The best bars and cafés Côte d'Azur

Looking for a vintage? Want to taste a good vintage? You've come to the right place! The choice and variety of wines is great, in this cellar with a quirky universe. And if all the good bottles from the vineyards of France answer the call, Provence is nevertheless particularly honoured in the three colours. To complete your tasting, the Cave de Beaulieu also offers an excellent Iberian delicatessen. Note that it is also possible to buy bottles of wine, which will make a nice gift!

In a friendly, lively setting with contemporary decor, Le Bateleur offers a fine range of beverages: wines, cocktails, premium spirits and dozens of draught and bottled beers. On the food side, the menu is appetizing, with a fine choice of tapas to share, charcuterie and cheese platters, salads and burgers. There are also a number of regular events, including blind tests, dance evenings and concerts. A blend of cabinet of curiosities and 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.

Norma's bar is located on the first floor of the Condamine market. The magnificent 250^m2 terrace is a very friendly and nicely decorated place with a large central bar. There is always something going on on this lively terrace: lovers of the Italian "aperitivo" will be delighted to find in the Principality this social and culinary tradition from our neighboring friends. You can sip a Spritz or a Bellini, accompanied by some typical tapas. The wine cellar will delight aficionados of great Italian wines; follow them to find out about the theme evenings organized regularly.

Lilian Bonnefoi is a pastry chef who has set up shop like an artist creating a creative universe. His bright store is located in a quiet area of old Antibes, and welcomes gourmands for a tasty experience. In the windows: chocolates, cakes, macaroons, sweets and other specialties. You can enjoy them inside or on the sunny terrace. Accompanied by a tea, a coffee or a squeezed juice, you will inevitably succumb. The Sunday brunch is simply unmissable. A beautiful address.

A stone's throw from the port, this wine bar comes alive in the evening, with locals and tourists mingling on the large terrace over a glass of wine and thoughtful nibbles. Friendly and very cheerful atmosphere on weekends and almost every evening in season. On the tapas side, a plate of marinated peppers and anchovies, tuna tataki and wasabi mayonnaise or goat cheese carpaccio with truffles. Poîlane bread sandwiches with poutargue, reblochon and chorizo or morbier and walnut. Gourmet as you wish, we will of course advise you which wine to match.

A unique and charming atmosphere: that's Le Patio! An address where every decorative detail, inside and out, is meticulously taken care of, and where the warm, efficient welcome of the waitresses immediately puts you at ease. On the menu: delicious tapas accompanied by original cocktails. And with a well-stocked wine list, the evening is bound to be a success. The friendly, intimate atmosphere is so appealing that you'll find it hard to resist coming back. But be warned, the popularity of the place often means you'll need to reserve a table.

Chez Mémé isn't just a café-library, it's a real cultural hub where everyone is welcome! On the shelves, you'll find a fine collection of books - 5,000 references to be precise - and a stationery corner where you can unearth some pretty nuggets, thanks to the expert advice of Anne-Sophie and Jeanne. Feeling a bit peckish? Just the thing! The team at Les mémés also offers you a gourmet break for breakfast, lunch and even a snack (the menu features local and responsible products). Coworking space and workshops.

The Road's Riders is a pure rock decor, resolutely American biker, imagined by Stéphane, the master of the place. With all his team, he proposes, around a tapas menu, beers of the world, wines and cigar cellar, a particularly rich calendar. The main theme is music, with rock music at first, but also electro, karaoke and blind test evenings. We listen to it and we play it on the open stage. The other themed evenings focus on board/role playing games (with the association Les contrées des jeux) and sports, with all kinds of broadcasts.

Ideally located in the heart of the Mourillon, the Havana Café remains a reference for many Toulon inhabitants. If you live in the area, no doubt you will meet some famous faces there! Installed on a pretty little square, the atmosphere is relaxed and good cocktails are served. Victim of its success, the service can be a little slow some nights, but the lively conversations will quickly make the time pass! A must-see pub in the city's nightlife scene with a new menu and takeaway pizzas from Wednesday to Saturday.

In the heart of the old town of Antibes, on one of the most animated streets of the old town, Jam's Coffee welcomes visitors on their sunny terrace or in their small room with a false Italian look. A large choice of beers, appetizing breakfasts, beautiful planks of cold cuts, cheeses,... pizzas, succulent crepes and many other good things to discover. The plates are nicely prepared with seasonal flavors, good cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal to share a good moment at any time of the day.

The bar is rather a night lounge bar with a mixed audience.

With the Sparkling restaurant (even direction), it is a cosy place to take the aperitif on the terrace from 18 am. Happy hours, from opening up to 22 p. m., make it possible to enjoy excellent tapas to open the appetite. Côté Club is divided into two parts with a lounge corner and a space where the central bar is located. A resident DJ ensures the musical atmosphere every evening and the bar turns into a club until the end of the night: add to this a festive atmosphere and you have all the ingredients to attract the most beautiful gay makers! Regular thematic evenings.

