Went here during a group tour of Antibes. We were all able to try absinthe. The experience itself was fun (with the water tripping onto the sugar and such), but what I really enjoyed was the atmosphere of the bar. I would come back simply for that. It reminded me of fun speakeasy bars I have been to in nyc. Since we were on a tour we didn't get the usual service but the man who greeted us was kind and also let us look at the chartreuse bar next door as well. Along with the bar, there is also a souvenir shop where they sell absinthe and other culinary goodies. read more

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We decided to try this in the afternoon when we had the opportunity and I was not disappointed. The explanations about the drink were clear and it was lovely to do without a rowdy crowd (although they promise a festive environment every night with live music at 9) We sat in the Roman well and admired the ancient construction! The best part was discussing Chartreuse with the staff. We were taken back downstairs and shown the soon to be open Chartreuse cave. They have almost every bottle! Super impressive. read more

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Fun bar for singing and drinking inside very old stone walls..The service is fast with a nice lady .

Cannot recommend enough!! The ambiance is so amazing and unique. It was an unforgettable experience! read more

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This is a great find! It is a cave under a tourist shop in old town Antibes. You go down a narrow stairway and it is so nice to escape the heat. Each table is set with water for the Absinthe. You can wear hats they have in the bar for fun. They have a piano and usually someone is playing. The absinthe and stories at the bar are great fun. Don't get so drunk you lose your head like Van Gogh! read more

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Definitely a must when visiting Antibes! The bar is hidden under a small store that actually sells small bottles of absinthe. It's a nice way to unwind and enjoy live music, which eventually turns into karaoke once the absinthe hits. The bar is filled with all sorts of hats and everyone just starts putting hats on random people. It's definitely a great experience and such a large contrast compared to the relaxed atmosphere of Antibes during the day. read more

Definitely a fun bar. Great ambiance. Great entertainment. Fun vibe. The only downside was the owner. We witnessed her being extremely rude to a number of people including ourselves. Told a few customers to leave because only one of the two were drinking. Charged a few girls for drinks they didn't order. We were taking pictures on the way out and she told us to leave after we bought drinks for our whole group and tipped the entertainment. Great place, but not great owner. Unfortunate. read more

Fantastic bar and even better service. Nicole is a total gem and this bar was one of the highlights of our stay in Antibes. Fascinating bar with some great history to it. A must visit spot. read more

You don't have to cut your ear off to partake in Van Gogh's libation of choice. Nor do you have to be a revered writer like Hemingway to watch water dissolve a fragile sugar cube into the emerald liquid. Regardless of who you are, this cave of wonders welcomes all Green Fairy enthusiasts. When we had one day to enjoy Cannes, what do you do? You take a train to Antibes, traipse through a thunderstorm and take refuge here at the Absinthe Bar. PAY ATTENTION: That's not just an olive oil store (they also sell Abinsthe), it's the entrance to the bar. The street entrance to the bar is probably open during normal drinking hours only. The rainy October afternoon appeared to have chased the patrons away and we made best use of our time. The helpful bar maid guided us towards various absinthe brands based on popularity, flavor, alcohol content and finish. Once our selection was chosen, she proceeded to personally walk us through the traditional preparation of the infamous drink. As we enjoyed our beverages, we donned various hats and struck several poses beneath to picturesque homages to all things absinthe. Ridiculous fun! My only regret was that we were not able to take in the full ambience and see the bar rockin' in all it's glory. Nonetheless, it was a memorable experience that should not be missed by likeminded friends. read more

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Tucked in one of the many small streets in Veil Antibes is this beauty. At first, I was really unsure of what this place was and when I found out curiosity got the best of me and I'm so glad that it did. I've been here a couple of times and every time I have an awesome experience. The ambiance alone is awesome. The actual bar is underground and it is a very small place, the only way in or out is by a spiral staircase. I didn't really know what to expect from the actual Absinthe other than anything that was portrayed in EuroTrip. Now I know, Absinthe isn't one of my favorite drinks solely because it tastes like licorice. I think the best part was preparing the Absinthe. You can drink this alcohol in a number of ways, the one that this bar does is the traditional way - by slowly dripping water unto a sugar cube held up by a strainer. Also they have a rule that you have to wear a hat while drinking - they have a large variety to choose from. I'm not exactly sure why, but its the house rules and it adds to the fun. If you wish to take some Absinthe home with you, they have a store upstairs which faces Le Marche Provencal! It honestly is a really cool experience, and I highly recommend if you're ever in Antibes to check it out. read more

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What a great experience. I have been to absinthe bars in Paris and other parts of the world and this is the best by far. The owner is amazing and can host in more languages than I can shake a stick at. His knowledge is solid as well and the environment is fun. Be careful, some people left this place sloppy so try to all get something different and share instead of trying to drink them all. They also sell it as well in small bottles to take home and share the experience with friends later. read more

