The best bars and cafés Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

A popular address for an aperitif from 6.30 pm to 9 pm, with free tapas! Located above the Bellevue Hotel and under the benevolent gaze of the Good Mother, the setting is just as appreciable as the menu, with its woodwork, engravings, and its balcony-terrace which is always full, and for good reason, the view of the port is delicious. Music lovers will be delighted on Wednesday and Friday evenings, when live concerts are organised with a cheese platter and a good glass of wine as a bonus! An address not to be missed in Marseille.

This is one of the new places of conviviality in Dracene. Sam and his wife have completely transformed this old neighbourhood bar into a trendy beer bar. They brew their own beer, the Graouli, very refreshing, aromatic with a nice bitterness and citrus notes. They offer local, craft and draught beers, a few selected wines and boards to share. On weekends, concerts, karaoke or mythical films with meals in the theme. Whether it's for the owner's welcome or the friendly atmosphere, we love it.

The bar is neat and a little rocky at the same time. The judicious arrangement of great vintages as well as more modest ones, which tourists and connoisseurs should not hesitate to frequent. And beware: the house "does not shy away from any sacrifice": it combines the functions of cellar, wine bar with a possible snack menu, introductory workshops in oenology and sommelier advice, weddings and other festivities... To follow, their Facebook page which is very active. It is also a place known to be the meeting place for singles.

We like to settle here in any season. The terrace overlooks the fountain, we sit there with pleasure. We stop for a coffee, a tea with a pastry, to sip a lemonade, a fruit juice, a glass of local wine or a pastis, and to nibble some Corsican specialities (cooked pork meats, figatelli...). We let ourselves go to remake the world under the soft Provencal sun. The cuisine is simple, the menu varied, the plates colorful, copious. The personnel is with the small care. Here, it smells like vacations all year long.

Founded in 1929, the Navy Bar is the essential institution of the Old Port. In particular, it was chosen for the famous part of the card of Raimu. It's like this bar is irremovable in the affection of the Marseillais. Today, the bar, ideally placed, welcomes you from breakfast to dinner and much later. Different populations cross there, tourists to Pagnol lovers, fans of Love Addict (whose scene was there) to the nocturnal once night fell. The staff were very helpful.

The Cup of Tea is a bookshop-tea room with a lovely terrace and a selection of independent booksellers. Ideal for a cup of tea with a good read. In the charming store, with its wood panelling and subdued lighting, you'll find books and bistro tables, and a staircase leading to a cosy, intimate mezzanine - a well-kept secret! The walls are decorated with monthly changing exhibitions. The tea menu features some forty flavors, many of them oriental and exotic from Lapsang Souchong, India, Kenya and Japan, as well as a variety of aromatic blends of green, jasmine and Hanoi monsoon teas, all served in good-sized teapots. You can accompany it with a few good cakes (tarts, cookies, muffins...). Service is warm and friendly.

The atmosphere follows one another throughout the day in this lounge bar restaurant with live singers, musicians, dancers, DJ and modern cabaret every night. The restaurant, with its white marble terrace and comfortable armchairs, offers a chic, Franco-Asian bistro menu with pasta, Thai chicken nems, seafood and a wide range of sushi, sashimi, nigiri and California rolls. The place also serves as a gallery for the permanent exhibition of contemporary art and photographs by the Tropezian Philippe Shangti.

It always surprises tourists and has been delighting Avignon residents for years with its British brunches. Yes, it's a real English tea room and it's unbeatable. What can we say about its scones, cheesecakes and other cakes on the floor except that they are to die for. The service is also English style with porcelain flower cups, we love it! Of course, savoury fans can choose the egg with bacon. The whole thing is accompanied by a tea that you can choose from a selection of about twenty flavours. Let's go!

The tea lovers meeting on Longchamp Boulevard. Teavora, in addition to offering a wide selection of teas from the 4 corners of the world, offers an exotic and relaxing atmosphere. As soon as we get there, we're invited to take off his shoes and move on the sand. Then choose three different atmospheres, including the Berber tent, but also a décor of the islands or an appointment in India in a tastefully decorated room. Almost 80 teas to taste, infusions, tisanes, but it's not just hot… fresh fruit juice and smoothies too. Home pastries will accompany this moment of softness. For lunch, we'll opt for salads or salads. You can enjoy a trip to the city center.

