5 Sceney Sips Around the Croisette

Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
In 2024, after hosting pop-ups for years, global beach-club brand Nikki Beach opened a permanent location in Cannes under the all-new concept, Lucia. The beachfront restaurant focuses on “Cuisine Du Soleil,” drenched in vibrant colors that bounce from the design to the food and cocktails. When not hosting private events, it’s open for two lunch services and aperitivo with a relaxing seaside spot to gather for conversations and cocktails.

What to Drink: The Strawberry Fields Forever, a refreshing Champagne cocktail with Grey Goose Vodka, strawberries, raspberries, and Veuve Clicquot (full proof); and the Collagen Glow Wellness Drink with Vild Nord collagen, blueberry infusion, and lavender syrup (zero proof).

58 Bd de la Croisette Cs 40052, 06400 Cannes, France
Whether you want to slip away from the madness or lean into it, nestled into one of Bar 58 at the legendary Carlton Cannes cocooning armchairs is the place to be. Bustling until midnight daily, the terrace opens at 11 a.m. and the interior at 5 p.m., with libations available from coffee to spritzes all day and snacks until 10 p.m. No matter the hour, you will be craning your neck to see who just walked in, and this spot becomes the epicenter of the action as the clock ticks on. Music from bossa nova to soul to jazz electrifies the scene. Under the grand Venini chandeliers, anything can happen.

What to Drink: Negroni from the Barrel with Nouaison Gin by G’Vine, La Quintinye red vermouth, Campari and orange bitters.

64 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Returning for its third season, L’Ondine Vilebrequin La Plage is one of the most stylish daytime addresses on the Croisette. It bears all the marks of the famed St. Tropez swimwear and clothing brand for which it is named. Choose from the terrace, lounge, or beach and soak in the Côte d’Azur depending on your mood.

What to Drink: The cocktails are beautiful and inventive, bearing all the codes of Vilebrequin and arriving in theatrical vessels. Try the tropical Vilebrequin on the Beach with vodka, passion fruit, pineapple and cranberry. Or if you can’t decide, there’s a flight of six micro cocktails to tee up the palate for fun.

Cannes – Île Sainte-Marguerite, 06400 Cannes, France
From an old fisherman’s cabin in 1902 to the most famed of all Cannes beach clubs in 2025, La Guérite’s reputation for fun in the sun didn’t just happen overnight. Located on the island of Sainte-Marguerite, this little slice of paradise is only accessible by boat, making it exclusive enough for its celebrity fans, such as Beyonce, Elton John, Travis Scott, Bono, and Sylvester Stallone, to put their feet in the sand, order fresh seafood, or spread out on a sunbed.

What to Drink: Rosé all day.

73 Bd de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Rare records, martinis, and caviar are now all distinctly Cannes with the debut of the new Martinez Bar inside Hôtel Martinez. The bar is open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and features live music and sharing plates from Chef Jean Imbert. The physical embodiment of a dark and stormy, the scene is all Tiffany lamps and sofas adorned with damask set against Persian rugs; the ceiling features red decorative glass and gold leaf, complemented by columns covered in moiré fabric, mirror and glass that house built-in speakers for an immersive sound experience. 

What to Drink: The cocktail menu features drinks that echo the hotel’s 1930s style alongside reimagined classic cocktails like the Vesper Martinez with Beluga Gold Line Vodka, Monkey 47 Gin, Lillet Sweet White Wine and Dry Vermouth.