La Rascasse, known as “the legendary bar of the Principality” reopened its doors after four months of renovations on 9 April 2026. The work was undertaken by the Construction and Built Heritage Department of the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM). Located on Port Hercule, La Rascasse is a lookout point for Monaco’s most prestigious motor races and its new design is an homage to motorsport.
“More than just a bar, La Rascasse is a place to live, where the spirit of sport blends with that of celebration, with elegance and simplicity,” says the SBM in a recent press release.
What’s new at La Rascasse?
Transformed into a chic Sports Bar, La Rascasse’s new look includes a striking ceiling sculpted from car engines, a checkered floor resembling the starting line of a race, and red and white decor. On the walls are framed photos of vintage races and drivers in their helmets and racing suits, including Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc.
On the Menu
The menu features cocktails like La Rascasse Paddock, made with Lost Explorer Mezcal, crème de cassis, lemon, and ginger beer. Other cocktails include The Pit Stop (Neft Vodka infused with tonka bean, Frangelico, and coffee) and The Pole Position (Havana 3-year-old rum, melon liqueur, Cointreau, lemon, pineapple juice, and orgeat).
The gourmet finger food menu includes Mini Hot Dogs (grilled sausage, fresh spinach, crispy potato chips, parmesan cheese, homemade ketchup and mustard), Rascasse Croquettes, and Spicy Guacamole (creamy avocado with a hint of lime, fresh pico de gallo, and crispy corn chips).
The dessert menu includes Mini Doughnuts, topped with chocolate, berries, or pistachios; Mini Ice Cream Cones (vanilla ice cream, cookie pieces, mojito sorbet); or the Signature Finger Casque N°16 (shortbread biscuit with a caramel centre and milk chocolate coating).
On the agenda
Established over 70 years ago, La Rascasse is a former fisherman’s hut that joined the SBM in 2011. Today, La Rascasse opens at at 5:30 pm, with clientele gathering for after-work drinks, either inside or on the terrace, which overlooks the famous hairpin turn of the Grand Prix. Live bands are on the program from Thursday to Saturday, and DJs get behind the decks from 11 pm onwards.
