Wayne's Bar — Live Music & Club

On Rue de la Préfecture in Old Nice, Wayne's Bar is a legend. Open since 1991, this retro American pub is one of Nice's best-known nightlife addresses — and certainly the most international. Its clientele is predominantly Anglo-Saxon: British, Australians, Americans and Canadians passing through Nice who find here a familiar pub atmosphere.

What makes Wayne's unique — and radically different from other Old Nice bars and clubs — is its live concert programme every Friday and Saturday from 11pm: bands covering rock, pop, 90s covers, folk. When it grooves, clients climb onto tables to dance — an image that has become iconic to Wayne's.

Practical

Open every day from 11am to 2am. Live concerts Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm. Free entry. Many draft beers and cocktails. Street terrace.

Guest Reviews

Highlights: Wayne's is unanimously described as Old Nice's most festive and warmest address for foreigners. Live concerts are regularly cited as an unforgettable evening moment. Table dancing is described as unique in Nice. Staff is very appreciated for their welcome.

Areas for improvement: The atmosphere can be very alcohol-heavy on weekend nights — not suited to those seeking a quiet evening. The pub can be extremely crowded in high season. It is not representative of local Niçois nightlife.

Overall: Wayne's is Old Nice's most fun and most international nightlife address — a 30-year institution for all English-speaking visitors wanting a live, festive evening in the historic quarter.