Blu Jaz, Bali Lane

Fun place to sit out at night - the street is buzzing. Lots of people around and colourful street art and lighting. We had a quick drink and even though the bar was busy, we got served drinks quickly. Reasonably priced.

We really wanted to like here, cuz it has live music and there’s happy hour till 8pm even on a Friday. Pretty good deal for Singapore. But it was so loud🙉 and band was a bit…. let’s say not the most Jazzy we’ve heard. Food was ok, able to order from the Indian restaurant next door. Overall the vibe is just not the kinda stylish or chilled flow as one would expect from a jazz bar.

We booked this area for drinks post world aquatics. Very helpful staff and great place for people to drop in and out. Food and drinks great!

My go-to place in this area, food is good quality and price, there’s Indian, western and Chinese. Drinks are a good price. Service is good, and even if you’re not a huge fan of jazz it has a great atmosphere.

Blu Jazz Cafe was incredible! They have music every night around 7 or 8pm and it is such a pleasant vibe. While you enjoy nice music, you can eat delicious North Indian food! Definitely a must visit for all jazz lovers in Singapore 🥳

The restaurant was full so we couldn't hear the live music, but the atmosphere was fun.

My favourite live music bar in Singapore. I particularly enjoy the free entry jam sessions on Fridays. The crowd is very light spirited and talkative. Cool music and great musicians (usually). However, note that in terms of style it ranges from blues to soul to pop arrangements – actual jazz on the other hand is few and far between. Might therefore not be the right thing for hardcore jazz lovers. Food is great (and portions are big), cocktails are reasonably priced and interesting. All in all a fantastic bar in my opinion.

Was good location and atmosphere. Food is delicious but portions were small for me. Prices are matching the food portions. Service was quick. They offer two menus, apparently from a neighboring restaurant, I don’t understand this concept, but almost all restaurants in the neighborhood are doing the same. I consider it clean

Waikit, Ivan and rest of the staff had provided wonderful excellent impeccable services. Great music and great food. Appreciate the sweet hospitality. Thank you very much. 10th March 2024.

They have 3 different levels to choose from and the live music was great! Very friendly staff and the drinks are very well crafted.

I visited during lunch while exploring Singapore. The restaurant was pretty empty. We were the only ones inside and there were maybe three 6 other people outside. Upon arrival, the restaurant grabbed our attention with their New Orleans jazz-inspired theme. We thought this place could get busy at night so we were happy to visit when it was calm and relaxed. It took so long for us to get help, we were treated like they didn't want us there (but they were open and they didn't have much business). The staff definitely seemed annoyed. When we eventually ordered our food, it arrived between a reasonable time to "what's taking so long?" The food was delicious, no doubt about that! We savored every bite. However, when it was time to pay our bill, no one wanted to help us! We sat there for a good twenty minutes waiting to pay and eventually got up to go to the waitress to pay. She left us for almost another 10 minutes before even accepting our card! We almost left because no one seemed interested in taking our money. If the food wasn't great, I would give this place two stars (the atmosphere is pretty neat, so one star for that). However, service is absolutely atrocious!

Met up with some friends for drinks here and was very pleasantly surprised. I wasn't expecting Kampong Glam to have any bars -- this is the Muslim quarter after all! -- much less a funky bar like this that looks like it's been transported straight out of Melbourne or Berlin. This bar is cool and hip, mildly grungy, edging on the side of hipster but not quite there (thankfully). Nearby Haji Lane and the narrow laneways around it are chock full of street art and graffiti, so I felt like I was definitely back in Melbourne. The place is in an old house (mansion?) with pretty shutters on the windows and outdoor seating in the laneway to the side of it. Inside, it's an explosion of colour and Moroccan lamps, crazy mirrors, and a faintly Middle-Eastern-on-acid vibe. Whatever, it works. There's a huge stage and often live music here. When we went, it wasn't jazz music -- I think it was more rock, but I don't actually remember because we wanted to have a conversation so we chose to sit outside. We went on a weekday night and it was PACKED. They barely managed to squeeze our group of 5 in. They weren't serving full meals, just bar snacks, and we didn't order any so I can't comment on the food. Drinks didn't seem any cheaper or more expensive than in other parts of Singapore, and they serve massive Tiger Beer towers here (our group of 5 shared one and it was plenty of beer!) Staff was super-friendly in spite of how busy the place was. There was a veritable monsoon while we were there, and staff were quick to rush out and crank up the roof cover thingie so we wouldn't get soaked. I noticed that this place was way more popular with Westerners (either tourists or expat workers, I don't know) than with local Chinese-Singaporeans or Indian-Singaporeans. I'm not sure why, but that's what I noticed. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you like the cool, hip, unpretentious types of drinking holes, especially for live music.

