Excellent jazz club avec de bon band, et un public réceptif au jazz, pas trop bruyant. Ils semble avoir un bon menu ( j'ai seulement pris une bière). Le club est bien organisé, il vous charge le prix d'entrée sur votre facture directement. Ici le jazz n'est pas entendu seulement durant le Festival de jazz mais toute l'année ! Excellent jazzclub that features good band and the crowd aren't noisy, are very receptive to jazz. The club is very well managed, the charged you the entrance fees directly on your bar tab. The jazz isn't only heard on Montreal jazz fest in the summer but all year long here ! read more

I reserved this place by phone during the Jazz Fest. Thankfully they spoke English, and I needed to know if they had seats. Standing for hours is not for me these days. The fee was $15. I somehow thought they would collect it at the door, but it was added to my bar tab. Good idea, efficient, they surely don't do that here! I was hoping to sit at a table, but they told me a previous party was still there, so they sat me at the bar, with my back to the music! I was not happy with that but since I was there by myself maybe it was to be expected? The place reminded me of The Green Mill here in Chicago, another intimate jazz club, except they serve food here as well. I had eaten earlier so I only got drinks. I sampled one of the local beers and had a cocktail. The bartender was helpful and friendly. The Alex Bellegarde Trio came on and were great. Other guests came up for a jam session, one of my favorite things about jazz. The place was not easy to find on public transportation, but maybe that's bc I took the train and walked. The area was nice, artsy and busy even at 11:30 at night. I'd go back next time I am in Montreal, but maybe take a Lyft or Uber. read more

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I have only been here once but that one visit was both outstanding and memorable. We dropped in on a weeknight on our last visit to Montreal, just to checkout whoever was playing that night. They had a jazz trio and the owner was engaging, the service was great and the jazz musicians were top notch quality players. The food was decent and the prices were reasonable. I felt lucky to get in because the show sold out right when we arrived about an hour before showtime. We plan to return here on our next visit to Montreal in January. read more

Ugh! You're terrible and you're decent. And Sadly you're the best in the local market that is close to city center. But YOU NEED TO DO BETTER! The lights you incorporate are terrible. Lighting matters! And it matters MORE in a "jazz club" Yo! On the stage they need to be enclosed so they don't shine into the eyes of your guests!! I wont come back because of this..... Let that sink in.... You have great musicians. Your ambience FAR from the stage is chill and relaxing. Up close it's horrific - for musician and audience. Is everyone around you so insensitive to their environment that nobody has understood that spending 1000 canadian dollars could fix this problem. 2000 could put it to rest for 20 years.... If you don't fix this you probably wont last 20. I'm trying to help... read more

You need to make reservations way ahead of time. They say Upstairs is better - but hard to imagine anyone "bettering " the music that we heard last evening . Half the band was from Los Angeles , the pianist was local and their chemistry was perfect. Food was great and their local Gin cocktail was excellent. Make reservations if you want to go here and ask for the seats closer to the band. read more

Great little jazz club with a welcoming vibe and a good, varied menu and vast cocktail/wine/beer list. Check out Big Band night, where they squeeze 20 musicians onto a tiny stage area. read more

Sort of hidden jazz bar that's a lot of fun to go to. Can't speak for the food (it looked pricey, and we weren't that hungry), but the vibe was amazing. The lighting is very dim and the seats aren't super comfortable and the tables are small, but it's all part of the atmosphere! Drinks were reasonably priced. The place was so busy the night we went. The live music is great - the performers are so talented and you can really feel their passion as they sing and play. I'm personally not a jazz connaisseur, but I really enjoyed myself! Even if you aren't a very musical person you can admire the sheer talent of the performers. The music wasn't too loud, so no need to fear eardrum damage. this is jazz without all the pretentiousness - just go, have a drink or too, and vibe along! read more

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We loved this place! The ambiance was cozy and cool, and staff was friendly and attentive, easy to converse in both French and English. We saw a great group- Doxas Brothers - playing some fantastic music. Absolutely would recommend, and suggest calling for reservations if it's during the busy season or a Friday or Saturday night in order to get a table. read more

