Where to enjoy some real good cocktails in Marseille?

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The art of cocktail making is becoming more and more popular in establishments in Marseille. From specialized mixology bars to restaurants with cocktail menus as extensive as their food menus, places where you can enjoy a good cocktail in Marseille are no longer rare. In this parade of mixed spirits, we will guide you, drink in hand, to find the perfect spot that will meet your expectations when it comes to well-crafted drinks. Here is a list of places where you can enjoy good cocktails in Marseille.

La Bisette 

La Bisette is the youngest on the list, open for just a few weeks, this trendy spot is THE new bar in Cours Julien and La Plaine. Loïs and Baptiste offer you a menu of 8 signature cocktails : the Zuma Coco, the Totem, or the Santcho are our favorites. Prepared right before your eyes, with mostly homemade and seasonal ingredients, it's a delight. Accompanied by DJ sets and tapas, everything is set for a memorable evening.

La Bisette 
17 Rue André Poggioli - Marseille 6th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
From 6pm to 2am


Le Caribou 

In this authentic downtown chalet, we play with fire! Le Caribou offers bold cocktails and always something innovative. Often a meeting place for renowned bartenders and spirits ambassadors, this cocktail bar and restaurant offers its customers beautiful discoveries both in the glass and on the plate.

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


La Ruche

The least we can say is that La Ruche is buzzing. This very popular establishment in the 7th arrondissement identifies itself as a wine bar, cocktail bar, and food bar. You can enjoy fine wines, meticulously crafted cocktails made with gin, rum, whiskey, etc., and especially tapas that resemble real dishes. In addition to generous platters of charcuterie and cheeses, you can discover on the menu (updated as often as possible) grilled figatelli, beef cheek stew, prawn flambéed in pastis, vegetable tempura, and other savory delights.
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La Ruche 
128 Rue Sainte - Marseille 7th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday 
From 6pm to 2am


Le Yen 

Le Yen is primarily a restaurant with Asian fusion cuisine. A renowned sushi bar in Marseille, it has been offering daily cocktails for a few months now. Every day, on this stunning restaurant's Instagram account (complete with indoor pool and exceptional decor), you can find THE cocktail of the day. Tequila infused with homemade bell pepper, passion fruit, lemon, cane sugar, or even Rhubarb Vodka, apple juice, lime, and rose are typical creations signed by the Le Yen restaurant team. 

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


Le Parpaing qui flotte

This neighborhood bar/bistro with a zinc counter, leather armchairs, and colorful chairs offers delicious cocktails on its menu. At Le Parpaing qui flotte, friendliness is a must, the team's smiles are contagious, and the cocktails are out of this world. The latest gem on the menu is the "fucking paradise" with truffle oil!

The Floating Cinderblock
3 Rue Goudard - Marseille 5th
Open Monday to Thursday 
From 8am to midnight
Friday from 8am to 1am
Saturday from 5pm to 1am


Shamrock side 

The Shamrock and its cocktail-dedicated annex, The Shamrock SIDE, can serve an impressive number of merry revelers. Whether you arrive during the tempting happy hour or later in the evening, whether the terrace is full (which is almost always the case) or not, you will be served promptly. So what makes this efficiency possible? Super responsive servers? A tightly run organization? Cocktails made in the blink of an eye? Probably a bit of everything at once!


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


Inti 

In this South American cuisine restaurant, you can find exotic cocktails served in equally exotic glasses. Inti will make you realize that the combination of ceviche and cocktails is excellent!

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


Black Mamba

Both chic and relaxed, Black Mamba offers a vintage atmosphere reminiscent of the 1930s. With its tapas and cocktails restaurant spread over two levels, this place prides itself on serving the best drinks possible. In this unlikely cocktail bar in the 12th arrondissement, the service is a spectacle and the drink is almost magical.

Black Mamba
4 avenue de la Figone - Marseille 12e
Open from Tuesday to Thursday 
From 6:30pm to 12:30am
Friday & Saturday from 6pm to 2am


Apotek Bar

This brand-new cocktail bar in the 1st arrondissement is discreet yet serves very good cocktails. In today's world where there's no longer a "standard" for cocktails, it's hard to say that Apotek is breaking new ground, but it actually is! Very herbal and vegetal, Apotek's cocktails pair perfectly with the Indian cuisine of Sanna Marseille. 

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Pharmacy
2 Rue Consolat - Marseille 1st
Open from Tuesday to Thursday
From 10am to 11:30pm
Friday from 10am to 12:30am
Saturday from 9am to 12:30am


The Directory

In the heart of the antique district, a young couple has created a place in their own image, the Directory. He put his love for cocktails, she put her passion for decoration. The result is a cafe-restaurant with a unique identity that serves sunny dishes for lunch and never misses the aperitivo in the evening. A place with a family atmosphere on its beautiful terrace with an "Italian piazza" vibe and a wild ambiance. And because it's totally unfair that non-alcohol drinkers are always left out, The Directory offers a REAL mocktail menu worthy of its name!

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


Gaspard

Cocktail bar & snacks, Bar Gaspard is one of the best cocktail bars in Marseille. A true mixologist heaven, this establishment promises unmatched flavors and mixes that you won't find in just any bar. The focus is on snacking but most importantly, on indulging in the talents of experienced bartenders.

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Gaspard
7 Boulevard Notre Dame - Marseille 6th
Open Monday to Saturday
From 6pm to 1am


The Carpentry

The Carpentry, a bar-restaurant located in the Castellane district, has everything to offer. This vintage and trendy spot in the 6th arrondissement promises original cocktails, delicious plates, cozy sofas, raw wooden tables, and a green patio. In short, it has all the ingredients for a great night out without any frills.

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


Carry Nation

Here is the most famous secret speakeasy bar in Marseille. The proof is that even we can't give you the exact address of this secret cocktail bar! To access it, the principle is quite simple, just book a table via the bar's website, get a 6-digit code and an address for the adventure to begin. The Carry Nation is a (real) cocktail bar, where you can find classic cocktails and 12-year-old alcohol blends. Make your choice, here every drink is to be savored.

Carry Nation
Secret Address - Marseille 6th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
From 6pm to 2am


Chill - cuisine & mixology

The Chill is the perfect spot for a successful evening. Open from 11:30am to 1am, the Chill offers a relaxing space where you can enjoy good tapas, great cocktails, and good music. It keeps you in a festive mood 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 Tuesday to Saturday
From 11:30 am to 1 am


Maison Bohème

Contrary to appearances, this small establishment with a jungle-like atmosphere is not just a restaurant known for its brunch! Maison Bohème is also a colorful cocktail bar with bold offerings on the menu. The perfect place for an intimate and exciting evening.

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


Copperbay 

Copperbay is one of the best cocktail bars in Marseille. While the establishment recently started offering table service for lunch, it has not lost its expertise in cocktails. At Copperbay, you come to be surprised, guided by the talent of experienced bartenders, and almost forget about the menu on the wall to dive into your blind glass. We guarantee you, a few hints are enough for the mixologists to create your unique and favorite drink. 

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


Le Comptoir d'Endoume 

It doesn't need an introduction, Le Comptoir d'Endoume is THE PLACE TO BE in the Saint-Victor neighborhood. In this little Marseille Saint-Tropez, dozens and dozens of happy party-goers flock in search of a quality evening. Closed every summer, Le Comptoir d'Endoume warms the hearts of the people of Marseille throughout the rest of the year with carefully crafted cocktails and truffle ham croque-monsieur sandwiches!

Le Comptoir d'Endoume
33 Rue d'Endoume - Marseille 7th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
From 7pm to 12:30am