Wine & Cocktail Bars in Nice

The art of aperitivo on the French Riviera

From authentic wine cellars to creative cocktail spots, including a hidden speakeasy, the finest places in Nice for an aperitivo

In Nice, early evening is a special moment of the day. Locals gather to enjoy a glass of wine or a refreshing drink accompanied by delicious bites.
Cocktail bars often come alive later at night with music and a more vibrant energy.

🍷 La Cave de la Tour

La Cave de la Tour is an authentic wine cellar, perfect for discovering local wines such as Bellet, a rare appellation from the hills of Nice, alongside Corsican wines.
Known for what many consider the best pissaladière in Nice, it is an ideal address for a true Niçois aperitivo.
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Closed Sunday and Monday
3 rue de la tour, 06300 Nice

🍷 Les Mimosas du Cours

Located on the famous Cours Saleya, Les Mimosas du Cours is a classic Niçois spot, ideal for an aperitivo in a lively and emblematic setting.
I recommend tasting socca and pissaladière, two local specialities that pair beautifully with a glass of wine. You may also enjoy their refreshing homemade lemonade or discover orange wine, made from white grapes fermented with their skins, offering a distinctive character.
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Closed on tuesday,
6 Place Charles Felix, Cours Saleya, Old Town, Nice

🍷 La part des Anges

An ideal address for a relaxed and authentic Niçois aperitivo.
A lively and convivial wine bar, La Part des Anges is appreciated for its selection of expressive wines and its generous aperitivo plates. Foie gras, sardines, fresh pâtés and other carefully prepared bites accompany the wines, making it an excellent address for a relaxed and flavourful evening.
The warm atmosphere, with bottles lining the walls from floor to ceiling, reflects the very French spirit of a traditional wine cellar, where wine is both shared and celebrated.
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Open Monday to Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-midnight, closed on Sunday
17 rue Gubernatis, 06000 Nice

🍷 La Cave Tambour

In the Old Town of Nice, near Place Rossetti and its beautiful Baroque cathedral, La Cave Tambour is a charming wine bar ideal for a refined aperitivo.
It offers a thoughtful selection of organic and natural wines, served with carefully prepared plates in an intimate, cellar-like atmosphere.
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Open Monday to Friday 4pm to midnight, close earlier on wednesday 8pm, closed Saturday and Sunday
11 rue du Pont Vieux, Vieux Nice

🍷 La Cave Bianchi

An historic wine merchant and true institution in Nice, Cave Bianchi 1860 is renowned for its exceptional selection and long-standing expertise. It is a reference address to discover both prestigious French wines and local gems such as Bellet.
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Open everyday 10am to 10pm, cuisine 6.30pm to 9pm
7 rue Raoul Bosio, 06300 Vieux Nice

🍺 Les Distilleries Idéales

A long-standing Niçois institution, Les Distilleries Idéales is loved for its early-1900s décor and distinctly French atmosphere. It is a perfect place to sit, watch life go by and feel part of the city.
In summer, the shaded terrace is particularly pleasant, while the warm interior makes it an ideal refuge on rare rainy days. I recommend ordering a pastis, the traditional aperitif of southern France, refreshing and perfectly suited to warm weather.
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24 rue de la Prefecture, 06300 Vieux Nice

🍸 Vibes

Just steps from the Port of Nice, Vibes is one of the city’s most beloved cocktail bars. People come here as much for the quality of the drinks as for the warm and lively atmosphere with its music and vibrant energy. Cocktails focus on well-crafted and modern classics, sometimes enhanced with seasonal ingredients such as a Bellini made with ripe peaches from the Riviera in summer. The bar also offers a small selection of excellent bites, including Italian charcuterie, cheeses and a delicious Croque Nissart with daube niçoise.
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22 Rue François Guisol, 06300 Nice, France

🍸 Povera

Located in the lively Port district of Nice, Povera is a cocktail bar where mixology meets the philosophy of “cucina povera”, transforming simple ingredients into creative and refined drinks.
Cocktails are crafted with seasonal products and a strong connection to the local terroir, often using ingredients sourced from nearby producers. Natural wines and a small selection of plates to share complete the experience.
The decor reflects the same spirit: a warm, contemporary space inspired by old Provençal houses and the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, celebrating the beauty of simplicity and time.
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Open Tuesday to Saturday 7pm to 2am
18 bis rue Emmanuel Philibert, 06300 Nice, France