Wayne’s Bar

Wayne's is one of the liveliest bars in Vieux Nice and a fixture of the city's nightlife. It sits on Rue de la Préfecture, one of the main streets of the old town, and it is one of the busiest venues in the area, particularly on match nights and at weekends.

Music is the main reason people come. Live bands and DJs play every night, with house bands on the regular line-up and a band from the UK invited each week. The atmosphere builds as the evening goes on, and later at night the bar can be crowded and loud, with a party feel.

Football is the other draw. Big matches are shown on screens, and on those nights the pub fills with fans of many nationalities. If you want a seat for an important game, arrive well before kick-off.

Wayne's also serves food, with home-made meals cooked by an international team of chefs, which makes it possible to start the evening with dinner and stay for the music. According to In Your Pocket, the bar opens from mid-morning until the early hours, so it also works for a daytime drink in the old town before it gets busy.

A daily happy hour runs from 16:00 to 20:00 according to the Schlouk Map bar guide, with beers such as Guinness, Hoegaarden and Magners cider on the list, so an early evening visit is the best value. Expect crowds and noise later on rather than a quiet conversation. Keep an eye on your belongings when the bar is full, and pace yourself if you are planning a long night.

Wayne's suits groups of friends, sports fans, backpackers and anyone wanting a high-energy night with live music. It is not the place for a romantic drink; for that, try a cocktail bar such as Zitto or a rooftop such as the Moon Bar instead.

Rue de la Préfecture is one of the main streets of the old town, close to the Cours Saleya. Bistrot d'Antoine is on the same street if you want a proper dinner first, and the seafront is a couple of minutes away for some fresh air afterwards.