After taking you skimming breweries and wineries we’d now like to take a look at the trendiest bars in the city. More than a cocktail lounge the bars have a je ne sais quoi that makes you want to go there for a cool evening. Marseille secrète provides you with an address book of Marseille’s coolest bars, where you can hang out with your mates and get your date.
1. Propaganda
We’ll give you that, Propaganda would richly deserve a place in our ranking of the best tapas bars from Marseille, since it is a tapas bar. And yet, its striking visual identity, festive, liberating atmosphere, bachata-dancing cocktails and ear-stirring music have earned it a place among Marseille’s top bars. If you’re feeling revolutionary, this is definitely the place for a drink.
📍11, Quai de Rive Neuve – Marseille 1e
2. Le Caravelle
One of the most legendary addresses in the Old Port. Former sailors’ bar, Le Caravelle has stood the test of time, welcoming locals and visitors alike, music lovers and bon vivants, curious onlookers and groups of friends. In a jazzy atmosphere and warm décor, enjoy delicious cocktails and shareable plates overlooking the Old Port.
📍34, Quai du Port – Marseille 2e
3. Le bar Gaspard
Here’s a Marseille bar with character. The atmosphere is lively and bubbly, and the service is top-notch, as are the cocktails. Authentic and warm, the bar Gaspard is definitely a friend who means well. This contagiously energetic Marseilles hangout also sponges up the stomach with high-voltage nibbles. For example? The tables at Bar Gaspard recently featured a mackerel escabeche with cherry tomato pickles, spices and mustard. Solid.
📍 7, Boulevard Notre-Dame – Marseille 6th
4. Le Copperbay Marseille
Under the slogan “Cocktails, Pastis & Food”, the Copperbay Marseille has our undivided attention! In a marine-chic atmosphere in the heart of the Old Port, cast off for an evening rich in escapism. Hungry eaters can nibble on artisanal products thought up as a picnic. For the thirsty, a small selection of natural wines, craft beers and a signature cocktail menu will make you hesitate for a long time over your choice of drink.
📍36, Boulevard Notre-Dame – Marseille 6e
5. The unexpected
It’s the ideal address for impromptu evenings with friends. The ones you can’t plan in advance and end up with glorious memories. Not far from Place Castellane, The unexpected is an invitation to let go. In this warm, intimate wine bar, drinks are accompanied by generous cheese and charcuterie boards, homemade pinsa romana and a focaccia to fall. Because at L’Imprévu,aperitif is pronounced Italian.
📍29, Rue Edmond Rostand – Marseille 6e
6. Le Comptoir d’Endoume
Heading for the Saint-Victor district. This is where you’ll find the very friendly bar Le Comptoir d’Endoume. But beware, Here, conviviality rhymes with quality. Fine wine and house cocktails sit side by side with plates to share at the counter, to be enjoyed at while listening to the excellent playlist. And would you like some good news? Le Comptoir d’Endoume reopens on September 14!
📍33, Rue d’Endoume – Marseille 7e
7. Le Dantès Skylounge
Located on the roof of the prestigious Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port hotel, the Dantès Skylounge offers one of the finest views of the Mucem and the Bonne Mère. Ideal for sunny days (of which there are fortunately many in Marseilles), this rooftop bar offers a delicious menu of tapas to share. And that’s not all: here you can enjoy a delicious cocktail curled up in a super-cozy armchair with a breathtaking view. So, are you tempted?
📍36, Boulevard Charles Livon – Marseille 7e
8. The Carry Nation
The first bar in France to break new ground in the speakeasy trend, the Carry Nation is a benchmark for cutting-edge cocktails. While they keep their exact location a mystery, you should know that they offer cocktails inspired by the pre-Prohibition and Prohibition era. In a clandestine, American-style atmosphere, take a trip back to the 1920s, a time when it was strictly forbidden to consume alcoholic beverages!
📍Itwill be revealed to you when you make your reservation 😉