They do apertivos as well, which basically means that you pay a little bit more for one of your cocktails and then can help yourself to the food. This is often called Happy Hour and lots of bars in Milano does this. Some for one hour, some for more than one actual hour.
Prog turned out to be a fun little bar and we had two well mixed cocktails here. Seems like this is a fun place to hang out and you never know what to expect from the people that works here. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would go again! :D

The words of love I have for this small, home-​owned bar on the outskirts of Milan could not begin to explain one of the most amazing experiences I had in Italy. After reading the review of a fellow Unilocaler, my date, and I made a reservation at this bar for Aperitivo, the happy hour of Italy. New to the scene, the general concept being, you buy/​order a drink, and you get complimentary snack, food, munchies, etc.
Reservations — easily made on Unilocal.We made our reservation early, and got there 20 minutes late, not realizing how far the walk was from the train station to Prog, halfway there we almost gave up, but glad we didn’t (only because it was cold). After getting there, we received a warm welcome, and they seated us immediately.
We ordered our first round of drinks, and although I do not remember the names of the drinks, they were, by no exaggeration, the BEST COCKTAILS I HAVE EVER HAD. Presentation was a 5, taste was a 5, and the time taken to make each cocktail was nothing short of a masterpiece. The bartender was such a sweetheart, and it was amazing to watch him make his art!
Aperitivo: TO DIE FOR. It was dissimilar to other aperitivos I have come across, in that it was basically like a 3 course meal = so AMAZING. We got some chips first, then a plate of assorted cheeses, assorted tuna appetizers, and a ham like tostada with dipping sauces that were interestingly complimentary. Second we got the ‘main course’ — which was little mini burgers, with a side of mashed sweet potatoes, cornbread and potatoes. My date is a pescatarian, and the wonderful lady was more than helpful, and offered him a fish main dish instead of the mini-​burgers. He was delighted, and I was so happy that they were so accommodating. Lastly, a chocolate crumble cake for dessert, which was mouth-​watering, but we were so full, we couldn’t even finish it! Halfway through the main course we ordered more drinks, two lychee flavored drinks that were delicious as well! (You can see all the pictures below of our fantabulous meal). Note: All the food is homemade so it was delicious!
Originally we had plans to go ‘Aperitivo hopping’ — but this was our first and last stop, and it was thoroughly amazing! The food, the drinks, and the service was impeccable from top to bottom. I cannot recommend this wonderful little cocktail bar enough! Don’t miss it!
Tip: If you check in on Unilocal,you get 20% off! Normally drinks are 10Euro, but we got them for 8! Where else can you get a full 3 course meal, and 4 drinks for 24 Euro!

Five full stars, I fell in love with this place!
Really cool and cozy place, almost unnoticeable if you just walk by.
If you come for the aperitivo, you don’t get the usual buffet: they serve a couple of dishes per person instead.
And, boy, they are good! Cheese with honey, tarts, ham, mini-​burgers, mini-​meatballs, cous cous, mashed pumpkin… Name one tasty thing and you have it there!
And just when you start thinking that some pastry would be nice, there you go, a delicious slice of chocolate cake materializes in front of you!
Now, as if it wasn’t enough, a special mention goes to the cocktails. Very few, but very thoroughly made, with a crazy attention to details and presentation.
If are you like me and enjoy having the aperitivo with something wine-​like but stronger, don’t think twice and get the Maffei 75: prosecco, gin and lemon, it’s really as good as it gets!
I’m coming back here as soon as I can!