Polikarpov Bars & Clubs in Marseille – GayOut Guide
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Polikarpov

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24 Cours Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves, 13001 Marseille

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About this place Polikarpov

Polikarpov is a vodka bar with a big terrace on Cours Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves, the pedestrian square just south of the Vieux-Port. It isn't a gay bar. The Marseille tourist office lists it as LGBTQIA+ friendly in its 2026 guide, and Travel Gay includes it, so expect a mixed gay and straight crowd, concerts and DJ sets. It opens from morning coffee to about 02:00. Google rates it 3.9 from nearly 900 reviews; service gets mixed comments on busy nights. It's a good place for a first drink near the port before heading up to Cours Julien.

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Mixed ethnicities Touristy DJ sets Cocktail bar Outdoor terrace Day venue Evening venue Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music

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3.9
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878 reviews

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Eric DARRÉ Gmail
Eric DARRÉ Gmail Aug 2026
★★★★★

Super friendly waiters and great cocktails. On the beautiful Cours Honoré d'Estienne d'Orves.

Emilie Bunel
Emilie Bunel Aug 2026
★★★★★

A very warm welcome! Don't hesitate to come in for a coffee. The terrace is cool and the owner is friendly.

Léa Cornu
Léa Cornu Jul 2026
★★★★★

Thomas was incredibly attentive despite the crowd on the terrace; he paid close attention to our requests. Well done to him!

Ahmed Benradhia
Ahmed Benradhia Jul 2026
★★★★★

They don't want to let me us the toilet i almost peed my self in the street I don't understand this am i suppose do to piss on my self or in the street in front of everyone??

Ugur Sincar
Ugur Sincar Jul 2026
★★★★★

Warm welcome and friendly waiter. The atmosphere is pleasant. However, I was disappointed by the lack of clarity regarding the prices. I came during happy hour, and the cocktail of the day was listed at €6 on the menu. Before ordering, I asked what was in it, and I was told it was rum-based and made with red berries. When it came time to pay, I was ultimately charged €9, with the explanation that it was because it contained alcohol. However, there was no indication of this price difference, neither on the menu nor when I inquired before ordering. It's a shame, because this unpleasant surprise slightly marred what was otherwise a very enjoyable experience. Clearer pricing would prevent this kind of misunderstanding.

Cyril
Cyril Jul 2026
★★★★★

On Tuesday evening, July 23, 2026, the waiter made a rather inappropriate, quite boorish remark. We're customers, not friends. Keep your crude, sex-related jokes to yourself in front of the customers.

lisa garson
lisa garson Jul 2026
★★★★★

THE bar in Marseille ❣️ Great atmosphere, great music, and with a bartender like Zak behind the bar, it's even better 🥰 I've been going there for years and I've always been warmly welcomed. The place is always very popular, in short 💦 Thank you, Zone 🤝

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Last updated on 7 November 2026

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