House of Jazz

Montréal


Formerly known as Biddle’s, this mainstream-but-excellent jazz club and restaurant changed names when owner-bassist Charlie Biddle passed away in 2003. Today, Southern-style cuisine and live jazz are on the menu daily. Prepare to wait if you haven’t reserved.

Concerts happen at 7:30pm from Sunday to Thursday and at 6:30pm and 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday.


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