Nomadia Restaurant

Tuesday, Sunday · from 6:30pm

Bar in Sainte-Maxime

Cocktails, draft beer, terrace aperitifs, Nomadia, the friendly bar-restaurant of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

Book a table09 81 33 52 03

A real bar-restaurant in Sainte-Maxime

Sainte-Maxime has many terraces, a few beach huts, downtown cafés, but few spots that are truly both a bar and a restaurant. Nomadia is one of them. Between services, the bar area comes alive: wooden counter, cocktails made to order, draft beer and a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere.

Five minutes from downtown, accessible from Saint-Tropez (15 km), Grimaud (10 km), Plan-de-la-Tour (5 km). Free on-site parking.

The spirit of our bar, no beach club, no nightclub

When you search for a bar in Sainte-Maxime, results often point to beach huts at La Nartelle or cafés by the port. Two good options if you want to watch the sunset with your feet in the sand or enjoy a coffee as the boats go by. Nomadia offers something different: a neighbourhood bar-restaurant with a shaded terrace, a counter to lean on and regulars who nod hello.

Our crowd is mixed. Locals from Sainte-Maxime, Grimaud and Plan-de-la-Tour dropping by after work. Holidaymakers escaping the port bustle and Saint-Tropez prices. Groups of friends starting the evening before heading elsewhere to dance. Couples extending dinner over a digestif.

The bar serves both on the terrace and inside. Tuesday nights, on darts tournament night, the vibe shifts to pub mode: pints, darts, loud conversations. Other evenings are quieter, perfect for a relaxed drink before or after a meal.

Homemade cocktails

€9, €12

Bartender's creations inspired by Provence: Spritz with rosemary, Mojito with fresh mint, Gin tonic with cucumber, Negroni Côte d'Azur, frozen Margarita. Homemade syrups, citrus pressed to order.

  • Provence Spritz (€9)
  • Nomadia Mojito (€10)
  • Signature gin tonic (€11)
  • Negroni, Margarita, Daiquiri
  • Mocktails (€6-8)

Draft beer & Provence wines

€4.50, €7

Craft draft beer poured at our wooden counter. Selection of Provence AOP rosés and reds from the Var, served by the glass. Full wine list to pair with meals.

  • Half pint 25cl (€4.50)
  • Pint 50cl (€7)
  • Provence rosé by the glass (€5.50)
  • Rhône red by the glass (€5.50)
  • Bottles and cellar selection

Aperitif boards

€18, €22

Charcuterie and cheeses from local Var artisans, crunchy vegetables, tapenade, hummus. Country bread sliced on site. To share between two or enjoy alone with a glass of rosé.

  • Var charcuterie-cheese board (€18)
  • Mixed sharing board (€22)
  • Hummus & crunchy vegetables
  • Taggiasche olives from Provence
  • Country bread

Aperitifs at Nomadia, not your chain happy hour

We don't do pre-mixed pitcher cocktails or frozen boards you thaw and call charcuterie. Our aperitif is built as a real sharing moment: a Var charcuterie and cheese board sliced on site, taggiasche olives, country bread, homemade hummus. A glass of Provence AOP rosé or a pint of draft beer poured at the counter.

Our suppliers are local: coppa from a Grimaud butcher, mountain cheese from an upper-Var dairy, fresh goat cheese from a Plan-de-la-Tour producer. Everything is sliced on the spot, plated on slate, served with decent knives so two or four people can share easily.

On the cocktail side, our bartender works with homemade syrups (rosemary, thyme, preserved lemon) and fresh-pressed citrus. The 9€ Provence Spritz is a local twist on the Italian classic, with rosemary sprig and Var orange peel. Four non-alcoholic mocktails are available, not just coloured juice: Virgin mojito, Garden fizz with cucumber, Fresh citrus and a seasonal mocktail.

Event nights: darts, music, pub vibes

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Tuesday, Darts night

Our weekly event: free tournament open to all, beginners and regulars. Pro electronic board, house rankings, small prizes for winners. The pub atmosphere starts at 7:30pm and runs until 1am.

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Summer, Live music on the terrace

In July and August, local musicians perform one or two evenings a week. Acoustic guitarists, jazz duos, French singers. No stage setup, just a soft ambiance for your aperitif.

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Themed evenings

Several times a year, we host themed nights: Var wine tasting, mezcal-tequila night, New Year's, Halloween. Special menus and dedicated cocktails, reservation recommended.

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Afterwork and dining aperitifs

The bar suits afterwork drinks with colleagues or dining aperitifs that stretch into the evening. Boards, cocktails, beers, followed by a full meal if you wish. Groups up to 30 welcome on reservation.

