Hotel cocktails

Hotel bars offer creative cocktails, spectacular views and unique atmospheres. They are an essential meeting place for cocktail fans looking for fun and relaxation.

By Clotilde Roux

Le Bar 1917

New flavours with digestive virtues

Separate from its gourmet restaurant, the Bar 1917 of the Petit Nice, is an invitation to share tasty, good value menus while staring out to sea. The Bar 1917 is accessible to all and offers alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails for its guests to sip on while enjoying the views of the sea, the Château d’If and the islands of Friuli. Its original and virtuously healthy cocktails are made in particular with the Herbes de Vif, a mixture of flowers, roots, leaves and spices, invented by Chef Gérald Passédat. We recommend the Anse des Enfers cocktail concocted from the Anse des enfers infusion, with lemon juice, pineapple juice and a teaspoon of red tomato jam. You absolutely have to taste it!

17 rue des Braves, 13007 Marseille

Tél. 04 91 59 25 92

A balcony on the sea

In the heart of summer, the bar of the hotel Ile Rousse is the spot with a breath-taking bird’s-eye view of the beach and the Mediterranean Sea. The bar is open from 10am to midnight and offers a cozy and warm décor and a menu of classic and signature cocktails, but also non-alcoholic cocktails for a refreshing break during the day, such as the unmissable Miss Ginger composed of pear puree, lime, passion juice & ginger beer. On sunny days, the bar welcomes you at the pool side for a holiday feel and a view over the Rènecros Bay.

25 boulevard Louis Lumière, 83150 Bandol – Tél. 04 94 29 33 12

Nhow Marseille

Design & View

Do not miss the opportunity to experience an unforgettable time at the skybar of the hotel Nhow in Marseilles. Nestled on the 3rd and last floor, its ultra-contemporary design embodies the essence of the hotel’s personality. It is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious cocktail while enjoying a breath-taking view of the Mediterranean Sea from the hotel’s exceptional outdoor terrace. If you are looking for a colourful, pop atmosphere, head instead to the hotel’s Tunnel Bar.

200 Corniche Kennedy, 13007 Marseille – Tél. 04 91 16 19 00

Grand Hôtel des Sablettes

A lively place: The Gallery. 

Whether you are a guest of the hotel or a passing visitor, the Gallery is the ideal place to meet, relax and enjoy a wonderful moment. Its large windows offer a splendid view of the Mediterranean Sea and match the soothing atmosphere of the place. You can sit in the soft comfortable armchairs or enjoy the terrace by the sea surrounded by luxuriant vegetation, and admire the landscape while sipping the Signature cocktail whose recipe has been kept a secret for 35 years. It is made by the master of the house, the chef Stéphane Lelièvre, and is based on champagne, liqueurs, flowers and fruits.

575 avenue Charles de Gaulle, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer 

Tél. 04 94 71 83 83

Villa Saint-Ange

Almost hidden

For a moment of timeless intimacy at the cozy Âma Terra 5-star hotel restaurant bar in the centre of Aix-en-Provence, come and sip one of its signature cocktails with evocative names such as Vasarely, Vilmorin or Céline, made before your eyes at the magnificent Lyon counter. Non-alcoholic cocktails such as the Picasso containing pineapple and cranberry juice, fresh lemon, strawberry syrup and peach, guarantee a refreshing gourmet break in a chic timeless setting.

7 Traverse Saint-Pierre, 13100 Aix-en-Provence Tél. 04 42 95 10 10

Renaissance Aix-en-Provence

A good-humoured feeling.

Alongside the hotel’s historic bar, the Avant-Scène, the Palm cocktail bar welcomes visitors outside by the heated pool. Enjoy the sunny weather during an afterwork event with colleagues or friends by savouring its colourful and tasty cocktails created each season by its team of bartenders.  In addition to the classic drinks on the menu, there are long, short, champagne or non-alcoholic cocktails, with various flavours ranging from fruity, tangy and exotic to comforting. In the summer, its seasonal fruit cocktails are in the spotlight and some tapas and music are a perfect addition to this magical moment.

256 avenue de Pérouse, 13100 Aix-en-Provence – Tél. 04 86 91 55 00

Le Pigonnet

Cosy lounge atmosphere

After undergoing some renovation work, this peaceful Provencal haven where the soul of Paul Cézanne still reigns, has launched its summer season. In a setting in the heart of the city of Aix-en-Provence where luxury and nature go hand in hand, the hotel’s cozy bar takes up quarters in the garden to make the most of the summer days. On a teak terrace, under one of the six canopies equipped with a sound system, you can enjoy moments sipping on original cocktails and savouring tapas plates concocted by chef Thierry Balligand. Don’t miss the live music evenings throughout the summer.

5 avenue du Pigonnet

13090 Aix-en-Provence

Tél. 04 42 59 02 90

Le Vallon de Valrugues & Spa.

A haven of peace.

After five months of meticulous renovation works, the new bar of the Vallon de Valrugues & Spa welcomes visitors looking for a chic and warm atmosphere. Its 135 m2 in the heart of the hotel, with its modern and refined decoration and its vegetation-filled terrace, promises memorable moments based around delicious cocktails, aperitif trays and local culinary specialties. Theo, the bartender carefully selects alcohols and spirits and revisits classic cocktails, like the frozen mango & passion version of the margarita. Present him with your particular wishes, and he will be happy to create a tailor-made drink for you!  Note that every Tuesday and Friday, the bar is set up in the gardens of the hotel around a fire pit by the pool.

9 chemin Canto Cigalo

13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Tél. 04 90 92 04 40

Le Saint-Rémy

Bar Lounge

On the patio in the shade of century-old plane trees, lulled by the chants of cicadas or on the 360° panoramic rooftop bar with a view of the Alpilles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, you can enjoy one of the signature creations of the hotel Le Saint-Rémy Bar. Its cocktail menu is made with the products of Avignon’s Manguin Distillery and a selection of liqueurs and spirits based on olives and seasonal fruits, and will transport you to the heart of the captivating flavours of Provence.

16 boulevard Victor Hugo, 

13210 Saint Rémy de Provence 

Tél. 04 84 51 04 51