I like COOL. Places always need a certain cool factor for me, & a place called Blu Jaz had a lot of cool to live up to. Few hiccups here & there, but Blu Jaz was on point. The first thing you'll notice is the loungey, laidback café feel to the place. The inside had some decent space to it, but like the others said, it really is a little run down. It could go for some sprucing, but nothing crazy. It felt like an authentic, jazz lounge you'd drink at in Louisiana, or a hot reggae spot you'd find in the Caribbean. All in Asia - DOPE! We sat in their outside terrace, where the area is on the sidewalk - lets you be close enough to everyone moving about, without them being all up in your food. The menu has a great variety & selection, and the brunch options were good. The food tasted great, and the drinks were good too. We spent 2 hours here without even realizing it. Good vibes! ONLY compliant was the waiter got our meals wrong. When we brought it up to them, they were mad cool & chill about it, took back the wrong plates, and brought us the right ones. Blu Jaz is fun. FUN. You ever in Singapore, and looking for a place where we could have a good time with great food & drinks, this is a good ticket. As a fan of cool, I encourage you to check out this place. Just reiterate your order before your waiter leaves. Good vibes wayy up.

The jazz performance we saw was VERY good. They have a great band that played when we went, however, their drinks are very weak. I ordered a Pina Colada, which was pretty much just a smoothie. The other drinks my friends ordered were also weak. The place wasn't packed, so I was surprised that they weren't paying attention to our table. I would go back to try to food and listen to the jazz, but I don't think I would get any drinks there again.

I first came here when it was a small little Cafe - but now it's this huge place, with the upstairs bar, then, there's the third floor and the downstairs restaurant. I prefer the downstairs area - as it's by the road - you get to people watch, and it's pretty fun. What I Love: It's good a good selection of finger food and drinks. And the music upstairs isn't that bad either. What I don't Love: It's become so crowded and full, that service is a bit slow. Prices are a little steep too - compared to the other establishments in the area. The food too, isn't all that great. It's basic finger food. I mean, it's not exactly memorable. I like the place - due to the great times I've had with my friends there. But I could do that elsewhere. For the price, I would rather eat elsewhere.

Located right in front of Haji Lane, Blue Jaz is the place to be if you are looking for something indie/underground. Personally, I come to this place for the food. I love their grilled fish and their balls of fire which are minced chicken rolled into balls. Occasionally, they do hold dubstep nights so anti-fans of dubstep, do take note on which days they are holding this and steer clear of the second floor. Other than that, it's a great place to chill out with friends and chit chat.. oh and to smoke some shisha too!

Miguel and I stopped by Blu Jaz during our crazy staycation with our friend, this time checking out the dance club on the second level. If you like to dance to American hip hop and reggaeton*, this is the place for you! We were disappointed in the indie music at Kyo, and the non-dancing groups at Trace, so after paying our $10 cover at Blu Jaz, we were happy to see that the dance floor was crowded with people ACTUALLY DANCING and the music was awesome! To echo Miguel's review, the place IS slightly run down, but when it's dark and you're just there to take shots and dance, I'm hoping ambiance is the last thing on your mind. Friday night here was a ton of fun for me. I wouldn't hesitate to return again! -- *Admit it, you like reggaeton when you're drunk!

