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Bars & Clubs in Chamonix

Find your perfect Chamonix bar, shortlisted by our local experts

Chamonix wouldn't be the resort it is without a good dose of après-ski to end the day.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Nightlife Guide.

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Brev'bar, Chamonix - Le Brevent

Location
Chamonix

What could be better than relaxing in the sun on a south-facing terrace facing Mont Blanc?

La Folie Douce Hotels Bar, Chamonix - Centre

La Folie Douce Bar

Location
Chamonix

La Folie Douce Hotels first opened in 1981 and quickly became THE place to be for après-ski on the slopes, thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.

Bighorn Bistro Bar, Chamonix - Centre drinks

Bighorn Bistro Bar

Location
Chamonix

Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.

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Stories & Beer

Location
Chamonix

Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.

Le Janssen Cocktail Club, Chamonix - Centre

Le Janssen Cocktail Club

Location
Chamonix

Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, The Janssen is the ideal place to marvel at the ever-changing light that dresses Mont Blanc.

Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant, Les Houches interior

Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant

Location
Les Houches

Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.

Micro Brasserie de Chamonix (the 'MBC'), Chamonix - Centre interior

Micro Brasserie de Chamonix (the 'MBC')

Location
Chamonix

Opened in 2002, the Micro Brasserie de Chamonix is the oldest micro-brewery in the Haute Savoie. Referred to locally as "the MBC", this is a fun and original place to hang-out. 

The Life Space Bar, Chamonix bar

The Life Space Bar

Location
Chamonix

This stylish and contemporary hotel lounge bar is just a short five minute walk from the town centre.

Elevation 1904 Bar exterior

Elevation 1904 Bar

Location
Chamonix

Elevation is the bar that has it all; good food, sunny terrace, great ambience, apres-ski, live music, DJs, and most importantly...a fantastic mix of people.

Le Vert Bar, Chamonix - Les Gaillands bar

Le Vert Bar, Chamonix - Les Gaillands

Location
Chamonix

This bar is dedicated to good music and good people, firmly established at the forefront of Chamonix’s nightlife scene. It's situated just a short walk from Pelerins station and opposite the local free bus stop at Lake Gaillands.

Rocky Pop Hotel, Les Houches bar

Rocky Pop Bar

Location
Les Houches

This bar is situated in the Rocky Pop Hotel which opened in December 2016. The hotel aims to break the mould of traditional style hotel accommodation with its flamboyant, fun and unconventional approach.

Le Shack Restaurant & Bar, Chamonix

Le Shack Restaurant and Bar

Location
Chamonix

Mumma restaurant is next door, and the restaurant offers al fresco Asian-fusion snacking and delicious cocktails.

Le Bistrot des Sports, Chamonix Centre interior

Le Bistrot des Sports

Location
Chamonix

A friendly French atmosphere with a great, well-priced, lunch and dinner menu.

Les Planards Bar & Restaurant, Chamonix - Centre exterior

Les Planards Bar & Restaurant

Location
Chamonix

Perfect for a break while skiing at Les Planards or enjoying the leisure park.

Cha Cha Cha, Chamonix centre interior

Cha Cha Cha Wine Bar

Location
Chamonix

ChaChaCha is a wine and spirits shop that also welcomes you to join one of their regular wine tastings, or just to enjoy a casual drink with friends.

Casino de Chamonix exterior

Casino de Chamonix

Location
Chamonix

The Casino Barrière is one of Chamonix's most dominating buildings that has rooms dating back to the Second Empire, some of which are listed historical monuments.

An image of an apres ski bar in Chamonix Mont Blanc

Bar'd Up

Location
Chamonix

Bar'd Up is the last port of call along the famous Rue des Moulins and a bit of a Chamonix institution. A dark, noisy and slightly grungy contrast to the swanky bars that line the party street in the centre of Chamonix.