Over the next few minutes you will be going on a deep dive into where you can buy wine, liquor, and beer in Marseilles. Our only real goal is to cover as much as we can in this local alcohol guide.
Kicking this off will be a list of the best liquor stores and wine shops in your area. Those that are ready to go pick up a bottle of vodka, tequila, wine, or a case of beer will be filled in first so they can get the party started soon.
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Once the stores are out of the way we will get into the best local breweries and beer bars, and a list of Marseilles wine bars will follow that up. Wineries and vineyards will get a shout out, and we will round this all out by mentioning some of the best happy hours near you to buy cheap alcoholic drinks after your work day ends.
Towards the end you will find an alcohol map for your area with all of the various venues we are mentioning pinned on it. You are all welcome to check out some of our other blogs on getting drunk around Europe.
Best Liquor Stores & Wine Shops In Marseilles
Our favorite liquor stores and wine shops in Marseilles to buy vodka, tequila, a case of beer, or a bottle of wine would be:
- Limiñana Crystal at 99 Blvd Jeanne d’Arc
- Damiani Cellars at 86 Blvd Mireille Lauze
- Centrale Des Vins at 88 Rue d’Italie
- Cave Conseil at 187 Ave des Chartreux
- The Descent of the Accoules at 4 Rue de l’Évêché
- Les Buvards at 34 Grand Rue
- The Sommelier Rome at 42 Rue de Rome
- Cavavin Marseille Opera at 1 Rue Saint-Saëns
- The Wine Route at 486 Rue Paradis
- Cave of Régusse at 67 Ave des Peintres Roux
Since its establishment in 1961 Limiñana Crystal has expanded its product portfolio to include aniseed spirits and other high-end drinks. There is a cost for shipping however it covers packaging, handling, and postage.
Damiani Cellars supplies a remarkable range of spirits, whiskeys, cognacs, armagnacs, and rums to the region. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30am to 1pm then again from 4pm to 7pm and on Sunday until 12:30pm.
Since 1985 Cave Conseil has sold a diverse assortment of wines, spirits, champagnes, rums, whiskeys, and even beers in your area. Their wine collection includes everything from classic appellations to exceptionally rare bottles.
The Descent of the Accoules is one of the oldest cellars in Marseille that offers a large selection of wines in bottles, fountains, and even by the liter at all price points. Whiskey, rum, and other alcoholic beverages are also available for your aperitifs and evenings.
For more than 30 years Cavavin Marseille Opera has been passing on its passion to connoisseurs with more than 800 rigorously selected references of wines, spirits, and champagnes. If you’re searching for a broad range of fine wines and champagnes near you head to The Wine Route who can also ship their products anywhere in France or around the globe.
The uniqueness of Cave of Régusse stems in part from its size and the diversity of its grape types which place it somewhere between a new world winery and a conventional wine estate.
Breweries & Beer Bars Near You
There are some nice breweries and beer bars in your area like:
- Le Monroe 253 Corniche President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
- The Old Port Addict at 10 Rue de la Loge
- L’Odience at 3 Rue Joseph Autra
- La Voie Maltée at 7 Rue Crudère
Wine Bars In Marseilles
Marseilles wine bars are a great place to relax with friends as well as being good options for a date night:
- La French Bar at 129 Rue Sainte
- Members at 1 Rue de l’Abbaye
- The Unexpected at 29 Rue Edmond Rostand
- Here is Vé at 100 Blvd Chave
- Double Je at Voûtes de la Major
- Prov’Oc is Super Boutique at 8 Rue Saint-Michel
- Alexandre’s Cellar at 93 Rue de Tilsit
You can organize private gatherings and dine on Italian cuisine at The Unexpected. Here is Vé features exceptional organic and biodynamic wines complemented with Bigorre black pork charcuterie and house tapas in a room with a modern and chic style. Their hours of operation are from noon to midnight Tuesday through Saturday.
There are Languedoc wines, bubbles, and spirits available at Prov’Oc is Super Boutique. You may even buy delicious food from their neighbors and they will help to reheat it if necessary. They also host tastings on Saturday at 6:30pm
Wineries & Vineyards In Your Area
Head to one of these wineries or vineyards near you to see how the sausage gets made:
- Paternal Domain at Domaine du Paternel
- Chateau du Seuil at 4690 Route du Seuil
- Domaine de la Bégude at Route des Garrigues 83330
- Domaine Pey Blanc at 1200 Chemin du Vallon des Mourgues
The cellar of Paternal Domaine has ideal tasting circumstances and while sampling their wines you will be able to learn about their diverse working environments. The tasting room is open Monday to Sunday from 9:30am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Chateau du Seuil produces olive oil from local growers in addition to a variety of wines that include delicate aromatic rosés, fresh fruity whites, and outstanding reds. Their vineyards have a magnificent woodland backdrop making them an excellent destination for weddings or gatherings.
Domaine de la Bégude is a seaside estate that produces red, rosé, and white wines from the Bandol AOC one of the first appellations in France. Due to the land and the climate circumstances they were able to present wines with no excess alcohol or heaviness.
Domaine Pey Blanc has been a local winery since 1930 and their flavors are an essential part of the Aix-en-Provence culture. It is a great place to taste some vintage wines and have lunch with friends or family.
Best Local Happy Hours
You can buy cheaper alcoholic drinks if you know when and where the best marseilles happy hours are:
- The Shamrock at 16 Quai de Rive Neuve
- Exit Café at 12 Quai de Rive Neuve
- White Rabbit at 23 Quai de la Joliette
- The Queen Victoria at 1 Place aux Huiles
The Shamrock is an Irish-style bar that invites you to either sit inside or on the terrace with a view of the old port while sipping on beers or cocktails with friends in a joyful and welcoming atmosphere. Many themed evenings and performances are scheduled each week. You can visit Exit Café during their local happy hours from 5pm to 10pm daily.
If you want to experience an English pub restaurant with specialties such as burgers, roasted camemberts, seafood, and sauerkraut head to The Queen Victoria. You may also enjoy pints of beer, cocktails with and without alcohol, and mojitos along with one of the best happy hours in your area from 5pm to 8pm every day.
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We wish we had more to share but we will try to keep this page as up to date as we can. Hopefully you learned at least a little something about all of the local liquor stores, wine shops, breweries, beer bars, wine bars, wineries, vineyards, and happy hours in your area.
Don’t be afraid to let us know if you found anything incorrect on this page in the comments, we want to keep this info as accurate as we can. Now go have fun drinking wine, liquor, or beer in Marseilles.
