Le Trolleybus

Le Trolleybus is a long-established nightclub at 24 Quai de Rive Neuve on the south side of the Vieux-Port in Marseille, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. It occupies vaulted stone cellars in a 17th-century galley arsenal, and the three rooms give the club an unusual setting of arched ceilings and thick stone walls. Capacity is about 900, which makes it one of the larger clubs on the harbour. The crowd is young and mixed: students, local clubbers, groups of friends and visitors staying near the port, generally aged from early twenties to thirties. Dress is casual to smart-casual; the door can turn away people judged too drunk or in sportswear on busy nights, so neat clothing helps. Music varies by room and night, covering house, electro, funk, soul, pop and rock, so one room may be more commercial while another leans toward electronic sets. Drinks follow the standard club formula of beer, spirits with mixers, shots and simple cocktails, with prices higher than in bars; a spirit and mixer commonly costs about €10-12 (~$11.50-13.80). Opening hours are reported as Thursday to Saturday from midnight to 6AM, and the room is busiest from about 1:30AM, so arriving early on a peak night means a quiet dancefloor. One listing also gives Tuesday. Door entry is reported at about €10 (~$11.50) at weekends, though this is unverified, and may include a drink on some nights. Table reservations and bottle service may be available for groups; ask the venue. A phone number of +33 4 91 54 30 45 appears in an older directory, so confirm details before going. Because the club is on the harbour, it pairs naturally with an earlier drink at Bar de la Marine or another quayside bar.