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Our seasonal creations dreamed up at the counter: worked spirits, fresh notes and careful plating, to discover as the months go by.
Vieux-Port · Place Thiars · 13001
The cocktail bar of the Vieux-Port
At Le Caribou, the counter opens onto one of the finest squares on the harbour. Seasonal signature creations, revisited classics and a terrace facing the quays: the cocktail rendez-vous of the Vieux-Port in Marseille.
Place Thiars
A counter right on the harbour
Steps from the quays of the Vieux-Port, Le Caribou bar sits on one of the finest corners of place Thiars. You come in for a first drink in the sun and stay for the mood that rises as the city lights up.
Here a cocktail is not a consumption, it is a moment. We take the time to ask your taste and steer you to the right glass. That fuss-free welcome, true to Marseille, is what brings the regulars back night after night.
This harbourside counter is part of our cocktail bar in Marseille : the same bartenders, the same standard, right by the Vieux-Port quays.
Our creations
Signature cocktails, in the colours of the season
Fresh produce, house syrups, fruit and herbs at hand: our bartenders build a menu that follows the seasons rather than ready-made mixes. Every glass has its colour, its gesture and its story — to enjoy facing the harbour.
Discover the cocktail listThree families
What you drink at the counter
From the great classic to the most unexpected glass, our menu reads like a craving. Three families to find yours, one foot on the Vieux-Port.
Revisited classics
Negroni, spritz, sour or old fashioned: the great classics, executed with rigour and a Marseille twist of our own.
Alcohol-free & fresh
Mocktails as carefully made as the rest of the list — citrus and herbs of the moment — to toast without compromising on pleasure.
The craft
A living counter, bartenders who guide you
What sets a good bar apart shows at first glance: a well-stocked back bar, fresh fruit, herbs, and a bartender who takes the time to talk. At Le Caribou the counter is a meeting place as much as a service point.
Tell us what you like — bright and tart, or round and enveloping — and we steer you to the right glass. That consistency, glass after glass, has earned Le Caribou a place among France's best cocktail bars.
On the terrace
A drink facing the Vieux-Port
Under the pergola of place Thiars, Le Caribou's terrace is the best vantage point over the harbour. Sit down for an apéro, cocktail in hand, and watch Marseille go by.
A stone's throw from the Canebière, the cours d'Estienne d'Orves and the quai de Rive Neuve, it is one of the finest spots in the city to toast at sunset.
Our tips
Make the most of your night by the port
A few simple markers to enjoy the counter and terrace fully, from the first drink to the last round.
Book at weekends
In fine weather the harbour-facing terrace goes fast. A booked table means the view is yours and the apéro starts without a wait.
Share your taste
Bright or round, dry or fruity, with or without alcohol: the more you tell us, the more the glass looks like you.
Pair the glass
A sharing board or a few seasonal bites keep the pace without spoiling your appetite for dinner.
Explore Le Caribou in Marseille
The restaurant, the bar, the menu: carry on around the Vieux-Port.
Good to know
Vieux-Port cocktail bar: frequently asked questions
Where is Le Caribou cocktail bar on the Vieux-Port?
Le Caribou is on place Thiars, on the Vieux-Port of Marseille (13001), steps from the quays, the cours d'Estienne d'Orves and the Canebière. The counter and terrace open onto one of the liveliest squares in the city.
Can I come just for a cocktail, without dinner?
Yes. Beyond the restaurant, Le Caribou is a genuine cocktail bar: settle at the counter or on the terrace simply for a drink, at the apéro or in the evening.
How late is the bar open?
Service runs late: the cocktail bar stays open well after the kitchen, into the small hours, to keep the evening going on place Thiars.
Does the terrace face the harbour?
Yes, Le Caribou terrace sits on place Thiars, a few metres from the quays of the Vieux-Port, sheltered under a pergola and open at the apéro and in the evening.
Do you offer alcohol-free cocktails?
Of course. Our mocktails are made with the same care as the rest of the list — citrus, fresh herbs and house syrups — to toast without compromise.
Can the bar be booked for a private event?
Absolutely. Birthdays, afterworks, team meals or full private hire: get in touch with the team and we will tailor your moment around the counter.
Fancy a cocktail on the Vieux-Port?
Book your table at Le Caribou, place Thiars — a terrace facing the harbour and a competition-level cocktail bar, late into the night.