See the full programme on our events & entertainment page or in our guide to evenings in Sainte-Maxime. Every Tuesday, see our weekly darts tournament.

Who is our bar for?

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Locals and regulars

Locals from Sainte-Maxime, Grimaud, Plan-de-la-Tour or Cogolin looking for a neighbourhood spot where you're known by name. Fair prices, honest vibe, no dress code.

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Gulf of Saint-Tropez visitors

Staying in Saint-Tropez or Port-Grimaud and looking for an affordable bar away from the tourist crowd? Nomadia is 15-20 minutes away, free parking, cocktails at €9-11 vs €18-25 at the port.

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Groups and afterwork

Birthdays, leaving drinks, corporate afterwork. The terrace hosts groups up to 30 people in dining aperitif format. Bar menus + boards from €12/person.

Bars in Sainte-Maxime: what exists, what’s missing

Sainte-Maxime is neither Cannes nor Saint-Tropez. The bar scene breaks down into three categories, each with its own limits.

Beach bars (La Rascasse, Prao Plage, Mahi Plage, La Voile) open from April to September. Sand between your toes, rosé facing the sea. Holiday vibe, holiday prices (cocktails €14-18, rosé by the glass €8-12). Closed from October to March.

Downtown cafés (Café Maxime, Le P'tit Centre, Le Café de France) serve morning coffee and late-afternoon aperitifs. Terraces on the market square or along the port. They close early, rarely past 10pm off season.

Wine bars like Cave Parpellé offer tastings and sharing boards in a more intimate setting focused on wine and local produce.

What Sainte-Maxime lacks is a neighbourhood bar that combines relaxed aperitifs, draft beer, fairly priced cocktails and an atmosphere that holds until 11pm (or 1am on Tuesdays). That's the niche Nomadia fills from its spot on route du Plan de la Tour, not a beach hut, not a nightclub, not a wine-only bar. A place where you come for one drink and stay because the mood is right.

A bar accessible from the entire Gulf of Saint-Tropez

Sainte-Maxime sits centrally in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, and Nomadia benefits from a strategic spot on the route du Plan de la Tour. At the northern exit of town, you avoid downtown traffic and enjoy free parking, a rare perk on the Côte d'Azur.

From Saint-Tropez: 15 km via D25, about 20 minutes. The route bypasses the Sainte-Maxime centre bottleneck. From Grimaud and Port-Grimaud: 10 km, 10 minutes. From Cogolin: 12 km, 12 minutes. From Plan-de-la-Tour: 5 km, 5 minutes. From Fréjus: 20 km via N98, 25 minutes.

For nights out, driving is simplest (returns up to 1am on Tuesdays, 11pm on other days). The Var bus line N°01 serves a nearby stop for daytime trips. A taxi from Saint-Tropez costs around €35-45 one way.

Evening bars in Sainte-Maxime: where to go after sunset

After 10pm in Sainte-Maxime, options thin out fast. Beach bars close with the last rays of sun, downtown cafés pull down their shutters, and the few nightclubs in the area (Les Caves du Roy in Saint-Tropez, Le VIP Room in summer) charge prices that don't suit everyone.

If you want a bar with atmosphere in Sainte-Maxime without dancing until 4am, the 7pm-11pm window is prime time. On Tuesdays, Nomadia stays open until 1am thanks to the darts tournament, one of the few nights that run past midnight in the commune without being a nightclub.

For an aperitif that naturally flows into dinner, our setup works well: start with a pint or cocktail at the counter, nibble a sharing board, and if hunger strikes, sit down for a meal without changing venue. The restaurant menu runs alongside bar service, solving the eternal dilemma between having drinks and finding somewhere to eat.

Bar hours

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    Days : Tuesday, Sunday
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    Bar service : from 6:30pm until 11pm (1am on Tuesdays)
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    Darts : Tuesday from 7:30pm, free entry
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    Address : 252 Rte du Plan de la Tour, 83120 Sainte-Maxime
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    Booking : 09 81 33 52 03
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    Parking : free, on-site

Book an aperitif

Walk-ins at the counter need no booking. For a terrace table, dining aperitif or group, better book ahead, especially Tuesday nights and high season.

