10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Nice

The Opéra de Nice is a spectacular performing-arts venue that hosts operas, ballets, and classical music concerts in an opulent space. Located in Old Nice about 10 minutes from the city centre, Opéra de Nice is the home of the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra and the Ballet Nice Méditerranée.

Opened in the 18th century, the opera house has hosted many prominent performances over the years, including ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’, ‘Aida’ and ‘Cendrillon’. The opera house now hosts productions by the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra and Ballet Nice Méditerranée and collaborates with regional orchestras. The opera house also has a Diacosmie that creates everything from sets to costumes.

Movida is a bar and restaurant with outdoor seating that overlooks the bay, providing waterfront views while you sip a glass of wine and enjoy nightly live music. Drink choices range from classic and inspired cocktails to a generous wine list, plus non-alcoholic options like fresh smoothies. If you need a late-night snack, Movida’s tapas are served until 11.30 pm. You can order generous portions of Mediterranean, European and Spanish dishes, including vegetarian-friendly options. Locals and travellers alike say this is a great spot to relax and people-watch.

La Havane is a Cuban bar just north of the Promenade des Anglais that's known for its party atmosphere and tasty mixed drinks. If you’re looking for a lively after-dinner spot, this is the place, with live music and salsa dancing late into the night. Their drink menu offers tropical cocktails ranging from mojitos and piña coladas to colourful margaritas. La Havane offers Cuban-fusion-style appetizers and tapas, including vegetarian options, if you need a late snack. This is an especially popular weekend location, so you may wish to make reservations in advance for a table.

Les Distilleries Idéales is a pub that provides a cosy atmosphere for patrons, with bartenders serving craft beers alongside warm, vintage decor. This quirky pub that's tucked down an alleyway in the Old Town and is bursting with character feels like a hidden gem where you can unwind at the bar after a day of fun. Their robust drink menu includes a good selection of wine and cocktails, along with a large offering of draught beers on tap and non-alcoholic mixed drinks. You’ll have your choice of indoor or outdoor seating, and happy-hour drink specials from 6-8 pm.

High Club is a popular nightclub where DJs mix music across multiple dance floors for lively late-night parties. You might hear the sound system from outside as you walk down the Promenade des Anglais, as the beats pulse onto the street. Bartenders serve cocktails and spirits over a sleek, modern bar. Locals say the club starts getting lively around 1 am, and by 2 am the party is going strong. High Club typically has a dress code and charges an entrance fee. Drinks can be pricey, but you can pay by the bottle for a better deal, or book a table with a minimum bottle charge. Table reservations need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

The Bulldog-Pub Pompei embodies the soul of a good dive bar, with live music, a dimly-lit interior and no pretences. Step inside this Old Town pub and you’ll find a band on stage blasting rock music alongside neon beer signs and authentic punk-rock memorabilia. You can grab a drink at the bar and join the spirited crowd dancing and socialising in close quarters. The pub remains open long after many of Nice’s other bars close, and most nights they’re going strong until 6 am. So if you’re looking for a bustling spot to hang out at and drink until the early hours of the morning, this is the place.

Le Six is known for its upbeat party atmosphere, with high-energy DJs and colourful performers. You’ll find friendly bartenders serving cocktails under UV club lights and a dance floor packed with style. This compact club utilizes its floor space well with a unique upper-level balcony accessible by ladder. Locals say this is a good late-night party spot virtually every day of the week, and it’s especially lively on weekends. Performances can be risqué at times, in keeping with the spirit of LGBTQ+ nightlife.

Opéra de Nice is a cultural staple of the arts in Nice, with performances ranging from operas to ballets and classical music concerts. Situated just off the blue waters of the French Riviera, this stunning location is the perfect setting for a memorable evening. Inside the opulent main theatre, your seating choices include floor, box, and balcony, though locals suggest paying a bit extra for the more comfortable box seats versus the balcony bench seating. Ticket prices range based on performance and seat type, with some as little as €29 to upwards of €90. Discounted tickets are sometimes available, such as student tickets as little as €5, and free performance events are occasionally held.

Shapko Bar is known for its cosy atmosphere, with live music every night from talented jazz and blues musicians. Hidden behind a modest exterior in Old Town, this relaxed jazz club houses a friendly staff along with a full bar and a selection of pub food. 2 floors offer you different views of the stage while you sip crafted cocktails under dim mood lighting and eclectic decor. Shapko Bar draws a multi-generational crowd each night, thanks to its chill ambience and great music. If you want to get a table upstairs, locals recommend arriving around 10 pm to beat the crowd. Live music usually runs until 2 am, with a jam session every night starting at 1 am.

Wayne’s Bar sits just behind the courthouse in Old Town and serves brunch, lunch and dinner to a multi-generational mix of locals and travellers. This lively bar offers classic British and American pub cuisine, nightly live music and a good selection of draught beers, spirits and cocktails. The atmosphere inside is high-energy, especially in the evenings when live bands take the stage followed by a DJ and dance music. Wayne’s menu offers typical pub fare ranging from burgers and wings to fish and chips, along with vegetarian options. You can sit outdoors or grab a seat at the bar. Reservations are suggested on weekends.