By reading this blog article, you are either planning a trip to Nice or have already arrived in the capital of the French Riviera. You are asking yourself this question: what are the best places in Nice to party?
I understand you, I certainly wouldn’t want to find myself in a city while traveling with poorly frequented bars or not at all popular with the locals.
So, rest assured, you are in the right place! I will give you the best addresses for your trip to Nissa la Bella, otherwise called Nice.
If you are passing through Nice and want to discover the best bars and pubs as quickly as possible, we advise you to check out our pub crawl!
Our recommended itinerary to enjoy the happy hours of Nice (to start your nightlife in Nice)
Bars to visit | Happy Hours | Pint price |
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 3,90€ | |
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 4,90€ | |
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. | 5€ | |
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 6€ |
Is Nice good for nightlife?
Nice is not one of the most festive cities in France, it is rather Marseille, Montpellier and Toulouse which are renowned for their party spirit. However, in Nice, you will find mythical spots to spend wonderful evenings, among them, you will find:
- The old town with its historic heart is full of bars and nightclubs, it is the number 1 place to go
- The Promenade des Anglais, one of the emblems of Nice
- The port of Nice, a major tourist attraction in Nice
Now that you have the liveliest places in Nice, let’s move on to the most interesting bars by neighborhood.
The old town, the heart of all Nice nightlife
The best bars of the old town of Nice
This is where we will find the biggest atmosphere, more than 26 bars and nightclubs are present. (you can find the 3 best nightclubs in nice)
Waynes Bar: the liveliest pub in the old town
A retro American pub created in 1991 where live bands perform from 11:00 PM to 02:00 AM, the population is rather Anglo-Saxon and if you arrive early enough you may have a place to dance on the tables near the music group!
Address: 15 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice
Waynes website by clicking here
Hours: all week open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
L’Antre: the most popular electro bar in Nice
If you’re a fan of techno, electro and hardtek, this bar is made for you. DJ sets that change from one week to the next in a futuristic and psychedelic setting. Afterparties are Friday and Saturday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. You will not be disappointed with your stay in Nice!
Address: 22 bis Rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice
Antre Facebook by clicking here
Hours: Thursday to Sunday from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. and after Saturday and Sunday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The best bars of Cour Saleya
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Cour Saleya is one of the favorite places of Nice. It is famous for its famous flower market (every day except Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). It is one of the liveliest places in Nice. In this space we will find 2 very good dance bars and a chill bar.
Van Diemen’s: the largest bar in Nice
Created in 2018, it is the largest bar in old Nice. It is an Australian bar made up of 2 floors, the upper floor serves as a dance floor with DJ from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Here, you will be impressed by the outdoor and indoor space the bar has!
Address: 30 Cr Saleya, 06300 Nice
Van Diemen’s website by clicking here
Hours: every day from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Akathor Pub: a versatile bar with the largest terrace
One of my favorites is a multi-purpose bar where live concerts and themed evenings can take place. It was created in 1996 and even if its logo represents a Viking helmet, the interior of the Pub is classic to other bars. It also has an upper floor with a dance floor for partying every day until 2:30 a.m.
This is the bar with the largest terrace.
Address: 32 Cr Saleya, 06300 Nice
Akathor facebook by clicking here
Hours: every day from 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
The Blast: one of the cheapest bars in Nice
A 100% American style with the kitchen matched to the decoration, it has an upper floor (rather chill) it is a bar to sit on the terrace to observe the passers-by. It nevertheless has the cheapest pint of beer in Nice during Happy Hour at €3.90!
→ It’s a bar without a DJ and without a dance floor but it’s worth a visit.
Address: 8 Pl. Charles Félix, 06000 Nice
Blast Instagram by clicking here
Hours: every day from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Now that we’ve seen the best bars in the Old Town, let’s take a look at the nightclubs.
The best nightclubs of the old town
It is here in the heart of Nice that you will find the most choice of nightclubs. Without further ado, here are the best:
The Opera Club
A colorful nightclub well known to the people of Nice, broadcasting general music with a clientele aged 24 to 35. The particularity of this nightclub is that it is located under vaults.
Address: 2 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice
Opera Club Instagram by clicking here
Entrance price: €10 with a drink
Hours: every day from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The Bull Dog Pompei: the oldest nightclub in Nice
An establishment dedicated to Rock’N’Roll with posters on the walls. It is the oldest nightclub in Nice (opened in 1984). General atmosphere and average age 18-25 years.
Address: 2 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice
Bull Dog Pompei website by clicking here
Entrance price: €10 with a drink
Hours: every day from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The LOV Club: a very recent establishment but with potential
The LOV Club, plays the modernity card in Nice, it is an establishment opened in 2022 which offers commercial music in a refined space. The average age is 18 to 27 years old.
Address: 2 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice
LOV Club Instagram by clicking here
Entrance price: €10 with a drink
Hours: every day from 11:20 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The Notorious Club: a more upscale nightclub
The Notorious is slightly more out of the way but this nightclub is worth the detour. If you are over 28 and like US Rap sounds from the 90s, it would be interesting to go there.
Address: 6 Rue Halévy, 06000 Nice
Instagram of the Notorious Club by clicking here
Entrance price: €15 with a drink
Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The best bars on the Promenade des Anglais
Waka Bar: The must-see!
The bar that everyone is talking about! The Waka bar is a very famous dance bar, it has a decoration that mixes Hawaii and Los Angeles. It consists of an upper floor with a sea view with a dance floor and a DJ every evening from 10 p.m.
I advise you to come quite early if you want to enjoy the dance floor because its popularity leads to very long queues! The average age is 18 – 25 years old
→ Point to try: the cocktails are very good.
