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Metal Café
Another one of Marseille's 'in' choices, Metal Café sits at the foot of the staircase linking cours Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves with rue Sainte. Look for the suitably steely grey door and expect an equally chic-industrial interior. The only thing that's not metal, thankfully, is the music.
Look for the steely grey door at the foot of the staircase linking cours Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves with rue Sainte.
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La Maronnaise
This hipsters' hangout at Les Goudes on Cap Croisette is day-night event. You'll need to arrive early to snag a sun lounge or earlier still for a patch of sand on the tiny beach, before dancing under the stars till dawn. To keep you going, you can have lunch and dinner on the seaside terrace. Take bus 19 from the Rond Point du Prado metro stop on av du Prado.
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La Caravelle
Look up or miss this standout, upstairs hideaway, styled with rich wood and leather, zinc bar and yellowing vintage murals. If it’s warm, snag a coveted spot on the portside terrace. On Friday, live jazz plays 9pm to midnight.
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L'OM Café
If you haven't managed to bag tickets to watch the city's football team play, this is the place to come and watch the game (unless you want to support the rival team, in which case you should leave Marseille).
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Espace Julien
Rock, opérock, alternative theatre, reggae, hip-hop, Afro-groove and other cutting-edge entertainment all appear on the bill here; the website lists upcoming gigs and cover charges.
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L'Intermédiare
Famed for its free live-music sessions ranging from blues to breaking new bands, the intimate L'Intermédiare is a gathering spot for Marseille's artists, musos and writers.
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Au Petit Nice
Cheap and cheerful: €2 beers in a happening courtyard café with a youthful, diverse crowd. (NB: If you’re taking a taxi, this is not the hotel of the same name.)
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MP Bar
The website www.petitfute-gay.com (in French) has comprehensive coverage of Marseille's gay and lesbian scene, which revolves around the perennial favourite, MP Bar.
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Dame Noir
A crowd of hip cats spills onto the sidewalk from this neighbourhood bar. DJs spin Thursday to Saturday. No sign; look for the red lights by the door.
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Au Son des Guitars
Popular with Corsican locals, this small club has limited dancing, lots of drinking, and occasionally a Corsican singer. Look sharp to get in.
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Le Millenium
Particularly popular with students living on the nearby campus, this is the place to listen to techno house beats. About 6km from the city.
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Le Bar de la Marine
Marcel Pagnol filmed the card-party scenes in Marius at this Marseille institution, which draws folks from every walk of life.
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La Part des Anges
The wine list at this happening wine bar and restaurant is an oenologist’s dream. Great cheese and charcuterie plates.
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L’Intermédiaire
Grungy venue with graffitied walls is one of the best for live bands or DJs (usually techno or alternative).
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L'Exit Café
L'Exit Café buzzes during its nightly buy-one-get-one-free happy hour from 18:00 to 21:00.
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Docks des Suds
World music is among the genres performed at this sprawling venue near the commercial port.
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Polikarpov
Polikarpov is one of the reliable addresses for a young, mixed, hard-drinking crowd.
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Caffè Noir
Caffè Noir is one of the reliable addresses for a young, mixed, hard-drinking crowd.
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La Noche
Downstairs, bands play; upstairs, DJs spin everything from electro to salsa.
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Pelle Mêle
A thirty-something crowd jives to good jazz at this lively portside bistro.
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Le Trolleybus
Shake it to techno, funk and indie at this tunnel-like harbourside club.
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Ballet National de Marseille
Marseille-based dance companies include the Ballet National de Marseille.
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Ma Demoiselle
Visiting DJs sometimes play this tiny downstairs girly-girl club.
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