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Where to enjoy truly great cocktails in Marseille?

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The art of cocktails is spreading more and more throughout the bars in Marseille. From specialized mixology bars to restaurants with drink menus as long as their food selections, it's no longer hard to find a place to sip a delicious cocktail in Marseille. In this delightful array of mixed spirits, we're here to guide you, glass in hand, to discover the perfect spot that meets your cocktail cravings. Here’s a list of places to enjoy great cocktails in Marseille.

The Caribou 

In this authentic downtown chalet, we’re playing with fire ! The Caribou offers bold cocktails that are always more innovative. Often a meeting place for renowned bartenders and spirit ambassadors, this cocktail bar and restaurant invites its clients to enjoy delightful discoveries both in their glass and on their plate.  

The Caribou
38 Place Thiars - Marseille 1st
Open every day 
From 8 AM to 2 AM


The Hive 

To say the least, The Hive is buzzing! This very popular spot in the 7th arrondissement identifies itself as a wine bar, cocktail bar, and eatery. Here, you can savor fine wines, perfectly crafted cocktails made with gin, rum, whisky, and more, and especially tapas that resemble real dishes. In addition to generous platters of charcuterie and cheese, you can discover on the menu (updated as often as possible) items like grilled figatelli, beef cheek daube, flambéed prawns with pastis, vegetable tempuras, and other savory delights.

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The Hive 
128 Rue Sainte - Marseille 7th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday 
From 6 PM to 2 AM


Le Yen 

Le Yen is primarily a restaurant with a fusion of Asian cuisine. A renowned sushi bar in Marseille, it has been offering daily cocktails for a few months now. Each day, on the Instagram account of this stunning restaurant (with an indoor pond and exceptional decor), you can find THE cocktail of the day. House-infused tequila with pepper, passion fruit, lime, and cane sugar or Vodka with rhubarb, apple juice, lime, and rose are typically creations by the team at Le Yen. 

Le Yen 
60 avenue du Prado - Marseille 6e
Open every day 
From 11am to 2pm & from 7pm to 11pm
Closed on Sunday afternoons


The Floating Brick

This neighborhood bar/bistro features a zinc counter, leather armchairs, and colorful chairs, offering some really great cocktails on its menu. At The Floating Brick, friendliness is a must, the team's smiles are irresistible, and the cocktails are extraordinary. The latest gem to try is the "fucking paradise" with truffle oil !

The Floating Concrete Block
3 Rue Goudard - Marseille 5th
Open from Monday to Thursday 
From 8 AM to midnight
Friday from 8 AM to 1 AM
Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM


Shamrock Side 

The Shamrock and its entirely dedicated cocktail annex, The Shamrock SIDE, are capable of serving an impressive number of happy revelers. Whether you arrive during the enticing happy hour or late in the evening, whether the terrace is packed (which is almost always the case) or not, you’ll be served without delay. So, what’s the secret to this efficiency? Is it the super responsive servers? A perfectly tight organization? Cocktails whipped up in a flash? Probably a bit of everything all at once!

Shamrock side 
16 Quai de Rive Neuve - Marseille 7e
Open every day 
From Sunday to Thursday from 3 PM to 2 AM
Friday & Saturday from 3 PM to 4 AM


Inti 

In this South American cuisine restaurant, you'll find exotic cocktails served in equally delightful glasses. Inti will make you realize that the pairing of ceviches and cocktails is simply fantastic !

Inti
18 Place aux Huiles - Marseille 1st
Open every day 
From 12 PM to 2:30 PM & from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM


Black Mamba 

Both chic and relaxed, Black Mamba offers a vibe from another time. With its vintage decor reminiscent of the 1930s, this two-level tapas and cocktail restaurant prides itself on serving the best drinks possible. In this quirky cocktail bar in the 12th, the service is a show, and the drinks are almost magical.

Black Mamba
4 Avenue de la Figone - Marseille 12e
Open from Tuesday to Thursday 
From 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Friday & Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM


Apotek Bar

This brand new cocktail bar in the 1st arrondissement is quite discreet, yet it serves some really amazing cocktails. Since there isn’t really a "standard" for cocktails anymore, it's tough to say that Apotek follows the usual path, but it definitely does stand out! Very herbal and plant-based, the cocktails at Apotek pair wonderfully with the Indian cuisine from Sanna Marseille. 

