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Berts Jazz Bar, Belfast,

Berts Jazz Bar

4.7
4.7
1035 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • New Year's Eve Early Sitting £99.50pp

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    NYE Early Sitting Enjoy a decadent start to the New Year in Berts with a sophisticated and delicious four course supper, a glass of bubbles on arrival and fabulous live jazz. Live Jazz 6pm to 8pm Kyron Bourke Starter Options -SOUP OF THE DAY v/ve -CRAB -BAKED CAMEMBERT (TO SHARE) -CHARCUTERIE BOARD (TO SHARE) PASSION FRUIT AND BASIL SORBET Main -CHICKEN CORDON BLEU -BEEF BOURGUIGNON -FISH OF THE DAY -RIBEYE -CRISPY TRUFFLE GNOCCHI v/ve Dessert -CREME BRÛLÉE -TARTE TATIN -CHEESEBOARD -LEMON POSSET -STICKY TOFFEE BAKED ALASKA * Full payment required upon reservation Contact Berts Directly for any further information

  • New Year's Eve Late Sitting £149.50pp

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    NYE Late Sitting Enjoy a decadent start to the New Year in Berts with a sophisticated and delicious four course supper, a glass of bubbles on arrival 4 meal and fabulous live jazz. Live Jazz 9.30pm to the New Year Kyron Bourke quartet Starter Options -SOUP OF THE DAY v/ve -CRAB -BAKED CAMEMBERT (TO SHARE) -CHARCUTERIE BOARD (TO SHARE) PASSION FRUIT AND BASIL SORBET Main -CHICKEN CORDON BLEU -BEEF BOURGUIGNON -FISH OF THE DAY -RIBEYE -CRISPY TRUFFLE GNOCCHI v/ve Dessert -CREME BRÛLÉE -TARTE TATIN -CHEESEBOARD -LEMON POSSET -STICKY TOFFEE BAKED ALASKA * Full payment required upon reservation Contact Berts Directly for any further information

  • Weekend Jazzy Lunch 🎷

    Dec 16, 2024 - Sep 30, 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 available 2 course £29.95 3 course £34.95 Please visit our website for more info: https://www.themerchanthotel.com/berts-jazz-bar
    Weekend Jazzy Lunch 🎷 photo

Menu

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What 1,035 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 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

    Best Value

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Northern Ireland

    Hot spot

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Ireland

    Romantic

  • 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

    Best Value

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Hot spot

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for fine wines

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Romantic

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Lively

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Berts Jazz Bar offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with exceptional jazz music that transports you to the golden age. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "fantastic food," especially the Chateaubriand. It's a perfect venue for special occasions with a "relaxing and entertaining" ambiance. Highly recommended for jazz lovers!

1,035 Reviews

  1. Wayne

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb staff. Very attentive and polite. Lorcan served us all night and was very professional. The food was amazing. The band were excellent too. Throughly enjoyed our evening.

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  2. John

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for a night out. Brilliant atmosphere along with fab food and service. And the jazz is the icing on the cake.

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  3. KATERINA

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we visit Berts Jazz Bar. Wow your team has taken N.Irish hospitality in another level! The chef and its team make mouth-watering food with great presentation, the waiters are so helpful and kind and the jazz piano music was lovely! If you want fabulous food in a great environment Berts Jazz bar is no brainer.

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  4. Sorcha

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, staff and atmosphere! Thank you very To Rose especially

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  5. Cáit

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food but on the pricey side, amazing drinks menu with a wide variety of cocktails to choose from, great ambience and interior decor, overall great place for girls night, date night or family meal during the week! Wish the jazz was better - slightly disappointed with the Boxing Day music but some good songs mixed in.

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  6. Mikayla

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were stunning. The drinks (frozen Irish coffee especially) were amazing.

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  7. Karolina

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, tasty food, we spent a good time there

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  8. Joshua

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, entertainment, and service was equisite! Thanks!

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  9. Anne

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A good place for a Sunday evening with a speakeasy vibe. Music was too loud to accompany dinner which is the reason for the 3 for ambiance.

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  10. Joan

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb venue. Cool music. Excellent food. Very enjoyable evening.

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FAQs

Berts Jazz Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1035 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Berts Jazz Bar

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Belfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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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