The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh, City of

When I was a student, I went 3 times a week. I couldn't drink alcohol, so I was grateful that he let me order coffee. I like the hideaway-like atmosphere under the stairs, and the chairs are great because you can sit freely and relax. It's more free, spacious, and friendly than the jazz live houses in New York. On funk days, if you want to dance, some people will dance in front of the stage. Rough clothing is also OK. I've seen many people get too drunk to climb the stairs or fall down the slope outside, so please be careful. Taxis don't come unless you call for one. It's my favorite place.

Super cool. Ginger beer amazing. Get there early v busy £19 door charges

An intimate space to enjoy talented musicians playing great music. What's not to like!

Lovely venue with great musicians and friendly staff. Also plenty of student discounts available. Only had drinks but food looked good also.

No food. Had a beer. Happened to come across this place by accident. Actually it was security who invited us in. So glad we dropped by. The band was rehearsing but stayed to watch their perform. They're amazing!

Great place to have a drink and listen to good Jazz music.

Great free jazz on a Saturday afternoon.

One of the best bars in Edinburgh! The bar and security staff show another level of customer service which you rarely see in late night bars. Highly recommend this place to anyone who hasn't been and I always return. The management/owners should be greatful for the staff they have!!

Really hidden and about 2 stories underground, we went on Saturday afternoon unplanned and loved the vibe of the place, they did a good range of cocktails and pints too

Atmosphere = Music! A very fine French piano/ bass/ drums trio later joined by 2 Scots on trumpet & alto sax. The drummer (after whom the trio is named) had a highly unique style; subtle, swinging, cool ... 🥁❤ Sadly my spelling isn't up to the name of this drummer, and hence, the trio!

A jazz bar is great anyway and rare to find. Super nice staff, sensational value for money, we saw 3 great bands in 6 hours for €12 entry. Drinks prices average and absolutely ok. Cozy location, nice people, good music - gladly again.

First time visiting after hearing so much about The Jazz Bar, it certainly did not disappoint. The fiery ginger beer is a must to try. Wonderful music, fantastic atmosphere and welcoming staff. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in Edinburgh.

Really good jazz in a basement venue with all the atmosphere one needs. Great quartet and friendly staff.

During a night out in Edinburgh we entered The Jazz Bar on a night where a Lenny Krevitz coverband was playing. Atmosphere was good, drinks were affordable, music was even better! The only thing I could 'fault' was that due to the setup, depending on where you were seated, you couldn't see much of the performance because of the people standing next to the bar.

Great little find. Super relaxed few hours on a Sunday afternoon with their house cocktail, ginger beer! Friendly staff, great music.

This is a true gem in Edinburgh. The night we went the quality of the musicianship was outstanding. Nice selection of drinks, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere.

Just in for a drink and jazz gig. Great atmosphere. Good prices. Awkward entry from steep stairs.

The guy outside was very friendly and nice. The drink was good and we could even get the student discount(not for every drink). It was a jam session day last night, my friend and I really enjoyed it. If we had more time in Edinburgh, we would have def visited again.

Popped in for a Fringe show and loved it! We will definitely visit again on our next trip

Nicest coolest bar in Edinburgh!

I was there once, on August 10th: everything was disorganized and it wasn't even clear if the musicians had started playing or if we were listening to a CD. Very few seats and too many people who kept coming in.

We popped in on Saturday for late night jazz and were not disappointed. The door staff were extremely friendly and the entry was very reasonable. Drinks service was quick and considering fringe/location, the tennents was cheapest we've come across (just under £6). Live music was flawless and vibe so fun - will be back!

Awesome place to hang out and listen to great jazz

Went there for a drink after work. Great music, fantastic venue, and very patient people on the door.

Great venue for live jazz, blues, etc with fantastic atmosphere and a range of drinks Only minor gripe I have about this place is that sometimes there aren't enough seats for everyone, otherwise I couldn't fault this place at all

Saw the Tenement Jazz Band here during the Fringe - excellent venue, bar staff and atmosphere!

For the first time since we visit Edinburgh we don’t felt welcome on the Jazz Bar after so many good memories me and my husband have from there. Doorstaff completely ignored us for 15 minutes and when we approached pointed us to a board that due to our age was really hard to read. Really disappointing experience that ruined our night.

