Top Rated Nightlife in Marseille

Gather your friends and head down to Polikarpov BAR for a night of immense enjoyment over a round or two of drinks. Packed with excitement and peppered with chic wooden themes, dim-lighting and contemporary designs, this is the perfect setting for a great drinking session with friends. The well-stacked bar boasts an impressive collection of spirits and wines, while beer lovers can take their pick from the selection of brews it has to offer. Add in great DJ music and simply unbelievable happy hours to all the existing excitement, and you've got a place that you simply can't miss.

Located a short distance from the Palais de Justice (Law Courts)in the heart of the legal district, the Bar du Palais commands a warmth and a charm all its own. The efficient service and light snacks to calm impatient appetites are always appreciated by the local clientele of busy barristers and solicitors.

From dishes, desserts, live broadcast sports games, this place has it all. The brasserie also sells cigarettes until a certain time during the evening. This is the perfect place to hang out with friends on the port!

Contrary to the myth propagated by the author Pagnol, this isn't the bar where that famous card game took place. It is, however, a legendary venue in its own right, and the terrace, with its view of the boats in the Vieux-Port, is the perfect place to meet before a big night out. The Acid-Jazz ambiance attracts a well-heeled crowd for tapas (small Spanish-style plates to share) which begins at 7p.

The attractive red facade of the Shamrock pub is a recent addition which brightens up the Vieux-Port area. Settle down for a drink around the big barrel tables or just prop up the bar, sipping a beer imported directly from Ireland, as is the rest of the décor. Make the most of the Happy Hours between 7p and 8:30p, and discover a few Celtic myths in the little curiosities around the pub and the infectious warmth of the Irish. An enjoyable atmosphere with highly charged musical evenings.