There is only one word to describe Blu Jaz: FUN! The first floor is where some of the best Jazz talent from around the world strut their stuff. I'm, particularly, a huge fan of the band Fuze Collective headed by vocalist Fendi Sahid. Fendi is one of the few artists based in Asia that has a voice that oozes with Soul... So rare to find in this part of the world. In fact, as good as the Jazz artists / Jazz bands we would hear from the Dirty South, USA. Fuze Collective performs on Saturday Night, so if you're free, be sure to check them out. If Jazz isn't your thing, there is a fantastic night club on the second floor. The cover charge is $10 and is well worth the price of admission. During my last visit, on a Friday night, DJ was jamming it up with Reggaeton. Who knew, they play Reggaeton in Singapore, but they do at Blu Jazz! I found myself reminiscing my college years in New York City. I give this place four stars. The music fantastic. However, the facilities are a little run-down. Additionally, there is not a lot of room for patrons to hear music on the first floor. In short, Come early! By far the best place to hear great music in Singapore.

The venue is colorful and it's got some life. The music though... Could've been more groovy. Those who've been here a couple times say the music is either a hit or a miss. I guess I came on a miss-y night? The DJs probably rotate? The live drummer was awesome though. Definitely was feeling his beat. If the second floor is too busy for ordering drinks, walk on up to the third floor where it's a bit emptier (or at least that was the condition on Friday 11pm-ish). The bartender will give you one on one attention and prepare your drinks in a blink. In addition there's a smoking area on the second floor.

It was my last night in Singapore and I decided to abort "Operation Hermit: Last Night" edition. I had been reading about this place during my vacation planning and it sounded really great, so I wanted to try it. After doing some investigation, I became enlightened and learned this place does a "Reminisce" night every 3rd Saturday or something. WHAT? Reminisce...in Singapore? Why not? I'll try it! I threw on the simple shorts and red lips and hailed a cab from my hotel. But, I did throw on a shirt too, but I just thought it would change the tone of this review to say I threw on a shirt. But, I just said it, so, dang. Messed it all up. Okay, moving on :/ Blu Jaz is in a really convenient area. It's next to everything, including a 24 hour McDonalds about a 10 minute walk from the joint. This is important because drinking will probably take place on great music nights, so you should eat after so you won't be sick! Please, guys, eat! When I arrived, the DJ was playing MJB's, "You remind me". I was like, ohhhh, okay. I see ya'll. I looked for the entrance to the 2nd floor and paid the S$10 cover. No biggie. After that song that made proud of myself for actually leaving my hotel room, it kind of went down hill. Don't get me wrong, the music was good, it was just...NOT reminisce type music. Maybe I'm just getting old, but 2012 or 2013 isn't going to make me reminisce about anything but the bills I was paying that year. I want to think about my care free days, you know, no responsibility days. I looked at my watch, it was about 11, still early, I'll give it some more time. At midnight, DJ Titus came on the scene and this dude GAVE ME LIFE!!!!!!!!! He was the best DJ I've heard since moving to Asia! He made me feel like I was in Chicago with my buddies cutting all the rugs! He dj'd for about 2hrs...maybe. Then, the original guy came back. He started playing...*gasp*...*gasp again* (because it's that serious)...REPEATS! YES, soooo early in the night. I was so confused. I didn't understand why they started repeating songs so soon. It was annoying, I left after that. However, DJ Titus was not a disappointment and I would love to go to an event when he's DJ-ing the whole night. I'm sure I would have sweat dripping down my legs creating puddles from dancing so hard! I realllllly enjoyed this dude. I will definitely return to Singapore and to blu Jaz as soon as I touch down. Great spot. Note: I did go to that 24hr McDonald's after this spot because my tequila intake was pretty serious. Okay. Go and have fun (to blu jaz, not McDonalds). :D

