Wine & Beer Experiences in Monaco

Monaco might be tiny, but its wine and beer scene surprises a lot of visitors. You won’t find sprawling vineyards here, but you will find some charming wine bars and a few cool spots for craft beer tucked into Monaco-Ville and Fontvieille. One place I often recommend is the Bar Américain inside the Hotel de Paris , their wine list features some fantastic local bottles you’d never guess come from right nearby in Provence or the Riviera. And if you’re lucky, Georges, the bartender, might share a few stories about rare vintages or obscure rosés.

For beer lovers, Monaco’s not Paris or Brussels, but the La Rascasse bar near the circuit serves up a refreshing lineup of craft beers, some from microbreweries in southern France. I’d avoid the busiest summer weekends; it gets packed when the Grand Prix hits town, and you want to enjoy your drink, not just shout over the noise. Also, if you time it right,spring or autumn,you might catch a wine tasting event or beer festival hosted in one of the harbor-side venues, where locals gather for something more relaxed than the typical tourist spots.

Pro tip: Try pairing a glass of Bandol rosé with the seafood risotto at one of the waterfront restaurants. You’ll thank me later.