
Matilda Midnight
Chattanooga
Bar in Chattanooga, United States
Why go
Matilda Midnight is worth considering for a low-friction Chattanooga cocktail stop when the room matters more than a documented spirits program. The mood is intimate, cozy, and date-friendly, with casual dress and walk-in-friendly access. Do not make it a destination for food or a specific spirit category; use it for drinks before or after a more planned dinner.
About Matilda Midnight
Matilda Midnight is a Chattanooga venue with a price point of $35 per person and a casual dress code. Those two details set the tone for what can be planned with confidence: this is not presented as a formal-dress destination, and the listed per-person cost gives visitors a basic expectation before they commit to an evening out. The confirmed schedule is limited to evenings: closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday from 5–11 PM, and open Thursday through Sunday from 5 PM–12 AM. In practical terms, that places Matilda Midnight most clearly in the category of a nighttime Chattanooga stop rather than a daytime or lunch-driven choice.
It is best understood from the available information as an evening option in Chattanooga with casual dress and late hours on several nights. The most useful way to evaluate it is to start with what is confirmed and avoid assuming details that are not provided. If the combination of a casual dress code, a $35 per person price point, and post-5 PM availability works for the kind of plan you are building, Matilda Midnight may fit neatly into an evening itinerary. If your decision depends on specifics beyond those basics, the available information is more limited.
Plan around the hours, price, and casual dress code
The main confirmed planning details are direct. Matilda Midnight is not listed as open for lunch, and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. That matters most for travelers or locals trying to anchor a plan earlier in the week, because those two days are not available on the confirmed schedule. If you are considering it for a midweek plan, Wednesday has the earlier closing time at 11 PM; Thursday through Sunday run until 12 AM. The difference is small but useful: Wednesday still functions as an evening option, while the Thursday-through-Sunday schedule gives a little more room for a later arrival or a longer night.
The $35 per person price point is another straightforward planning marker. It does not, by itself, explain what is included or how an evening might be structured, but it does give a baseline for comparing Matilda Midnight with other Chattanooga options. Likewise, the casual dress code keeps the preparation simple. Guests do not need to read the available description as signaling a highly formal setting; the confirmed guidance points instead toward an easier, more relaxed approach to getting ready. Taken together, the price, dress code, and hours are the clearest pieces of information available, so they should carry the most weight when deciding whether this venue matches the occasion.
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Quick read: choose Matilda Midnight if the verified $35 per person price, casual dress code, and evening Chattanooga hours fit your plans; look elsewhere if you need confirmed details on menu, drinks, reservations, or a specific service format before deciding. The venue is easiest to assess as a simple evening possibility, especially from Wednesday through Sunday, when it is confirmed to open at 5 PM. It is harder to assess for anyone who needs more certainty before choosing a place, because the available details do not confirm those additional decision points. Use the known information as the boundary: hours, price, and dress code are clear; anything beyond that should not be assumed from the current listing.
Planning details
- Location
- 120 E 10th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Website
- matilda-midnight.com
- Phone
- (423) 267-7866
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim, moody lighting with hundreds of small lights and a cozy, lounge-like feel create a whimsical, date-friendly atmosphere that still suits relaxed conversation over cocktails.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Laid Back, Eclectic Background Playlists Suited to Conversation Rather Than Dancing.
Signature Pours
Ace of Wands
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 120 E 10th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Bitter Alibi, Notable alternative
- Calliope Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
- Hutton & Smith Brewing Co., Notable alternative
- Easy Bistro & Bar, Notable alternative
- Urban Stack, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Chattanooga
The Bitter Alibi is the better cross-shop if the night needs a more casual, food-friendly bar feel, while Matilda Midnight makes more sense when downtown convenience is the deciding factor. With no confirmed price tier or menu details for Matilda Midnight, value is harder to judge, so choose The Bitter Alibi when the group wants a clearer low-pressure plan.
Calliope Restaurant & Bar and Easy Bistro & Bar are stronger candidates when dinner quality is part of the decision. Matilda Midnight is the lighter lift for a drink-led stop, but those two are safer if the booking has to carry the full evening rather than serve as a pre- or post-dinner bar.
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. is the clearer pick for beer drinkers, and Urban Stack is easier to justify for a casual group meal with drinks. Matilda Midnight works better for smaller plans where ambiance and central location matter more than a named beverage lane, published price expectations, or a food-first format.
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Compare Matilda Midnight
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Matilda Midnight | Chattanooga | No published awards |
| The Bitter Alibi | Chattanooga | No published awards |
| Calliope Restaurant & Bar | Chattanooga | No published awards |
| Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. | Chattanooga | No published awards |
| Easy Bistro & Bar | Chattanooga | No published awards |
| Urban Stack | Chattanooga | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Matilda Midnight have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price is $35 per person, and guests should check the venue directly for current promotions or specials.
Is the food good at Matilda Midnight?
The planning details are the $35 per person price, casual dress code, and evening hours.
Do I need a reservation at Matilda Midnight?
Is Matilda Midnight open late?
Yes. Matilda Midnight is open until 11 PM on Wednesday and until 12 AM Thursday through Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is Matilda Midnight worth the prices?
It depends on what you need. The price is $35 per person, with a casual dress code and evening hours in Chattanooga. If you need confirmed details about the menu, drinks, or service style before deciding, check directly with the venue.















