Berts Jazz Bar

Name: Berts Jazz Bar
Address: 16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DZ
Telephone: 028 9026 2713
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

851 Reviews

£26 to £40

Bistro

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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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bistro, French, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
028 9026 2713
Website
https://www.themerchanthotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ
Neighborhood
Belfast
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 851 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Northern Ireland
Best Overall
Northern Ireland
Best Food
Northern Ireland
Best Service
Northern Ireland
Best Ambiance
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
Good for special occasions
Northern Ireland
Lively
Belfast/Antrim
Best Overall
Belfast/Antrim
Best Food
Belfast/Antrim
Best Service
Belfast/Antrim
Best Ambiance
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
Good for special occasions
Belfast/Antrim
Lively
Belfast/Antrim
Most Booked

851 Reviews

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TonyS
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service with very good quality food and drink. The jazz music was excellent and would draw you back. Overall I highly recommend it fantastic night.
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Loz42
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had booked an evening meal in Bert’s as a special treat for my mum & sister. Food was amazing along with the cocktails & jazz band. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening. Will definitely be returning.
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Customer
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, excellent food and good music. Cocktails are amazing.
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SonjaD
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food always a winner for a little celebration
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Preecey
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were sat nearest to the band and it was on the wrong side of comfortable regarding noise level. Everything else was great
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SD
SydneyDan
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely bar with great atmosphere. Food was exceptional and generous portions. The music was excellent.
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LiamD
N. Ireland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There’s nowhere better for music and dining nothing but the best musicians and top class service and food
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MM
MauM
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Waitress was superb. Music ok - packed some energy
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JM
JustinM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Nice place for a meal for two or a group. Great service, pleasant and smiling all the time. Food was great as always, maybe a little limited on options but otherwise great.
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SeamusS
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening and entertainment. Will definitely come again
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DoloresV
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really fab place for a tasty brunch - with super live music too 🎶
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VB
VictoriaB
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb evening at Bert’s. Food was brilliant, entertainment great and the staff are so friendly and attentive. Can’t wait to come back again
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LeeM
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic from start to finish food amazing and staff go above and beyond to make your experience the best night def recommend a visit music makes your night even better.
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Ella
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience1
Would have loved to be notified that music wouldn't be playing when we came, but we should have checked, and it was lovely anyway.
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SC
StephenC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cosy atmosphere. Good food and good drinks!!
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JG
JamesG
N. Ireland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Fantastic food and great place for a special occasion
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MS
MSPF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed ny first visit at the jazz bar! Food was amazing and service was very lovely, will come again!
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KierenB
N. Ireland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Had the booking for 6 pm and there was no music. Bit disappointing. Food was nice steak very tough. Desert was superb
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Jane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely staff, great atmosphere and delicious food.
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AO
AileenO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing as was everything else. A real special experience and we will definitely return in the future.
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OrlaithO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lovely ambience great lighting friendly staff and nothing was a problem My husband and I enjoyed the jazz while we ate and the food was delicious I had fish of day trout it was Devine he had mussels and chips also delicious some great wine and chilled out with the jazz Great night overall definitely go back
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NatalieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely evening celebrating my mother & father in laws 40th wedding anniversary. The staff were great & the atmosphere was lovely. Thank you for a great time whilst visiting Belfast.
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VinodS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Nice cocktails. Food was good and selection was limited. We had to leave the table in 2 hrs time, bit disappointed with that. We werent aware. Start at 8.00 if you want to enjoy live music.
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AoifeM
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first visit to one of the Merchant group establishments in quite some time and I was very pleased. The food was tasty and perfectly presented. Our waiter (Shay) was excellent, he was friendly, polite and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend.
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Hillbillies
N. Ireland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dining experience good. We found the music too loud and therefore it was difficult to have a conversation. We were at a table farthest away from the singer but even then it was a bit intrusive.
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DeborahF
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great venue and superb service . Nice to enjoy good food whilst listening to live music !
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JC
JamesC
N. Ireland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A nice experience food and service was very good. Definitely worth a visit
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WilliamH
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful birthday brunch accompanied by some great blues tunes.
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SD
ShaunD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and atmosphere, staff very friendly and polite.
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StuartG
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You wouldn't find anywhere better in Belfast than here. Great menu, wonderful staff and decadent interior. I think the band should do an hour at 7pm for the first sitting otherwise a perfect evening.
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JerryY
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really friendly helpful staff and luxurious setting
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FancyFood
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An exceptional place! The food was so delicious and well priced. The service made us feel very important and the live music was brilliant.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely experience at berts, chateubriand was beautiful and the wait staff attentive and friendly. Only slight let down was the bed of mushrooms that the steak was served on was cold on arrival but the meat its self was warm and perfectly cooked.
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MichelleC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing jazz food was superb!! Couldn’t fault anything !!! Will be back in a heart beat
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JenniferM
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are Australians traveling through Europe and the UK. Our dinner at Bert’s Jazz Bar was definitely a highlight. The ambience is exactly what we hoped for and the food divine. I had the French onion soup and the chicken supreme- both were delicious. My husband loved his arancini and gnocchi as well. The staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. You need to book as it’s very popular - clearly for a reason!
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MM
MaryM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly & attentive staff, food was superb, lovely atmosphere.
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MARYN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Short menú. Had main course only, chicken and duck. They were complete meals and did not need extras though we had parsnip and carrot veg as a side. Both meals were delicious. Chicken and duck were moist and tender and accompanying jus and potatoes were delicious. We had 2 glasses of SB which were pleasant. Lovely ambience with nicely spaced tables. There were interesting starters and desserts but we did not have time to indulge as we were going on to a music event at 7 30. Would intend going back.
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Daisy
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding, what a fantastic experience and service. The steak was superb and the jazz show was unbeatable.
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Ross
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and service very good. Cocktails are excellent. Jazz band were good but the noise level was quite high. My wife and I could barely hear each other from across the table.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and great music. Staff were very attentive. Delicious cocktails. Couldn’t ask for more.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Berts Jazz Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 851 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

Neighborhood
Belfast
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bistro, French, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.themerchanthotel.com/
Phone number
028 9026 2713

Berts Jazz Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Minute Steak

Chicken Supreme

Chateaubriand (To Share)

Menu

What 851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Berts Jazz Bar restaurant rated?

Is Berts Jazz Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information