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10Best Bars
72
(Nightlife - Bars)
72, boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes  06400 • 4-93-94-18-30
        Description: This bar and brasserie clings tightly to its French roots, and the locals love this place for a light bite, a cup of coffee, or a drink. The people-watching is excellent thanks to the upscale hotel next door to the bar. The green decor is casual, and the crowd is usually large and friendly. Good meals are available too.
       

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Akathor Pub
(Nightlife - Bars)
32, cours Saleya, Nice  06300 • 04-93-62-49-90
        Description: This is a popular bar that has been voted the number one venue on the French Riviera. In a unique Scandinavian atmosphere, live bands always bring out the crowds. A must for those looking for live music in a party atmosphere with a huge, diverse crowd.
       

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Bar des Oiseaux
(Nightlife - Bars)
5, rue Saint Vincent, Nice  06300 • 04-93-80-27-33
        Description: Tucked away in a far corner of popular Old Nice, this bar may be difficult to find, but it is worth searching for. Comedians and entertainers frequently take the stage to amuse uproarious crowds. Every night bring live jazz or other musical acts. The unique decor complements the off-the-beaten-path feel of the bar, named for the birds that inhabit the surrounding area.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Black Diamond
(Nightlife - Bars)
11, av Princesse-Grace Le Columbia, Monte Carlo  98000 • 377-97-77-00-24
        Description: Located across the street from the Grimaldi Forum, this elegant bar has been a discreet landmark of Monaco nightlife for many years. This is where the international jet set knocks back elegant cocktails and dances the night away. The Black Diamond's central location perfectly suits its cosmopolitan clientele, being easy to reach from all the trendy venues. Although it's advertised as open from 10am, this is really an evening spot; visitors earlier in the day may find it closed.
       

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Café de Turin
(Nightlife - Bars)
5, place Garibaldi, Nice  06300 • 04-93-62-29-52
        Description: This café and bar has been around for years and has collected a large, local following. Also, numerous visitors who become regulars over the years and tourists who have heard of the venerable institution and want to see it firsthand frequent the café. The place Garibaldi location is prime, as it is already one of the more beautiful squares in the city and is currently being refurbished. The terrace is one of the best places to be in Nice on a summer afternoon, and the place starts to fill up every evening with dinner patrons and those just looking for a fun, authentically French place to have a drink.
       

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Chunga
(Nightlife - Bars)
24, rue Latour-Maubourg, Cannes  06400 • 4-93-94-11-29
        Description: This late-night favorite is small, with seating for only about fifty, and it fills up quickly with revelers seeking to dine, have a few drinks, or listen to the live music. Pianists are frequently featured as well.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Farfalla
(Nightlife - Bars)
1, boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes  06400 • 4-93-68-93-00
        Description: As far as addresses go, in Cannes you can't do better than 1, boulevard de la Croisette. This restaurant and bar is ground zero for meeting up with friends, having a drink, or eating dinner. Great for people-watching or mingling, with an outdoor terrace, an indoor mezzanine, and a dining room with great views. The young and beautiful tend to congregate here, though all are welcome.
       

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Havana Room
(Nightlife - Bars)
boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes  06400
        Description: This hip, upscale club features your choice of beverages, including Dom Perignon, Moet and Chandon, and upscale aperitifs for those occasions when you want to pull out all the stops. Swing by after dinner for a cognac such as Hennessy or Remy Martin XO, or for wilder occasions try the specialty of the house, the margarita. Sit outside on the deck overlooking boulevard de la Croisette, which boasts great views of the beach across the street.
       

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L'Amiral
(Nightlife - Bars)
73, boulevard de la Croisette Hôtel Martinez, Cannes  06400 • 4-93-98-73-00
        Description: This bar is popular because of its enviable location in the stylish and upper crust Hôtel Martinez. During the annual Cannes Film Festival, the stargazing here is probably the best in town. Enjoy the jazz piano and rub shoulders with stars and millionaires in this elegant bar.
        User Rating: 7.5 / 10
       

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Le Blitz
(Nightlife - Bars)
22, rue Macé, Cannes  06400 • 4-93-39-31-31
        Description: This fun, relaxed bar features DJ's spinning disco favorites as well as occasional live music. One of the most reasonably priced clubs in the expensive area, this bar also has a more friendly, laid-back atmosphere than many of the others.
       

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