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

When it comes to ambiance, Pam Pam is an institution. Better still: an emblem! With its unmistakable façade and flamboyant, exotic, old-fashioned decor, you'll be immersed in a festive atmosphere where Brazilian dancers put on a show every summer evening to the strains of the samba. Some come for the inspired cocktails, served in original glasses and accompanied by tapas. Others come for the huge ice cream sundaes or the live entertainment. But all want to enjoy an atmosphere unrivalled on the Côte d'Azur!

Original cocktails to awaken your senses, delicious and hearty tapas to accompany every sip. Here, originality is the order of the day with a bold concept: a cocktail corner, a beer/wine corner and a tapas corner for every taste! The atmosphere is perfect for blind test evenings, karaoke and DJ sets. After a climbing session or an escape game, it's the perfect place to unwind. What's more, the service is friendly and the staff adorable. Conviviality, fun and good humor guaranteed!

Fancy a gourmet brunch or coffee? Head for Saddle! Originating in Dubai, the concept has arrived in Cannes, laying the foundations for a relationship made to last: quality coffee, a relaxed atmosphere and a top-notch team. Whether you choose to eat in or take away, one thing's for sure: the menu will leave no one indifferent: brioche buns, savoury croissants, ciabatta sandwiches, sweet bowls and generous crêpes. And don't forget the drinks, from coffee to hot chocolate and iced salted butter caramel latte. A wonderful discovery near the station.

It's the meeting point for Avignon high school students after school. The concept: an atmosphere and products inspired by New York. You can nibble on cheesecake, pancakes, bagels, donuts and other muffins all made on the spot. For drinks, milkshakes, smoothies, hazelnut or caramel lattes, milkshakes, iced tea, chocolates and flavored coffees, a variety of syrups including a very sweet specula. And the little detail that appeals to young people: they are given a beeper that rings when the order is ready. As soon as it rings, it is served!

The junk shop spirit isn't really there anymore... It's the rugby spirit that has replaced it, or rather that of the RCT - Club de Toulon for the uninitiated. The very sunny terrace attracts a good number of onlookers who come to read a newspaper, have a drink, stroll around large wrought iron tables. Many of the regulars have made it their favourite spot and on some days it is a bit difficult to find a place to drink a coffee. Traditional cuisine with fresh and seasonal products, but also foot packets or sauerkraut depending on the season.

Discover Zapata and its caliente Latina atmosphere in season! This beautifully decorated dance bar is located in Juan's main square, close to all the nightlife. In season, it's sure to be packed when you spend your evenings there. Zapata attracts with its beautiful frontage and once inside, you'll find yourself dancing with everyone, whether at salsa nights or other events. The cocktails are good and original, with a special mention for the Jackito (a Mojito revisited with Jack Daniel's!).

Very nice address in the center of Garéoult. A cosy place with a warm atmosphere, with a beautiful terrace for the beautiful days. Here, we find a lover of tea, infusions, a fine connoisseur devoted to advise you. Many accessories on sale around tea, loose infusions, chocolates... Enjoy a savoury cake, a sweet pancake, a welcome break. In summer, fresh infused drinks, choice of ice creams. A gourmet address that we appreciate and quite unique in the region. Parking nearby.

As you enter this salon, you are drawn in by the delicate scent of freshly roasted coffee and the smell of subtly scented teas. Let yourself be tempted by the home-made pies. What happiness! Very warm welcome. A very professional team that listens to you and takes pleasure in advising you. The shop offers a wide variety of teas and coffees, as well as a large choice of tea and coffee sets. You will have understood, we like to meet with friends at P'tit-grain, especially on Saturday morning, market day.

It is very close to the Place de l'Horloge (the most touristic of the city) amidst a very pedestrian street and its large sunny terrace is always crowded in summer. It is frequented by regulars. During the festival, it is a rather strategic place to see the Off troops parading and to get tickets for the shows. The rest of the time is a happy blend of high school students who eat from the eyes, the setting while swallowing a croque-monsieur on the go... Inside, you can take a salad or grilled meat, when the weather is bad.

