Uptown Jazz Cafe

UPTOWN is intimate but not pokey. Great bar. It has the ambience you are looking for in a real jazz joint. The top players in this city's world-class jazz scene perform here. UPTOWN don't do food, so grab a bite first, acts never commence before 8pm (but no later than 8.30.) If you like live music, this place is heaven. Christ kill me if I lie, I am just a punter.

This place has a beautiful atmosphere and great service especially the charming Henry and Zach were fantastic and made a great drinks. Great jazz will be returning

This place was A VIBE! From the music to the candles on the table, we felt like we were in a jazz city in a different country!

An idiosyncratic gem that is far from fitzroy nonsense. If you like genuine jazz, comfortable service and company, this is the only place to visit northside. Lovely atmosphere, to sit on one’s own as well as within the confines of whoever else’s company. BYO kebab also available. 12/10 my fave place in fitzroy. Worth every cent.

Fast bebop jazz with four truly remarkable musos, guitar, alto saxophone, drums and double bass. Frantic , fast, tight and well balanced, innovative and free ranging: all good jazz should be this good. It’s a cosy venue with a small but valued drinks list. Drop into this one when your jazz fiend friend needs a hit.

This is one of the best “real” jazz venues in Australia. If you're into jazz make certain you pay a visit. Check their website for what's on because they occasionally play hard jazz only for the hard core aficionados but mostly you'll be alright. Wednesday's Bobstretch is always good.

Consistently a great experience. Quality local and international artists. Wonderful staff and drinks options. Cozy vibe with vintage B&W films before the show. This is a great place to chill and become absorbed in a different world. We love it, thanks team.

If you’re looking for real jazz this is the place. The jazz is hot and the drinks are cool. 5/5

Highly recommended for a traditional jazz experience. Small room. Booths & tables. Intimate. And of course the music. The beebop/trad on Tuesadays is wonderful.

Long list of wine and spirits. I love that it is a cafe but only has two coffees; long black or short black.😀

I love Uptown Jazz Cafe. I was there again last night to hear the Mark Fitzgibbon Trio; brilliant! Whenever you go, you know you will hear some of the best instrumental jazz and improvising musicians in the country. The vibe is authentic, 80s, 90s, Fitzroy cool; remember when the only things in Brunswick Street were the Black Cat and Mario’s! Music lovers paradise!!

We caught the last bopstretch. It’s not the best ventilated place, but we were there for the music. Charge is $30 not $25, so just take note. You can buy food and then bring it in. Gig started after 8pm, closer to 8:30pm and doors open at 7:30pm.

Sweet live music hence 5 stars

An upstairs, classy listening venue for catching world class improvised music. Always a friendly space for punters and artists. Good coffee and delicious Japanese food. Cool view of Brunswick Street trams from the window. Come with cash, no cards accepted.

One of Melbourne's top jazz bars. Live music across most of the week with Melbourne's best artists performing here, as well as time given to the up and comings. Good selection of beer and wines make for a great night out!

Wandered in on Wednesday night. Super service. Awesome ambience. $10 cover charge to listen some crazy good jazz for nearly 2 hours - very little great stuff you can get for 10 dollars these days!

Beautiful Atmosphere and amazing jazz concert! Can't recommend it enough both as a local or as a tourist. Absolutely worth it

Whilst I agree with some it’s not the quietest jazz room on the planet (street noise) it’s still a good room (especially when they reoriented the stage) featuring some very good artists. Jazz is meant to be live

I had the best time with my mate who is is a muso too and just arrived to the city. Stephen Magnusson trio was a top level jazz band and we really want to catch it again soon. The courtesy miso soup was beautiful. Next time I won’t have dinner before so I can try some Japanese food from downstairs.

Gorgeous, romantic low-lit bar featuring superb local live jazz, often for a very small cover charge, and decently priced, well considered beverages to top the experience off.

Great place for awesome music! Shall be back!