Published on January 15, 2019Updated on September 03, 2024
It is 6.00 pm on the Rock. Having shone throughout the day, the sun sets gently to enjoy a well-earned break. And for you, it’s time to enjoy a relaxing break after a working day, with a delicious cocktail during a “lounge & cosy” after-work get-together: maybe an oriental-themed getaway at the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo, a nautical break at the Blue Gin or a decidedly refined experience at the Crystal Bar. Not forgetting a Gatsby-style escapade at the Bar Américain and the classic brasserie feel of the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo. To each their atmosphere and to each their cocktails.
#1 After-work drinks on the terrace at the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo
From 5 September to 17 October, enjoy unique evenings at the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo!
Enjoy unique summer evenings at Café de Paris Monte-Carlo! As late summer stretches on in Monaco, take your pick from our snack menu and sip exclusive cocktails created in partnership with Johnnie Walker.
#2 Campari Lounge at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Campari, the iconic Italian spirit, has taken up residence in the peaceful Jardin Excelsior, bringing a breath of fresh air to summer evenings. Welcome to the must-visit Pop-Up of your summer.
An address dedicated to connoisseurs and lovers of signature cocktails. The Campari Lounge at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo offers a view of the sea and the Port of Monaco in a setting of lush greenery. It's a place to stop off and experience the essence of the spirit of Monaco.
A lounge atmosphere for moments under the stars, with a wide choice of beverages, a finger food menu and assortments and boards to share with friends in complete relaxation.
#3 A retro setting for your after-work drinks at the Bar Américain
A legendary establishment on Monaco’s nightlife scene, the Bar Américain at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo delights its visitors with a decidedly twenties atmosphere. Its signature drinks menu comprised of distinctive cocktails including the Grey Goose vodka by Alain Ducasse reads like a ‘best-of’ from the world of mixology. People head here with their friends and colleagues, after a day at work for a welcome change of scenery, with the Roaring Twenties taking centre stage. With its cosy atmosphere, its jazz or swing musical features and the delicate charm of its decor, you’ll soon fall under its spell. The art of living is also showcased here through its restaurant, where Franck Cerutti’s creations for dinner could well see your after-work drinks transformed into a refined gastronomy-themed evening…
#4 After-work drinks on the water’s edge at Blue Gin
To enjoy a cocktail while admiring the sea view, don’t forget the after-work scene at Blue Gin, the bar at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort. The Monaco locals have nicknamed it the Principality’s “Waterfront”: comfortably seated on the fully heated covered terrace, you can admire an incredible unimpeded view across the Mediterranean. It’s not bad inside either: featuring a tasteful design, and a delicately cosy and discreet atmosphere. With its Finger Food menu created by the chef Marcel Ravin and the boldly innovative “signature” cocktails including the mouth-watering Hendricks Tea Time, Blue Gin is definitely a “must-see” bar featuring a festive atmosphere and relaxing environment, so elegantly and successfully combined. The perfect place for a moment among friends or colleagues.
#5 After-work drinks with a taste of faraway lands at the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo
For an after-work get-together offering a welcome change of scenery, enjoy a taste of the Orient at the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo, a unique, historical and exotic venue, and a genuine shrine to relaxation and festivities. Located where the Cabaret de Monte-Carlo once stood, the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo is now home to oak panelling and sculptures, pilasters and mouldings, along with stuccowork and gilding features. In its vast, peaceful garden, a 7-metre high Buddha watches over you in an incredible environment midway between East and West. As for DJ Papa, the establishment’s emblematic resident DJ, in this unusual setting he has found the perfect backdrop for his minimalistic musical style between house and chill-out, with ethnic and electro beats. The perfect atmosphere in which to discover the flavours of faraway lands while enjoying one of the delicious cocktails in the Lounge Bar, like the sparkling red-clad Bubble Wrap...
#6 La Rascasse is at the heart of every event in Monaco
DJ sets, salsa nights, acoustic duets... On the Rock, fans of all kinds of music can be found at La Rascasse, one of Monaco's top nightclubs. But it's also the place to be during the day and in the early evening, for after-work parties starting at 4.30pm from Tuesday to Thursday, and 6.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Drinks are served alongside finger food for hungry friends and colleagues!
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