Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Drinking & Entertainment
Bars around the 'magic square' (the area bordered by rue Commandant André, rue des
Frères Pradignac, rue du Batéguier and rue du Dr Gérard Monod) tend to be young, trendy
and pretty rowdy. For a more sophisticated atmosphere, try the beach or top hotel bars.
Pick up the free monthly
Le Mois à Cannes
for full event listings at the tourist office. It's
worth knowing that going out in Cannes is taken very seriously, so dress to impress if
you'd like to get in the most-sought-after clubs and events.
Le Sun 7
(5 rue du Dr Gérard Monod; 9pm-2.30am; )
An unpretentious, happening place, Le
Sun 7 attracts a pretty young crowd keen to knock down a few drinks and shake their stuff
at the weekend. It's more laid-back on weeknights.
COCKTAIL BAR
Le Cercle
(Le Grand Hôtel, 45 bd de la Croisette; )
The bar of Le Grand Hôtel is a great place for
a couple of quiet drinks. The lounge is a cosy space (there's a pianist most nights) but it's
the garden that really does it: with its giant fairy lights, views of La Croisette and the sea,
it's divine on summer evenings.
BAR
Byron
(
www.byroncannes.com
;
49 rue Félix Faure)
There's something of the old traditional pub
at the Byron, but the fancy chandeliers, DJ booths and wide screens are definitely more
Cannes than the Costwolds. It serves decent food too.
PUB
Black Pearl
(
www.blackpearlcannes.com
;
22 rue Macé)
Beautiful, brash and up for it is how you
could summarise both the Black Pearl and its clientele. Alas, the music is too loud to talk
past 11pm and the space too small to dance.
BAR
Le Bâoli
NIGHTCLUB