One of the best music venues in the UK.

Brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff, well stocked bar, good jazz and comfortable seating and viewing location.

Two ladies toilets, neither with a working lock or a reachable door. As someone with a disability that requires privacy, this ruined my night. Do better

We were there on the night of 20 July. Great performance, great music!

Very nice service, great music and lovely atmosphere. Was there on a sunny Sunday evening, so not a lot of people there but still great atmosphere

A basement bar with jazz music. We have an entrance fee of 11 pounds per person. have to pay, which I found to be reasonable

Fabulous place for music or comedy. The service was great as was the Jazz ! Get there early to get a great seat!

The jazz musicians are very good here and entertaining too.the main topic is the music and the drinks loose interest.

Live music, and good beer. What more could one ask for?

Not a serious club. They filed for bankruptcy, cancelling gigs last minute. Now they've reopened and owe musicians money. No apologies or refunds. Wouldn't recommend!

Lovely bar and friendly staff.0

Went over the Easter break. The act who were on Sun 31 March were class. It was such a great relaxing atmosphere in the venue.

Lovely for a Sunday night with great drinks options

You pay 10 pounds to enter. The live music starts around 7:30 p.m. At first smaller groups and quieter music. Change of group with performances of approximately 1 hour. Good vibes.

Please don't go! Edinburgh needs you

Cosy little place below ground, nice vibes with relaxing music

Beautiful place, definitely my go to and the place I recommend to everybody. However, the new bouncer hasn't been the nicest the last time I went. Being nice doesn't cost anything!

Good musin, friendly locals, and opportunities to dance. It's definitely a place to visit if you are in Edinburgh and want to visit a local pub

Wonderful cozy Saturday night with good music and fun people

A must go checkpoint if you are a jazz lover.

A beautiful hidden gem, we had such a relaxing afternoon with a wee lemonade, live jazz and low lighting. We'll definitely be back, the band performing were impeccable. Friendly staff, friendly regulars and such a good chilled out vibe. Occasional dancing from the audience will warm your heart too ♥️

Wicked place! Great atmosphere! If you come here just make sure to come a little bit earlier because there's not much seats Theres student discount for the entry too so don't forget your student card!

Good drinks, nice music and friendly doorman

Fantastic place ! This is what we all expect from a jazz club. I'll be back

Bojan - the man, the myth, the legend And the other staff

Great visit last night to the Tues might jam, fav musicians and great atmosphere....the query gingerbeer and spiced rum went down a treat

Great experience really enjoyed the guy playing

Un ambiente mágico, es mejor llegar 40 minutos antes de cada concierto porque sino te va a tocar estar de pie. El staff es muy atento

Had a really lovely evening here, highly recommend for some live music

Fancy looking bar with great live Jazz music and tasty homemade ginger beer cocktails. Door fees are a tad expensive though

Excellent music. Good selection of drinks (including coffee) but no food.

Excellent spot, great selection of music and fantastic jazz. Multiple acts a night. Would recommend getting there earlier to secure a seat.

Really good jazz bar with a great atmosphere and a good mixed crowd. Drinks are reasonably priced. Good range of beers, whisky and gin. Very friendly staff and the music was excellent!

A great evening at the Jazz Bar. It's a fantastic place for a small intimate gig. Prices were typical of Edinburgh. Staff were very helpful and friendly, and served very quickly.

Good but not as expected not really “jazz” Probably cos just a normal weekday

Excellent environment to relax!

Great place for unknown and local music

Sadly a poor crowd in here making it hard to enjoy the music. Seems folks would rather just shout above the PA to chat rather than to go somewhere else but its typical of how poorly behaved some crowds are, Jazz Bar appears guaranteed to see this as every visit has seen issues.. No crowd control either so when observing a near fight recently where some very drunk Irish short-@rse was making a fool of himself, if it had escalated, there seems nobody to sort it out. We won't be back that's for sure.

The bouncer almost kicked us out for asking if we could leave the drinks at the door to go smoke outside. Never coming back.

Location perfetta una serie di concerti di alta qualità con un ingresso di sole 10 sterline. Davvero bella location e bell ambiente

Great quality jazz musicians! The place itself is nice but it's hard to get a seat, and the drinks are very limited, they offer a few cocktails but you can't get many of the classics. Towards midnight they make space for the dance floor and it gets dancy which is really fun.

