At Alex's: an apéritif terrace on the banks of the Seine, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

Fancy an apéro by the Seine in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower in sight? Chez Alex is moving in on the Left Bank, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III, in the 7th arrondissement, with a terrace built for golden-hour vibes and afterworks with friends.

Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., the venue leans on long communal tables, barrels, parasols, glasses to share and boards to nibble on, all in a friendly, unpretentious vibe.

In a nutshell: Chez Alex is a sunset-friendly aperitif terrace perched along the Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., the spot serves boards, sharing plates, wines, cocktails, and a summery vibe with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

Chez Alex is the go-to spot in Paris if you’re after a terrace in Paris that isn’t too formal: an afterwork with colleagues, an apéro with friends, a summer evening by the water, or a simple moment before continuing a stroll along the quai. The venue may also appeal to tourists and Parisians who want a view of the Seine, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

A menu crafted for aperitifs and sharing plates

The proposition of Chez Alex centers around a shareable menu, tailored for long, lingering evenings. On the assiettes side, the venue showcases bite-sized options to nibble together, including planches, tartinables, small savory preparations, and sweet touches to prolong the moment.

• Bellota-Bellota olive-oil sardines;
• today’s tarama with Poujauran bread;
• pistachio pâté en croûte;
• truffle croque with stracciatella;
• boards of charcuterie, cheeses and veggies;
• shareable fuet with radishes, butter and Padrón peppers;
• churros with chocolate and dulce de leche to finish on a sweet note.

On the drinks side, the menu highlights a selection of vins, including Provence rosés, crisp whites, red wines that are either light or more generous, as well as bubbles, champagnes, a house sangria in red or white peach, seasonal cocktails like the Spritz, the Paloma, or the London Mule, and a non-alcoholic selection.

A terrace along the Seine for summer evenings in Paris

The décor is part of the experience: bords de Seine, view of the Eiffel Tower, large tables, barrels and parasols. Chez Alex bets on a terrace that’s easy to settle into, where people mainly come to set down their drink, catch up with friends, and watch the light shift along the quays.

When the days are longer, sunset has become one of the address’s signature moments. The aperitif can be planned after work, early in the evening, or as a stop on a broader outing around the Invalides, the Grand Palais, the Seine, and the Pont Alexandre III.

Key moments to expect at Alex's

For the summer, the establishment highlights several moments tailored to its au bord de l’eau setting:

• the sunset aperitif, with the Eiffel Tower peeking in the distance and the Seine quays forming the backdrop;
• summer evenings, with a late opening announced until 2 a.m. every night;
• Paris’s big nights, inviting guests to a terrace spot in the Pont Alexandre III area.

Chez Alex sits on the Left Bank, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. The venue is open every day from 5 PM to 2 AM, with a concept focused on small dishes, shareable boards, wines, cocktails, and the terrace along the Seine.

For a more nocturnal vibe aboard a barge, with a rooftop and a club, discover Le Flow, also based in the Pont Alexandre III area.

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