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Berts Jazz Bar, Belfast,

Berts Jazz Bar

4.8
4.8
1074 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

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2 people
23:30
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Romantic
Berts Jazz Bar encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art deco era, complimented by the very best in live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth-watering food.

Transport yourself back to the Art Deco glamour of 1930’s New York and the Jazz Age in Belfast’s only dedicated Jazz bar and restaurant: Berts Bar at The Merchant Hotel. Soak up the sophisticated atmosphere and let the cool jazz melodies wash over you. A handpicked list of cocktails completes the extensive drinks selection. A French bistro style menu is complemented by an extensive wine list and, of course, exemplary service. Berts offers live jazz seven nights a week.

All table reservations are for dining purposes only, unfortunately we do not take drinks only bookings.

Please Note Live Jazz Performances for Friday & Saturday evenings are from 9pm-12pm

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    028 9026 2713
  • Website
    https://www.themerchanthotel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Weber
  • Location
    16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • SPRING EARLY JAZZ MENU 🎷

    Multiple dates available
    Jazz up your plans with our new Early Jazz Dining Offer Enjoy two courses for £31.50 or three courses for £36.50 Offer Available Mon-Thurs 5pm - 6.30pm Early Live Jazz Sessions from 6pm - 8pm Sat & Sun 12pm - 3pm Early Live Jazz Sessions from 1pm - 3pm Starter -SOUP v/ve -HALLOUMI (V/VE) Breaded halloumi, compressed watermelon, balsamic, salsa verde, pine nuts -DUCK PARFAIT Seasonal chutney, sour dough bread Main -MINUTE STEAK Café de Paris butter, salad, frites -CHICKEN SUPREME Peas à la Francaise, asparagus, king oyster mushroom, truffle honey, potato hash brown, tarragon jus, smoked beetroot purée -LINGUINE v/ve Sautéed mushrooms, truffle, garlic, Grana Padano, burrata, rocket, pine nut and balsamic salad Dessert -CHEESECAKE MOUSSE Rhubarb, lemon curd, honeycomb, gingernut crumb -CREME BRÛLÉE Strawberry and basil, biscotti -LEMON POSSET Raspberry sorbet
    SPRING EARLY JAZZ MENU 🎷 photo

  • Weekend Jazzy Lunch

    11 Jan 2025 - 30 Sept 2025
    Join Berts for an unforgettable lunch experience perfectly paired with live Jazz and amazing drinks Live Piano Jazz Sessions sessions from 1pm to 3pm Early Jazz Menu 2 course £29.95 3 course £34.95 *ALC Menu available Please visit our website for more info: https://www.themerchanthotel.com/berts-jazz-bar
    Weekend Jazzy Lunch photo

Menu

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What 1,074 people are saying

Berts Jazz Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Overall

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Food

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Service

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Northern Ireland

    Hot spot

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Ireland

    Romantic

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Ireland

    Lively

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Overall

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Food

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Service

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Ambience

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Hot spot

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for fine wines

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Romantic

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for special occasions

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Lively

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Berts Jazz Bar offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service" in an intimate, atmospheric setting. Guests rave about the "amazing staff" and "fantastic live jazz" that perfectly complements the delightful menu. Ideal for special occasions, Berts promises a memorable night out that's "worth every penny."

1,074 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was dining solo and the team made me feel so at home. They chatted to me in between courses to ensure wait times didn’t feel too long, but didn’t speed up the service either, so I didn’t feel rushed. I chose the wrong dessert, and when they asked was it ok and I told them I’d chosen wrong, they took it off the bill despite my protests. It’s not my first visit, but was my first visit for food. I’ll definitely return next time I’m in Belfast

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  2. Ethan

    Manchester4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great jazz bar experience with good food, wine and cocktails. There was an issue with one of the menu items, but it was resolved without issue and needing to ask and we would return.

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  3. Stephen

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and the service was exceptional. A great night out for any jazz fans who like to sample first class food.

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  4. Sasha

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Great menu - we went for the chateaubriand. The band was terrific. Will definitely go back again.

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  5. Caoimhe

    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of dining right by the piano for our anniversary meal. Our food was amazing, the waitress was very kind and knowledgeable on the dishes (fully able to give me an informed recommendation after I had trouble deciding). We enjoyed the jazz music however the noise of the restaurant itself was loud and I imagine it would be difficult to hear the people at your table if we weren’t sitting so close to the speakers. The waitress realised it was our anniversary and kindly brought a special desert plate for us which was a lovely surprise. We will definitely be back for another delightful meal.

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  6. PAUL

    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing gem of a place good vibe, good food, amazing staff and okay prices for the food. Overall must try for anyone on belfast

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  7. JOHN

    N. Ireland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bert's Jazz Bar was up to it's usual high standard. Thoroughly recommended for that special occasion

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  8. EDWARD

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Sunday spent in Berts, as always food was gorgeous & service was impeccable, somethings in life are worth the extra, this place is one of those things.

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  9. Gary VIP

    Birmingham11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good table. Nice staff and looked after. 8 of us enjoyed our time at Bert’s and pleasantly surprised our 6.00pm booking with pianist playing worked out well for an early evening experience.

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  10. Patricia

    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent food, good prices. Cocktails to die for.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Berts Jazz Bar

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Area
    Belfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, French, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Weber
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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