Bars and Clubs in Cannes

Cannes is famous for its nightlife. And with good reason. Even seasoned socialites will find much to satisfy their nocturnal cravings. Here CannesNet brings you the créme-de-la-créme - the must do nightspots and much more.

How we score, a disclaimer: There are hundreds of bars in Cannes so choosing our premier selection is a little bit tricky. This page contains a selection of our favourite, recommended and just-so-famous-we-couldn’t–ignore-them bars and clubs. Scores are a mixture of a hefty dose of personal preference, a sprinkling of good-taste and a weighty slab of out-on-the-town experience.

10/10

Bar 4U
6, Rue des Frères Pradignac
Price Guide: Moderate/Expensive
The hippest bar in town.
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9/10

Le 7 (or Disco 7)
7, Rue Rouguière
Price Guide: Expensive
A great place to let go late on in a Riviera style.
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8/10

Charly’s Bar
5, Rue du Suquet
Price Guide: Moderate/Expensive
Lovingly prepared cocktails in cave-like surroundings.
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Palais Club (Summer only)
Palais des Festivals, blvd de la Croisette
Price Guide: Expensive
The Cannes hotspot when the summer heat is on.
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Zanzibar
85 Rue Felix Faure
Price Guide: Moderate/Expensive
The area’s – and maybe Europe’s – oldest gay bar.
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7/10

L’ Amiral
Hôtel Martinez, 73 boulevard de la Croisette
Price Guide: Very Expensive
Great for early evening cocktails and ending a late night.
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Farfalla
1 boulevard La Croisette
Price Guide: Expensive
Popular with conference goers and Cannes’s business set.
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Jimmy’z
Palais des Festivals
Price Guide: Very Expensive
Late night high-rollers head here.
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6/10

The Quay's Irish Pub
17 quai Saint-Pierre
Price Guide: Moderate
Popular with the multinational boat crew from the harbour.
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Why Not
8 rue des Frères Pradignac
Price Guide: Expensive
Music bar with a youngish crowd.
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Cannes by night - from the official Cannes site:

Tipping

Most bars (and restaurants and cafes) include service in the bill. If you see 'servis compris' (service included) then you are not expected to add a more than loose change/notes to your payment.

Restaurants

Cannes boasts as wide a variety of restaurants as any town of its size in the world. The general standard is good, however, like any tourist magnet some of the fare is less than spectacular, particularly around the busy hotspots along the seafront. Here at CannesNet we've put together a collection of our favourite eateries across the style and price spectrum...
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