Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
Top Montreal jazz bar (d: $$)
Small exposed brick place known for jazz. With two dinner services per night that you need to book in advance. Or you can hope there's space and pay a cover (around $10) for a spot at the bar.
Usually has two or three shows per night at weekends, with the last often cover-free. Check the calendar.
The menu covers familiar North American territory - burgers, pasta, salads, nachos – and is on the expensive side (mains around $15), but then you're paying for the music too.
1254 Rue Mackay, Montreal (Metro: Guy-Concordia)
Monday to Thursday: 11:30am to 1am
Friday: 11:30am to 2am
Saturday: 5:30pm to 2am
Sunday: 6:30pm to 1am
upstairsjazz.com