Finding a bar in Marseille is easy. But finding a trendy, creative bar with a clientele as stylish as a well-thought-out Instagram feed? That’s where things get a bit trickier. A sophisticated atmosphere, cocktails that tell a story, music chosen with love, a menu to nibble or devour… We’ll take you on a tour of Marseille’s trendiest bars for chilling, toasting and partying in style (or not).
Trendy bars for every day (or almost every day!)
Looking for a nice bar to unwind in after work, or just to have a drink for fun? These Marseille bars are a hit every night thanks to their relaxed atmosphere, original menus and ability to attract a loyal clientele. Here, there’s no need to wait for the weekend to go out: it’s great to come back again and again, like a HQ where everyone feels at home.
Propaganda
Caliente atmosphere guaranteed! Propaganda is the perfect mix of homemade cocktails (really homemade: the syrups are made on the premises), Asian-style tapas and fiesta music. All with a crazy view of the Old Port. Breakfast, lunch, aperitif or fiesta until 2am (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), it’s all here! Go for the sunset, stay for the beats and mojitos.
- Address: 11 quai de Rive Neuve, 13 001 Marseille
- Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/propaganda_marseille/?hl=fr
CopperBay
A cocktail bar that smells like a seaside holiday? Welcome to CopperBay. With its ropes, turquoise cushions and Mediterranean cove atmosphere, you’ll feel right at home. The cocktails are inventive (hello Sweety Bowl with tonka bean) and the food to share is delicate. It’s a real Marseille bar experience, where you can sip, toast and be delighted with every sip.
- Address: 36 boulevard Notre Dame, 13 006 Marseille
- Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/copperbay_marseille/?hl=fr
Coquetel Club
At Coquetel Club, Adrien and Roman have imagined a place that combines a bistro spirit with bold creativity. Behind the counter, cocktails are served alongside dishes inspired by France’s terroirs: each month, a different region is given pride of place with new dishes, from Périgord to Brittany and Corsica. There’s no set menu, just cuisine on the move, generous and surprising, just like its founders. All in a warm atmosphere, with subdued lighting and lively discussions. An address full of character, where you come as much to drink excellent cocktails as to eat well.
- Address: 15 rue Louis Maurel, 13 006 Marseille
- Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/coquetel_club_marseille/
Bar Gaspard
There’s no menu here, no rules, just the magic of made-to-measure cocktails. At Gaspard’s, you say what you like and the rest follows. No mojitos that have been tried and tested, just creations made in the moment, sometimes spicy, always refreshing. The same logic applies to the plates: starter size, plates to share (or not) and products that are out of the ordinary. In short, a Marseille bar like we like: free, daring and downright fun.
- Address: 7 boulevard Notre Dame, 13 006 Marseille
- Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/bargaspard/?hl=fr
L’Imprévu
L’Imprévu is the place for wine and Corsican-Italian cuisine lovers. Behind its sober frontage lies a warm atmosphere where pinsa meets focaccia and every glass of wine smells of the mountains. Quality products, a friendly atmosphere and a decor that smells of the south… Ideal for a long aperitif in good company (a friend or a glass of red wine!).
- Address: 29 rue Edmond Rostand, 13 006 Marseille
- Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/limprevu13/
Unusual trendy bars
Marseille is also a city of surprises. Some bars are shaking things up and reinventing the art of going out with offbeat concepts, unusual settings and out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Part theatre, part party, part wine-tasting, these unusual addresses appeal to the curious in search of something new. Thought you knew Marseille’s bars? Wait until you see these.
Back to Bac
Fancy a sing-song with a cocktail in hand? Then head to Back to Bac, the city’s most fun karaoke bar. Here you can revise your classics in a cosy atmosphere, with friends, by reserving a private booth (for 2 to 60 people, please). The barman mixologist is on hand to surprise you with his creations. Marseille’s bars have a voice, and this one certainly has more than the others!
- Address: 24 rue Roux de Brignolles, 13 006 Marseille
- Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/back.to.bac.karaoke/
Carry Nation
Fancy playing the gangster of the 1920s? Carry Nation is a well-hidden speakeasy in Marseille. A secret address with a Prohibition atmosphere, shaker cocktails and waiters in waistcoats and bibs. There are no restaurants here, just fine, carefully crafted drinks. Reservations are essential. A unique experience, halfway between an escape game and a trendy bar. One thing’s for sure, if Gatsby were from Marseille, he’d come here.
- Address: secret address in Marseille’s 6th arrondissement!
- Booking: https: //carrynation.fr/reservations
La Caravelle
An iconic bar in the Old Port, La Caravelle ticks all the boxes: a stunning view of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a cosy little terrace, tapas, house cocktails and live jazz on weeknights. Start gently with a glass of wine and a plank of bread, and finish dancing (and sipping a Cosmopolitain). This is one of Marseille’s must-visit bars, offering both authenticity and a cosy atmosphere.
- Address: 34 quai du Port, 13 002 Marseille
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