Chez Margaux
West Village, New York City
Bar in New York City, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Chez Margaux makes the most sense as a late-night date stop in Meatpacking, especially after dinner nearby. The case is weaker for groups or food-led plans because menu, price, format details are not strong enough to anchor the whole evening.
About Chez Margaux
For Chez Margaux in New York City, the most reliable planning facts are limited but useful: it operates Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM, is closed Monday and Sunday, lists a smart casual dress code. That makes it relevant for an evening or late-night plan in New York City.
Treat Chez Margaux as a smart-casual New York City venue with late hours, check the venue's official channels before making a plan that depends on food, seating, or service details.
Best for a late-night plan, less useful as a food-led booking
The planning case is direct: the Tuesday-through-Saturday 6 PM to 2 AM schedule gives you room to use Chez Margaux later in the evening. Groups may need more certainty around seating, spend, format, those details are not here.
That does not make it a weak pick. It means the right use case should stay narrow and practical. If the goal is a smart-casual late-evening stop in New York City, Chez Margaux is a reasonable venue to consider. If the goal is a food-first reservation, start with Our full New York City restaurants guide instead. If the night may need backup options, pair the plan with Our full New York City hotels guide or scan Our full New York City bars guide.
What to do differently on the return visit
Do not build the evening around a long meal here unless menu specifics are the reason for going and have been checked separately. Build the plan around the facts that are confirmed: smart casual dress and evening-to-late-night hours from Tuesday through Saturday. For another New York City option to compare, consider Catch, Chez Margaux, FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking, RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York, Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York, or The Champagne & Caviar Bar.
The practical verdict: choose Chez Margaux when New York City, smart casual dress, late hours matter more than published culinary details. Skip it for any plan where details such as cuisine, chef, price, seating, or menu format need to be settled in advance.
Planning details
- Location
- 403 W 13th St, New York, NY 10014
- Website
- chez-margaux.com
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chez Margaux reads as a restrained, bartender-forward bar that privileges craft and curation over theatrics. Set on West 13th Street where the Meatpacking District’s lingering energy meets quieter residential blocks, the room leans into understatement: the program is the point of contact, not an over-the-top setting. The bartender functions as an editor, shaping each guest’s visit with knowledge and intention. Expect a measured, classic cocktail-room sensibility that rewards attention to detail rather than nightclub-style spectacle.
Best For
This is a place for guests who want a focused cocktail experience rather than a scene. The bar suits anyone seeking thoughtful recommendations from a skilled bartender — solo visitors who want guidance, couples who prefer a low-key evening, and small groups who appreciate a technically driven program. Because the neighborhood skews residential and the bar favors editorial service, it’s best for quieter nights out where conversation and craft take priority over loud, high-energy atmospheres.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a starting point and lean into the bartender’s role as a guide. The program explicitly positions staff to read the room and adjust recommendations, so ask for suggestions, describe your preferences, and be open to variations or off-menu adjustments. Expect staff to curate drinks based on product knowledge and sourcing rather than simply executing fixed recipes; engaging with the bartender yields a more tailored, nuanced cocktail than an off-the-shelf order.
Venue details
Ambiance
Glamorous and inviting with a Parisian salon intimacy blended with downtown New York energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Nightclub
Planning details
Location
403 W 13th St, New York, NY 10014 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Catch, Notable alternative
- FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking, Notable alternative
- RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York, Notable alternative
- Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York, Notable alternative
- The Champagne & Caviar Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Meatpacking
Choose Chez Margaux when the priority is a flexible late-night date plan rather than a heavily structured meal. Catch is the more obvious pick for a high-energy dinner-and-drinks night, while FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking is easier to justify when the group wants a clearer restaurant format.
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York is the better call when setting matters more than late-night flexibility. Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York works for a casual daytime or early-evening meet-up, but it is not the same date-night lane.
For a splurge-coded drinks plan, The Champagne & Caviar Bar gives a clearer luxury signal. Chez Margaux is the easier recommendation when the night needs to stay looser and the location is the main advantage.
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Compare Chez Margaux
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Chez Margaux | New York City | No published awards |
| Catch | New York City | No published awards |
| FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking | New York City | No published awards |
| RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York | New York City | No published awards |
| Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York | New York City | No published awards |
| The Champagne & Caviar Bar | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Chez Margaux?
Chez Margaux is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM and closed Monday and Sunday. If you want a late-night option in New York City, use one of the Tuesday-through-Saturday nights and confirm current details with the venue before going.
Is Chez Margaux good for a date?
Chez Margaux may fit a smart-casual evening or late-night plan in New York City. Its hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM. For a more meal-centered plan, compare it with other New York City dining options such as FIG & OLIVE | Meatpacking and confirm details directly.
Is the food good at Chez Margaux?
cuisine, chef, menu, pricing details are not available here, so this page cannot judge Chez Margaux by food reputation. If food is the main decision, check the current menu and official venue information before booking.
Is Chez Margaux open late?
Yes. Chez Margaux is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
