Find out where to party in Nice!
The Cote d’Azur is well known for its nightlife. The city is full of bars and venues, both well-known and hidden, to party until the end of the night. After spending the afternoon on one of Nice’s stunning beaches and having dinner at any of the fantastic restaurants in the city, you have many options for heading out for the night. We’ve put together a list of our favorite spots for you to check out.
Pub crawl in Nice
How to Book
- Book Online: Book via this link for 30€.
- At Reception: Stop by anytime to book at the hostel reception (before 8 PM on the day of the tour) for a discounted price of 25€. This option is available to everyone, regardless of where you are staying.
Join our bar-hopping adventure with free drinks, games, and more. Experience the best nightlife in Nice as we take you to 3 vibrant bars, ending at one of the city’s top nightclubs! It’s the perfect way to meet new friends and party all night.
Meeting Point: Villa Saint Exupery Beach, 9pm
Enjoy welcome shots, drink deals, and free entry at each stop. Our fun guides in red T-shirts will ensure you have an unforgettable night. The Villahostels bar is the cheapest in Nice, so it’s a great place to get your night started. With chilled music, lots of space, and cheap drinks, our Happy Hour is always a good time. From 6 – 8 PM, you can enjoy discounted mixed drinks and cheap beer. Join us for Happy Hour before heading out for a night on the town.
Old Town Pubs & Bars
Vieux Nice is lively both day and night and is one of the most popular areas of Nice for a drink after work – or for partying until the early morning. These bars are not to be missed for the genuine Nice nightlife experience.
Wayne’s Bar
Wayne’s Bar was established in 1991 and is a classic spot that blends French clientele with a London pub feel. It’s a great place to party, with live music most nights. Start here for a pint and good times with English-speaking tourists and expats, as well as local students and young professionals.
Later in the evening, everybody gets up on the tables to dance to live music. Wayne’s also shows all major sporting events, including cricket and rugby, on large flat-screen TVs.
15 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice, France
Waka Bar, Drinks & Dancing with a Sea-View
A relatively new establishment in Nice, Waka Bar has quickly become a favourite of both locals and tourists, for it’s refreshing cocktails, friendly and fun staff, and sea-side view with terrace overlooking the Mediterrannean. Waka is a Maori term meaning Canoe, a throw-back to the owner’s New Zealand heritage. The Bar has a relaxed vibe all afternoon and then pumps up the energy with local DJs at night playing House and EDM. You’ll find a good mix here of both locals and tourists, dancing inside, lounging outside, and partying in the Nice summer heat — when things get too hot, the beach is just across the Promenade.
57 Quai des États-Unis, 06300 Nice France
Movida
Movida, means “movement” in Spanish: this laid-back nightclub offers two floors and two terraces, DJs and live bands, colorful cocktails, and a variety of tasty tapas.
It’s the place for sunset drinks. Head up to the 2nd-floor terrace overlooking the Promenade des Anglais and enjoy one of the delicious cocktails. It’s a great spot to enjoy the sunset and start your evening of partying with drinks and DJs.
41 Quai des Etats Unis, 06300 Nice France
Nightclubs & Discothèques
High Club
High Club is the largest discotheque in Nice, an institution that’s hosted and featured the largest panel of artists in Nice, from Lil ‘Jon to Feder, Martin Solveig and Avicii, the biggest names in the EDM business have passed through its doors. The Club brings in crowds of avid party-goers and clubbers and features multiple dance spaces and bars
45 Promenade des Anglais – 06000 Nice, France
Glam club
The number 1 gay club of the French Riviera, Glam is a true party space, for live shows and performances and late-night partying that mixes LGBTQ+ and straight clientele. The décor is chic, with baroque furniture, and has become a popular destination in Nice. Glam features electro and disco house, karaoke, fashion shows, and drag. Programming is diverse and varied, but always fun, and always a party.
6 rue Eugène Emmanuel – 06000 Nice, France
Nightlife at the Nice Port
Le Boston Bar
The Boston Bar is a trendy cocktail bar at the port of Nice. The bar is open all year round and has a retro atmosphere and friendly bar staff, along with great patio seating overlooking the harbor. Here, the cocktail is elevated by meticulous bartenders. A DJ provides smooth and retro beats every night.
11 Place de l’Île de Beauté, 06300 Nice
Ma Nolan’s – Irish Pub Port
Ma Nolan’s pub is a popular and well-known destination for locals and tourists alike, with delicious pub-fare and frosty cold beer. An outdoor terrace looks over the harbor and affords beautiful views of the sea and Castle Hill. All major sports games are played on large flat-screen TVs throughout the bar.
5 Quai des Deux Emmanuel, 06300 Nice, France
Local guide tips
- Villa Hostels Bar: Happy Hour 6-8PM – 1.50€ House Beer
- Old Town Pub Crawl
- Wayne’s Bar
- Bulldog / Pompei
- Waka Bar
- Movida
- High Club
- Kwartz Nightclub
- Glam
- Le Boston Bar
- Ma Nolan’s – Irish Pub Port