Such a hidden gem in Montreal. Seriously - blink and you might miss it! While Diese Onze is on a bustling strip with lots of bars and restaurants it's easy to overlook this small hole in the wall jazz bar. On a frigid winter night this was the perfect date night activity for some post-dinner fun. And, it didn't hurt that we got to see some of the best live jazz that we've ever seen. The band played for hours which made this experience very worth the 8 dollar cover charge. If you are looking for more than just a post-dinner activity you can also dine here - they offer a full menu. Instead, we just opted for drinks. There are a bunch of interesting sounding cocktails and I ended up going with a rose mojito (YES, this exists!) which was refreshing and delicious. Cocktails are around 10-12 dollars. Next time I find myself in Montreal I definitely plan to hit Diese Onze again for some live jazz and fun vibes. I have a feeling that this is a memory that my fiance and I will look back on for years to come! read more

Diese Onze - Rose mojito and jazz - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

loved. wait staff were very considerate and always kept making sure we had anything. they got us in even though we didn't have a reservation (didn't know we should've) and the drinks were delicious read more

Diese Onze - manhattan - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

1,000th review and it's a 5 star review for a special place! I was in Montréal on business and stayed for a few extra days to check out the city (and what a great city it is, but that's another review). The bartender in the hotel I was staying asked me if I liked jazz..."Uh, sure" was my reply not really knowing whether or not I really liked jazz. "You have to check out Diese Onze," was his response (I had to have him write it down as I couldn't figure out what he was saying with his real French accent - he was indeed from France.) After pondering my evening plans over a beer, I decided not to be lazy and just walk around the corner for dinner, so I hailed an Uber and headed across town to Diese Onze. As I arrived, I hopped out of the car and looked around...where is it? Ah, down the steps into a below grade, cozy and quaint haunt. I arrived early, so there were plenty of tables and room at the bar in front of the barely raised staged. As the music started, I became enchanted with the place. The music filled the low-ceiling space and was amazing. Sitting at the bar, I struck up a conversation with a mostly French-speaking older couple who lived a few hours outside of Montreal. They told me Diese Onze was one of their favorite places to visit while in town - I was quickly understanding why. Eventually, I decided to order dinner at the bar - in my terrible French and even worse comprehension, I awkwardly ordered mushroom risotto. Oh my, it was heavenly! Upon, finishing my meal, I was so in love with the place - the vibe, the music, the people and the food - I decided to walk back to my hotel in the light/moderate rain reflecting on what I had just experienced (it was about a :50 minute walk and it was lovely.) Diese Onze, you were the highlight of my trip to Montreal! And thank you Mr. Bartender for the recommendation - and yes, I like jazz. On a final note, please be generous when they pass around the tip hat for the musicians - they're worth it! I hope I can make it back to Diese Onze one of these days, it was spectacular - 5 stars! read more

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Be sure to make a reservation if there's something you'd like to see. We came to hear the Jean-Michel Pilc Quartet with Kevin Dean on trumpet. The music was excellent. We ordered burgers which were nicely prepared and delicious. They have a varied selection of wine with a very knowledgeable waiter. I thought the $15 cover charge was reasonable. We would return! read more

Diese Onze - Live music: Jean-Michel Pilc Quartet - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came to this place to celebrate in mid-February. I got here early, around 18h00 and there was enough space. I ate at the bar, had some nice beers and a nice plate of their charcuterie. The thing here was that they were cooking fish, or they had some pan with fish oil that it was perfuming the restaurant. I hope their chef reads this because it was uncomfortable. However, their dishes are good. Then, the music started. It was a Quebecois string trio (a contrabass and two guitars) that had the soul and groove of some pf the finest artists. They cheered up the small crowd that was hanging in there. Suave conversations were muted by those guitar solos and crazy riffs. Those musicians know how to shut you up and make you smile. Thus, the ambience is amazing. As the evening continued, more people entered this hidden gem. Around 22h00, when the trio was no longer playing, I was asked by the staff if I wanted to pay $10.00 CAD to stay and enjoy their headliners. The vibe was amazing enough that I did not hesitate to pay. The next music band consisted of 7 to 9 musicians. They played a fusion of jazz and funk. Their groove was for dancing, and people were just swinging their booties, clapping, being themselves and smiling. James Brown's and the JB's covers were shaking this place. After many beers and great dancing, I left this place with a huge smile and with the objective of coming back. I don't know when this will happen, but I hope I can enjoy another magical evening here. read more

