Cannes travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Cannes offers palace-hotel cocktail bars, seafront terraces, a casino and a few seasonal glamorous clubs, with casual bars around the Old Port.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Boulevard de la Croisette
The Carlton Bar, Café Roma, the Casino Barrière Le Croisette and the clubs of Port Pierre Canto.
Best for: Cocktails, casino, clubs
Rue Félix Faure and the Old Port
Le Zanzibar and the cafés and restaurants on the quays near the Vieux Port.
Best for: Aperitifs, casual drinks
Port Pierre Canto
Home to Le Bâoli, with views over the yachts.
Best for: Dinner and dancing
Palais des Festivals Esplanade
The casino and bars at the Palais complex stay busy late.
Best for: Casino and cocktails
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Carlton Bar (InterContinental Carlton Cannes)
Known for: Palace-hotel cocktails and champagne
58 Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
Café Roma
Known for: Terrace cocktails and aperitifs
1 Square Mérimée, 06400 Cannes
Le Zanzibar
Known for: Cocktails and gay-friendly atmosphere
85 Rue Félix Faure, 06400 Cannes
Casino Barrière Le Croisette
Known for: Casino games and late-night bars
1 Esplanade Georges Pompidou, 06400 Cannes
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Le Bâoli
Cover: Dinner reservation or table booking
Hours: Seasonal; typically evenings until 3AM-5AM in season
Gotha Club Cannes
Cover: Entry varies; about EUR 20-30 (~$23-35) or table booking
Hours: Seasonal, typically from midnight until the early hours
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.