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.

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.

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

Not a very good vibe, the cover charge was way too much for the band who decided to have a chat before starting 30 minutes late, and breaking after 20 mins. The seating is horrible and the booth is hard as a rock, it’s way too narrow to sit on it’s so uncomfortable and it’s at. 90degree angle to the stage so it hurts your neck. It’s weird to see it’s been open for so long as it looks like a pop up that had not much effort put in. They don’t serve any non-alcoholic drinks despite that being a very socially acceptable thing, we enjoyed mocktails and heaps normal beer and plus minus wine at other venues on our way to watch the band and were stuck with nothing to drink on an uncomfortable bench with a band who’s drummer seemed more interested in talking about himself than playing music and got charged $30 each for the experience. Disappointing

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

Website (checked in the afternoon) stated $20/25 cover charge but was charge $35 at the door (website was updated prior to the evening event), unethical!

Another unethical instance was we bought a bottle of wine for $56 (Cab Merlot) and it tasted bad. My friend upon inspection on the label, the wine was actually $5 at Dan's. It was a 10x markup!

We checked all the other wines on offer and they were all 10x markup!

They have certainly lost a few customers.

Excellent small live music venue, cosy and close to band.
Accessibility - large No.of steps. Couldn't see lift, ask venue if unsure.

Drinks are way overpriced and the seating is cramped and uncomfortable. Service also not great. The gig itself was excellent though!

Closed? Phone picks-up to answering service, states hours and refers us to the email address. Email never responded and venue was closed despite advertised hours/days. I suspect this may be due to Covid or recent rain storms but an email or phone reply would have been appreciated at least. Happy to give them another try if they're even still open after those recent brutally long Melbourne lockdowns.

Amazing atmosphere to suit the talent that plays gigs. Bar staff are really welcoming and friendly
Immense vibes only

This is my favourite jazz bar, great music and great staff. I've been coming here since 2012 and I'll keep coming back.