While the spotlights of the Cannes film festival illuminate the Croisette and the stars walk the red carpet under the flashbulbs, another type of scene is preparing to make the taste buds sparkle: that of Bar°58, the hushed and refined setting of the legendary Carlton Cannes.
To celebrate the Cannes Film Festival, the legendary palace is offering a sensory getaway with two exclusive evenings celebrating the best of world mixology.
Save the date!
On May 16th and 20th, Bar°58 welcomes talent from bars ranked among the world's 50 best, for exceptional liquid performances. Far from the hustle and bustle of premieres and red carpet appearances, this intimate space, enhanced by a Venini chandelier, cocoon-like armchairs, and delicate wooden screens, becomes the stage for unique cocktail creations.
May 16:
It's a wind of Greco-Mexican heat that will blow on the counter thanks to the Greek mixologists of Black Clay who will come to distil their know-how and their audacity in cocktails which promise to ignite the palates of Cannes.
Indeed, in the heart of Athens, Black Clay establishes itself as a must-see address for lovers of agave spirits. Ranked 68th in the ranking of World's 50 Best Bars In 2024, Barro Negro is recognized for its innovative cocktail menu featuring a wide selection of tequilas and mezcals. The bar was also designated the world's first "Paloma Embassy," paying homage to this iconic Mexican cocktail.
May 20:
Heading to Paris with the team of moonshiner, a speakeasie highly prized for its intimate atmosphere and above all the exceptional quality of their cocktails, often made using artisanal techniques.
Le moonshiner, invited to the Carlton Cannes on May 20, is one of the most emblematic Parisian speakeasies, nestled behind the cold room of a pizzeria: a tribute to the confidential and exclusive spirit of the bars of yesteryear, during the Prohibition era...
Between retro spirit and sophistication, Parisian bartenders will shake up the codes in a confidential, almost clandestine atmosphere... but always chic.
The Art of Mixology: Elegance in a Glass
Much more than a simple assembly of ingredients, the mixology is a true gustatory and artistic discipline, where each cocktail becomes a tailor-made creation. At the crossroads of gastronomy, chemistry, and design, this art requires precision, imagination, and sensitivity. The mixologist, like a perfumer or a starred chef, composes subtle pairings, plays with textures, temperatures, and aromas to awaken the senses. Behind each glass lies a story, an emotion, sometimes even a tribute to a place or a culture.
In the intimate setting of Bar°58, this alchemy takes on its full meaning: each cocktail is designed as an immersive, elegant and memorable experience.
Rhythmic moments
To enhance these evenings, DJ and Sound Designer Julia Gautier in residence at the Carlton Cannes, will compose the sound identity of Bar°58. His musical signature, subtle and elegant, will also cradle the days and evenings of the Carlton Beach Club and the Riviera, for a complete multi-sensory experience.
On the border between music and atmosphere, Julia Gautier embodies a new generation of DJ et sound designer capable of enhancing a place through the power of sound alone. Present throughout the Festival at Carlton Cannes, it signs the musical identity of the Bar°58 with the same finesse as a haute couture designer. His subtle and elegant selection evolves throughout the day to complement the nuances of the venue: sunny chill during the day, muted electro vibes at nightfall.
As a true scenographer of the atmosphere, she instills a tailor-made audio signature at every moment, also deployed in the Carlton Beach Club and RivieraA confidential, refined soundtrack, designed as a sound setting worthy of the Carlton myth.
The Carlton Cannes, legendary setting for the Festival
A timeless symbol of the Riviera, the five-star hotel Carlton Cannes has embodied French elegance and style for over a century.lifestyle Mediterranean. Recently lavishly renovated, it blends historic refinement and contemporary touches in perfect balance.
During Cannes film festival, the establishment becomes more than ever the epicenter of elegance and creation. International stars, designers, journalists and aesthetes meet there in a hushed atmosphere, between confidences and celebrations. Beyond the tumult of flashbulbs, the Carlton offers another vision of the Festival: that of discreet luxury, exclusive sensory experiences, where hospitality rhymes with excellence and sophistication.
When cinematic excellence meets cocktail excellence, the result is dazzling and delicious. The Carlton Cannes doesn't just welcome stars; it toasts them to creativity. Cheers!
Patrick Koune
Useful information :
May 16 and 20, 2025, from 18:00 p.m. to 00:30 a.m.
Carlton Cannes, 58 Boulevard de la Croisette
