Nestled along the Cote d’Azur shores of the French Riviera, Nice effortlessly combines Mediterranean charm with an elegant cosmopolitan flair. This small but perfect city boasts blue skies and a crystal sea that sparkles all year round – no wonder it was named ‘Azur’ meaning blue. This is the place to escape any other kind of blues and lose yourself in the magical sea views of some of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in Nice.
By day there is no better place for an afternoon than to savour the enchanting ambiance of this coastal city than from the elevated vantage point of its rooftop bars and restaurants. From chic lounges to sophisticated dining spots, from breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea to magnificent mountain scenery. But it’s as the sun begins to set over the bay of angels that these rooftop bars and restaurants in Nice a create an unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned local or a first-time visitor, these elevated venues promise to take you away from reality . So, let’s ascend to the heights of 7 of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in Nice and discover the rooftop gems that make Nice’s skyline as unforgettable as its shores.
Seen Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Location: In Nice center, on top of the Hotel Anantara Plaza Nice (formally known as the Boscolo Hotel Plaza)
View: Sea, mountains & city
Vibe: Quiet (winter) summer bojuee
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes but we just had drinks
Booking needed? Yes recommended
Visited / Photos taken: 2023
Rooftop review: Well this was worth the wait! I hadn’t been here since 2018 as it was closed for a big refurbishment every time I was visiting. But this time it was open and I went several times! It was everything and more. The thing that impressed the most was the staff. Welcoming, friendly and kind. Could easily be a pretentious venue with a bad attitude and it was the opposite. It’s pricey but it’s boujee! A beautiful floral bar framing the entrance with a long lean terrace running down the side of the indoor part of the building. Bookmarked by sofa areas (closed in winter). The mountain and sea views were of course the icing of this new fav rooftop bar and restaurant.
Address: 12 Avenue de Verdun, 06000
Website: Click here
La Calade Rooftop bar and Restaurant
Best for: 🥂🍾☕️🍽
Location: Far end of the promenade
View: The whole bay of angels
Dress code: 👕👖👚
Vibe: Friendly, chilled
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes – it’s a Resturant as well
Booking available? Yes – just for the Resturant
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes. Though there is a beautiful indoor Resturant should it be too cold or wet for outside.
Rooftop review roundup: What a fabulous addition to the coast line. The areas are small: pool, bar area and restaurant but big views. The food and service is fabulous with lovely attention to detail – like your bread is wrapped in a paper bag to stop the birds swooping down on you!!! Big shout out to Mila who when I returned in 2023 was also a great addition to the staff! The only possible downside is the location. It’s a good half hour / 45 min walk from the old town back towards the airport. Though to walk along the promenade, on a sunny winter day, was certainly not the worse way I’ve spent a Saturday! And there’s a tram that runs really close behind it if you don’t fancy the stroll back. Definitely one of my all time favs.
Address: 223 Prom des Anglais
Website: Click here
La Terrasse Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Location: On the sea front, on top of Le Meridien hotel
View: Coast line & ocean
Dress code: Smart casual 👗👔👠🧣👕👚👟
Vibe: Fun and decadent
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes 😋
Booking available? Not for the bar but yes for the restaurant.
Winter & dry weather options: The resturant is covered though the huge windows fold open in the summer. The bar though doesn’t have heaters or cover however have been there in winter – just need to wrap up!
Last Visited/ photos taken: 2022
Rooftop review: This is one of my all time favs – been far too many times an various trips. Food is fabulous, the sea view stretches for miles and you really could just spend an entire day sitting here. There’s a pool for hotel guests and a weather safe Resturant should the rain gods arrive. The sunset is the best time of day to go – worth a trip up for just that.
Address: 1 Prom des Anglais
Website: Click here
Bella Celia Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Best for: 🍸🥂
Location: On top of the Mercure Nice Central Notre Dame Hotel
View: Notre Dame Basilica, the mountains and Nice city.
Vibe: Chilled
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes but not in the afternoon
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes and no – there is a small covered area
Rooftop review roundup: This was a gem of a rooftop. €9 for Prosecco seemed almost a bargain! Refurbished in 2022 it is now has colourful quirky decor with some insta worthy photo spots with mirrors making it a fun rooftop bar. Definitely worth an afternoon on the bubbles though what I liked was it was open early and closes late!
Website: Click here
Moonbar Rooftop at Aston La Scala Hotel
Best for: 🍸🥂
Location: On top of the Aston La Scala Hotel
View: Mountains and sea
Vibe: V quiet but it was winter
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: I had been excited to check this rooftop out as it’s been closed every time I’ve been to Nice. But it was super quiet and the actual bar closed up for winter (though you could get drinks and take them up from the bar on the floor below) But considering how busy Seen Rooftop was just a few doors down I was intrigued this one was so quiet as very similar views…..
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Splendid Hotel & Spa Rooftop Bar
Best for: 🥂🍷☕️
Location: Avenue Victor Hugo – 10 min walk to the sea front
View: Nice city and mountains
Dress code: 👚👖👕
Vibe: Chilled tunes all day from 7am 😎
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2019
Warm/dry weather only? No there’s a part under cover and worse case you can hide indoor if the rain lashes in though there’s no heaters – a hot tub but no heaters!
Rooftop review roundup: As the name suggests – a splendid little find. What I loved most was being able to have a morning coffee with such incredible views. Staff are kind and friendly and service with a smile. The indoor part isn’t that fancy so I would really recommend it for the rooftop – and there’s levels to it! One with a small pool & jacuzzi, one with dining and one small square for uninterrupted 360 degree views. As we were staying so close it became our go to first coffee and our night cap regular.
Address: 50 Boulevard Victor Hugo
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Le Plongeoir
Best for: 🍽🥂
Location: Far round from the centre on the sea front to side of the port.
View: The sea
Vibe: Just magic
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2022
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: What a venue, what a view! This isn’t strictly speaking a rooftop but I’m 💯 allowing it as it holds all the magic ingredients for one. Impressively the food matched the view though this is a seaside splurge meal, as you’d expect. However I was impressed there is a more affordable set menu in the week. Seating wise if you want to be as close to the sea (like me) then note those tables are for two people. (Like Sushi Samba in London). I assumed I would prefer being further out to sea but on the lower level. What was I thinking when I am all about height! The top ‘desk’ was the perfect spot for me and big thanks to Cloe for sorting that. One last point is being only April in the week it was surprisingly busy (though not that surprising when you consider how unique it is, so booking is a must. Bonne appetit.
Address: 60 Boulevard Franck Pilatte
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