Complete tosser at the bar cut in front of me

Had to look after an extremely drunk woman who the bouncers refused to phone her a taxi home or look out for her and make sure she didn’t walk out onto road.

Bella musica, ambiente giovane e coinvolgente. Bravo il gruppo

I enjoyed the monday night Big Band. First the rehearsal and shortly after that their real gig! Was fun. With a nice atmosphere.

Always good music and the entry fee is well worth it to support local live music. Go on a Monday for the 17 piece band, or late on a Saturday for the impromptu 5 piece, thrown together on the night, but always sounding like they've played for years.

Hidden gem - visit if Jazz isn't your regular thing but you're open minded enough to try!

Love placee with lovely musicc. They do provide special discounts for students at the entrance as well as on the menu. But don’t expect the food here. The chips are basically that you will find in the store everywhere

Very pleasant place with friendly staff, skilled musicians and good vibes.

just happened to pass this place on a wednesday night and decided to give it a try, a bit worried if this experience would shake things right or wrong, being a bit fragile of late. the bouncer told me it would be a piano led trio for the next set and i was surprised to see a young and ”cool” crowd in the room downstairs as the band was setting up, maybe student night or something? from early on it was clear the older piano gubbe was calling the shots and a young, very inspired and eager (american?) drummer took every chance he had to make him work, it was very fun to watch and they both seemd to like this action. standards with a ”freaky” edge was on the menu. set felt shorter than 45 mins, would come back for sure.

Super friendly cellar pub. Entertainment created a great atmosphere.

We enjoyed the free show very much, had beer and nuts

Fantastic service from a friendly bartender (thanks Kenny!). Divine homemade ginger beer and some of the best music and atmosphere I have ever had the chance to enjoy. Well worth a visit.

Worth a stop if you are in town!

Good value for money and great atmosphere

Suitably, jazzy, small and intimate.

Very good jazz programm with various styls, good drinks

Great jazz dive with all sorts of jazz-ish bands and a dark, twisting staircase to draw you into the cave you don't emerge from till dawn!

Jazz experience of note during The Festival!

One of my all time favourite music venues. Another fantastic night tonight, dancing until 4am.

What a great night off great music bands and atmosphere very efficient bar staff tank you

Great atmosphere and jazz. Top players. No food here (as far as I know).

Electric night,great music brilliant atmosphere, definitely recommend to anyone who wants a good night out. Will definitely be going again.

Jazz always fantastic wide choice of beers wine and spirits. Nice crowd of knowledgeable fans. A great atmosphere and wonderful to see people of all ages enjoying top class muscianship

fantastic music, you feel comfortable ordering wine here as a guy in scotland, not the case for alot of other places

Un lugar mágico y divertido. Imperdible

Very cool place, great sound, very worthy of its name

I was genuinely excited about a Fringe show at your venue, having booked (the slightly pricier) tickets in advance. However, my excitement turned into frustration when I arrived 15 minutes early, only to find that the venue had clearly oversold tickets way beyond its capacity. Paying full price for a ticket without any available seating was disheartening. The idea of standing for an hour in an overcrowded room, barely seeing anything as I am small, was even more disappointing. It's evident that the focus on profit seemed to have overshadowed the importance of ensuring a pleasant customer experience. I suggest considering separate seated and standing tickets in the future, rather than compromising the quality of the event for the sake of revenue. The experience should matter as much as the profits. This kind of overcrowding can only be perceived as a result of pure greediness...

Been coming here since 2008 and it has remained amazing since then.

Went to a fringe show here, John hunt playing swing and blues .. Nice afternoon..

Can't rate food/service as we didn't order anything. The place's great, nice music and atmosphere. There was this cretin who kept standing in front of our seats and wouldn't move despite our asking him, but that not the venue's fault.

#1 Place for Jazz in Edinburgh. During the Fringe Festival, back to back quality performances

This is one of the places I look forward to visiting during the Edinburgh Festival. Blues, jazz, songs, drinks, softly-lit atmosphere: perfect. The only thing missing is a smokey atmosphere, but you can use your imagination.