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!

This small bar offers an Irish pub atmosphere with a live music program of local bands on weekends. Located in a pedestrian street in the city centre, it is a nice place to enjoy an after-work or an evening with friends while tasting one of the many beers on draught or in bottle on the menu. Saint Patrick's day is an institution, but not only, all the reasons are good to party there: Oktoberfest, Halloween, Prohibition day... Sports broadcasts and the possibility of organizing private events.

Located on the Quai Bonaparte, at the foot of the Basilica of Saint-Michel, this bistro restaurant is an institution in Menton. It serves authentic, fresh and cheerful home cooking, with an emphasis on fresh and local products. Several formulas on the slate, which follow the inspiration and the mood of the chef, are proposed. Every Sunday, the 31 serves a brunch to enjoy with family or friends. We like the nice list of drinks and wines of the region. A safe bet at low prices, in a family and relaxed atmosphere.

The gourmets are unanimous: they have often come, they have never been disappointed! It must be said that here good taste is found everywhere, from the decoration to the tasty, savory plates... And worked in front of your eyes, or almost, since the open kitchen at the back of the room lets you see, even before you see the menu, the suggestions of the day. We like the homemade food that you can feel from the starter to the dessert, the warm welcome, the nice terrace with a view on the harbor and the wine list to discover with a charcuterie board as an aperitif.

Ideally located on the market square, which has been closed to traffic since it was renovated, Why not immediately found its clientele. The large sunny terrace, furnished with comfortable wooden and rattan lounges, mismatched and equipped with plaids in winter, is ideal for relaxing with friends. With wines to discover and large platters of local produce, Alexis has created an atmosphere conducive to relaxation in the evening. One of the new favourite places for Dracen's parties. Some people have already made it their HQ, as the large slate wall with messages indicates.

If the name refers directly to La ^36ème chambre de Shaolin, it's all about sweetness and voluptuousness. Cédric and Nouaja are both passionate about Japanese and Korean culture, and decided to import a few flavors from Asia. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, the place is friendly and Nouaja is particularly welcoming. We love the Shaolin Brunch or their delicious bibimbap, not forgetting the fluffy Korean pancakes. For those in a hurry, onigris and "Sando" are available to take away.

A few chairs and high tables, a pretty bar, a slate of delicious homemade tapas (burrata, tartines, mixed or vegetarian platters) that change weekly: all the elements of a good evening are gathered in this little bar in the center of old Antibes. The atmosphere is relaxed, the manager attentive and the venue, a small vaulted cellar with stone walls, a warm decor with paintings and works of art on the walls. In short, it's a far cry from the usual crowded pubs and cafés, and that's exactly what we love about Frankette.

The atmosphere, the decor, and the live bands that play every Friday night make this English pub a must in the village of Châteauneuf! The menu features a wide choice of beers, delicious cocktails and generous sharing boards, not forgetting the burgers... In short, the perfect place to enjoy a good time with friends. Sports fans won't be outdone by the pool table and TV broadcasts. The setting, particularly the terrace in season, is charming, as are the staff, always welcoming whatever the time of day

In a small crossroads in Vieux-Nice, Berco sets the tone with its sign at the entrance: "Because no good story begins with a glass of orange juice". Here, over 150 wine references have been meticulously selected from France and Italy to delight customers, with the possibility of buying fine bottles directly. The menu is equally varied, with tapas made from fresh, local produce, including Bouyon goat's cheese and Corsican charcuterie.

Camille has taken pastry to a whole new level with a 100% plant-based and 100% gluten-free offering. No milk, no eggs and no animal products are served here. The challenge is met thanks to a perfect balance of flavors, but also thanks to visuals that make your mouth water as soon as you walk through the door. A lunchtime menu is available every day, not forgetting snack time. Orders can also be placed for private events.

Just a few meters from Place Rossetti, Splash features an uncluttered menu of Niçoise specialties: pissaladière, Niçois ravioli, panisses and sharing boards of charcuterie and cheese. Julien, owner of La Treille, promotes an ecological approach by offering wine by the taffy, as well as orange wine and sparkling wine. You'll also find a fine selection of locally brewed, artisanal beers. Enjoy the view of the Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate and the Colline du Château.

The atmosphere at Txupito is always young and relaxed. A Basque bar where you can have a drink with friends, grab a bite to eat, play a game of pool and, above all, have fun. Entertainment throughout the season includes blind tests, karaoke and soccer broadcasts on giant screens. To quench those late-night hunger pangs, the snack service is open until 1am. DJ sets, "caliente", "disco funk" and "Black Pearl Party" evenings are regularly organized! Seasonal and visiting skiers alike love to meet up here.

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.

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.

"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.

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.