Bird's Basement

Really great atmosphere, amazing talent on the stage & drinks were delicious. We had an issue with receiving a set of drinks waiting over half an hour before we followed up waiting another 20 mins to receive a bottled beer & single cocktail, and the communication around this was getting frustrating. Giving 5 starts, but just to note that I would be giving 4.5 stars if that was an option.

Birds Basement is one of the Melbourne's iconic spots and one of our favorites definitively!! We are just across the street from basement, we go quite often and it's always great atmosphere and vibe is just amazing Favorite spot: At The Bar!! Cocktails and wine list - perfect ...something for everyone, Food is actually really well prepared and presented, service always spot-on, bar tenders are friendly and attentive ....Cool bunch of French gentleman Gigs are mixed bag of different styles but sound and acoustics are good and whole place is just right!! Weather on your own, as a couple or with group of friends you will have fun here for sure and you'll end up singing and dancing at the end with everyone!! Highly recommended Jana & Boris

A delightful evening at Bird's Basement. Paul Mason paid a masterful tribute to Jeff Beck. Drinks were well-priced, impeccable service. An exquisite experience!

Our order for food were forgotten as it was a BIG night (James Morrison played!!), but when we reminded our order to waitress or the person who served us they were extremely apologetic and brought our dinner and entrees. The night of Mother’s day celebration with my husband was very much successful! If you like Jazz music and lively atmosphere I would recommend this place to you!

We have been going to birds since it opened. Even went to opening night! It has become an amazing place. Tonight, with recent little changes and a big increase in service it’s become a five star evening. Hard work pays off. Well done to the team.

What an incredible venue for those who love jazz. Excellent atmosphere, music and food. We came to see the Jazz alchemists and it was an amazing experience, the groove is all over the place. I highly recommend coming here

The band was fantastic and the cocktails were great. The food left a lot to be desired the menu is pretty basic and all the food was under seasoned and there wasn't even salt and pepper on the table let alone an opportunity to ask staff. While the cocktails were curated and on theme the food felt like an afterthought. I was there for a friend's 27th birthday celebration but we were definitely some of the youngest in the crowd so maybe we just aren't the target market

Awesome venue. The staff were really great and helpful 🙏🏽 Nice cocktails and overall good service. Loved it!

Went here last night to see Wendy Matthews who was wonderful. But the food!!! And the service!! Literally received a piece of chicken on a plate. $26. No garnish no nothing. AND to top it all off, the waitress came and cleared my plate away WHILE I STILL HAD FOOD IN MY MOUTH!! I was LITERALLY still eating!!!! Disgusting service. Disgusting prices. Attaching photo of said chicken. Won't be back to eat here that's for sure.

I'm all in for this quaint, music forward establishment. From Hasan to the front desk to the bartender I want to live and stay here. I enjoy Australia. But it's always better when the living spaces and the people are A+++++. Thank you for this awesome time. Excited to perform this week and update my review.

14-piece soul/funk band? Tick. Moody lighting and fun atmosphere? Tick. Amazing cocktail/wine/cheese list? Umm, nah. Damn it. After reading all about Bird's Basement and missing out on tickets to seeing Ravi Coltrane, Saturday night was the night we finally got to venture down the stairs and in to this new and sexy Jazz club, set to rival long-time institution Bennett's Lane. My partner and I are huge jazz/soul/funk fans and were absolutely bursting to see Grand Wazoo and nosh down on some drinks, but as soon as we walked in something wasn't quite right. Instead of feeling soulful and cosy it felt the exact opposite - soul-less. This I can deal with. OBVIOUSLY it takes time for a club like this to find it's feet, but what I am still disappointed with a whole day later is the lacklustre drinks list. We started off with espresso martinis, which did the trick, but I then went with a Honolulu cocktail and couldn't finish it. I honestly had to hold my nose to get a sip down. This really turned us off ordering any food and looking around, nothing really jumped out at us. We stuck with bottled beers after that, not trusting anything else. The music at Bird's Basement? Great. The sound system is excellent and no matter where you sit you will be in a great spot. We had 'A' tickets (there were only A and B tickets available to our show) and we were SO CLOSE that I could actually see sweat beads on the lead singer. I think this place will find it's feet in the coming months/years. Bird's Basement has some amazing acts coming up (Molly Ringwald, helloooooo) they just need to sort out their booze!

Fantastic venue. Joseph Tawadros on the oud last night- awesome. This guy has great talent and he is a part time comedian with his banter and stories-very good show. Food good, service good- do yourself a favour and check it out.

I don't to see Sasha Mesakowski and the lightning was truely awful. It was shining in my eyes. I asked the waiting staff if anything could be done. She went and asked a middle aged man in hat who I assume was the lighting man if he could adjust them and I hear him say, " if she doesn't like it she should not have come to my venue ". I am flabbergasted and I won't be returning. Such a pitty as the music was great. Can't understand why businesses like this employ people who don't care about the customer service

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. good jazz, but grossly overpriced food and drinks Went for the first time last night, Friday 27 Oct, music ok, but the food, two pasta dishes at $30 ea (no side salad) and alcohol overpriced. The pasta serves were about entrée size, very disappointing, the beer and a bottle of wine also overpriced, price gouging! I enjoy a night out and love jazz and yes I expect to pay for food and drinks, but the prices and servings poor value. I would not recommend the venue. They even charge a $4 per head booking fee!! https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g255100-d10825185-r536517259-Bird_s_Basement-Melbourne_Victoria.html# Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

Go for the jazz. Skip the food and spotty service. We ordered a meal package with concert ticket and arrived 40 minutes early. Wine and starter arrived, but after an hour, no entrees. We settled on a free bottle of wine instead of our steak. The staff took good care of late arrivals. Those of us who were prompt, not so much. Music was great, so bypass the food and spotty service. Enjoy the music and eat elsewhere