La Voie Maltée is the craft beer bar that put the Cours Julien on Marseille's beer map — 100% independent, 100% marseillais. You'll find rotating taps of local and international artisanal brews, a convivial neighborhood crowd, and the kind of laid-back energy that makes it easy to lose track of an evening here.
A 100% marseillais craft beer bar in the Cours Julien with rotating taps, a 4.7-star rating, and the kind of neighborhood loyalty most bars only dream of.
Go before 7 PM on weekends to grab a spot at the bar — it fills up fast and there's no reservation for small groups.
Marseille's craft beer HQ in the Cours Julien
If you're serious about beer in Marseille, La Voie Maltée is where you end up. Tucked into the Cours Julien at 7 Rue Crudère, this independent bar has built a loyal following by doing one thing exceptionally well: curating a rotating selection of craft beers from local Marseille breweries and beyond. The taps change regularly, so there's always something new to try — ask the staff for a recommendation and you won't be disappointed. The vibe is unpretentious and warm, the kind of place where you can show up in sneakers and strike up a conversation with the person next to you.
Beyond beer, they pour cocktails, cider, prosecco, and even have a "Geek Zone" of canned craft beers for the truly obsessed. The 4.7-star Google rating from nearly 400 reviews tells you this isn't just a hobby bar — it's a neighborhood institution. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM, it's the perfect launchpad for a Cours Julien night out. Go early on weekends if you want a spot at the bar, because it fills up fast and there's no reservations for small groups.