Book a table09 81 33 52 03

Frequently asked questions about our bar

Is Nomadia a bar or a restaurant in Sainte-Maxime?
Nomadia is a restaurant with a real bar corner. You can drop by for an aperitif, a cocktail or a pint without necessarily eating. The bar opens alongside the evening service, from 6:30pm, with its own list of drinks and aperitif boards. The dining room and the bar share the 110-seat terrace and the warm atmosphere of the restaurant.
Can you come to the bar without booking a table?
Yes, Nomadia's bar welcomes walk-ins for a drink at the counter or on the terrace, subject to availability. On Tuesday darts tournament nights and summer evenings in July and August, the room fills up fast: a call to 09 81 33 52 03 lets you secure an aperitif table if you're coming as a group.
Which cocktails are served at the Nomadia bar in Sainte-Maxime?
Our cocktail list features about ten homemade creations: Spritz provençal with rosemary (€9), Mojito Nomadia with fresh mint (€10), Gin tonic signature with cucumber (€11), Negroni Côte d'Azur, frozen Margarita and several alcohol-free mocktails (€6-8). The syrups are homemade, the citrus pressed to order. We also serve draft beer (half pint €4.50, pint €7) and a selection of Provence rosés and reds by the glass.
Is the bar open every day in Sainte-Maxime?
The bar follows the restaurant's hours. Tuesday to Sunday, aperitif and bar service from 6:30pm, closing around 11pm (later on event nights). Tuesday is our weekly darts night: the atmosphere kicks off around 7:30pm with the tournament and runs until 1am. Closed all day Monday.
Is there a happy hour or a homemade aperitif?
Yes, our aperitif deal is available every evening of the week from 6:30pm: a cocktail or a pint served with a sharing board. The planches charcuterie-fromages du Var (€18) and the mixed sharing boards (€22) are prepared with produce from Var artisans. The AOP Côtes de Provence rosé is served by the glass from €5.50. No industrial tapas, everything is sliced and plated on site.
Can you attend the darts night without being entered in the tournament?
Yes. The Tuesday night tournament is open to all, free registration, but you can simply come for a drink, a bite and to watch the games. The pub atmosphere of a Tuesday night is unique in Sainte-Maxime: professional electronic darts board, friendly vibe, loyal regulars and newcomers mingling around the counter. For more info, see the page soirées & animations.
Does the Nomadia bar have a terrace in Sainte-Maxime?
Yes, our 110-seat terrace serves as both a dining room and a bar area in the evening. Lined with plane trees, it's shaded during the day and lights up after dark. It's the perfect spot for a summer aperitif after the beach, an afterwork or the start of an evening before heading out into the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. In winter, the indoor bar area with its wooden counter stays open.
Where is the Nomadia bar and how do you get there?
Nomadia is located at 252 route du Plan de la Tour, 5 minutes from downtown Sainte-Maxime and 20 minutes from Saint-Tropez. Parking is free on site, a major advantage for a bar on the Côte d'Azur where downtown parking is often complicated. Accessible from Grimaud (10 km), Cogolin (12 km), Plan-de-la-Tour (5 km) and Fréjus (20 km). Var bus line N°01 serves a nearby stop.
Which bar offers the best cocktails in Sainte-Maxime?
Several spots serve cocktails in Sainte-Maxime. The beach huts at La Nartelle and by the port offer classic cocktails around €14-18 by the sea. At Nomadia, the bartender works with homemade syrups (rosemary, thyme, preserved lemon) and citrus pressed to order. The Spritz provençal is €9, the Mojito €10, the Gin tonic signature €11. Four alcohol-free mocktails round out the list. The value for money stays more accessible than downtown or on the beaches.
Is there a wine bar in Sainte-Maxime?
Yes, Cave Parpellé in the town centre offers a wine bar with a gourmet counter and a selection of local vintages. If you're after wine by the glass in a restaurant setting, Nomadia serves a list of AOP Côtes de Provence rosés, Côtes du Rhône reds and Var whites, from €5.50 a glass. Bottles are available to accompany a full meal. The two spots have different vibes: an intimate cellar in the centre for Parpellé, a 110-seat terrace under the plane trees for Nomadia.
Which bar has atmosphere in the evening in Sainte-Maxime?
Sainte-Maxime's nightlife is concentrated in the town centre and the port between June and September. For an evening with atmosphere guaranteed year-round, Nomadia hosts a darts tournament every Tuesday night (7:30pm-1am, free registration) that draws a varied crowd: regulars, holidaymakers, groups of friends. In summer, local musicians play on the terrace one or two evenings a week. Other nights stay quiet, for a relaxed aperitif. If you're looking for a nightclub, you'll have to drive towards Sainte-Maxime centre or Saint-Raphaël, Nomadia is a bar-restaurant, not a nightclub.

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