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Looked a little bizarre at first but after a few select drops of absinthe I was wearing a hat too. Nice store above for all your needs. Time well spent read more

Boy was this a fun experience! Great place to just hang out and have a fun time, absolutely no worries! Enjoy the random hats and get your Absinthe on! Had the green absinthe. Yikes that was a bitter experience! But it was still fun! read more

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Got here at 9:45pm (22:45) and it was closed, they should update their Google and yelp page hours (which both show different times) neither of which is indicated that they would be closed. I was a bit frustrated after spending 40 euro on a taxi to come here. read more

They extra charged us around 10 euro, two times we went, two times they scammed us. I saw how the bartender tried to get a 50€ billet from a customer's wallet... Horrible. read more

What a shame. They take cash from drunk people, specially tourists, foreigners... The first time we went there they extra charged us without showing us the bill, but we wanted to think it was a mistake. So the second time we asked for a bill. The amount was fine, our friends even put a tip, but then the old woman at the bar took the coins in front of our faces and said that there was money missing (seriously, she took it and pretended she didn't) she even tried to take a 50euro bank note from the wallet! When we talked back in french and she noticed we weren't drunk and no tourists she got nervous... at the end we were forced to re-pay the money. But we'll be sure to deal this with police next time as there were even some minors drinking inside. Be extra careful with this people. The pianist is amazing (it's fair to say it) but I believe he plays in other places, so there's no need to come here. read more

Easily my favourite place in Antibes. I lived near here for a while, and would tuck into its basement location right off the Marche Provencal all the time, either alone or with friends. The owners of both the bar and the Balade en Provence store above are amongst the nicest people you could ever meet. The ambiance that is the Absinthe Museum is fantastic within the Roman foundations of the Old Antibes. Do not hesitate to inquire about the history of the green fairy as a drink. If Danny is around, he will happilly share the story with you, and some of the details may surprise. The uninitiated can be guided in the consumption of the drink as well, and those with more exposure will be delighted by the wide variety of absinthes, pastis and wine available. The bar more easily accomodates small groups of two to four, but if it can be grabbed, the round table in the corner by the door fits a larger group comfortably. It is also fun in that this table's shape is due to the fact that it was once the town well. With its piano bar ambiance, and the massive collection of hats to be tried and passed around, the absinthe bar is a great social occasion. One that has very few peers against which it can be compared anywhere. Highly recommended. read more

One of my favorite places of all time. Couldn't beat the absinthe or the environment. Enjoy!

Came here with a group of friends I met on a tour through Europe- great environment, the staff was so nice in explaining to us what all the options were and the history of absinthe. So knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend this place! read more

Truly an experience. I can recommend it to everybody. The cozy cellar in the heart of the old town have a great atmosphere and the staff knows their thing. Absinthe never tasted better! I recommend a visit to their shop in daytime on the ground floor for a bottle of absinthe, a tin of olives or olive oil. read more

Stopped by early afternoon based on the solid recommendations of previous patrons... only to find that the bar was closed. The nice young lady at the olive shop upstairs said it would be open at 6 o'clock, so I made a point of driving back here after dinner to check it out. Unfortunately when I arrived shortly after 8 PM the place was still closed, as was the olive oil shop. I was really looking forward to checking this place out, and feel that I gave it a solid effort. read more

Stolze Preise (ab 7EUR pro 2 cl, wird immerhin mir Wasser aufgefüllt :P), dafür geniales Ambiente und riesige Auswahl! Die Bar ist sehr urig, gemütlich und kurios. Der Besitzer war ein alter Herr, der mindestens 3 Sprachen kann und selbst bedient. Witzige Hüte verteilt er auch, an jeden - eine fantastische Idee übrigens :) Das Ritual mit dem Zuckerwürfel und dem tropfenden Wasser ist an sich mehr Show als irgendwie sinnvoll, aber das macht nichts. Es wäre jedoch generell empfehlenswert, dass man sich im Vorfeld zum Besuch ein bisschen erkundigt sonst fällt man garantiert auf die älteste Absinth-Sorte nach Originalrezept des Hauses rein und verpasst dadurch vielleicht was Besseres. ~~~ High prices (from EUR 7 per 0.7 oz, nevertheless filled up with water: P), but brilliant atmosphere and a huge selection of absinthe brands! The bar is very quaint and cozy. The owner was an old man who speaks at least 3 languages and waits on the guests himself. There were a bunch of funny hats for the guests to put on - a fantastic idea by the way :) The ritual with the sugar cube and the dripping water is in itself more show than in any way reasonable, but that does not matter. However, I'd generally recommend that you look absinthe up prior to your visit otherwise you're guaranteed to fall for the oldest Absinthe variety after original recipe of the house and maybe miss on something better. read more