Dalston Jazz Bar

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   Maria

   London5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What an amazing place! Food was lovely, all seafood! The atmosphere is great, but impossible to talk as really loud with live music right next to you. Exceptional service and an overall cool concept with paying what you think it's worth.
   

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   Alexander

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 13 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   don’t book here if you’re a vegetarian. their menu online states that veggie options are available but i had a friend tell me to email ahead as when she went for food there they told her that she should’ve emailed in advance so they could prepare options for her (which isn’t stated online). i emailed to check and was told there were no available options for me so i had to cancel my valentine’s day meal last minute. i wouldn’t be annoyed by this if it hadn’t been stated online that there were available options for me
   

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   Nas

   London2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 12 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   had the lovliest experince here! food was so tasty, great value for money, amazing music and lovely vibe- i loved my time here but if your looking for somewhere to talk/catch up etc this is not the place as everywhere is seated next to the talented musicans playing
   

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   rae

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the whole experience! Staff amazing , food great, jazz vibes were just 10/10. Loved it so much. Even my 11 year old did. Great place , will defo be back. Even the owner was very nice. We cleared every single plate that came. Can’t wait to come back again x
   

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   Harry

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 21 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Genuinely one of the BEST experiences at any restaurant/experience I’ve had in a long time. Excellent staff going well above the bar to please and the jazz band were absolutely excellent. Major ambience, major vibe. Will definitely be back and recommend this to anyone who is considering coming.
   

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   Ana Maria

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 10 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great concept and great food. The service was lovely and so the music
   

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   Natasha

   Manchester2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing restaurant, will be back! Jazz musicians were really talented and the food was great.
   

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   Rebecca

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What an incredible experience. Amazing live jazz band, intimate setting, fresh seafood (including oysters)! It feels like a local treasure and I’m so glad I found this spot. I’ll be returning soon.
   

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   Ola

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 27 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The worst experience. Avoid using OpenTable for reservations with this venue. This is the first time I’ve ever written a negative review. I usually support small businesses, especially those that combine culture (like live music) with dining, but my experience with this venue was so distressing I feel compelled to warn others. I booked through OpenTable and called 29 hours in advance to cancel due to illness. The staff refused to help, citing a 48-hour cancellation policy, and told me to contact OpenTable. They also claimed that had I booked directly, they would have cancelled without issue, but because I used OpenTable, they couldn’t assist without incurring fees. When I contacted OpenTable, they confirmed the restaurant could cancel without any penalty/fees. Despite emailing the restaurant with this information, I received no response. When I called again, the manager screamed at me, made inappropriate comments about my name and nationality, and ended the conversation abruptly, claiming he would contact OpenTable—which he never did. This degrading and hostile treatment left me deeply upset and anxious. To make matters worse, the restaurant profited from me (£30 for this reservation) while leaving me traumatised. I cannot stress enough how appalling this experience was.
   

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    Sarah

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    The best kind of organised chaos, staff are rushing around placing new dishes on your table constantly. The feel of the place is lovely, quite intimate and romantic. Food is amazing, so fresh tasting and they will replace things like the chips and bread for hot fresh plates. Fish is spectacular. The seafood special is the way to go. No faults really, only marked ever so slightly down because, the toilet is not very nice but no real problems just cold and damp, and overall the place is cold, and the door is left open so it basically feels like your outside but its alright and didn't really bother me but if you go this time of year be warned to wear a nice jumper for when you take your coat off. But I would 100% recommend to anyone looking to book! arrive on time for the best tables so you don't have to share!!
    

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