Nice bars are Côte d'Azur sunshine and Vieux Nice charm — the 10 below show why.
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The 10 best bars in Nice
01 · Nice
Vieux Nice
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Vieux Nice cocktail bar.
Order: A bartender's signature
02 · Nice
Vieux Nice
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Iconic · Pub
Iconic Vieux Nice British-style pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
03 · Nice
Vieux Nice
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Iconic · Wine bar
Iconic Vieux Nice natural wine bar.
Order: A glass of Provençal rosé
04 · Nice
Vieux Nice
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Iconic · Cabaret
Iconic Vieux Nice cabaret bar.
Order: A glass of champagne during the show
05 · Nice
Port
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Iconic · Local
Iconic Port local bar.
Order: A glass of pastis
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06 · Nice
Vieux Nice
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Iconic · Modern
Iconic Vieux Nice modern cocktail bar.
Order: A precise Negroni
07 · Nice
Vieux Nice
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Iconic · Music
Iconic Vieux Nice music bar.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
08 · Nice
Cours Saleya
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Iconic · Wine bar
Iconic Cours Saleya wine bar.
Order: A glass of Provençal rosé
09 · Nice
Vieux Nice
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Iconic · Speakeasy
Iconic Vieux Nice hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
10 · Nice
Carré d'Or
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Iconic · Cocktails
Iconic Carré d'Or cocktail bar.
Order: A bartender's signature
How Nice drinks
The 10 above are where Nice actually drinks — cocktail rooms, wine bars, and natural-wine cellars worth a journey.
