Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

Irving

5.0

Incredible jazz club. Intimate setting right up front. Great service. Music was fantastic. Jazz with Cuban influence.

4 oct. 2025

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Ron

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.

28 sept. 2025

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S

5.0

Caught an unforgettable Jazz & Blues set in Montreal featuring the powerhouse vocals of Dawn Tyler Watson, backed by an exceptional trio: John Sadowy on piano, Clinton Ryder on bass, & Al Bourgeois on drums. Dawn lit up the stage with her soulful voice & magnetic presence-equal parts singer & storyteller. John's piano work was fluid & expressive, Clinton laid down rich, resonant bass lines, & Al's drumming brought the perfect rhythm & drive. The chemistry among the musicians was palpable, making for a truly immersive evening. If you're in Montreal & craving live music that moves you, this is a must.

Lagavulin 8 year enhanced the evening!

27 sept. 2025

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Laith

5.0

My favorite jazz spot

11 sept. 2025

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Colin

5.0

Absolutely the best small & intimate jazz club in Montreal. I've visited many times & am NEVER disappointed!

5 sept. 2025

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Elena

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.

4 sept. 2025

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Amani

5.0

I had so much fun & the Cuban Jazz band was absolutely amazing. Good job 👏 & merci beaucoup for the lovely evening :)

31 août 2025

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Anne-Marie

4.0

Réservation pour 2 un samedi soir pour 18h00.
Rendu 1920, pas de spectacle de débuter.
Le spectacle débute à 19h30, avis aux intéressés.
Nous avons réservé une'bonne table' quoi que les pires table sont pas très loin & auraient été plus agréable vue la place a 4 pieds de l'entrée qu'il nous a été assigné.
Les repas sont somptueux, servis par Julianne.
Service correct.
Nous avons pris l'entrée Cabo à partager qui a été suffisante pour patienter le repas.
J'ai opté pour le m'aurais de Canard, qui étais parfait & mon conjoint a sélectionné le Burger Bourbon.
Le tout accompagné de 1 verre de vin, 1 bière & un cocktail.
Le tout pour 120$.
Déçu de ne pas avoir pu profiter du spectacle jazz. Avoir su nous aurions réserver plus tard.

Osé essayer & découvrez!

30 août 2025

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Allison

3.0

Not worth the money. I'd rather pay for a jazz concert at a music hall, because the waiter would not allow us to talk at a low voice during the time the band was playing. They charged a $17 cover & then the waiter insisted every time he came to the table, that every person HAD to order a dish from the menu. I ordered'cazuela de mariscos' & the rice was overcooked to the point of almost disintegrating. They just added a lot of black pepper to make it seem flavorful. I can tell you (after a decade of living in Spain itself) that this is not how you cook a'cazuela de mariscos'. This anti-social experience really ruined our meeting with friends we had not seen in 6 years. Would not recommend as a place for socializing. Not at all like the other jazz clubs I've been to in other cities in the world. Maybe they should just put rows of seats in front of the stage, & forget about serving meals?

25 août 2025

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Yan

4.0

I came specifically to listen to jazz. You have to book a seat in advance. I liked it.

24 août 2025

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Jean

5.0

Very nice Jazz Place in the heart of Montreal. Super cosy, great music & very good food. We reserved the table close to the stage & had a great musical night! Absolutely recommend it when you're in Montreal!

23 août 2025

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EyeFood

5.0

Imagine a nice, cozy cottage but in the middle of a beautiful, cosmopolitan city. Imagine you've hired a private chef fully staffed. Now imagine that your friends brought their friends who happen to be amazing jazz musicians. …& they start playing with full force yet in a very friendly way, they play pieces that take you places & make your night one to remember. I will remember that night. Thank you!

22 août 2025

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John

5.0

We enjoyed this cozy little jazz club. The band was very good.

10 août 2025

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Christopher

5.0

Our go-to spot in Montreal for a grea night out. Upstairs Jazz always brings in really talented performers & the regulars know it.

10 août 2025

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Ashok

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.

8 août 2025

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Michelle

5.0

Make sure to make a reservation for an hour before the show is meant to start so you have time to order & eat your food (we got there for 06:30pm for a 7:30pm jazz show on Wednesday night). The seating is very close & cozy & you are able to chat before the show starts but won't be able to (& shouldn't!) once the show starts.
The jazz was up close & personal & VERY GOOD! If you are looking for a cozy & authentic night of jazz in Montreal you won't be disappointed with Upstairs.
The food was really amazing! It is VERY reasonably priced, a fairly large serving, & surprisingly fancy! Like I said the place is very cozy so the serving staff are side stepping quite gracefully between the tables, & never stop moving, but expect a bit of a wait for your food if it is a full house.

7 août 2025

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Louis-Paul

5.0

Une expérience fantastique & inoubliable, avec en plus l'ambiance du jazz éthéré & parfois endiablé du Simon Denizart quartet !

4 août 2025

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Philippe

5.0

Another amazing night at Upstairs Jazz! We loved Simon Denizart quartet's fantastic piano with drums & base guitar. Food & drinks were delicious as always, & service was quick & friendly. Highly recommended!

2 août 2025

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Geoffrey

5.0

Very good food & wine at reasonable price, served promptly & professionally by friendly staff. All complemented by wonderful Jazz made for a truly memorable evening.

2 août 2025

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Michael

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!

27 juil. 2025

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