One of the coolest places you can go to for live jazz music!! The food was nice and simple, the service was great and staff helpful! The band that comes by on Mondays are absolutely spectacular, playing what I believe was Samba or Latin jazz... absolutely amazing. The vibes were iconic, the best possible energy and so alive. So sad I've never been here before but will absolutely come back whenever possible. 10 out of 5 stars!!!! read more

A very cool nightclub that produces live jazz! The space has seating so that you can hear the band from anywhere in the club (speakers are strategically placed around the room). And, the food and drinks are decent as well. read more

I wasn't sure about this place but glad we went eventually. Great drinks and food (go for the cheese cake!!!) and wonderful vibe! We've been there on a jam night (after a short show by a band) and it was magical. It is recommended to make a reservation when there is a show and to contribute a "tip" to the band if it's not a weekend with an admission fee. read more

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I had the pleasure of performing at Dièse Onze during Nuit Blanche. It`s a hidden treasure. Artists like Regimental Oneton blasted us awake with his slam drill - felt like a vibrator from King King and Susan Shulman spoke of love and sweet nothings and something about mermaids. Then there was The Apostle who ranted like a preacher on fire. I gave in by sharing my secret garden and took off the vines...not like covered up Adam & Eve. Frederic Alarie Trio performed and with it`s low ceilings, smokey mirrors and stucco and bricks...it brought me back to the speakeasy bars in lower Manhattan during my twenties. But from stories told by legendary Vic Vogel ( I toured with him in my younger years)...this basement surely has memories of the Montreal underground music scene. The tapas menu is comfort food with a twist of nouveau cuisine. While I performed as Host of the 10 HOURS FOR A SPOKEN WORLD Poetry-Slam-Spoken Word event ( the only one with the word PASTA) With the stamp of approval of multilingual Montréalaisers, I couldn`t help but dream of returning to this stage and spreading my secret garden all over the bar... A great place to snuggle close to your lover listening to live jazz and soul music. I`ll meet you there at 11:00PM. read more

Diese Onze - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Can't speak much to the food, as we only got drinks and crème brûlée (all great), but it is such an intimate and fun venue and the service was so friendly and wonderful. We got seated at the back which was a bit of a bummer but we came at 6:50 for a 7pm show and didn't have reservations so totally not complaining. During the set break some people left and they offered to move us to a table right up front. It was such a great evening. read more

Intimate seating and sexy lighting... fantastic live music... a host who helps you find seating by artfully rearranging other patrons and a cover of only $6. So what if my scotch pour was a tad stingy - this place has it all!! This is the perfect locale for a nightcap post dinner at L'Express (easy walk, even in heels and in 5degree F weather!) or to round off a hot first date. I highly recommend checking it out - only don't tell anyone else, or next time I'm in Montreal there may be no room for me! read more

Diese Onze - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Best jazz club for miles and miles. Food is excellent. Music is first rate. Atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. A perfect night out!

Jazz early, late show was Soul Therapy... both excellent.. Good quality food, excellent service, a fantastic evening - A very cool venue below ground - reminded on The West Village in NYC, great crowd -anyway you sit/stand you can hear the music and if you're not in the front music room you can watch it on monitors .... Highly recommended read more

Diese Onze - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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We checked out Diese Onze on a rainy Monday when all Montréal seemed asleep. It was an excellent choice! Though the signage was poor and the place seemed closed from the outside, inside was warm and inviting. The drinks were great and the servers helpful and kind. All of that said, the music was better than we could have ever hoped for. Monday was Cubano Jazz night, and the experience was one I will not soon forget. The bands--the first was so good we stayed for the second--had people dancing in the aisles. Both incredible salsa dancers and you're average Joe's we're loving to the music. The bar is intimate enough that you feel like the music is just for you, but ample enough that we didn't feel crowded. Overall, this was the best jazz club I've experienced. read more

The staff and singers are fantastic. Had such a good time I wanted to go again but we ran out of time. Great singers. We went on open mic night and fell in love with ALL the singers. Karaoke it was NOT. A must for anyone in Montreal read more

Went to catch a manouche style band while in Montreal. Intimate and rustic, classy and casual all at once. Service at the tables was timely; food was reasonably priced and tasty as well at tasteful in presentation. We had beef tartare and tuna tataki. read more

