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    Absinthe Bar

    4.1 (39 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 11:30 pm

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

    Kassandra H.

    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!

    A nearby photo shows Cyndi Lauper playing this guitar here in the bar.
    Danny V.

    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.

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    Michelle H.

    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.

    David A.

    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.

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

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

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    Regardless of who you are, this cave of wonders welcomes all Green Fairy enthusiasts.

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