A building out of exposed stones located in bottom of the village, right before the botanical trail, and which is melted with wonder with the landscape of the caladées narrow streets. It is very small but the terrace... it is the Mont Ventoux! One tastes dishes vegetarians or vegan. One takes the aperitif by dividing into sheets a book. Hey yes, it is also a bookstore with a pointed selection of works on Ventoux. And one lets oneself wrap by the grandiose landscape by listening to the concert. Can one better dream? How what, small village, small café, but great ideas!

It's a small bistro with a menu renewed according to the rhythm of the seasons with fresh products: the plate is copious. At the weekend, it's tapas night with good wine chosen by Maxime! Out of season, he organizes small concerts, theme evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays such as L'apéro musical, Un plat-un vin, Viens avec votre instrument de musique... For wine lovers, Maxime, trained as a maître d'hôtel-sommelier, also offers oenology courses. In the summer, it's a street formula with the animated terrace, you will see. It's a nice place!

Push the door of this wine bar and let yourself be enchanted by its warm and charming atmosphere! Le Vin sur Vin is the ideal place to share an aperitif with friends, then continue the evening to lounge rhythms that make you want to dance. The menu offers a selection of delicious wines, accompanied by plates of cold cuts, cheeses and tapas for those who are a little hungry. And I promise you'll have a great time relaxing and enjoying yourself. So, ready to sip a good glass of wine in excellent company?

It's become the port's new institution! In the early evening, you can grab a bite to eat, with tapas or planks to share, for example, then sip a drink (the cocktail of the week is always worth checking out) before hitting the dance floor. And therein lies the attraction of the place: being able to party in a good atmosphere! The evening program is varied: live music, a relaxed atmosphere, a blind test or an all-night DJ mix. Entrance can be more selective after a certain hour.

Located very well in the Blackcurrant city center, this brasserie is well-known of Cassidains. You will be able to settle there, in room or terrace, at any time of day to take there the breakfast, the lunch, aperitif, the dinner, a frozen cut or an evening drink. In the dish, the new chef proposes delicious burgers, a fine selection of salads, meats and grilled fish but also of the more typical dishes like the jumped prawns and blazes with the pastis... Innovation in 2016, a variation of woks, to test! And the retransmission of the matches of the Euro 2016!

It is an institution in the old Nice! This pub has a good atmosphere and the 2 rooms are often full to bursting. Point of cultural fusion, here, we speak English on all the floors. In the first room, you can enjoy a good burger while watching a sports game while in the one at the back, you will be seated to have a drink facing the stage, where bands play live their pop-rock sound. The more the hours go by, the more the temperature rises: as a result, everyone ends up dancing on the tables in a supercharged atmosphere!

In Aix it is called «BE». This is an institution on the Cours Mirabeau to take appetizers in happy hours. The outdoor terrace is pleasant in summer and is heated in winter! Inside, large rococos chandeliers and all the deep, you can join a more intimate room with comfortable seats if you wish. There's nothing to do with the outdoor terrace, where the music invites you to enjoy the atmosphere at the end of the day. It is rather "electro" and so very connected. You are on the most beautiful avenue of Aix-en-Provence, just opposite the fountain of hot water…

Its green facade and the barrel installed in front of the door: the traditions of the Irish pub are displayed. It is one of the bars where Avignon likes to party and where you know there will always be people no matter what day of the week. There are concerts, rather rock and sometimes folk, broadcasts of matches - football or rugby - and special evenings like St. Patrick's Day (of course!). The atmosphere is often overheated and the bells synonymous with tips ring out loud. Whisky lovers should take a look at the menu.

On the edge of the Nice quayside is the place for the festive nights of the port. The Boston is an ideal place to have an aperitif with some tapas between friends. From the terrace, you will have a magnificent view of the port at nightfall. Let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere and the music while enjoying one of the many cocktails or spirits offered on the menu. The evening inevitably ends on the dance floor when the resident DJ sets the turntables on fire. A must-see night spot in Nice, a stop at the Boston Bar is highly recommended.

At Café Paulette, the atmosphere changes according to the time of day. In the morning, you can enjoy breakfast. At lunchtime, you'll discover a fresh menu and dishes made from market produce. For snacks, the place transforms into a tea room. At aperitif time, you can enjoy delicious bistronomic tapas. We also love the charm of the decor, reminiscent of old brasseries, with its exposed stone walls and glass roof opening onto a covered terrace. The friendly atmosphere adds to the quality of the place.