We went to dinner a few doors down and the server recommended this place for jazz. It's insane hidden as you go down the stairs to lower level. The place was packed, they have a area that is tucked around the side that has no views of the performers BUT they have a tv for your to watch, of course you can hear them as this place is small. The live tv feed made it great as if you want to "chat" this is the spot you will want to sit. The seats and tables with view of small stage area is really for those jazz enthusiasts, no talking. The door charge is placed onto your bill, $8.00 per person. The drink menu had something g for everyone and they serve food too. This was by far my favorite part of our visit to Montreal. If you like jazz you cannot miss his place, make reservations! read more

Our last night in Montreal found us seeking some excitement and fun we definitely would not be able to find at home in Charleston. Lo and behold, Diese Onze!!! It was a rainy Monday evening and we caught one of the best latin jazz bands we've ever seen, performing to a packed house full of people grooving and dancing. It was so fun! The audience ranged in age from early 20s to mid 70s, a really great and diverse group of people. It was an $8/person cover...we got there around 9:30 and while the floor was not packed, there was no place to sit. The floor filled up within about 30 minutes though and it was hard to move around. If sitting is important, get there early or maybe make a reservation. We didn't eat there but our Airbnb host cautioned us strongly to "only go for the music, not the food"...so whatever that's worth. The food didn't look bad as it came out. read more

Found Diese Onze while out walking in the afternoon and made a mental note of where is was. When we asked the concierge at the W hotel for a recommendation on a hip Jazz club he recommended "House" (lol 2 mins inside the door before we even got to the bar we knew House wasn't our kind of place and jumped into a cab to hunt down where we saw Diese Onze earlier in the afternoon). Diese Onze is everything you want from a jazz club. It's downstairs in the basement, it has comfy tables and chairs that you dont mind hanging out in for more than a few hours, and has super friendly staff. I reccomend grazing on the tapas menu; between the two of us we had 3 dishes and saved room for 2 deserts. Although they only made straight up instead of creamy chocolate martinis the music more than made up for it. (I've uploaded a short video clip here - http://deancollinsblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/diese-onze.html ) Met some super friendly Canadians who we got talking to about Australia and living in NY etc - all in all the night couldn't have been better. read more

5/5 for the jazz. 3/5 for the food and wine. 1/5 for the service. If you're only interested in jazz, you will not be disappointed. The musicians are fantastic. The food, I could take or leave. It was a bit pricey for what it is. It's certainly not bad but considering what's available in Montreal it's middle of the road. The wine list is really lacking. Instead of bringing mass produced labels like Kim Crawford they're missing out on creating a list with some great local Québécois wines, supplemented with other Canadian and French wines to round out the list. I would definitely go back for the music but probably eat dinner beforehand. read more

Just visited the bar starting from reserving over the phone that went smoothely to the food and ambience of the place that was really nice, starting with the calmars frits that was a bit oily and over fried but ok overall, then the contre- fillet de boeuf that was really good and finishing with the mille feulle that tasted really really good and for the cocktails i would recommend the pina colada it was really perfect but the mojito wasn't that good, last but not least the music jamming session avec kim was really nice and lovely but not the place for real jazz music if you're a real jazz fan but nevertheless with some local talents that's coming up the stage it ought to make u feel the coziness of the place and yeah the service was attentive and very good overall a bit to the pricey side but no surprises on the cheque read more

Great atmosphere! Great food! What a surprise! Small quaint place but amazing!! We will definitely be back if ever in the area. Came here by chance and it was so awesome! read more

There aren't many old school jazz lounges in the area and we were pleasantly surprised when this one was recommended. It had good reviews and had artists playing the night we were available. There was a cover charge added to the bill and clearly posted at the entrance. It is also explained upon being seated. We had great seats in the booth. Drinks were nicely prepared and served very quickly. The crowd was older and really into the music. The musicians were very talented and we enjoyed their set. We felt like old friends hanging out for a jam session. Very mellow and low key place to sit back, relax, and enjoy late night entertainment. read more

Wonderful musicians and very accommodating staff. We came in not knowing reservations were needed, but they kindly asked us to wait less than 5 minutes and we were able to experience the fantastic jazz quartet arrangement. Didn't have any food, but the plates coming out smells amazing. read more

