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Bars in French Riviera
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Absinthe Bar / Historic Bar
Party Earth Review Patrons will stroll into the past at Absinthe Bar, a museum and bar tucked away in an intimate cellar complete with dizzying posters of Van Gogh and the Green Fairy. The original 1850s bar adds to the authenticity and ambiance of the place, which also features four-spigot water fountains, delicate sugar spoons, and an antique ... more
1 Rue Sade
06600 Antibes
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Party Earth Review In the heart of the chaos of Juan-les-Pins stands Zapata, a bar where fun-loving people gather to drink tequila in the most imaginative ways. The bull skull hovering over the entrance may seem out of place in this town of glitz and glamour, but the hip yet boisterous crowd doesn’t seem to mind. Inside, the décor of high ... more
Carrefour de la Nouvelle Orléans
06160 Juan les Pins
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Bar / Restaurant
Party Earth Review An upscale yet unpretentious bar and restaurant, Au Bureau offers a French and American menu to a posh clientele that gathers in the early evening to dive into enormous hamburgers and buckets of fries – with a knife and fork, of course. Despite the bar’s well-heeled overtones, patrons show up in hip but casual garb, perhaps ... more
49 Rue Félix Faure
06400 Cannes
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Party Earth Review Cigar enthusiasts will want to head directly to the posh Havana Room, a hotspot for connoisseurs of Cuba’s finest and part of Pavillon Croisette restaurant, which features fine dining and its own terrace right next door. The very spacious cigar lounge is highlighted by marble floors, large open windows, and cushy leather ... more
42 Boulevard de la Croisette
06400 Cannes
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Bar / Lounge
Party Earth Review A popular nightspot for locals, Le Ghost is usually packed with a boisterous and fun-loving crowd, all dimly lit by the antique lamps that are the bar’s only source of light. One of the city’s hidden gems, the lounge looks closed from the outside, but guests need only ring the doorbell to call a bouncer who will usher them ... more
3 Rue de la Barillerie
06300 Nice
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Karaoke Bar / Lounge / Pool Hall
Party Earth Review Located under a large staircase across from the beach, L’Escalier’s easygoing, dive-bar vibe attracts a slightly gritty clientele looking for late-night fun. The bar’s street level area offers a few scattered tables and a large projection TV for watching sports, while the more spacious downstairs area features some small ... more
10 Rue Raoul Bosio
06300 Nice
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Party Earth Review Welcome to the jungle at La Réserve, a safari-themed bar where the young and beautiful go to lounge on cheetah-print chairs and indulge in early afternoon or pre-club drinks on the expanding terrace. The interior décor features a hodgepodge of safari hats, African artifacts, and photos of elephants, giraffes, and monkeys ... more
24 Avenue Georges Gallice
06600 Antibes
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Party Earth Review Patrons will have to walk down the stairway to heaven at Le Rêve Plage, a truly dreamy private beach and bar decked out in strikingly white tables, chairs, floors, and furnishings. By day, a pampered and bronzed crowd fills the luxurious white beach chairs to enjoy a meal right on the sand or to sip cocktails and peer ... more
Boulevard Charles Guillaumont
06160 Antibes
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Party Earth Review The façade of the Hi Hotel may be art deco, but inside is pure futuristic fun, the centerpiece of which is the sleek and colorful Happy Bar. The modern décor draws a young and trendy crowd that gathers to sip cocktails and spend a few leisurely hours chatting beneath an ever-changing display of multicolored lights and ... more
Hi Hotel
3 Avenue des Fleurs
06000 Nice
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Bar / Club / Restaurant
Party Earth Review Patrons are surrounded by a jungle atmosphere at Le Maori, a relaxing New Zealand-styled restaurant that transforms into a hot dance spot that attracts a boisterous, fun-loving crowd. Lined with gray stone and Mayan statues, the dining space has the feel of a modern cave, and serves up diverse fare from all over the world ... more
15 Rue Masséna
06000 Nice
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Bar / Live Music Venue
Party Earth Review Tiki huts, palm trees, and lots of bamboo combine to create a tropical paradise at Pam Pam Rhumerie, where fruity drinks are served in funky glasses and occasionally set on fire. The Polynesian palace décor features wooden mosaics of the tropics and exotic plants in every corner, as well as low couches in a colorful wild ... more
137 Boulevard du Président Wilson
06160 Antibes
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Party Earth Review Located just across the street from the train station, The Station Tavern is an ordinary English pub with some extraordinary specials. This casual pub forgoes extravagance in favor of affordable cocktails and snacks, making it a great hangout spot for its sports-oriented clientele and a good option for pre-club drinks ... more
18 Rue Jean Jaurès
06400 Cannes
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French Riviera Bars Overview
Although Côte d’Azur is known for its pristine beaches and high-end nightlife, there are still plenty of bars in the French Riviera for every taste, style, and budget.
Center stage is still of course the exclusive and expensive hotspots and French Riviera bars catering to models, celebrities, and wealthy business types. In both Nice and Cannes, the trendy set can relax by day at chic beach-side bars and resorts, while away the afternoon over wine, or hit up the luxury hotel bars and roof-top hangouts for pre-clubbing drinks.
The French Riviera isn’t all about luxury though, and affordable options exist in the bars along the coast as well. There’s a prevalence of great Irish bars, absinthe spots, and dives throughout Nice, which attracts throes of international students, travelers, and those on a budget looking for whistle-wetting watering holes, often with live music as well.
Whether high-end or on a budget, drinking by day at the beach or by night at a chic hotel, the French Riviera has bars for everyone – and with some of the best weather and beautiful scenery in the world – there’s always an excuse to celebrate with a drink.
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