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Bennetts Lane Jazz Club

Melbourne's best jazz

25 Bennetts Lane
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Nearest Train: Melbourne Central train station; Latrobe Street and City Circle trams

Phone: +61 3 9663 2856

Fax: +61 3 9663 3544

This cosy bar is also Melbourne's premier jazz venue, run by jazz connoisseurs for jazz connoisseurs. On busy nights, punters crowd into every available space, including the stairs. Chatting during performances is frowned upon, but that is as far as the snobbery goes. At other times, this is a great place for conversation. Owner Michael Tortoni presents music he believes in rather than following fads, earning him accolades for his contribution to the jazz community. The jam sessions with visiting international artists after their Concert Hall performances are legendary. Cheese and fruit platters, cake, focaccia, basic spirits and house wine are available.