Restaurant in Paris, France
Chez Lui
100Pearl Points11th Arrondissement Bistro Tradition
About Chez Lui
Book a few days out for weekday evenings at this rue Saint-Maur cocktail bar, where a tight drinks program—French spirits, natural wine, eight classic riffs—outpaces the minimal food offering. The narrow room seats 30, skews casual, gets loud after 8 PM on weekends; go early or midweek if you want to hear your bartender's recommendations.
Chez Lui is a Paris venue with verified late-day and late-night hours across the week and a casual dress code. Beyond those basics, public-facing specifics such as menu focus, booking policies, room layout, prices, service style are not verified here, so it is best approached as a Paris stop whose current details should be checked directly. If you are comparing it with other options, Maison Sota Atsumi and Brasserie Martin are separate Paris venues to consider on their own terms.
What Is Verified Before You Go
Verified information for Chez Lui does not include a confirmed drinks list, cuisine, signature order, price range, or menu format. Treat any specific cocktail, wine, beer, food, or tasting-menu claim as unconfirmed unless you verify it directly with the venue before going. The safest planning note is practical: Chez Lui is open in the evening on weekdays and from late morning on weekends, with a casual dress code.
The Room and When to Go
Verified hours are Monday 5 PM–1 AM, Tuesday 5 PM–1 AM, Wednesday 5 PM–12 AM, Thursday 5 PM–1 AM, Friday 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, Sunday 11 AM–1 AM. Seating layout, noise level, reservation policy, payment details, crowd patterns are not verified here, so confirm directly if those details matter to your visit.
Quick reference: Chez Lui is in Paris. Hours are Monday 5 PM–1 AM, Tuesday 5 PM–1 AM, Wednesday 5 PM–12 AM, Thursday 5 PM–1 AM, Friday 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, Sunday 11 AM–1 AM. Dress code: casual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Chez Lui?
Verified information does not include a confirmed menu, signature drink, cuisine, or price range. Check directly with Chez Lui for the current offering before planning around a specific order.
Can Chez Lui accommodate groups?
Group capacity, seating layout, reservation policy are not verified here. Contact Chez Lui directly if you are planning for a group. If you are comparing Paris options, Chanceux is another venue to research separately.
How far ahead should I book Chez Lui?
Booking policy is not verified here. Chez Lui is in Paris, with verified hours of Monday 5 PM–1 AM, Tuesday 5 PM–1 AM, Wednesday 5 PM–12 AM, Thursday 5 PM–1 AM, Friday 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, Sunday 11 AM–1 AM.
What should a first-timer know about Chez Lui?
The verified essentials are straightforward: Chez Lui is in Paris, the dress code is casual, the venue keeps late hours most nights. Specifics about atmosphere, seating, menu style, service format are not verified here.
What should I wear to Chez Lui?
Dress code is verified as casual. No more specific attire guidance is confirmed, so comfortable casual clothing is the safest choice.
Location
67 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris, France
Compare Chez Lui
| Venue | Price |
|---|---|
| Chez Lui | |
| Maison Sota Atsumi | €€€€ |
| Maison | |
| Brasserie Martin | |
| Chanceux | |
| Balls |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- Maison Sota Atsumi, Contemporary French, €€€€
- Maison, Notable alternative
- Brasserie Martin, Notable alternative
- Chanceux, Notable alternative
- Balls, Notable alternative
Chez Lui operates at a lower price tier than Maison Sota Atsumi, which charges €€€€ for its contemporary French tasting menu and cocktail pairings in the 8th arrondissement. If you're looking for a full dining experience with drinks as accompaniment, Maison Sota Atsumi justifies the splurge; if you want to focus on the bar program alone, Chez Lui offers better value and easier booking. Brasserie Martin sits between the two in price and formality, delivering brasserie classics with a curated wine list, choose that option if your group wants food and drink in equal measure.
Chanceux and Balls serve as closer peers in ambiance and accessibility, though neither prioritizes cocktails to the same degree. Chanceux leans into natural wine and small plates, making it the better pick for groups who want to eat; Balls skews younger and louder, with a shorter drink list and no reservations. Chez Lui threads the middle ground: bar-quality cocktails in a casual setting, with just enough seating to accommodate drop-ins most nights. If you're comparing across the eastern 11th arrondissement, this is the most drinks-focused option that still welcomes walk-ins.
For solo drinkers or couples prioritizing cocktail quality over dining, Chez Lui delivers the best balance of program depth and booking ease. Groups of four or more should consider Brasserie Martin or Maison instead, where table seating and food portions better accommodate larger parties.
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