The most beautiful petanque court in the world, luxurious setting with a small wooden chalet on the waterfront. This timeless place has a breathtaking view of the Cap Canaille. On the menu: finger food, cocktails, wine or beer, for a capacity ranging from 50 to 100 people. When you say "pétanque", you say "pastis": there are six different pastis on the menu: classic, licorice or verbena. Ideal for an aperitif or a birthday party. Against all expectations, despite the exceptional location and panorama, beer is not more expensive than on the port of Cassis.

Red Lion Down Town is a friendly pub where you will find a wide selection of beers of all colors. Rock 'n' roll atmosphere in every sense of the word. The majority of clients are young. The service is nice. All the elements are gathered for a good evening! Football matches are also available.

Located opposite the train station, this Irish pub offers a wide selection of beers and spirits. On Wednesday from 21 p. m., the pub becomes a favourite stage for regional groups. A real pub for lovers with its soft atmosphere and soft seats.

The Fameux Café du Lycée is a living and gourmet heritage that you absolutely must discover during a stay in Gap. Easy to access and park, a beautiful brasserie, soon to be a century old, welcomes us with its flowery and shaded terrace and its atypical rooms full of charm. Nice wine and beer list to enjoy at any time, continuous service to savor a delicious regional cuisine made with good products. Small and big pleasures to share. Unique address, magical moments.

Le Lochness is the new and first Scottish pub in Marseille, located next to the Old Port, on the Cours Jean-Ballard. In an authentic setting that refers to the Highlands, a mountainous region passing through Scotland, Le Lochness offers the discovery of the legends of the Battle of Culloden clans and the best Scottish beverages!

In a felted and cosy atmosphere, the Comptoir Central Electrique (CCE) invites you at any time of day to relax around a hot chocolate or a fresh fruit juice. Settled in an old electricity shop, the CCE is also a restaurant at midday and in the evening for gourmet dishes, and a hearty Sunday brunch (booking advised). The friendly and cheerful welcome of the team adds to the conviviality of this very bright place!

For over 60 years, smokers of all species have been in the Old port bar. It is known for two reasons: open in the evening, you can buy cigarettes until 22 p. m. in the winter and much later in summer. An indoor space on the floor is reserved for the tobacco addicts. Drink a café on the terrace, order a bakery or a sandwich all day, buy an ice, find together support the Olympique de Marseille in front of the giant screen are the additional proposals of this smoking bar not like the others. A nice setting and a nice ambiance, but a nice atmosphere for the game nights with good child fans.

The festive spirit of an Irish pub is the trademark of this institution located on the liveliest avenue in old Antibes. During the day, the vast terrace welcomes tourists and families in a relaxed atmosphere for a drink or a bite to eat: the pub serves tapas and hearty dishes (salads, grills, burgers). In the evening, mugs of beer flow freely between sports matches broadcast on giant screens and live concerts at weekends. A fairly young establishment, but ideal for fun and partying.

In the heart of old Antibes, the BAM welcomes you on 3 levels in an original, cosy and tree-lined setting, with a unique and varied concept. First of all, the Bar à Manger, where you can indulge in a home-made menu of tapas, tartines and other gourmet platters paired with a fine selection of wines. But also, a trendy musical atmosphere with the Boîte à Musique in the basement: in a charming vaulted cellar with stone walls, the stage hosts DJs and parties of all kinds. It's the ideal place to share a convivial, festive evening.

It is a place not to be missed for the Arles parties. A great atmosphere, a top staff and a really pleasant setting, what more could you ask for? A beautiful terrace where it is pleasant to consume for example. Well, that's exactly the case. We really liked the cocktails and the little food that goes with it. It's really the perfect place to relax and have a great time with friends over a good beer, in moderation of course.

If the reputation of Ma Nolan's in the old town of Nice is well established, the eponymous pub located on the quays of the port is also worth a visit. Same neat decoration, same friendly atmosphere. Bands play every weekend and there are many sports broadcasts. The drinks menu is varied. The beautiful terrace offers an extraordinary view of the port of Nice, with the castle hill in the background. To try it is to adopt it.

Here is the beautiful Café Célestine, in the heart of the village. The owners of the place are no novices, since they used to run the Micocoulier in Eygalières. On the menu, a cuisine from here and elsewhere, sometimes surprising, always tasty like the cannelloni à la Monégasque, spinach, chard and meat juice. Of course, everything is homemade, from the appetizer to the dessert. In the latter, we recommend the green apple and lemon pavlova. Note that the establishment alternates coffee, restaurant noon and evening, non-stop, for a moment of happiness.

