Nice
Kitties rule the roost at this one-of-a-kind cafe, an absolute must for cat-lovers. Five free-range felines roam about the tables, seeking the right lap…
Must-see nightlife in Côte d'Azur
Nice
The focus at this classy wine shop–bar is organic wines – a few are sold by the glass, but the best selection is available by the bottle, served with…
Nice
One of Nice's coolest new nightspots, Beer District pours a regularly rotating line-up of 16 draught microbrews and 50 bottled beers from all over the…
Cannes
A cosy little spot for a glass or two of a local vintage – the wine list here is great, with hand-picked choices from local domaines including Côtes de…
St-Tropez
Sartre wrote parts of Les Chemins de la Liberté (Roads to Freedom) at this portside cafe – in business since 1887 – which is popular with boaties, bikers…
St-Tropez
The star-studded bar at the infamous Hôtel Byblos remains the perennial champion of nightclubs in St-Tropez, if not the whole Riviera. Dress to impress if…
Nice
Way back before Le Port-Garibaldi became so trendy, Rosalina was the neighbourhood's nightlife pioneer. A decade later, it's still an inviting, friendly…
Nice
The most atmospheric spot for a tipple in the old town, whether you’re after one of the many beers on tap or a local wine by the glass. Brick-lined and…
Nice
Footsteps from cours Saleya, this hip tapas bar (strapline: ‘In Sangria We Trust’) struts its vintage stuff on the ground floor of a quintessential Niçois…
Nice
No place in Vieux Nice offers better people-watching than the beach-facing tables on La Movida's streetside deck and upstairs terrace. Snag one in time…
Nice
The concept is simple and the results agreeable at this recently opened wine bar. The extensive wine list skews heavily towards the top-quality rosés for…
Nice
Young freelancers are the focus at this recently opened 'coworking' space at the edge of place Garibaldi, but the general public is also welcome at the…
Cannes
Only open in May during the film festival and again in July and August, this club is a hot ticket in DJ land. Bringing together some of the most happening…
Nice
A young, hip crowd gravitates to this strategically placed bar at the corner of place Garibaldi and rue Bonaparte – the very epicentre of Petit Marais…
Cannes
This is Cannes’ coolest, trendiest and most selective nightspot – so selective, in fact, that your entire posse might not get in unless you’re dressed to…
Nice
Panoramic 360-degree views of Nice are the big draw at the Hôtel Monsigny's rooftop bar. Glasses of rosé, mojitos and fresh fruit smoothies all go down…
Cannes
The al fresco cafe of Italian fashion design house Armani is predictably chic, stylish and full of panache. Sit beneath taupe parasols in a prettily…
Cannes
The bar of Le Grand Hôtel is a great place for a couple of quiet drinks. The lounge is a cosy space (there is a pianist most nights) but it’s the garden…
Nice
Taste some of southern France's most interesting beers at this neighbourhood microbrewery, which opens to the public a few hours per week. Don't miss the…
Côte d'Azur
The longest-running Pampelonne beach club dates to the 1950s and was originally the crew canteen during the filming of And God Created Woman. Now it…
Nice
A more chilled retreat than many of the pubs in the old town, especially if you can bag one of the prime tables in the eponymous cellar. Weekly open mics,…
Cannes
This dazzling white lounge bar on the ground floor of the Marriott hotel is possibly the most beautiful on the Croisette, with designer sofas facing out…
Nice
Once a lighting factory (check out the light-bulb collection inside), now a hip-and-happening Port Lympia bar with slouchy sofas, industrial-chic decor,…
Antibes
Flirt with the green fairy in this convivial cellar, with original 1860 zinc bar, a few round tables and all the accessories (four-tapped water fountain,…
Cannes
Perched atop the Palais des Festivals, this trendy bar and club with drop-dead Mediterranean views is one of Cannes' choicest and chicest nightspots…
Nice
Organic and artisanal vintages rule the roost at this welcoming wine bar on lively rue Lascaris. Sip a glass or order a bottle from the well-stocked…
Côte d'Azur
This wine bar on the main square is a favourite local hangout for glasses of wine, charcuterie and cheese boards and occasional live music. For a fabulous…
Antibes
On a lively street lined with pubs, just inside the old ramparts, this grungy boozer is the place for a late-night pint. It's a favourite for expat crews…
Nice
Libération's go-to bar-cafe for morning coffee and afternoon aperitifs is always buzzing, especially in warm weather, when tables are spread out on the…
Côte d'Azur
In business for nearly 100 years, this cafe boasts a spacious terrace fronting St-Jean's central square. It's popular for morning coffee and afternoon…
Nice
This Irish pub is big, loud and the pub of reference for all foreigners in town (there's another branch down by the port). With live music, pub grub and…
Côte d'Azur
Favoured by dance-on-the-bar celebs, and those who just want to be seen, Nikki can become a beachside bacchanal to match most fantasies. The debauchery…
Antibes
The in-crowd flops off the beach (or yacht they're crewing on) and onto the pavement terrace of this buzzing lounge bar for early-evening cocktails, wine…
Nice
Decadent all-day desserts, ice-cream sundaes and cocktails (from €5) are the reason to hit the sea-facing terrace of this vibrant mojito bar.
St-Tropez
The terrace is the place to sport your new strappy sandals at afternoon aperitifs. Service is the friendliest along the port.
Côte d'Azur
A fantastic spot for oenophiles, stocking hundreds of local vintages with cheese and pâté platters to match.
Antibes
This legendary establishment is famous up and down the coast for its summer beachside nightclub and late-night dancing under the stars. There are DJs…
St-Tropez
Blindingly white and appropriately expensive, White 1921 is owned by Louis Vuitton. It’s a chic alfresco champagne lounge in a renovated townhouse on…
St-Tropez
Young, happening harbour-side bar for beautiful people, with chichi decor in shades of white and silver. It's been run by the same family for 50 years,…
