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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
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Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
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5.0
We had a wonderful night at Upstairs Jazz Bar for the Upstairs Jam Session with Jim Doxas on Wednesday. Food was excellent (recommend the aubergine parmesan, but lots of the plates going by looked delicious). Exceptional jazz! If you are in Montreal, be sure to make a reservation for Wednesdays at Upstairs Jazz.
Jan 22, 2026
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5.0
I had a very nice evening at this jazz club. The food exceeeded my expectations for a club. The barmaid was very attentive. Atmosphere was perfect. The audience was sympa.
Jan 15, 2026
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5.0
Visited Upstairs Jazz bar during a 48 hour trip to Montreal, atmosphere was wonderful & service was great. Food & drink prices were reasonable. Overall a great experience & would 100% go again; & recommend a friend to go here.
Jan 12, 2026
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5.0
Another great night - sat at the bar, service was spot on, steak frites & feta salad tasty & the music was beyond!
Jan 12, 2026
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3.0
They should revisited their'vins à la carte' simply not possible to drink it. Surprising for a Jazz bar downtown. Also it took 20 min just to order & we had to insist someone come at our table to take the order.
Dec 14, 2025
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4.0
Had a wonderful evening with an amazing CD launch. The vibe is always great … typical jazz room…& love the listening room rules. My only less than positive comment would be that there there were approximately three too many patrons sitting at the bar. We usually sit at the bar when we go to music & restaurant venues & this night it was actually too tightly packed where you had difficulty raising your elbows to cut your food. The food was however excellent once it reached our mouths.
Nov 16, 2025
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5.0
Great Jazz Bar! The music was fantastic & the service top notch.
Nov 15, 2025
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5.0
Great jazz bar with delicious meals. Wednesday night jam session was wonderful...great talent & intergenerational, casual atmosphere.
Nov 14, 2025
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5.0
My wife & I have been going to the Upstairs Jazz Bar & have enjoyed the food, ambience & great jazz for many years. The intimate atmosphere of this iconic jazz club is perfectly suited for both traditional & modern jazz bands to play in. Excellent food & a great bar along with great service contribute to very pleasant & enriching dinner & jazz evenings!
Joel Giberovitch is an outstanding owner & host who has been serving the Montreal jazz community for over 30 years! Upstairs is deservedly a regular venue in the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Nov 1, 2025
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5.0
We've been to Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill around fifteen times over the years, & it remains one of our favorite spots in Montreal for live music. The atmosphere is always inviting, intimate, warm, & with that unmistakable charm that makes jazz feel alive & close. The lineup is consistently strong, from local talents to seasoned performers, & the sound quality in the room is fantastic.
The beer is good but the selection is not solid, same for food is good, though I'd love to see the menu refreshed from time to time (perhaps every couple of years) just to keep things interesting. The current dishes are well-prepared, but the variety could be a bit broader. Still, the overall experience more than makes up for it: good service, great music, & a cozy setting that never loses its appeal.
Oct 26, 2025
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4.0
(4.5/5 if I could!)
Don't let the name fool you... Upstairs Bar & Grill is actually downstairs! I got in last-minute off the waitlist for a seat at the bar, & I'm so glad I did.
The vibe is lively & welcoming, with very friendly fellow patrons (definitely a late Gen X/Boomer crowd overall; think relaxed, music-loving regulars rather than rowdy kids). Service was warm & personable; it was a packed house so things were a little slow, but totally understandable & handled with grace.
Food was a standout: I had the salmon salad & it was fantastic. Great value, flavourful, clearly a well-thought-out menu overall. Drinks were also on point: I enjoyed a well-balanced dirty vodka martini made with a new-to-me top-shelf vodka, & the wine selection looked solid.
The space was completely packed, which speaks to how popular it is, though part of me wished there had been room to dance. Can't have it all, I guess!
Would definitely go back for the atmosphere, the food, & that martini. Highly recommend grabbing a bar seat if you can snag one.
Oct 24, 2025
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5.0
Very nice jazz bar, great atmosphere, food is excellent & staff are very welcoming.
Prices are reasonable.
Oct 13, 2025
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4.0
First time checking out Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill on a late Sunday night. There's up to 3 sets with cover ranging from free to $15.00.
The inside is intimate, dimly lit with a mix of seat options. Checked out a 10pm show (free cover) that featured a quartet but the show was only 35 min. Ordered a Belle Gueule blonde ($5.00) & Sauvignon blanc ($10.00). 3.5 stars.
Oct 12, 2025
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5.0
Like many jazz clubs, many people in a small place. Two of us booked rez late for 9:45 show on a Fri night, so were only able to get seating at the bar. On arrival they were delayed in turnover from 7pm show, so patrons for 9:45 show were standing outside til 9:30 not quite knowing what was going on. Hostess was wonderful & we all got seated. Bar space is shoulder to shoulder & on high stools angled at 90 degrees to stage. While you can manuever head to see the stage thru other heads, being twisted at 90 degrees was tough on my back. The sound system was excellent & all seats are close to stage with space being small. Having one of first 5 bar stools would be much better. The bartender was excellent & fast being right in front of you. We saw Dawn Tyler Watson Quartet & found ourselves lucky to stumble upon such an amazing voice with excellent musicians for such a small price. Show was 75 minutes, with every bit of it enjoyable. Get a table & you will love this place.
Sep 28, 2025
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5.0
Cozy place with a lot of character. Brick walls, candlelight, a grand piano by the window - everything sets the mood just right. The music is good, the staff is kind, & it's just a nice spot to relax.. We only had one evening in Montreal - & we're glad we spent it in this jazz bar.
Sep 4, 2025
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5.0
A must visit Jazz Bar. I was there two out of the three nights I spent in Montreal. Very nice ambience that you would expect in a nice Jazz Bar, friendly service & reasonably priced drinks.
Aug 8, 2025
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5.0
What a fantastic experience! Upstairs Bar & Grill offers a warm & welcoming atmosphere. The live performance was absolutely spectacular - talented artists & great energy. The food was delicious, full of flavor. On top of it all, the service was excellent - attentive, friendly, & professional. Highly recommended for a great night out!
Aug 3, 2025
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5.0
If you're looking for a cozy spot to hear jazz then you have to visit Upstairs. Make sure to make a reservation which was easy online. & then get ready for a very intimate jazz club with great food. & of course great drinks. I sat at the bar & had a great time with the server while listening to a really good jazz sextet playing mostly original music.
Music almost every night a week I think….& always changing.
A very satisfying jazz club evening!
Jul 27, 2025
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