The Café de la Comédie has a special history because it takes its name from the first "Italian" theatre in Avignon, inaugurated in 1732. It will be sold out for more than 100 years. It is the Place de l'Horloge theatre that will steal the show. Today the café is opposite the mythical Hotel de l'Europe, located on one of the most beautiful squares in Avignon. Its large terrace is in the shade of one of the two gigantic trees of the Place Crillon. It is very popular with the people of Avignon. Good value for money. Warm welcome.

Music bar crowded at the end of the evening, shortly before midnight until the closure, in a room, of 6 m under ceiling (dating from the th century). Alain had the rich idea of creating small levels, spaced from several walks to each other, and thus composed small alcoves, with TV screen. Thus, customers can see the animation in front of and on the counter, without being mixed. The 6 offers its micro to singers and singers who are able to interpret French and Anglo-Saxon songs.

On the Place de l'Horloge, the oldest brasserie in Avignon which has known the glorious hours of Jean Vilar and Gérard Philippe. Names of prestigious actors are engraved in golden plates on the backs of the red benches in the bar room... Classified balcony, retro Parisian woodwork and small lamps on the tables. In summer, you can sit down for a coffee and a croissant on the terrace on the plane tree side for shade, if not sun. Even if it is crowded, the service is fast. For the restoration, a brasserie in continuous service in summer.

In place of the Great R, the Grand Théâtre de Provence opened the Teddy Bar, a cosy atmosphere of a pub, open the evenings of representation from 19 H and two new intermission bars - one in the lobby, one in the patio for smokers (and non smokers).

A good evening, in love or between friends, around a good wine accompanied by a charcuterie and cheese board… it is hardly necessary to be happy. At 21 Chai, you will enjoy a fine selection of local wines, such as AOC des Baux, Ventoux, Croze-hermitage or some great wines in AOC Pomc, riparian, châteauneuf-du-pape. And if you feel like it, count on the skills of sommeliers who will let you discover a few nice wines. What more can I ask? Delicious accompaniment and pleasant atmosphere… It's okay, it's all inclusive.

Gone are the days when you would wander around looking for a real good coffee after a dip in Malmousque or Maldormé. With Boujou, everything is now at your fingertips, with a postcard decor in the background. So take your latté, flat white or a freshly squeezed juice with you and enjoy it all with your feet in the water. Unless you prefer to sit at one of the nice little tables in front of the counter and enjoy the natural kindness of Louise, the owner. Excellent homemade pastries, addictive, cakes, cookies and brownies will tease your senses. An excellent address that the neighborhood needed.

Halfway between the Palais Longchamp and the Réformés, a new bar has been opened to liven up the pleasant boulevard Longchamp. A beautiful, wide terrace for a new establishment opened by a young team eager to offer a place where having a drink rhymes with conviviality between friends and tasting aperitif platters on the go. It's a great concept and a real hit with a young clientele who have become fans of the restaurant's excellent cocktails. At lunchtime, we serve a burrata, a sandwich of the day and a few simple suggestions on the slate. A friendly, smiling welcome, a fine wine list and live music at weekends.

Heaven restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. With a varied menu and tasty dishes, customers can enjoy a meal on site or opt for takeaway. The restaurant does not offer a delivery service. To reserve a table, please call in advance.

Justine opened her coffee shop after training as a barista and roaster, and working as an apprentice in Bordeaux, Madrid and Portugal. She roasts her beans on site, from Mexico, Ethiopia and Honduras. Each origin has a different flavor: full-bodied, balanced, full-bodied or light. Justine will advise you on how to choose from the different beans on offer. You can also sit down for a coffee with homemade brownies or cake - that's the Kaki concept, a convivial place.

Come to Bar Lounge Chang'an, this is an opportunity to discover a part open to all of Villa Massalia, hotel and bar, both under the theme of Asia. The bar offers classic and innovative cocktails as well as a snack card, small things to eat throughout the day. In short, the location is ideal for those who wish to spend a relaxing moment in a nice setting or terrace, between sky and sea. Every Saturday evening, from 19 a. m., a live orchestra will bring the atmosphere.

This is the Radisson Blu Hotel bar. It is located on the right of the entrance, inside, where you expect comfortable red armchairs. There are good cocktails (including a famous mojito), an aperitif, a digestive, a soft drink or a hot drink, but you can also eat it from until. On the menu, soup of the day, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and even hot dishes (chicken tajines, beef fillet…). Unless you prefer to drink a cup of champagne with a small dessert…