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1. Morrison's Lounge
- An oasis for the traveler, who doesn't want to mortgage their first born for a cocktail. Cannes can be expensive but here fair is fair, and with... read more
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2. Morrison's Irish Pub
- This is one of the popular pubs in Cannes, famous for its giant television screens and theme nights. Guinness and Kilkenny are the top thirst quenchers... read more
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3. Villa Oxygen
- Super Cannes is the most elegant residential area in the vicinity of Cannes, just 10 minutes drive from La Croisette. Despite its proximity to... read more
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4. Black Pearl
- The Black Pearl,is a new trendy English Pub-fine Bar, located right across the famous Croisette in Cannes, at the 22 rue Macé. Opened daily, from... read more
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5. Farfalla (Le)
- On the Croisette, a few meters from the Palais des Festivals, this cosmopolitan restaurant welcomes you for a sunny breakfast, lunch or dinner.... read more
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6. Le Bar à Vin
- Newly refurbished, Le Bar à Vin is a pleasant French bar for discovering the wines, not only of the region, but around the world, in an intimate... read more
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7. Zanzi Bar (Le)
- Attracting an older, somewhat more conservative crowd of mostly gay men, you'll find the Zanzi-Bar Pub, La Pantiéro, rue Félix Faure (no phone),... read more
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8. Quays (The)
- Since 2000, this cozy corner of Cannes has been home to the multinational sailing community, who staff the multi million dollar yachts tied up... read more
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9. Bar des Celebrites & Terrasse Bar
- Located in the Hôtel Carlton Intercontinental, this bar is place to be if you want to hobnob with celebrities. The right place to have a drink... read more
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10. Chunga (La)
- On a side street which runs perpendicular to La Croisette, right behind Brasserie 72 and across from the Martinez hotel, is a famous spot for night... read more
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Nightlife in Cannes is always going strong, as it is in nearly every city along the Riviera. It's hard to avoid staying out until the wee hours, since everything is open late; there's even a seaside bar (La Fregate) that's open 24 hours a day!
Even if you don't have that kind of stamina, there's plenty of fun to be had. Explore the James Bond in you at one of the most popular and well-known nightlife activities,casinos. The Casino Croisette is the most famous, and it's a fabulous place to see and be seen. Dress up (jackets required for men) if you're going to be in the gaming rooms, or more casual attire is fine if you're sticking to the slot machines. Don't forget your passport, too - casinos generally require identification for admission.
There aren't a ton of bar and club choices, but the ones in the heart of Cannes won't disappoint. Morrison's and The Quay are two British/Irish pubs that are reliable for a good pint of beer and some live acoustic music. A few gay bars are also open in town, like Le Zanzibar, which claims to be Europe's oldest bar. It can also be fun and rewarding to try a couple of different wines at a wine bar, especially if you're not familiar with some French wines or you're an expert looking to discover something new. Go out dancing at one of the few clubs that have live bands or DJs, such as the aforementioned Morrison's Lounge, for a lively evening.
Music of a different sort can be found at the various piano bars and salsa bars in Cannes, where patrons can enjoy the music and even dancing lessons. Concerts can also be found at the Palais des Festivals, which hosts the Cannes Film Festival in May. During the rest of the year, the Palais also is host to theater, dance, opera, and comedy performances, as well as games, art, and jazz festivals.
