Nice: Bars

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Open May

Address: 12 AVENUE FELIX FAURE. | Tel: +33 (0)4 9217 5300
Bar des Oiseaux

A local institution founded in the early 1960s, this bohemian bar/cabaret features high quality jazz, French chanson, and whatever other acts appeal to the outrageous owner, comic Noëlle Perna, a.k.a. Mado La Niçoise.

Address: 5 Rue Saint Vincent. | Tel: +33 (0)4 93 80 27 33
CHATEAU DE CREMAT

With the grape harvest beginning at the end of September, it's only polite to help owner Cornelius Kamerbeek drain some old bottles at this ancient Roman vineyard. Try the 2003 Chardonnay, with its light, fresh fruit aroma, while chilling out on the castle terrace.

Address: 442 CHEMIN DE CREMAT. | Tel: +33 (0)4 9215 1215
LE BEFORE

The apèro

Address: 18 RUE DE CONGRES. | Tel: +33 (0)49 387 8559
LE RELAIS, HOTEL NEGRESCO

Saunter into this swanky bar (pictured) and order yourself a €20 cocktail. You only live once. Enjoy the famous artwork, famous architecture, and famous people. A nightspot in which to see and be seen.

Address: 37 PROMENADE DES ANGLAIS. | Tel: +33 (0)4 9316 6400

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