Bars and Cafes in La Croisette/ La Pointe Croisette (Cannes)

Le Farfalla

Clubbers often come here for a bite before moving onto the Cat Corner nightclub next door. Stylish wooden surroundings and subdued lighting combine to create a relaxed atmosphere. Here, tasty and unpretentious cuisine is the order of the day. This is an enviable location, opposite the Palais des Festivals (where the Film Festival is held annually), and between La Croisette's beaches and the old port. The cafe is buzzing at lunchtime with the office crowd.

Le Restaurant Arménien

An excellent place to try out Armenian cuisine, this restaurant combines innovative culinary skills with the traditional cuisine. The national dish at Le Restaurant Arménien, is keshkeg (a mixture of beef and wheat), while the numerous starters include dolmas (vine leaves and stuffed vegetables). The famous chiche kebab (lamb kebab with rice or wheat) is also worth tasting. The set menu, which includes twenty starters, fifteen main dishes and five types of deserts, allows you to try an assortment of all these specialties.

Fouquet's

Fouquet's brasserie offers light, traditional cuisine throughout the day. The cuisine is traditional but innovative. These are regional French dishes. Gourmet tasters are always welcome. But they have strict rules to sample the chocolates and brandies on offer. So join the film stars and artists and enjoy the afternoon tea or a glass of champagne in the evenings. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Le Zplage

Espace Zplage is a beach restaurant that has an open-air bar. The kitchen uses the choicest and freshest ingredients, along with salads and cocktails. The clay oven here is used to cook meat and fish, giving it a unique and natural flavor. Summer on the beach is very colorful with diners enjoying a display of fireworks while they enjoy their food and drinks.

Bar des Célébrités & Terrasse Bar

Located in the Hôtel Carlton Intercontinental, this bar is place to be if you want to hobnob with celebrities. The right place to have a drink and also converse with your friends. A clear favorite among the crowd is the Lady Carlton cocktail, which was created to honor an English lady. With a decor that is cool, modern and trendy, its the place where A-listers socialize. Enjoy jazz music while sipping on one of the signature cocktails. Take a stroll on the Carlton Terrace to enjoy the cool breeze, while taking in the scenic view of the bay.

Le Petit Bar

The perfect choice for after a private dinner and a romantic night is Le Petit Bar, located in the Hôtel Carlton Intercontinental. Head here for some appetizers and tapas, which are both tasty and filling. Offering a classic menu with snacks, cocktails and cigars, this a good hang-out for post dinner drinks. For further details, please check the website.

Factory Cafe

Factory Cafe established in 1999, has succeeded in winning the hearts of the locals from the time of its inception. The cafe-cum-restaurant has been the delight of quite a few epicureans, where people head to enjoy some scrumptious food and wine or access the net while sipping on some coffee. If you simply want to grab a bite then opt for the sandwiches or pastas which are cooked to perfection. The mouth watering deserts are an absolute delight. The menu prices are quite reasonable and insure not to burn a hole in your pocket. The friendly and pleasant service extended by the staff combined with good music, makes a visit to Factory Cafe worth it.

Cinquita Cafe

Renowned for its uniqueness and originality, Cinquita Cafe is one of the most popular joints in the area. Classic and elegantly done up surroundings add to the beauty of the cafe. The upscale ambience sets Cinquita apart from the usual coffee and sandwich offering places. Promising to be different, this cafe and bar complete with a wooden decor appears earthy and relaxed. The dining room on the other hand is all gold and shiny and thus, appears a bit more glossy and sophisticated. Ideal for those business professionals on the go, this place is good to simply grab a quick bite for a quick lunch. Select from the variety of pastas and sandwiches that are tasty and filling. A good hang-out for casual dates, head here with friends or family in the evenings when the menu is elaborate and the atmosphere relaxed.

Chokko

This contemporary bar opens a 6:00p and hosts a predominately business crowd who enjoy sipping on a few cocktails to unwind after a day at the office. As night falls, the bar turns into a swanky, high-end lounge which a sensual and refined atmosphere. A DJ spins rock, pop and world music until closing time at 2:30a.

Festival

Relax over a meal or a drink here on the terrace (heated in winter) as you watch the world go by on La Croisette seafront. Popular with celebrities during the Film Festival, including models like Naomi Campbell and Laetitia Casta, who have been known to drop by. The fabulous, home-made pastries served here at breakfast are a festival legend and there's an excellent wine list (including a Château Pétrus) to accompany the seasonal menu. Dining room seats 80, terrace 50.

Morrison's Irish Pub

This is one of the popular pubs in Cannes, famous for its giant television screens and theme nights. Guinness and Kilkenny are the top thirst quenchers and live bands play traditional Irish folk, Rock or Blues. Sports fans are kept happy with big sporting events relayed on a large screen. It has souvenir T-shirts and polo shirts for sale, and bookings are taken for private functions (150 people max).

Plage de Cannes (Cannes Beach)

A water-skiing instructor on this private beach will be happy to instruct you in the rudiments of this fun sport. Lounge chairs are available for rent. The hotel has a pleasant atmosphere in which to soak up the sand, sea and sun. The hotel has a view of Cannes and its surroundings and the town center is only a stone's throw away.