The yellow awning and umbrellas of this popular locals' bar offer a welcome spot of shade from the sun that beats down on to the place du Palais. At least...
7 rue Préfecture
A large but amiable doorman presides over who steps through the sliding glass doors at this sleekly appointed bar; don't make the painful mistake of trying...
12 rue de l'Abbaye
'No to alcoholism, yes to fine French wines' proclaims the sign that hangs in the bar of this superb wine shop, bar and restaurant. An interesting selection...
3 rue de la Tour
Opened in summer 2008, Hi Hotel's beach bar and restaurant immediately became the place to be seen. The menu, masterminded by none other than Kei Matsushima...
47 promenade des AnglaisPerhaps the most stylish new wine bar in town is La Cave de l'Origine, run by Carlo Ferreira and Isabelle Ponsolle. It's a peaceful space with a red and...
3 rue DalpozzoWhether outside on the sprawling terrace or inside among the mosaic tiles and huge black-and-white photos, this bar is infectiously fun and a great spot for...
1 cours Saleya
Half wine shop, half restaurant, La Part des Anges has a delightfully endearing dual personality. A vast array of enticing bottles, from local vineyards and...
19 rue des Gubernatis
Imagine Cheers crossed with La Cage aux Folles. No, that's not quite right. Moulin Rouge meets Phoenix Nights? That's not it either. The only thing one can...
5 rue Saint Vincent
At Le Bistrot d'Antoine, succulent grilled meats such as duck magret or steak and the occasional fish dish provide the foil for wines selected from small...
27 rue de la PréfectureA DJ or live band are usually in situ at this above-average take on 'le pub'. Decibel levels tend to proscribe any meaningful conversation, encouraging...
1 rue Mascoïnat
Known primarily as a gay venue, the Flag is a fun, colourful and exuberant lounge bar with a happy, clubby vibe on the weekend. Resident DJ Anorak does a...
6 rue Eugène Emmanuel
The city's premier gay nightspot, but clubbers of all orientations are welcome to come and hear the best DJ line-up on the Riviera, with everyone from...
6 rue HalévySomewhere to come for a few drinks and a bit of a boogie, Liqwid is a smart, cavernous club with a menu that runs to contemporary stomach-liners like tuna...
11 rue Alexandre Mari'Continual service throughout the afternoon' advertises the sign on the terrace at this justifiably popular brasserie. Located right in the heart of Vieux...
1 cours Saleya
It's either your idea of a great laugh or a toe-curling cringe-athon, but whichever way you slice it, Le Six is unlikely to leave you bored. Punters are...
6 rue Raoul Bosio