Inside Les Halles, it's an epicurean counter where the shopkeepers of the halles, the regulars, mix, there's really a beautiful energy every time. The mistress of the place is very welcoming with her smile and her kindness. We go there to have an aperitif with our friends. We share one, two and three bottles and we finish a little further away as soon as the end titillates us around a seafood platter. "The place to be" is the place to be for the Avignonnais on Sunday morning! You can read the local press there and remake the world.

The dedication to the Avignon Festival has obviously not escaped you! The room is contemporary and cosy, with a lounge atmosphere. The main attraction is the huge terrace facing the Palais des Papes, where you can sip a glass or a coffee, absorbed in contemplation. During the festival, of course, the place is packed and the waiters are at their wits' end. Plan ahead if you're going to see a play. Especially when the establishment invites artists to liven up the evening. You can ask for Wifi too.

This is the meeting place for the people from Avignon who come here to have their little aperitif. You can't miss this establishment on the Place des Corps-Saints, with its burgundy façade, its candy-pink neon lights and its rustic interior typical of small neighbourhood bars. Les Célestins also has a large terrace around the fountain of the square, ideal for sunbathing. But beware, it can quickly get crowded when summer arrives! Sandwiches, salads, hot-dogs and waffles are provided in case you get hungry. A dynamic service.

Treat yourself to a chic afternoon tea at the Hôtel d'Europe, just as you would in a Parisian palace. Enjoy the art of French tea in a setting that's warm, cozy and luxurious without being ostentatious. L'Heure des Thés feels like a friendly home, with white tablecloths, fine porcelain cups and superb silverware. The service is smiling and Sophie's pastries succulent.

It's a wine bar that exudes joie de vivre! In fact, it's the little brother of the excellent restaurant l'Oustalet. Le Bistrot's seasonal menu is much more casual, but just as well prepared with quality ingredients. We come here to take advantage of the cellar, which offers some very fine discoveries in the surrounding areas, but not only. There are also a few references from the rest of France and the world. With its warm welcome, this is a place we highly recommend!

A new place for nightlife, l'Antidote has quickly been adopted by Arlesians. The space is divided between a charming interior room with alcoves that offers both classic tables and sofas for a more cosy moment, and an exterior for smokers or those who just want to enjoy the good weather. On the menu, there is something for everyone: beers, wines, strong spirits, softs... But special mention to the cocktails, made with a great professionalism and whose list changes frequently. Excellent atmosphere, excellent address!

The Pipeline is a beer bar offering a unique experience. With 18 different draught beers to choose from, there's something for everyone, whether you prefer blondes, browns, ambers, Belgians or English. The bar also offers a convivial atmosphere, with cosy sofas for relaxing after work, and concert evenings to enjoy the sound of guitars. To accompany your beer, you can enjoy burgers, meats and gourmet desserts. The bar also offers a selection of cocktails and shooters.

"Neither a bar nor a restaurant, but a tavern! that's what we say! And as in any tavern, one comes here to drink a glass or rather a mug of beer, wine, mead, hypocras and to discuss around a board of cooked pork meats or cheese in medieval, you will have understood it! The owners, Christophe and Alex, dedicate their tavern to the Arts and even the tables are the proof since they are named after famous people. They regularly receive slammers, poets and other enthusiasts during animated evenings.

It's a cocoon where softness and charm come together harmoniously. Run by the passionate duo Lydia and Huynh, this new concept store delights the senses from the moment you cross the threshold. Inspired by the magic of the enchanting city of Grasse, the Parisian couple chose to establish their fragrance oasis here. They've created a place where niche perfumes and handcrafted jewelry can be discovered over alcohol-free cocktails, coffee and flower-flavored teas, naturally! An address where savoir-faire, gourmandise and creativity come together.

When you cross the threshold of the emblematic Harry's bar, Europe's oldest cocktail bar established in Paris in 1911, you begin a journey of thousands of kilometers. From its spacious, chic yet casual terrace, we head for Latin America, Cuba. Here, the stars are daiquiris, frozens and other emblematic cocktails. With a menu of over 400 drinks, including original, made-to-measure creations that the bartenders will be delighted to help you discover. Whisky lovers will be delighted with over 350 references to enjoy.