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Apotek 
2 Rue Consolat - Marseille 1er
Open from Tuesday to Thursday
From 10 AM to 11:30 PM
Friday from 10 AM to 12:30 AM
Saturday from 9 AM to 12:30 AM


Le Directoire

In the heart of the antique district, a young couple created a place that reflects their personality, Le Directoire. He brought his love for cocktails, while she contributed her passion for decor. The result is a café-restaurant with a unique identity that serves sunny plates at noon and never misses an aperitivo in the evening. It’s a family-friendly spot with a lovely terrace reminiscent of an “Italian piazza” and a lively atmosphere. And because it’s totally unfair for non-drinkers to be left out, Le Directoire offers a REAL mocktail menu that truly deserves its name!

Le Directoire
44 Rue Edmond Rostand - Marseille 6th
Open Monday to Friday 
From 10 AM to midnight
Saturday from 5 PM to 2 AM


Gaspard

Bar & cocktail & snack, Bar Gaspard is one of the best cocktail bars in Marseille. Mixomaniaque, this place promises unmatched flavors and blends that you definitely won’t find at just any corner bar. The vibe is set with the snacks, but people come primarily to indulge in the talents of the experienced bartenders.

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Gaspard
7 Boulevard Notre Dame - Marseille 6e
Open from Monday to Saturday
From 6 PM to 1 AM


The Cabinetmaker

The Cabinetmaker, a bar-restaurant located in the Castellane district, has everything to delight you. This vintage and trendy spot in the 6th offers original cocktails, delicious plates, cozy sofas, rustic wooden tables, and a lush patio. In short, it has all the ingredients for a great evening without any fuss!

The Cabinet Maker 
29 Rue Louis Maurel - Marseille 6th
Open Monday to Friday 
From 11am to 1:30am
Saturday from 4pm to 1:30am


Carry Nation 

Here’s the most famous speakeasy in Marseille. In fact, we can’t even give you the exact address of this secret cocktail bar! To get in, it’s quite simple: just reserve a table through the bar's website, get a 6-digit code, and an address to start the adventure. Carry Nation is a (real) cocktail bar, featuring the great classics and some amazing 12-year-old alcohol combinations. Choose wisely, every drink here is meant to be savored.

Carry Nation
Secret address - Marseille 6th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday 
From 6 PM to 2 AM


Chill - food & mixology 

Chill is the perfect spot for a successful evening. Open from 11:30 AM to 1 AM, Chill offers a relaxing space where you can enjoy delicious tapas, fantastic cocktails, and great music. It keeps you in a festive atmosphere before opening the doors to a night that can last until the early hours! 

Chill - cuisine & mixology
35, Cours d'Estienne D'orves - Marseille 1st
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
From 11:30 AM to 1 AM


Maison Bohème 

Contrary to appearances, this little establishment, with its jungle vibes, is not just a restaurant famed for its brunch! Maison Bohème is also a cocktail bar with a colorful menu and bold creativity. It's the perfect place for an intimate and intoxicating evening.

Maison Bohème 
40 Rue Saint-Sébastien - Marseille 6e
Open every day 
From 7 PM to 11 PM


Copperbay 

Copperbay is one of the best cocktail bars in Marseille. Though the establishment recently started offering table service for lunch, it has kept its expertise when it comes to cocktails. At Copperbay, you come to be surprised and let the talented bartenders guide you, almost forgetting the menu on the wall as you dive into your drink with blind faith. We guarantee that just a few hints are enough for the mixologists to create your unique and favorite drink. 

Copperbay
36 Boulevard Notre Dame - Marseille 6e
Open Monday to Friday from 12 PM to 3 PM
From Tuesday to Saturday from 6 PM to 1 AM

Le Comptoir d'Endoume 

No need for an introduction, Le Comptoir d'Endoume is THE PLACE TO BE in the Saint-Victor neighborhood. In this little Marseille version of Saint-Tropez, countless happy party-goers flock here in search of a quality night out. Closed each summer, Le Comptoir d'Endoume warms the hearts of Marseillais all year round with carefully crafted cocktails and delicious truffle ham croque-monsieurs!

Le Comptoir d'Endoume
33 Endoume Street - Marseille 7th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
From 7 PM to 12:30 AM