Marseille Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Marseille.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Marseille! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Marseille has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Marseille. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Marseille offers over 81 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
BACK to BAC - Marseille
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.9 stars from 1177 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 24 Rue Roux de Brignoles, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Carry Nation
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.8 stars from 1212 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Adresse secrète !, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Bar Gaspard
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.8 stars from 762 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 7 Boulevard Notre Dame, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Propaganda - bar tapas Marseille
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.5 stars from 862 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 11 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Coquetel Club - Bar à Manger et Cocktails - Marseille 6
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.9 stars from 613 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 15 Rue Louis Maurel, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Verre a Cruise - Tapas & Cocktail Bar
Highly rated Mediterranean in Marseille with 4.9 stars from 437 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 11 Cr Julien, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Mediterranean cuisine
White Rabbit
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.5 stars from 1051 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 23 Quai de la Joliette, 13002 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
La Caravelle
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.3 stars from 1912 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 34 Quai du Port, 13002 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Paloma Cocktail Bar
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.9 stars from 85 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 17 Rue André Poggioli, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Le Dantès Skylounge
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.3 stars from 389 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 36 Bd Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Gyptis Cocktails Bar
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.9 stars from 65 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 87 Rue de Lodi, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Little Temple Bar
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.4 stars from 436 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 7 Rue de la Paix Marcel Paul, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
R2 Le Rooftop des Terrasses
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 3.4 stars from 2643 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Les Terrasses du Port, 9 Quai du Lazaret, 13002 Marseille, France
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Baby Club - Marseille
Highly rated International in Marseille with 3.6 stars from 786 reviews.
📍 2 Rue André Poggioli, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
The Zanzibar Marseille
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 3.2 stars from 668 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 13 Rue Beauvau, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Bounce Club
Highly rated International in Marseille with 3.2 stars from 512 reviews.
📍 35 Cr Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
BACK to BAC - Marseille
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.9 stars from 1177 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 24 Rue Roux de Brignoles, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
FaraNight Clubbing
Highly rated International in Marseille with 4.7 stars from 198 reviews.
📍 7 Mnt Commandant de Robien, 13011 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
The Pablo Club
Highly rated International in Marseille with 2.6 stars from 268 reviews.
📍 23 Rue Saint-Saëns, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Le Pop Club – La meilleure boîte de nuit urbaine à Marseille (9e)
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4 stars from 438 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 141 Rte Léon Lachamp, 13009 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
TROLLEYBUS
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 2.6 stars from 927 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 24 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille, France
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Danceteria
Highly rated International in Marseille with 3.4 stars from 209 reviews.
📍 18 Rue Saint-Saëns, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
Le Molotov
Highly rated International in Marseille with 4.6 stars from 754 reviews.
📍 3 Pl. Paul Cézanne, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Espace Julien
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.3 stars from 1129 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 39 Cr Julien, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Le Moulin
Highly rated International in Marseille with 4.3 stars from 542 reviews.
📍 47 Bd Perrin, 13013 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Le Dôme de Marseille
Highly rated International in Marseille with 4 stars from 4551 reviews.
📍 48 Av. de Saint-Just, 13004 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
La Salle Gueule
Highly rated International in Marseille with 4.6 stars from 107 reviews.
📍 8 Rue d'Italie, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Club 27
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.8 stars from 31 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 27 Rue d'Anvers, 13004 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Friche la Belle de Mai
Highly rated Bar in Marseille with 4.4 stars from 6106 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 41 Rue Jobin, 13003 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Le Silo
Highly rated International in Marseille with 4.5 stars from 3562 reviews.
📍 35 Quai du Lazaret, 13002 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
La Pagaille Restaurant, Lounge & Cocktail
Highly rated Restaurant in Marseille with 4.8 stars from 711 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 37 Rue Caisserie, 13002 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Splendido
Highly rated Pizza in Marseille with 4.8 stars from 27589 reviews.
📍 16-18 Rue de la République, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Pizza cuisine
Le Bouchon Provençal
Highly rated French in Marseille with 4.6 stars from 2094 reviews.
📍 6 Pl. aux Huiles, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic French cuisine
La Cantinetta
Highly rated Italian in Marseille with 4.5 stars from 3235 reviews.
📍 24 Cr Julien, 13006 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Italian cuisine
1860 Le Palais
Highly rated French in Marseille with 4.4 stars from 1724 reviews.
📍 9 La Canebière Vieux Port, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic French cuisine
Ciel | Rooftop | Marseille
Highly rated Italian in Marseille with 4.4 stars from 6372 reviews.
📍 17 Rue Haxo, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Italian cuisine
Bistrot l’Horloge
Highly rated Restaurant in Marseille with 4.6 stars from 2524 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 11 Cr Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Restaurant l'Inattendu
Highly rated French in Marseille with 4.5 stars from 1238 reviews.
📍 35 Rue de la Paix Marcel Paul, 13001 Marseille, France
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic French cuisine
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
Marseille Comedy Club
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Marseille venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Garage Comedy
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Marseille venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
THE DOCK OF LAUGHTER
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Marseille venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Canailles Comedy Club
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Marseille venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Comédie de Marseille
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Marseille venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Le Vig's
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Marseille venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
R2 Le Rooftop des Terrasses
Explore Marseille's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Baby Club - Marseille
Explore Marseille's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
The Zanzibar Marseille
Explore Marseille's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Bounce Club
Explore Marseille's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
TROLLEYBUS
Explore Marseille's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
LE VINTAGE CLUB
Explore Marseille's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- 🌃Check dress codes before heading out
- 🌃Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- 🌃Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- 🌃Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- 🌃Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- 🌃Research cover charges and drink prices
- 🌃Make reservations for popular venues
- 🌃Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- 🌃Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- 🌃Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Marseille varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Marseille range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marseille offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Marseille cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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