What to expect
A night at Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill
Choose Upstairs when you want the band close and a table-centered club night rather than a large concert-hall experience. Review the individual listing for its set structure and price, then use the venue's reservation guidance before leaving.
What guests praise
Positive reviewers repeatedly praise the live jazz and the distinctive, close-knit club atmosphere. More than one guest describes the music as the reason the room feels like a special Montreal night out.
Selected positive themes from public Google Maps reviews read Jul 28, 2026. This editorial snapshot is not a comprehensive review summary. Read the source reviews ↗
Nearby picks
Before or after the show
Food and neighborhood stops to pair with the show. Check travel time, current hours, and reserve ahead where appropriate.
Restaurant
Bar George ↗A British-inspired dining room in a historic downtown house for a reservation-led meal before the club.
Restaurant
Kazu ↗A compact Japanese restaurant on Sainte-Catherine Street for a casual pre-show meal; allow for possible waits and confirm current service hours.
Quick bite
Time Out Market Montréal ↗A downtown food hall with several counters when a flexible meal is more useful than a single restaurant reservation.
Attraction
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts ↗A major Sherbrooke Street museum to visit earlier in the day before an evening jazz set.
Attraction
Canadian Centre for Architecture ↗An architecture museum and garden southwest of the club that can anchor an afternoon visit; check exhibition days and hours.
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