Was recommended this place by a friend who lived in montreal for the past 5 years. He recommended it as 'a good place to take a pretty girl'. A friend, my girlfriend and I went here last night and absolutely loved it. We showed up around 1230, happy to see that the quartet was still going strong despite apparently going on at 8:30(judging by the person belows review, sounds like most acts start pretty late) but it was perfect for us since we were looking for something to end the night with anyways. The space was fantastic, the acustics awesome. Great service and drinks(we didn't eat, so I can't comment here). Overall, I would highly recommend for a mellow jazz experience in a great part of montreal. It would probably be hard to get a big group of people(6+) a space in here, so its probably best for smaller groups. Its about a $10 cab from old montreal. read more

A good selection of cocktails, wines and even four or five decent beers, great cozy atmosphere and better than average bar food. There is a little corner with tables that can't see the stage when bands play, but to fix that, the club installed a TV where everything happening on stage is shown. Also, the music is carried back to that corner with speakers that manage to carry quite a lot of nuance in their sound, and the microphone setup and mixing was just right on the evening when we visited. The tables directly next to the drums were far too noisy and of course the drums would dominate the whole sound, but the other corner by the side of the piano was surprisingly balanced. Any extra fee for the band that plays is clearly marked at the entrance and the barman mentioned it to us before we ordered as well, which is very fair. 10$ for more than 2 hours of music is hardly a lot. For food we tried the trio of tapas, which came with beef and salmon tartar and black olive paste, and the calamari. The salmon was nice, fresh and had a punchy note of lemon to it, the beef was smooth and nicely spiced. The batter the calamari came in was crunchy and salted just enough. Though they were a little on the oily side, the oil was fresh, so there wasn't any problem, and the sauce tartare they came with tasted light and didn't dominate everything. The barman was all alone serving around 30 thirsty guests during the first half hour of our stay, yet we received our food and drinks in record time. read more

What else can you ask for in a jazz club? It's in a basement, there is a good selection of wine and scotch, and excellent tapas served all night! Also, there is an outdoor patio in the back if the music gets too loud and you want to step outdoors for a bit. You can't go wrong! read more

My fiancee stayed at an Air BnB just around the corner from this awesome basement jazz club during our short sojourn in Montreal in October. We didn't make a reservation and were extremely lucky to have shown up early enough to get two seats at the bar for the show that night - a tribute to John Coltrane's A Love Supreme. It was freaking incredible - really inspired performances from all the musicians in a cozy, intimate venue that just heightened the experience. The food was also delicious and the drinks tasty (perhaps a little stingy with the whisky pour). Overall just a fantastic evening out in the plateau and definitely a highlight of our trip. read more

Diese Onze - A Love Supreme - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place has jazz and you don't have those awful salads they serve at House of Jazz for a billion dollars. Okay fine I exaggerated but seriously. This is one of the best places to go, especially strange, considering the sizeable Jazz Festival we have, Montreal does actually lack jazz bars. That being said, tonight's cover was $8, they have food and drinks, a sangria that is to die for, and quality musicians! My only complaint for the evening, were a rude group of people. Coming in, the host said talkers in the back, listening fans in the front, we chose the front. There was a group on the other side of us, there for a birthday, and they were chatting through out the first set, as the group kept getting bigger and bigger, they got louder and louder. They actually had the nerve to sing Happy Birthday during the group's first ballad to the shock of everyone sitting there. They continued after singing with whistling and clapping throwing off the entire mood. Suggestions for people that just want ambient music while they are out don't go to a pretty intimate jazz bar, and sit right next to the band and distract them. Luckily for us 2nd set, the host moved their entire table and let them know that they disrupted the band. read more

I've only been here 3x but every time was 5 stars. The food was fab, drinks fab, servers fab, music fab. There's a retro feel in the place too, the low ceiling gives a speakeasy feel. Very cozy, great date place. read more

What a great cozy jazz club. Not a whole lot for vegetarians but I made do with side dishes of sauteed potatoes, sauteed veg and green salad. It was delicious and prepared/cooked perfectly. Very friendly and cheerful service. read more

I brought my daughter here last night to introduce her to the charm of a great little jazz joint. It was cold and rainy with occasional snow, i.e. seriously yucky, outside. We walked down the stairs into it's golden, low-beamed coziness and had ourselves a nice little time listening to a jazz trio. Go! It's a gem of a spot read more