Fun and entertainment Nice

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!

A true niçese institution placed on Garibaldi Square, this heritage cinema dedicated to author films is one of the oldest in the City. Its rooms broadcast more than twenty films a week, from the recent outflows to research works, to the great classics. Original versions, first vision films and extended programming for some feature films that are not long on display are also part of the mission of this place, which has been bringing together the cinema for more than 40 years. In addition to this, cinema offers many animations dedicated to young people during school holidays.

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.

To attend a film at the Cinémathèque de Nice, you must fill out a subscription form: the monthly program will then be sent to your home. The legacy of the 7 th art is filled by the rich programming that offers between 350 and 400 films per year projected under maximum comfort (and V.O. for foreign films) and often punctuated by meetings and debates. Classical films, major works of silent film or recent feature films too quickly disappeared from posters are given to film-makers who also benefit from lectures on history, aesthetics and cinema techniques.

At the entrance to Vieux-Nice, Le Velvet Club welcomes you to party in a crazy atmosphere and dance on a cracking parquet floor. It's the place to be for local artists, chic bobos and hipsters. The mood is ever-changing, with themes ranging from hip-hop and r'n'b to Latino and dancehall. The DJs at the turntables have their own lively universes. If you want to get an early start on the festivities, a cosmopolitan Before and Club restaurant is available. So many opportunities to get together and share good times.

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.

All the classics to discover in a very beautiful room of the center. Once a month, the film library organises debates around a film.

The Tribeca welcomes its loyal clientele in a subdued atmosphere and a modern, uncluttered decor. The setting is neat. On the menu, some good French and foreign wines, and cocktails. On the terrace, in the dining room or upstairs, accompany your drinks with gourmet slates, burgers, buns from Nice, tartars and sunny salads. Themed evenings are numerous: blind test, ginguette, French music, lounge, disco, all occasions are good to party. Add a friendly welcome and you get a place to spend a pleasant evening.

The word "waka" means canoe in the Maori language. This trendy establishment facing the Mediterranean is aptly named, as it was occupied by fishermen until the early 19th century. Moreover, the New Zealand owner belongs to the Ngati Kuri tribe! Coming to the Waka Bar, you can enjoy delicious cocktails, beers and various alcohols but also smoothies prepared on site. The establishment also proposes a small restoration to be consumed on the spot or to take away: fish and chips, burgers, tapas... The welcome is pleasant.

This café-restaurant, opened in 2013, has become a must for cycling enthusiasts, but also for fans of good food and conviviality. The cuisine is inventive and gourmet with a menu that changes often (fish tartars, colorful salads, burgers, risottos, veggie dishes, homemade desserts). Its decoration is inspired by the world of cycling with a terrace overlooking the canoeists and a cosy room. The site also offers a bike repair workshop, as well as a store selling clothes and accessories for cyclists.

A musical, magical and romantic evening in unusual places? Come and listen to talented musicians illuminated by the light of hundreds of candles on modern themes: tribute to Coldplay, Goldman or Queen. In winter, the Candlelight collective welcomes you to the Palais de la Méditerranée; in summer, it's in the Temple of Love in the splendid Parc Chambrun. Regular events are also organized in the incredible Château de Crémat on the theme of film music. With your head in the stars, live a moment suspended to the sweet sounds of orchestras.

Au son des Guitares is aptly named because the music is not that of a classical DJ, but of an orchestra of musicians revisiting the greatest hits. Don't be mistaken, the dance is there and the bodies sway on current music, but also on great classics of the French song. A nightclub with a friendly atmosphere and a neat decoration with light effects. Drinks are around 20 €. You can also book a table with your friends to share a magical night.

The Badaboom is a charming little vegetal bistro near the port of Nice. Come and spend a detox moment around a menu where everything is homemade: cold-pressed juices and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, soups. The proposals are fresh and varied. A dish of the day is also proposed to vary the pleasures. As for drinks, a selection of organic wine and local beers will satisfy you. The restaurant also offers a catering service. For a vitamin boost, a healthy and greedy break, come and spend a delicious vegetal moment at Badaboom.

In a friendly and lively setting with a contemporary decor, Le Bateleur offers a wide range of drinks: wines, cocktails, premium spirits and dozens of draft and bottled beers. On the food side, the menu is appetizing with many tapas to share, such as the unavoidable Coke Niçoise. In the morning, breakfast is available in French (bread, croissants and hot drinks) or English (pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs and fruit juice). A mixture of a cabinet of curiosities and an English-style pub with vintage and bohemian touches.

This charming, modern and bright address has a friendly atmosphere and is a tea room, bar and cultural café. For lunch and dinner, it is possible to eat original dishes. But what really seduced us was the diversity of activities: cultural events, concerts, afterworks and exhibitions. The calendar is punctuated by theme evenings that will delight everyone. Chez Pauline is the ideal place to meet new people and to party without any headaches.

Facing the sea, on the Promenade des Anglais, the Nice casino offers money lovers 170 slot machines, 7 gaming tables and 52 accessible traditional gaming stations (English roulette, poker, blackjack and many others). This incredible place also offers a program of shows throughout the year in a warm room (singers, musicians, humorists). Feeling hungry? Come and eat at one of the two restaurants: La Prom' and Le Bar.

A gay and lesbian bar not far from the prestigious Negresco. In the program, evenings every weekend with DJ, and transformistes evenings (advertised on the website or on Facebook page, updated more regularly). The terrace is an assault upon arrival of the beautiful days.

Public of used and bears, but the institution is not specialized and hosts a very mixed population. The boys know how to do this and create a pleasant atmosphere that makes you feel like having a drink on the terrace!

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 retro '70s armchairs and the eccentric atmosphere that the young owners, Fanny and Louis, have breathed into their bar. The product selection is meticulous, with an emphasis on exclusive natural wines. These are proudly displayed on the shelves, with crazy labels. Enjoy them on the spot, accompanied by delicious Auvergne charcuterie and cheeses, or vegetarian tapas.

The Théâtre de la Libé is an entertainment venue located in Nice. It offers a varied program, from comedies to concerts and plays. Shows include "C'est un beau roman...", an almost romantic comedy, and "Lu Barbalùcou", a concert of folk and traditional music. The theater also offers courses and workshops for those wishing to learn more about acting.

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.