Chamonix Bars & Restaurants

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Chamonix Bars

Agile Lapin

Place du Poilu, Chamonix - 04 50 53 33 25 - cosy Italian owned and run wine bar with a huge selection of world wines and the best coffee in town. Light menu available throughout the day and evening and Italian-style bar nibbles (complimentary) between 1830-2100. Free WiFi access for patrons.

Chambre Neuf

272 avenue Michel Croz, Chamonix - 04 50 53 00 31 - Chamonix’s best bar for Apres Ski. Swedish girls dance on tables to the live bands. It is also good for a reasonably priced drink at other times and a favourite for lunch.

La Terrasse

Place Balmat, Chamonix - 04 50 53 09 95 - Mark Warner run bar, right in the centre of town. Young and vibrant clientele with live bands most nights.

Le Choucas

206 rue Dr Paccard, Chamonix - 04 50 53 03 23 - lively bar appealing to all ages and open until 4am at weekends. TV and big screen showing extreme sports. Live band and cheesy tunes are always a good excuse for a drunken boogie!

Le Privilege

52 Rue des Moulins, Chamonix - 04 50 53 29 10. In a lounge-like atmosphere, the Privilege welcomes you every night from 6pm to 2am. At the bar, you'll find live music, cocktails and a large selection of wines, champagne and spirits. Downstairs, enjoy a drink in a funky atmosphere

Le Vagabond

365 Ave Ravanel le Rouge, Chamonix - 04 50 53 15 43 - infamous warm, friendly and cheap hostellery. Real beers, good pub grub, cosy fire inside and sunny terrace outside. Happy Hour 1630 til 1830 and open til 0200.

Mojo's

Place Balmat opposite post office - 04 50 89 12 26 - the new sandwich and internet coffee shop of Chamonix - made on the spot to order - pack lunches available plus salads, muffins, cookies, coffee and beer.

MBC – Micro Brasserie de Chamonix

350 route du Bouchet, Chamonix - 04 50 53 61 59 - lively microbrewery run by 4 Canadians with a passion for beer. Busy bar, often with live bands for après ski. Snacks (portions are massive) are served from 4pm onwards and the main menu is available from 7-11pm. The chicken wings have become a Chamonix legend.

The Clubhouse

74 Promenade des Sonnailles, Chamonix - 04 50 90 96 56 - Chamonix’s answer to Milk & Honey Clubs in London and New York. Chilled out lounge style bar serving world class cocktails and scrumptious food. DJ’s, BBQ’s and Wi-Fi access. Open 0700-0200 everyday.

The Jekyll Irish Pub

71 route des Pelerins, Chamonix - 04 50 55 99 70 - friendly landlord and staff welcome you to this cosy wooden Irish style loft. Guinness on tap, a good selection of wines, cocktails and spirits and sophisticated homemade pub food at reasonable prices. Plasma screen for sporting events. Live music and a new bar downstairs in the cave.

Argentiere Bars

Le Dahu

325 rue Charlet Straton, Argentiere - 04 50 54 01 55 - this long-standing restaurant serves traditional and superb Savoyarde cuisine at good value prices.

Le Office Bar and Restaurant

274 rue Charlet Straton, Argentiere - 04 50 54 15 46 - lively bar with friendly staff, serving hearty, generally British style food, including breakfasts. Three large TV screens and cellar pool room downstairs.

Le Rusticana

216 rue Charlet Straton, Argentiere - 04 50 55 88 28 - the Rusty has a great atmosphere and is popular with locals, seasonnaires and visitors. It has a large bar and serves a wide range of beers, wines and spirits as well as excellent food.

Savoy Bar

109 rue Charlet Straton, Argentiere - 04 50 54 21 00 - cosy wooden pub – with Walkers crisps!

The Stone Bar

390 rue Charlet Straton, Argentiere - 04 50 54 13 17 - Italian Bar and Restaurant, serving delicious authentic pizza and excellent coffee. It has a friendly and vibrant atmosphere, with live music, DJ’s, pool table. A great place to spend an entire evening. Daily daytime special – Pizza & Pint EUR10.

Chamonix Burgers

Burgers are all the rage in Chamonix and several classic ‘joints’ have developed over the years. Locals have their firm favourites - see which one gets your vote!

• Belouga - rue Ravanel le Rouge
• Midnight Express - rue Ravanel le Rouge
• Poco Loco - rue Ravanel le Rouge

Chamonix Internet

Internet access is available at: Agile Lapin; Clubhouse; McDonalds; Post Office; Tourist Office.

Chamonix Restaurants

Alan Peru - Avenue Aiguilles du Midi, place Balmat, Chamonix - 04 50 53 16 04, website

A fusion restaurant in Chamonix. Alan Peru offers something for everyone, warm ambiance and great food.

Casa Valerio - 88 rue du Lyret, Chamonix - 04 50 55 93 40

The finest Italian cuisine in the valley, including over 40 wood burning stove pizzas to choose from.

Hotel Eden - 123, place Balmat, Chamonix - 04 50 53 06 40

Discover classic French cuisine with a contemporary twist where the emphasis is on the quality of the dishes, freshly prepared by the chef. Really nice atmosphere, great restaurant, mini-bus pickup & return provided within the Chamonix Valley.

L’Atmosphere - 123, place Balmat, Chamonix - 04 50 55 97 97

Popular classy French restaurant with the river Arve running past the window. A la carte items are fairly pricey, but set menus are a bargain.

La Petite Kitchen - 80 Place du Poilu (opposite our Ginabelle apartments) 04 50 54 37 44

Anglo-French cuisine morning, noon and night. Café style dining with good hearty food at great prices.

La Serac & L’Impossible

80 rue Ravanel le Rouge, Chamonix - 04 50 53 06 49/ 9 chemin du Cry, Chamonix - 04 50 53 20 36 - sister restaurants serving classic French cuisine with a superb wine list in mountain style surroundings. Excellent service and always filled to the renovated, bric-a-brac filled rafters.

Le Bartavel - 26 Cour du Bartavel, Chamonix - 04 50 53 96 19

Good value French cuisine and friendly service. Great pizzas at reasonable prices and the best and biggest omelettes in town! Watch out for the chilli oil! Outside seating and indoor conservatory.

Le Caveau - 13 rue docteur Paccard, Chamonix - 04 50 55 86 18

Set in the wine cellar this is brilliant for couples or parties - from superb pizzas to salads and steak - this restaurant is a must and it opens up until very late!

Munchie

Rue des Moulins, Chamonix - 04 50 53 45 41 - popular modern style restaurant serving New School/Asian fusion. Excellent food (with plenty of healthy or naughty options).

Tiger Tiger- 239 Ave Michel Croz, Chamonix - 04 50 55 33 42

Indian style restaurant next to the train station - great for sport and beer as well!