Address: 57 Quai des États-Unis, 06300 Nice
Instagram of the Waka Bar by clicking here
Entrance price: €10 with a drink
Opening hours: every day from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Le Movida: trendy and for cocktail lovers
Right next to the Waka Bar and with the same layout (one floor with a sea view), the Movida has a more trendy image with a 25-35 year old clientele, the dance floor is mainly located on the ground floor. It is a bar that also makes very good cocktails.
Address: 41 Quai des États-Unis, 06300 Nice
Movida Instagram by clicking here
Entrance price: Free
Opening hours: every day from 9am to 2am
L’Obsession Pub: a cozy atmosphere to contemplate the sea
L’Obsession is a bar that borders the Promenade des Anglais, it also has an upper floor and is a great place to enjoy tapas. The inside of the bar is usually used as a dance floor from 10pm.
Address: 65 Quai des États-Unis, 06300 Nice
Facebook de l’Obsession
Entrance price: Free
Opening hours: every day from 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The liveliest nightclub on the Promenade des Anglais
The High Club: the ultimate party place
The High Club is an establishment facing the sea, it has made its success thanks to its very large capacity but also its various themed evenings where French singers and rappers come to do showcases. It is a very popular club for young travelers between 18 and 25 years old. The sound broadcast is generalist.
Address: 45 Prom. des Anglais, 06000 Nice
Instagram of the High Club
Entrance price: €10
Opening hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from midnight to 7am
Now that you have all the information, let’s take a look at the port of Nice.
The best bars in the port of Nice
Manolan’s: A great Irish pub to sip Guinness and watch sports
If you are a pub lover, then you will not be disappointed Manolan’s is a pub with a traditional decoration of what is done in Ireland. It is a fairly large pub that has more than 5 televisions to broadcast all the sports competitions. If you want to order fish and chips with a view of the port of Nice, you will be in the right place!
Interesting point: there is also another establishment on Cour Saleya
Address: 5 Quai des Deux Emmanuels, 06300 Nice
Website of Ma Nolan’s
Opening hours: every day from 11am to 10:30pm
The Boston Bar: a trendy retro American bar with exposed bricks
This is the most popular bar in the port! Dive into the 1920s to enjoy very good cocktails while sitting in legendary leather armchairs! If you smoke cigars, this is the bar most conducive to this pleasure. A Jazz and lounge atmosphere will transport you until 2:30 in the morning.
Address: place de 06300, 11 Pl. de l’Île de Beauté, 06300 Nice
Instagram Boston Bar
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Lunatiki: a bar that will immerse you in Polynesia
The specialty of this bar is also cocktails and on the catering side the Poke Ball. The bar turns into a dance floor from 10pm from Thursday to Saturday. Enjoy the view of the port on the superb terrace of Lunatiki while sipping a very cold Pina Colada!.
Address: 26 Quai Lunel – Nice Port, 06300 Nice
Instagram Lunatiki
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm to 2am
The best nightclub in the port of Nice
Les Nuits Blanches: a refined and very chic club
If you want to experience the excitement of the refined nights of the Côte d’Azur, then the Nuits Blanches nightclub is for you. On the program, very well-dressed people and a large filter is made at the entrance. General music with a wealthy clientele over 30 years old.
Address: 20 Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice
Instagram Nuit Blanche
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Now that we have seen the best bars and nightclubs in Nice, let’s take a look at the gay community.(If you want a more detailed ranking of the best gay bars in Nice, click here🤫)
The best gay bars in Nice, France
The Blitz Bar: the number 1 in old Nice!
Located right next to Wayne’s Bar, it is a recent gay bar with good energy and very well attended, many evenings are organized. Don’t wait too long because the bar is quite small, but whatever happens you will have very nice encounters!
Address: 15 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice
Instagram Blitz Bar
Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to midnight and Thursday to Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Le Sixt: the oldest gay bar in Nice
Opened in 1999, it is one of the oldest bars in the heart of Nice, it is also quite intimate but is distinguished by its shower shows. Events take place every week bringing together events with well-known actors from adult platforms, international DJs and drag queens.
Address: 6 Rue Raoul Bosio, 06300 Nice
Instagram Sixt bar
Opening hours: every day from 10pm to 5am
The best gay nightclubs in Nice
The Omega Club: the best gay nightclub in Nice, France
This is a must-see place to meet up after the bars close, here everything is combined, a crazy atmosphere with great people! The nightclub is located opposite the Galeries Lafayette. They offer many themed evenings to satisfy everyone’s tastes!
Address: 8 Pass. Emile Négrin, 06000 Nice
Instagram Omega Club
Opening hours: every day except Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:45 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Le Klubber: for very hot afters!
If you still have energy to dance on the dance floor, then head to Klubber, it will take you 14 minutes on foot to reach this after-party nightclub. Many DJ sets are offered to keep you entertained until 11am.
Address: 14 Rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice
Instagram le Klubber
Opening hours: Friday to Monday from 4:30am to 11am
You have all the keys to have a great party in Nice!
If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! You now know all the best addresses of the inhabitants of Nice. If you want to go further and have a real taste for partying, I recommend that you book a pub crawl in Nice now.
The principle is simple:
– A tour of the best addresses in Nice
– Negotiated prices that save you a lot of money
– Free shooters
– Free entry to a nightclub
– Games to meet travelers from all over the world (and maybe more… 😏)
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Miscellaneous points on Nice nightlife
Thomas
I’m Thomas, founder of Nice Party Life. We share the best tips, from hidden gems to must-sees, to make your stay in Nice unforgettable. Whether you’re seeking nightlife or city adventures, we’re here to guide you! 🌴✨
