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La Closerie des Lilas

4.4 (2,944)$$$$ · Premium

This storied address on boulevard du Montparnasse combines a piano bar, a refined gastronomic restaurant under a glass veranda, and a lively brasserie serving oysters, quenelles, poached haddock and tartare until half past midnight. The Bar Hemingway retains its literary and artistic history, with live piano and both classic and creative cocktails. A private lounge upstairs is available on request.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Ernest Hemingway was a regular here and the bar is named in his honor
  • 2The venue combines a piano bar, a glass-veranda gastronomic restaurant, and a late-night brasserie serving until 12:30am
  • 3A private upstairs lounge is available on request

💡 Good to know

  • 1Reserve ahead, especially for dinner with piano music, as this historic Hemingway-favorite brasserie draws a steady crowd
  • 2ask for the veranda or leafy terrace seating for ambiance.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

171 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France · MontparnasseGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"A lovely place to stop in for lunch. Very friendly staff. We were seated in the leafy terrace area which is unfortunately a bit noisy but still comfortable. Drinks arrived quickly and our order was taken and delivered just as fast. Everything was very tasty. The haddock was delicious and the burger was very good. Dessert was chocolatey delish! The restaurant itself is gorgeous."

Mitch Sprague