Nice: Pub Crawl with 6 Shots & VIP Club Entry

Summary

Nightlife adventure in Nice with shots, games and club entry

You’ll jump into Nice nightlife with a local guide leading you to five handpicked bars for six free shots, fun games, and exclusive drink deals. Expect fast-track VIP club entry (no waiting), plus plenty of chances to meet fellow travelers from everywhere. There’s laughter, music bouncing down old streets—and maybe a memory or two that lingers long after sunrise.

What’s the experience like?

Someone’s waving a neon wristband at me before I’ve even finished my first beer. That’s how it starts — right in the center of Nice, just off Place Masséna where the air still smells like sea salt and cheap perfume. Our guide (I think his name was Hugo?) grins and shouts something about “the best bar crawl on the Riviera.” There’s a mix of accents around me—some Irish girls, a couple from Berlin, one guy who keeps trying to order pastis in every bar. We follow Hugo through narrow streets that feel warmer than they should at 9pm, ducking under old stone arches toward AKATHOR. The first shot burns a little; everyone laughs when I make a face.

By the time we hit Paddy’s Bar, I’m already swapping stories with strangers like we’re old friends. The place is loud and full of green hats for some reason (maybe it’s always St. Patrick’s Day here?). Our guide rounds us up for some ridiculous game involving balancing coins on our noses—don’t ask how that went. Free shot number two is sweeter, or maybe I’m just getting used to it. Someone spills their drink and apologizes in French; nobody minds. Walking between bars, you can hear music bouncing off the buildings—sometimes it’s house, sometimes it’s bad 90s pop. It all blends together after a while.

Les St Riquier is next—tiny tables, sticky floors, and another shot waiting at the door. I try to remember everyone’s names but honestly give up after the third stop. At midnight we squeeze into Town Club (no line at all, which feels like cheating), and suddenly everything is velvet couches upstairs or flashing lights downstairs. The cocktails are better than I expected; there’s this moment where someone hands me a drink and for a second the whole room feels like it’s holding its breath before the beat drops again.

I didn’t make it all the way to Vice Club—I blame the last round of shots—but some people did. On my walk back through Old Nice, there was this weird quiet between bars where you could actually hear your footsteps echoing off the cobblestones. That stuck with me more than any of the drinks or games somehow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Night Pub Crawl in Nice

• Start at AKATHOR pub at 9pm
• Enjoy alcohol discounts and free shot
• Go to Paddy's Irish bar at 10pm
• Access discounts and free shot
• Visit Les St Riquier bar at 11pm
• Get unique discounts and free shot
• Arrive at Town Club at midnight
• Choose cocktails upstairs or party downstairs
• Head to 305 Vice Club from 1am

Top questions

How many free shots are included in this pub crawl?

The pub crawl includes six free shots—one at each bar and an extra at the club entrance.

Does this Nice pub crawl include VIP club entry?

Yes, you get fast-track VIP entry to top nightclubs as part of the experience.

Are there games or activities during the crawl?

Yes, expect fun games and icebreaker challenges organized by your guides throughout the night.

Is there a local guide on this pub crawl?

Yes, there is one guide for every 20 participants to keep things lively and safe.

What kind of drink deals are available?

You’ll get exclusive discounts on cocktails and beers starting from €6 at each venue.

Where does the pub crawl start in Nice?

The crawl starts in central Nice near Place Masséna before heading to AKATHOR bar.

How late does this pub crawl go?

The event continues into early morning hours, finishing at clubs like Town Club or Vice Club.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near all venues visited during the crawl.

What’s included

Your night includes six free shots across five handpicked bars in Nice, exclusive drink deals from just €6 per cocktail or beer, fast-track VIP entry to top nightclubs without waiting in line, fun games and icebreakers led by your local guide (one for every twenty people), plus plenty of opportunities to meet an international crowd—all wrapped up with safe guidance until late.