Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne: Address, Phone Number, Paris Cat Jazz Club Reviews: 4.5/5
Paris Cat Jazz Club
Paris Cat Jazz Club
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Neighbourhood: Central Business District
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diamond171
Adelaide, Australia16 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
Insanely cramped and claustrophobic. Cool club with flowing drinks however cramming 60 people in a room that would have been no larger than a 30sqm studio hotel room was very uncomfortable. The band itself was faultless however was unenjoyable due to the sheer squashed capacity in that basement room. One split system to cool the room was not adequate and having people graze against you everytime someone got up was very unpleasant. I am not a large person by any means and it was aweful. Not sure how the club think it is acceptable for patrons to pay $45 a ticket to be that squashed and uncomfortable. We were not alone and heard similiar comments from other patrons. My husband and I left at the halfway break it was that unbearable. If you can handle having zero space and not being able to move then the performances are great. Otherwise avoid.
Written 4 March 2022
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Samo
Auckland, New Zealand17 contributions
Jun. 2021 • Couples
We really enjoyed the ambience of this cool little jazz club.
Very laid back but super cool little jazz club.
If you want somewhere with a great vibe this is the place.
Very laid back but super cool little jazz club.
If you want somewhere with a great vibe this is the place.
Written 7 January 2022
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Nadine S
25 contributions
Dec. 2020
This is an intimate venue where you can really focus on the music. Drinks are available at standard bar prices and a small snack menu is also served. The bend we saw was excellent (Panorama Brasil), with a low key vibe.I thought the aircon was too cold, however my partner thought it was too hot, so personal taste I guess. Reasonably priced, am planning to go again.
Written 13 December 2020
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Graphical_One
San Francisco, CA19 contributions
Feb. 2020
Visiting Melbourne for business and a colleague bought us tickets for this place as a gift. Didn't know a thing about it. Went in and immediately liked the ambiance. The house wine was okay. The pizza was tasty, but not worth a special trip. The music was great. The musicians seemed to mingle well with the crowd during the break, the bartender was really friendly and attentive, the staff was great. The music wasn't too loud, so even though the place was packed out, it felt very comfortable and welcoming. They did three seatings that Saturday night, so we were hustled out after the first group, which we expected, but they weren't unfriendly about it. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.
Written 7 March 2020
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927catherinew
Hamilton, New Zealand10 contributions
Feb. 2020
Just the sort of atmosphere you are hoping in a jazz bar. Three levels, all intimate. Friendly bar staff.
Written 23 February 2020
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639rod
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
Feb. 2020
Went to see Ruth & Maude do DIVAS of JAZZ concert - lovely. Great little atmospheric venue with nice, simple food and small but well chosen bar. Tables were well spaced - nice not be sardined in the smaller venues.
Written 9 February 2020
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Samo
Auckland, New Zealand17 contributions
Nov. 2019 • Couples
We really enjoyed the ambience of this cool little jazz club.
Very laid back but super cool little jazz club.
Very laid back but super cool little jazz club.
Written 23 November 2019
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Diana K
Feilding, New Zealand323 contributions
Oct. 2019
We were here from NZ for a long weekend - a girlfriend booked us in to see some Jazz - what a fabulous boutique suite of bars - excellent jazz, good food too.
Written 24 October 2019
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Jules
Reading, UK18 contributions
Oct. 2019 • Friends
Easy to book, welcoming and relaxed venue with a great vibe . Small / intimate bar and if you’re only a 2 you’ll share a table , some great jazz and full of jazz lovers good drinks and limited snacks - great place to visit for live jazz.
Written 9 October 2019
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Suanne S
Dalby, Australia4 contributions
Sep. 2019 • Friends
My husband, myself and a friend had an excellent evening of jazz at Paris Cat. Amazing piano player. Highly recommend taking in a show there. Great atmosphere.
Written 30 September 2019
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Terry P
Dandenong, Australia4 contributions
My wife uses a wheelchair, nonetheless she can take several steps and ascend 2 to 3 steps and the chair can be stowed or folded.
There will be three ofus on Monday nightif possible
Terry Phibbs
0425260387
98702238
I have a jazz program on 3WBC Sunday evenings. 94.1 fm
serge c
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Hi Terry,
Thank you for your enquiry!
As discussed over the phone yesterday our staff are more than happy to assist your wife with our stairs to attend any of our upcoming performances. Simply leave a a note in the comments section when booking online and we'll make a note of this on our guest list for the show you decide to attend. Please head to our paris cat website to view all our upcoming performances. Warmest Regards, Liz Carnovale
kristina53
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Do you have vegetarian food?
serge c
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Yes we do! We have a european Tapas menu wiht some vegetarian items available. E.g. Spinach Aranchini Balls, Cheese Platters, Vegetarian Pizzetta's.
Please head to our website to view our menu!
Hope to see you down at the club soon :)
Warmest Regards, Liz Carnovale
BecLach M
Ubud, Indonesia10 contributions
Hi, Do you have a smoking area?
serge c
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Hi There, our guests smoke in the laneway out side of our venue. We don't have a designated smoking section inside the venue. Hope to see you down at the club! Warm Regards, Paris Cat Team
serge c
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
This review is not related to our venue what's so ever. You have either mistakenly got the wrong venue or this review is completely fraudulent! Your subject line refers to March 4th, however this review was posted prior to us even being open on March 4th which is today! If you were referring to March 2nd or 3rd when we were open of the evening - The owner of our venue was on the door both nights and not one incident occurred. We do not have bouncers, on both these nights we did not have a show ticketed at $25 and this review is completely untrue. Kindly remove this review immediately and re-direct it to the correct venue otherwise we will take this matter further…
Michelle T
Melbourne9 contributions
Do you allow kids in ? Eg. 6 yo?
serge c
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Hi there,
Unfortunately our club really isn't suited for minors of this age. We do except minors 14 years and up to attend our shows, so long as they are with a parent at all times.
Warm Regards,
Liz Carnovale
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