One of the spots that makes Marseilles vibrate every year in the summer. On the Roucas Blanc beach, in the Prado seaside park, what was for a long time a well-known snack bar for bathers has been reinvented as a bar-restaurant, "à la cool", with its feet in the water. A place to eat at the end of the week, to have a drink until late in the evening on Fridays and Saturdays, or to have brunch with friends on Sundays. In the plate, salads, pizzas, and hop, we go back to sunbathing or swimming. Nothing more, nothing less.

Nathalie and Florence are the ambassadors of Catalan cuisine in Aix-en-Provence. These twin sisters, one from Paris, the other from her lawyer's practice, have created this convivial place that is both a tapas bar and a showcase for decorative objects. Originally from Collioure, they brought back the famous anchovies that you can enjoy with pan con tomate, grilled piquillos marinated in olive oil, calamari, Iberian cheeses and hams, and tortillas. Dishes to share, cooked according to their grandmother Odette's recipes. In the glass, sangria or typical wines.

A wine cellar unlike any other, tucked away in a psychedelic setting in Nice's trendy Port district. We're seduced by the vintage wallpaper, the seventies armchairs and the eccentric atmosphere that the young owners, Fanny and Louis, have breathed into their bar. The meticulous selection emphasizes natural wines. These are proudly displayed on the shelves, with their crazy labels. Enjoy them on the spot, accompanied by delicious Auvergne charcuterie and cheeses, or vegetarian tapas.

Close to the city center of Saint-Raphaël, this warm place gathers various but complementary universes, in a vintage garage atmosphere. People come here for lunch for its unique "back from the market" menu and in the evening to have a drink or a bite to eat, listen to music and party with friends, on weekends or after work, always in a friendly atmosphere. It also hosts nice stores, a barber-hairdresser and even a motorcycle preparation workshop! In short, an original place to discover absolutely.

Close to the Cours Estienne-d'Orves and its liveliness, sheltered by stairs leading to the Rue Sainte, this recently opened bar is festive and committed to a zero waste approach, quite unheard of for a nightclub. Indeed, here, when you drink beer, you clean the beaches: each liter of beer consumed allows the cleaning of one meter of beach by the committed teams of Le Mousse. Because Le Mousse, beyond being a committed brewery, is also and above all a brand of eco-responsible clothing produced in France. Drinking and partying for a good cause is a clever concept that we really like. While drinking sensibly of course because you won't save the planet alone.

Taking advantage of its exceptional setting on the waterfront with a view of the imposing Rocher de Roquebrune, the Restaurant du Lac invites you to come and have a drink in its bar, the Îlot bar. From May until the end of autumn, you can come and taste a wide range of cocktails or wines (by the glass or by the bottle). If you feel a little peckish, don't hesitate to order some tapas to make the pleasure last. Musical evenings are regularly organized: you will find the program on their Facebook page or on Insta. A bar to follow !

This innovative concept in the world of French golf offers services that are unique in the region, with the aim of providing the pleasure of learning or improving in a relaxed, professional atmosphere. The center features a 200m-long, 60m-wide driving range with 20 covered stations, 9 of which are equipped with Toptracer, a connected, interactive tool for more effective training. The center also offers a 9-hole synthetic Pitch and Putt course with double tees, ideal for players of all levels. In addition, the Golf Training Center offers junior golf courses during the vacations, a bucolic restaurant with a menu that changes every week, and seminar packages.

Le Croque Bedaine is a bar where you can spend a pleasant moment in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Open every day from 10am to 12:30am, it offers a selection of beers accompanied by delicious croques. Whether you want to eat in, take away or have your meal delivered, you'll be able to take advantage of their services. Le Croque Bedaine also offers the possibility of ordering via the Delicity and Uber Eats platforms.

KARAOKÉ KARAK'OK is the ideal choice for a successful karaoke evening in Fréjus. Passionate, attentive professionals are on hand to answer all your questions and give you the best possible advice. The "Le Karaoké s'invite chez vous" concept is very practical: just contact them and they'll take care of everything to make your evening a success. Whether it's a birthday party, a ceremony, a family dinner or an evening with friends, they personalize every event. Thanks to their top-quality equipment, you'll feel like a real star.