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Jazz Club Bars & Clubs in Nice — 3 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Nice bar, shortlisted by our local experts

As one of France’s largest cities and most popular tourist destinations, it’s no surprise that there’s lots do at night in Nice, whether you fancy a classy cocktail looking out across the Mediterranean, a bustling nightclub, or live music in one of the lively English pubs.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Nice Nightlife Guide.

Shapko Bar, Nice interior

1. Shapko Bar

Location
Nice

Originally set up by Russian jazz musician Dimitri Shapko, this venue plays host to local and international jazz, soul and R&B.

The decor has sharpened up, the upper floor has taken on a new lease of life and the music stage has moved to become more visible to more of the bar. The same great vibe and fantastic music line up continues though, with live concerts most nights of the week.

The emphasis is on jazz, although there’s a fair smattering of funk, soul and blues thrown in to keep you on your toes - their weekly schedule can be found on their website. Drinks prices are reasonable, the ambience is relaxed and the staff are very welcoming.

They're open from Monday to Sunday from 16:00 - 00:30

Cave Wilson Restaurant, Nice Centre bar

2. Cave Wilson Restaurant, Nice Centre

Location
Nice

This is one of the oldest jazz bars on the Mediterranean - been around since 1904. The atmosphere in Cave Wilson is very pleasant, and Antoine, the owner, offers excellent wine with a plate of cheeses, bread and quality music.

They are open every day (except Tuesday) rom 18:00 to 00:30.

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La Havane, Nice

3. La Havane Live Jazz

Location
Nice

If you are looking for something a little different then this bar could be for you - you will be transported to a different country!

Latino jazz and salsa in this bar restaurant, starting from 9.30 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Cuban tropical décor, cocktails and Cuban food.

Open daily from 16:00 until 02:30.

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About Bars & Nightlife in Nice

As one of France’s largest cities and most popular tourist destinations, it’s no surprise that there’s lots do at night in Nice, whether you fancy a classy cocktail looking out across the Mediterranean, a bustling nightclub, or live music in one of the lively English pubs. 

This cosmopolitan city offers an animated nightlife from sundown to sun-up with its array of beach clubs, wine bars, pubs and nightclubs. Without a doubt the Old Town, with its narrow cobbled streets, offers plenty of atmosphere and the perfect venue for an early evening drink, getting you in the mood for the livelier bars of the Place Massena, before you make your way back into the Old Town and hit one of the pumping nightclubs. The hotel bars and beach clubs along the Promenade des Anglais offer a variety of options from a sophisticated sunset cocktail to a glamorous champagne bar that stays open until the early hours.