Nightlife in the South of France

Even though it may seem that a quiet town in the South of France would tend to be a little dull for those more interested in the fast-paced nightlife, visiting Antibes might prove to be quite an enjoyable experience in itself just yet. Located along the French Riviera, Antibes sits directly on the water and is positioned in between the familiar French cities of Nice and Cannes. As much beautiful scenery as there is to see throughout town during the daylight hours, there are just as many things to keep you entertained at dark. So if partying runs through your veins and you happen to be in the vicinity looking for a good time, there are a few places you should definitely visit. We conducted an extensive investigation on the most popular and frequented nightlife spots in Antibes and rated them using smiley faces according to their overall fun factor. For a calmer atmosphere and a few good frothy ales, head straight to Antibes' "Vielle Ville" where you will find an authentic Irish Pub. Otherwise known as The Hop Store, it is located near the marina at 38 Boulevard d'Aguillon and serves a variety of Irish beers on tap as well as tasty little tidbits for the hungry drinker. The bar is also fully equipped with many different types of liquor and wine to cater to any taste. It is a good place to go to for after work drinks, especially during their daily Happy Hour from 19:00 till 20:00 where, along with endless snack mix, pint beers are only twenty francs and the house wine is a mere ten francs. On Sunday, instead of peanuts, they serve pate sandwiches. The service is friendly and comforting, and it is a place where the bartenders get to know you on a first name basis. The average age group that frequents the Irish Pub ranges from twenty to fifty year-old men and women. However, you will usually see more men than women at this bar. They play Irish music including U2 and often have live bands to enjoy. The Irish Pub is a fairly large bar with four rooms.