Paris Cat Jazz Club
An intimate, much-loved live jazz club in a Melbourne CBD laneway, rated 4.7 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Paris Cat Jazz Club sits on Goldie Place, a tucked-away laneway in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. An intimate, atmospheric live-jazz venue, it's become one of the city's most beloved spots for live music — the kind of cosy, characterful basement club where the focus is squarely on the performers and the mood.
The appeal is that classic jazz-club experience: a small, candlelit room, a great line-up of local and visiting musicians, and the kind of close-up, immersive atmosphere that makes live jazz so special. Hidden down a city laneway, it has a genuine sense of occasion that fits Melbourne's renowned live-music culture perfectly.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly delivering memorable nights. The performance line-up, show times, ticketing and any food-and-drink arrangements vary entirely with what's on, and the intimate space fills up, so it's essential to check the current program and book directly before you go — and to arrive in time to settle in, as part of the magic is the close, unhurried atmosphere of the room.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- ThursdayToday
- 19:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 17:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 17:30 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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