Experience Monaco’s Nightlife: Elegance, Flavor, and Glamour

The Principality, renowned for its refinement and discretion, offers a nightlife that is as eclectic as it is demanding. Between exclusive clubs, elegant rooftops, Michelin-starred restaurants, and legendary gaming rooms, the evening's pleasures live up to its legend.

Bars & rooftops: enjoy a drink with a view

For an early evening drink or a more elaborate cocktail, Monaco has a wealth of high-end venues to choose from. The Bar Américain at the Hôtel de Paris is considered by regulars to be the gold standard. Everything here exudes tradition, with its leather club chairs, precious wood paneling, soft lighting, and jazzy background music. The cocktails are expertly crafted, with a menu that alternates between classics and original creations. Every evening, a pianist sets the tone, transforming this venue into a time capsule, in a setting that has welcomed the world's biggest stars since the 1930s.

More contemporary, the Blue Gin at the Monte-Carlo Bay cultivates a “marine lounge” spirit that is very popular as soon as the warm weather arrives. Chef Marcel Ravin creates refined appetizers to share, while DJ sets create a festive but subdued atmosphere. It is the ideal bar for a gentle start to the evening or a stylish end to the night.

Another address not to be missed is the Lobby Bar at the Métropole, recently redesigned by Jacques Garcia. People come here as much to admire the details of the decor, including paintings by Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Francis Bacon, as to enjoy a signature cocktail in a cozy atmosphere in the heart of one of Monaco's most iconic hotels.

Finally, thrill seekers will dive headfirst into the multisensory experience of Amazonico Monte-Carlo, in the heart of the iconic Place du Casino. On the agenda is an immersion in the Amazon rainforest, combining tropical, Latin American, and Asian cuisines with Amazon-inspired cocktails to be enjoyed in the lounge, on the rooftop, or until the end of the night in the club!

How does this translate into real estate? Quite simply, it means that buyers or potential tenants looking for their dream property are drawn to certain neighborhoods. Monaco's Carré d'Or remains the absolute benchmark in this regard, but other specific areas are gaining popularity thanks to the lively atmosphere they offer, starting with Larvotto and Monte-Carlo.

The Casino, a must in Monegasque life

The Casino de Monte-Carlo, a Belle Époque masterpiece inaugurated in 1863, is a holy grail for gamblers from all over the world, who must tread its thick carpet at least once in their lifetime. People come here as much to try their luck at roulette as to admire its gilded salons, painted ceilings, and atmosphere reminiscent of the James Bond films. French or English roulette, blackjack, craps, poker, and of course slot machines—thrills are guaranteed under the Bohemian crystal chandeliers. While the gaming rooms open every day from 2 p.m., you can visit the casino between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.!

And if that weren't enough, just a few meters away is the Casino Café de Paris, which is less traditional and more relaxed, open every day from 10 a.m. for slot machines and 4 p.m. for table games.

Michelin-starred restaurants and exceptional flavors

In Monaco, gastronomy goes hand in hand with festive life, often serving as a prelude to it. The Principality has eight Michelin-starred restaurants, raising its art of living to the highest international level.

At the top of the list is Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris, with three Michelin stars, offering sublime Mediterranean cuisine in a setting of rare opulence. It is the ultimate destination for special occasions, promising an unforgettable sensory experience. The legendary “Jardin de Provence” menu created at Le Louis XV by Alain Ducasse is considered the ultimate achievement in contemporary French gastronomy.

At Blue Bay (two Michelin stars), chef Marcel Ravin offers inventive cuisine with both Caribbean and Mediterranean accents, prepared with incredible technical mastery. A terrace overlooking the sea completes this exceptional experience. Other two-star restaurants include L'Abysse Monte-Carlo, at the Hôtel Hermitage, where chef Yannick Alléno elevates sushi to an art form, and Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac, at the Hôtel Métropole, which strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Among the one-star restaurants, Yannick Alléno revives counter-style dining at Le Pavillon (also at the Hermitage), while La Table d'Antonio Salvatore at the Rampoldi offers a charming restaurant with five tables set up in a former cigar room overlooking the bay of Monte Carlo. Also worth mentioning are Elsa, at Monte-Carlo Beach, whose menu, created by Marcel Ravin, showcases the finest Mediterranean produce, and Le Grill, on the 8th floor of the Hôtel de Paris, where the charcoal cooking is precise to the millimeter.

Of course, Monaco's gastronomic scene is not limited to Michelin-starred restaurants: Yoshi, Zeffirino, Marius, Song Qi, and La Table d'Elise, to name but a few, prove every day that Monaco is a feast for the taste buds!

Here again, real estate is linked to the most refined art of living, because if some foreign citizens decide to settle in the Principality, it is largely for the pleasures it offers within a radius of a few hundred meters, in complete simplicity and safety. With this in mind, you might as well choose a property that allows you to reach your favorite restaurant by simply crossing the street! It is not uncommon for buyers to specify proximity to a particular Michelin-starred restaurant when searching for a property! When the magic of Monaco becomes reality...

Clubs: a vibrant nightlife

In Monaco, nightclubs are not just places to party: they are icons of glamour, where the selection at the door is as sharp as the champagne list.

The most iconic of Monaco's clubs remains, generation after generation, without question, Jimmy'z Monte-Carlo. Backed by the Sporting, on the shores of the Mediterranean, this legendary club has been welcoming the international jet set, royalty, and the most prominent DJs for over 40 years. Redesigned in 2025 to offer an ever more immersive and daring atmosphere and experience, it combines futuristic lighting effects, private lounges, hanging gardens, and a vibrant dance floor. In summer, the nights are electric, lasting until dawn under the palm trees and stars.

Another flagship venue, Twiga Monte Carlo, founded by Flavio Briatore on the second floor of the Grimaldi Forum, combines chic Italian dining, a lounge bar, and an exclusive club in a sleek Afro-Mediterranean setting overlooking the sea. You start the evening sitting at a table and end it at the bar, dancing alongside artists and familiar faces from the Formula 1 paddocks.

More intimate, the Sass Café has been a Monegasque institution since its creation in 1993. With its muted red decor, live piano music, and loyal clientele, this club on Avenue Princesse-Grace offers a Mediterranean-inspired gastronomic experience every evening before the party gets started around 1 a.m. with live sets from resident and guest DJs. The party continues until dawn, without extravagance, in an atmosphere of exclusivity that needs no introduction.

In addition to its permanent clubs, the Principality is renowned for its pop-up parties held on the most beautiful yachts and spectacular private rooftops. These are particularly popular during sporting events such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament.