Best bars in Nice
This page is not trying to list every bar in Nice. It focuses on five addresses worth knowing if you mainly care about well-made cocktails, wine, beer, music or a clear night-out identity between Old Nice and the Port district.
Listed by the tourism office as a bar de charme in the heart of Old Nice, Les Folies d'Edmonde combines classic and signature cocktails, wine, sharing plates and themed nights inside a 17th-century vaulted cellar. The house list goes further with signatures such as the André and the Ginette, while the format changes throughout the week: karaoke, drag, flamenco, jam sessions, music quizzes or concerts.
In the Antiquaires area near the Port, Povera stands out for a product-first approach: short seasonal menu, Italian influence and proper cocktail-bar execution. It works well if you want a calmer, more precise first drink before the louder part of the night.
Rouge feels more like a wine-focused dining room than a party bar. It highlights grower wines, organic and biodynamic bottles, plus sharing plates, making it a strong choice when you want conversation, food and wine to matter more than volume.
Sailor's Pub leans fully into its pub identity: nautical decor, draft beer, darts, sports screenings and blind test or music nights depending on the week. It is the easiest option for a group that wants a simple, social evening without ceremony.
Vibes is better suited to people who want a real soundtrack with their cocktail. The venue is associated with a listening-bar mood, modern classics, DJ sets and a more groove-led atmosphere than a purely tourist stop.
At the Port of Nice, Zitto keeps things secret: a concealed entrance, a password and a Prohibition-era mood. Under the vaults, exposed brick, leather armchairs and candlelight set an intimate scene, where original cocktails are built on premium and local spirits, from the sweetest to the most spiced. A confidential address for a drink away from the crowds.
Organizing a night out for 20, 30 or 50 people requires planning ahead. Key criteria: capacity, service quality and entertainment that brings the group together. Les Folies d'Edmonde offers bespoke private hire packages for bachelorette parties, birthdays and corporate afterworks — with karaoke or live music entertainment included depending on the package.
This guide is published by the Les Folies d'Edmonde team, a cocktail bar and nightlife venue based on rue Benoît Bunico in Old Nice. It combines on-the-ground neighborhood knowledge with each bar's official pages and local editorial references when available.
The Vieux-Nice concentrates most of the lively bars, especially around Rue de la Préfecture and Rue Benoît Bunico. The Port district is quieter and more focused on natural wine and precision cocktails.
Cocktails generally range from €10 to €15. Les Folies d'Edmonde prices its signatures between €13 and €15. This is in line with premium cocktail bars in France, well below Paris or high-end Côte d'Azur prices.
Les Folies d'Edmonde is particularly well-suited for bachelorette parties thanks to its privatisable spaces, karaoke entertainment and group packages. The vaulted cellar creates both an intimate and festive setting for a memorable night.
Yes. Several bars in Nice feature live music: Atmos Concept, le Shapko, O'Neill's, Bistrot Rossetti, Wayne's Bar… Les Folies d'Edmonde regularly hosts jam sessions, flamenco and live musician nights in its vaulted cellar.
For event nights (karaoke, drag shows, concerts), booking at Les Folies d'Edmonde is strongly recommended — evenings often sell out. For a regular weekday visit, walk-ins are generally welcome.
Compare our house signatures, established bar classics, dedicated mocktails, and virgin-friendly options before your night in Nice Old Town.
For 1–20 guests, book a table for drinks, a birthday, or a night out in Nice Old Town.
Les Folies d'Edmonde brings several music formats together inside the same 17th-century cellar at 16 rue Benoît Bunico in Nice Old Town. People come here as much for a well-run karaoke night as for a U.NICE.ON jam session, a one-off concert, a music quiz or a DJ set, with the stage, bar and audience kept close together.
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 500+ reviews (as of July 2026) — source: Google Business Profile.
Probably my favorite bar in the world! You cannot skip this place if you're in Nice. They host different events most nights which are always so much fun. Highly recommend the Marie-Madeleine and the Denise. And for shots, you must try the Madeleine — it tastes just like a dessert.
So happy we stopped here during our bachelorette trip! The cocktails were unique and delicious, and the vibe was perfect. Highly recommend!
Genuinely nice owners and staff and truly great cocktails. I enjoyed what I drank here more than some of the top 100 bars in the world. Unpretentious and great energy.
J'ai fêté mon pot de départ aux Folies d'Edmonde, et cette soirée restera gravée comme un moment absolument inoubliable. Les cocktails étaient tout simplement délicieux, hyper originaux, préparés avec soin et créativité. On sent une vraie passion derrière le bar. Une véritable petite perle nichée dans le Vieux-Nice — à découvrir absolument.
Stag or hen party in Nice: 17th-century cellar, signature cocktails, karaoke, drag, jam and privatisation for groups of 6 to 50. Free format, no dares.
Birthday in Nice in a 17th-century cellar: reserved table, private area or full privatisation (8 to 50 guests). Signature cocktails, karaoke, drag, jam.
Team building in Nice in a 17th-century cellar: cocktail workshop, blind test, karaoke, drag-show. Privatisation 8-50. Company invoice, recoverable VAT.
Team afterwork in Nice in a 17th-century cellar: reserved table, private area or privatisation (5-50 guests). Signature cocktails, live vibe Tue/Wed/Thu.
Private hire in Nice Old Town: 3 packages, 10 to 80 guests — ground floor from €12/pers, vaulted cellar from €40/pers, or the entire venue.
Venue for workshops, talks, theater, acoustic concerts, exhibitions and ticketed events in Nice. Comfortable seated cellar capacity up to 35 guests.
Cocktail workshop 5-6pm in a vaulted cellar in Old Nice. 3 creations + shake & stir + 1 free cocktail. €40/person (3 to 10). Daily, on reservation.
Alone in Nice tonight? Come from 6pm to play cards with locals, enjoy a cocktail and discover the evening at Les Folies d'Edmonde.
Valentine's Day in Nice in a 17th-century cellar: romantic signature cocktails (Marie-Madelaine, Belle Époque), table for two, hushed atmosphere.
Halloween in Old Nice: a different night every year with drag queens, horror cabaret and themed DJ sets. 17th-century cellar, signature cocktails.
31 December in Nice in a 17th-century cellar: signature cocktails, partner dinner, DJ until late, midnight countdown. 50 guests max.
Local guide to Old Nice nightlife: emblematic alleys, neighborhood bars, dining on site and where to drink after 6pm. Itinerary by Les Folies d'Edmonde.
Cocktail bar in Nice Old Town near the Riviera: house signatures, classics, mocktails, live music and online booking at Les Folies d'Edmonde.
Music quiz in Nice in an Old Town cellar: name the song or artist a DJ plays. Three rounds, shooters to win, every Monday or Tuesday night.
Rainy day in Nice? Find indoor activities, an Old Town itinerary, then cocktails, mocktails and events in a vaulted cellar from 6pm.
Chic karaoke in Nice: 17th-century vaulted cellar, open stage, dedicated host and house cocktails. Here you don't sing in a corner — you take the stage.
Drag show in Nice at Les Folies d'Edmonde: two nights a month with drag bingo, singing, lip-sync, real dance shows and an LGBT-friendly cellar.
Cocktail bar in Nice Old Town: vaulted cellar, house signatures, IBA classics, French spirits, Riviera references, themed nights and private hire.
Hire a 17th-century vaulted cellar for your intimate wedding in Nice: up to 50 guests, live musicians, DJ setup, open until 3am. Quote within 48h.
16 rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice, France
Every day: 6:00 pm – 12:30 am
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