The Casino de Monte-Carlo lit up at dusk

7 of the best · Monaco, French Riviera

Bars and Lounges in Monaco

Live music at the Bar Américain, Belle Époque cocktails at Gustave, sunset at Le Blue Gin, a rooftop over Port Hercule and Monaco’s own craft brewery.

Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Monaco.

  1. Live music every evening

    Le Bar Américain

    Monte-Carlo · Hôtel de Paris·Hotel bar with live jazz

    The Hôtel de Paris bar, a meeting place since the 1930s, with live music every evening and a sea-view terrace.

    Hôtel de Paris, Place du Casino, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

  2. Sunset on the water

    Le Blue Gin

    Larvotto · Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel·Waterfront lounge

    A waterfront lounge at the Monte-Carlo Bay with sea views and a heated terrace.

    40 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

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Neighbourhood

Hotel bars 2

The grand classics.

  1. Belle Époque mixology

    Gustave

    Monte-Carlo · Hôtel Hermitage·Cocktail lounge

    A Belle Époque-inspired cocktail lounge at the Hôtel Hermitage.

    Hôtel Hermitage, Square Beaumarchais, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

  2. Live music every evening

    Le Bar Américain

    Monte-Carlo · Hôtel de Paris·Hotel bar with live jazz

    The Hôtel de Paris bar, a meeting place since the 1930s, with live music every evening and a sea-view terrace.

    Hôtel de Paris, Place du Casino, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

Sea & rooftop views 2

Drinks with a view.

  1. Over Port Hercule

    Équivoque

    La Condamine · Hôtel Miramar·Rooftop bar

    The rooftop terrace bar of the Hôtel Miramar, overlooking Port Hercule.

    7 Avenue d’Ostende, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

  2. Sunset on the water

    Le Blue Gin

    Larvotto · Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel·Waterfront lounge

    A waterfront lounge at the Monte-Carlo Bay with sea views and a heated terrace.

    40 Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

On the port 2

Port Hercule.

  1. Monaco’s own beer

    Brasserie de Monaco

    La Condamine · Port Hercule·Craft brewery & bar

    Monaco’s craft brewery and bar on the quay at Port Hercule, brewing on site.

    Route de la Piscine, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

  2. On the Grand Prix bend

    La Rascasse

    La Condamine · Port Hercule·Bar & nightlife

    A Monaco nightlife landmark on the famous Rascasse bend of the Grand Prix circuit.

    1 Quai Antoine Ier, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

Lounges 1

With DJs.

  1. DJs by the Casino

    Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo

    Monte-Carlo · Casino de Monte-Carlo·Lounge bar & restaurant

    A lounge bar and restaurant at the Casino de Monte-Carlo, with Asian-inspired cooking and DJs.

    Casino de Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, 98000 MonacoExplore View on map

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