Our adresses for a beachside aperetif in Marseille

An integral part of Marseille’s customs and traditions, the aperitif is a convivial moment of exchange, good humour and tasting. It is a real moment of sharing that takes place around an alcoholic drink – such as Pastis or a glass of rosé – or a non-alcoholic cocktail. There are many places in the city of Marseille that are perfect for a beachside aperitif. Classified from the north to the south of the city, these places allow you to simply have an aperitif or to taste good food during lunch or dinner, while enjoying a marvellous view of the Grande Bleue.

The Noctilio , the bar by the sea at Fort Saint-Jean

An original place to enjoy an aperitif by the beach, the Noctilio is a baltic trader built in 1930 which moored at the foot of Fort Saint Jean in Marseille. The largest sailing ship in the Old Port, it offers a dockside bar and a quality catering between april and october. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view of la ‘Bonne mère’, le Pharo and all the boats entering and leaving the port. Weather permitting, the boat unfurls its sails for a private cruise to the Frioul islands where you can enjoy a swim in a secluded cove before sitting down to enjoy refined, generous cuisine based on seafood.

‘Le Petit Pavillon’, on the Corniche Kennedy

Located by the seaside in the 7th district, le Petit Pavillon is ideally located to enjoy landscape and a direct view on the sea. It offers a relaxing moment at any time of the day with your feet in the water. Relax on a deckchair and sip a drink, enjoy a Mediterranean dish or an ice cream. As weel as being a bar restaurant, le petit pavillon also organised themed evenings throughout the summer in a separate part of the establishment.

Festive and gourmet aperetif in Escale Borely

Just in front of Borely beach, close to the hypodrome is a multifunctional complex including bars and restaurants ,ice cream shops and stores but also private beaches and seasonal activities (bicycle, roller, windsurfing) Among all these must see places to enjoy an aperetif by the seaside, you will be able to find (since the Escale borely’screation) emblamatic establishments such as : SportBeach, l’Equinoxe, the Greenwich or Indigo Café. Since then, many establishments have opened.

All of them offer a varied drinks and cocktails menu to satisfy all desires at apero time. Depending on the bar you choose, you will be able to relax with a seasise view or a festive athmosphere with music throughout the evening.

Huts and restaurants

Along the pointe rouge in Marseille, you will be able to find many bars to have a drink on terasses or to eat a culinary speciality of the phocean city.You will be spoilt for choice while enjoying an exceptional view of the mediterranean.

Paulette’s hut, in the cove des Sablettes

To have an apero by the seaside, feet in the water, a simply way, ‘ le cabanon de Paulette’ is the ideal place, with a bit of music, you cannot only share tapas with your friends or family but also have an original dish with fresh product. The establishment is located on the abri-cotier beach, between the ‘Bain des Dames et l’Anse des Sablettes.’

‘Le 20 000 lieues’, at the entrance of les Goudes

In front of an idyllic place, the 20 000 lieues – a bar restaurant on Jules Verne’s theme is made up of panoramic terasse where the guests can drink a draught, a cocktail or a glass of wine. In this typical pub with its wooden windows and interior, there is something for everyone! For those who wants to admire the sunset, the catering is continuous and mixes pizzas , salads and others traditionnal dishes.

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