Margot’s
Seventh Ward, New Orleans
Bar in New Orleans, United States
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Margot's is a practical Frenchmen Street pick for an easy two-person New Orleans evening, especially when the plan should stay flexible. Choose it for low-friction date-night logistics rather than a food-led occasion, since cuisine, price, chef details are not clearly signposted.
About Margot’s
Margot's is a New Orleans venue with evening hours on Monday and Thursday through Sunday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, a casual dress code. Confirm current details directly before making it the anchor of the night.
The practical information is direct. Margot's is open 4–9 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. That schedule makes it easier to consider for an early-evening New Orleans plan than for a late-night stop.
Choose it for a casual New Orleans plan
For two people or a small plan, Margot's can be considered when the goal is a casual evening in New Orleans and the timing fits the 4–9 PM window. Choose it for timing and casual fit rather than for a specific cuisine, signature dish, chef, or price point.
If the plan changes, other named options to compare include Kajun's Karaoke Bar, Buffa's Bar & Restaurant, Marie's Bar and Kitchen, BOTANICALS NOLA, Frenchmen St. Use those as related planning references, but confirm the current details for any venue before relying on them.
Use other options if the plan changes
For a broader New Orleans night, keep the wider shortlist handy: Our full New Orleans bars guide, Our full New Orleans restaurants guide, Our full New Orleans hotels guide, Our full New Orleans wineries guide, Our full New Orleans experiences guide.
Verdict: consider Margot's when the priority is a casual New Orleans evening that fits its hours, not when the decision depends on a specific cuisine, menu format, awards, or clearly signposted price tier.
Planning details
- Location
- 1243 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
- Website
- margotsnola.com
- Phone
- +1 504 224 2892
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Margot’s reads like a neighborhood cocktail room tuned to Frenchmen Street’s particular expectations: serious, considered, and quietly refined. The bar leans on research, a deep spirits and amaro library, and local ingredients to stake its identity rather than on spectacle or live amplification. That focus gives the place a sophisticated, classic-meets-modern temperament — polished bartending and historical awareness without feeling museum‑like. It sits comfortably in the Marigny context: attentive to craft and to an audience that comes to listen and taste, not to chase volume or theatrics.
Best For
Margot’s is best for people who come to Frenchmen Street for thoughtful drinks rather than loud performance. Cocktail enthusiasts, neighborhood regulars, and couples looking for a focused evening cocktail experience find this kind of place especially rewarding. It suits after-work stopoffs and late-night pours when the priority is quality ingredients and careful technique. Because the bar prioritizes listening and craft over spectacle, it’s less appropriate for rowdy big groups seeking live music and more aligned with small parties and date‑night outings that value conversation and well-made drinks.
Ordering Tips
Ask the bartender about the spirits and amaro library and about seasonal, local ingredients — the program is grounded in historical research and a serious spirits selection. Expect bartenders to steer you away from overly sweet defaults; if you like depth and nuance, request cocktails that highlight amaros or historical recipes. If you’re unsure, solicit a recommendation focused on balance and local flavors; the team’s emphasis on craft and research means a well‑chosen house cocktail or a bespoke suggestion usually rewards curiosity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bijoux and thoughtfully designed space with a dynamic ambience from the open kitchen and busy bartenders.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Passionfruit Gimlet
- Banana Daiquiri
- Rhubarb OF
- Bitter Bee's Knees
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Margot's does not fit the night
If the plan gets louder or the group grows, try Kajun's Karaoke Bar. If the night needs a broader bar-and-food fallback, compare Buffa's Bar & Restaurant or Marie's Bar and Kitchen before committing.
Bar context
How it compares on Frenchmen Street
Margot's is the better fit when the priority is an easy, low-pressure two-person plan. Kajun's Karaoke Bar is more useful when the night needs karaoke energy and group participation, while Margot's makes more sense for conversation and a lighter plan.
BOTANICALS NOLA reads as the stronger cross-shop for a drink-led outing, while Marie's Bar and Kitchen and Buffa's Bar & Restaurant are better fallback names if the group wants a more casual bar-and-food structure. For visitors who mainly want the neighborhood itself, Frenchmen St is the broader choice; pick Margot's when a specific, contained stop matters more than roaming.
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Compare Margot’s
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Margot’s | New Orleans | No published awards |
| Kajun's Karaoke Bar | New Orleans | No published awards |
| BOTANICALS NOLA | New Orleans | No published awards |
| Marie's Bar and Kitchen | New Orleans | No published awards |
| Frenchmen St | New Orleans | No published awards |
| Buffa's Bar & Restaurant | New Orleans | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Margot's open late?
Margot's is open 4–9 PM Monday and Thursday through Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed. It is better planned as an early-evening stop than a late-night one.
Is Margot's good for groups?
For groups, plan around the casual dress code and the 4–9 PM hours on Monday and Thursday through Sunday. Check directly with the venue for current seating or group policies.
Is Margot's good for a date?
Margot's may work for a casual New Orleans plan if the 4–9 PM schedule fits. Confirm current atmosphere, seating, menu, service details before planning around it.
