Dancing till dawn, world celebrities at arm’s length, champagne flowing — no, it’s not a myth, it’s a reality in Monaco. Welcome to nine of the Principality’s legendary establishments that you’re unlikely to forget!
Naomi Campbell and Lady Gaga dance here, while famous footballers spend hundreds of thousands of euros on huge parties. Monaco’s nightlife is a very different reality!
Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo
For more than 40 years, Jimmy’z has been attracting celebrities with its electrifying parties. This legendary venue was born out of the collaboration between singer Régine (Régine Silberberg) and SBM. In 1970, the Queen of the Night gave a concert in Monaco. That’s when her love story with the Principality began, where she opened the Jimmy’z club a year later.
Today it is one of Monaco’s most popular nightclubs, with world-famous names always on the programme. Martin Solveig, Bob Sinclair, Big Ali and many others have performed here.
In 2017, the club underwent renovation work, while retaining the unique look that many regular guests love so much. During the warmer months, the open-air summer bar becomes the main meeting place before a raucous party.
Its proximity to the Sporting complex makes Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo a favourite place for after parties after the world’s most colourful social events, such as the Bal de la Rose.
Le Bar Américain
Located in the Hôtel de Paris and owned by SBM, the bar is primarily known for its live music nights and unique cocktails.
Unlike nightlife in the Principality, the atmosphere is chic and elegant. Guests adhere to a certain dress code: girls in cocktail and evening dresses, men in shirts and jackets. However, the completely different atmosphere does not make the time spent at Le Bar Américain any less fun and incendiary.
Live jazz music, elegant bar design and great cocktails are all reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties, the 1920s.
The live programme is updated every month, but the music genres remain the same: soul, jazz, blues, pop and funk. In the coming months you can enjoy performances from Night Out Band, Lisa Quartet, Baron Quintet, The London Soul Section and more.
Rampoldi
For decades, the Monegasque and international elite have flocked here. One of the first star guests was Frank Sinatra himself. And during the Monaco Grand Prix, the restaurant welcomes both famous drivers and celebrities who come to the Principality after the Cannes Film Festival to watch the Formula 1 races.
Today, Rampoldi has taken on a new look while retaining the unique atmosphere of the last century. The restaurant’s Belle Époque interior allows you to see Chef Antonio Salvatore and his team cooking through a panoramic window.
Buddha Bar
A real Mecca for lovers of electronic music with soft ethnic tones. This institution owes this to the performances of DJ Papa, who became a resident of the lounge bar.
Buddha Bar, owned by SBM, is located in the building of the famous Casino Monte Carlo and occupies the premises of a former cabaret. Buddha Bar impresses with its spacious interior, which literally transports guests to faraway Asia. In the centre of the room you will see a statue of Buddha, which has become a traditional attribute of Buddha Bar anywhere in the world.
Facility’s chef Eric Guillemot from Monegasque and his team will offer you Asian cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, Thai and South-East Asian dishes.
In summer evening you can enjoy hookah and Buddha Bar’s speciality cocktails on the terrace. After dinner, guests are ready for a raucous party. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday you should take a place at the bar in advance!
Twiga
Twiga is a meeting place for jetsetters from all corners of the world. The facility is one of the clubs of the world-famous Billionaires Clubs brand, and it is run by Italian businessman Flavio Briatore. The multi-awarded restaurant serves Japanese and Italian cuisine and offers hookah. Here, dinner under a live-show by 1 a.m. smoothly turns into dancing to the rousing music of guest DJs.
Sass Cafe
Another legendary venue that has been attracting both local residents and visitors to the Principality for over 25 years. Founded in 1993 by Salvador Treves, better known as Sassa, the venue has hosted many music, film and sports stars, including U2 lead singer Bono, soul singer Seal, basketball king Michael Jordan, actress Eva Longoria and many others.
The elegant interiors, designed by Tina Green, turn into a dance floor in the evenings: rhythmic DJ sets that replace live performances keep the guests on their toes.
Sass Cafe is a family business: together with Sass, the club is run by his son Sami, who loves the place as much as his father does.
Pacific Monte-Carlo
For Monaco’s party-going public, it’s hard to surprise them. While every other establishment usually only offers dancing, at Pacific Monte-Carlo you can also sing your favourite hits during karaoke nights!
The restaurant, which has a calm and cosy atmosphere during the day, turns into a musical paradise for karaoke lovers at night. Among 55 000 songs there is sure to be a favourite one.
The restaurant is famous for its rich wine list. The collection includes wines from Bordeaux, Tuscany, South Africa, Australia and California. Despite the elegant and modern interior design, summer evenings are pleasant to spend time with a glass of wine on the terrace, filled with the unique atmosphere of the Principality. Pacific Monte-Carlo also offers hookahs.
Nikki Beach Fairmont Monte-Carlo
The rooftop of the Fairmont Monte-Carlo is home to the Nikki Beach Club. On hot days, there is no place to fall on the rooftop of the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, as the seventh floor of the hotel is home to an outdoor pool, in addition to refreshing cocktails to escape the heat.
The legendary Nikki Beach Club was opened in 1998 on the initiative of entrepreneur Jack Penrod, who presented a new concept of a premium beach club to the public. Today, Nikki Beach restaurants and clubs can be found in the most popular and luxurious places on the planet: from Miami and St Tropez to St Barth’s and Ibiza. Monaco, of course, is no exception.
During the summer season, the bar is open daily. Another reason to come here is the stunning view of the Principality at sunset. Every evening until 20:00 guests are offered speciality cocktails.
Cuisine: the menu offers dishes from all countries where the brand’s establishments are located: France, Spain, Italy, UAE, Thailand, etc.
Twiga Beach Club
Opened a few years ago before the Monaco Grand Prix race, another outstanding establishment is in danger of becoming one of the main meeting places for lovers of Italian cuisine and the lifestyle of the «Billionaires’ Clubs». Twiga Beach Club has opened its doors on the ground floor of Le Méridien Hotel. In fact, the new club is part of Flavio Briatore’s famous brand — the life of billionaires.
Twiga Beach Club occupies the hotel’s private beach and has 200 sun loungers and 4 VIP tents.
In the morning (from 11.00 to 20.00) hotel clients and club guests can spend time on the beach. In the evening (from 23.00 to 07.00), the most energising parties of the season are sure to take place here!
