East Nashville’s Margot Café & Bar — considered an icon by many local foodies — will close on June 5, 2026, after what will have been 25 years of operations.

Post sister publication Nashville Scene initially reported the news (read here ).

Chef-owner Margot McCormack told the Scene she will list the Five Points property, with an address of 1017 Woodland St. , accommodating her restaurant for sale.

As the Post reported at the time and via Rustic Restaurants LLC, McCormack in April 2015 paid $730,000 for the property, from which she has operated her restaurant and bar since June 2001 (read here ).

March Egerton, who owns various East Nashville properties, was the seller.

Margot McCormack Photo: Eric England

The mid-2026 closing of Margot Café & Bar will come about six ye

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