Every city has a place like Blu Jaz: really cool at first when they started. Then everyone felt the same way and it got unbearable in some way or other. Blu Jaz is that place in Singapore. To be fair, the music, DJs and indie events they hold here on the second and third floors are always good fun. It's just that the bar/cafe... it's exploded, and in the process it's lost something we once loved about it. The casual and intimate vibes about this eclectically decorated place were its star attractions. Now that hundreds of people feel the same way, you can rarely get a table or hear anybody when they're talking. Service has become brusque and impersonal. No fault of theirs. It's a tricky thing to be this popular. The food, which used to be pretty acceptable at its price range (mid-range), is no longer so. I still want to love it, I still want to go every time, but I can never get a damned table. These days I just go to the better bar/restaurant *behind*, that they also own... even when Piedra Negra gets crowded, at least you can stand/sit in the streets.

Blu Jaz Cafe is just terrific! It has got something for everyone. 5 stars, baby! * star -Great hipster, Indie vibe, in a cool location. Good food, music, drink, lots of seating...hookah * star -excellent bar/ drinks...bar on all three floors, yay! * star -entertainment-live music, dj, dance club, comedy club. Depending on floor/day. (Check website calendar) * star -good middle eastern food. * star -professional as well as personable staff Blu Jaz Cafe -one if the best times in Singapore!

I heard a lot of good things about Haji Lane's night life so when a friend from the states was in town, we decided to check it out on a late Saturday night. We strolled around at 11pm and I was a bit disappointed. I think I was expecting something like Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) in Hong Kong where people are just dancing in the streets with music blasting from every storefront. We heard Blu Jaz was a cool venue and were seated pretty promptly on what seemed to be a busy night. Ordered a few mixed drinks (gin and tonic, vodka tonic, etc) and we seriously couldn't taste any alcohol in any of our drinks. They're reasonably priced at $10-12 but I'd rather pay more for a stiffer drink. The hookah (shisha) was fun - we had the mint flavored stuff. There was a live jazz band playing indoors (we were seated right outside) so that added some great ambiance. There was also a video projection of a DJ spinning upstairs in the club that looked pretty happening. We tried to check it out but with a $10 cover at close to closing time, we decided not to waste our money. Overall a fun place for a really chill night.

I love this place cause it's really casual and a good place to just catch up with friends for some food and drinks. The prices are mid range but worth it for the portion that you get. It gets really hard to get a table in the evenings and weekends but they usually try and find a way to accommodate you. The place is open for lunch and dinner and the one dish I like best is the Beef Lasagne. It's amazing. The sauce that's in the lasagne is so good. It's piping hot when it comes out and you will definitely be wanting more after you finish it. What else is good is the Balls of Fire and the Zing Wings. You can also have Sisha here and the price is about the same as the other places around Arab street. Overall this place is great for a casual night out with friends.

Great place to chill with a beer and friends and see local artist perform, has a funky chill vibe going on. I love to see people step up and play or sing with the bands, have seen some super talented people rock out!

Not really one of my favourites, it is nevertheless a great place to hang out for casual drinks and an easy meal with friends. It's not excessively priced, although the food tends to be pretty average. They got really popular and it's always packed, resulting in an odd expansion of the venue. Whilst the shophouses they occupy are atmospheric and nicely done up, they've also got a sequence of unsightly tables lined up along the pavement. Not really the best seats in the house, but this is where you usually end up if you arrive later in the evening and all the other seating options have been taken up.

I used to come here quite a fair bit because they do have a decent selection of beers at rather reasonable prices for Singapore. From time to time, a live jazz band plays on the 2nd floor. The place was rather "underground", used to be set apart from your more commercial offerings, but of late it has gotten rather popular with the locals and expats. Hardly a place for a relaxing evening these days. But they still serve decent food and beers, I would still come if I can find somewhere to sit. Do make a reservation beforehand if you intend to be there on a Friday night.

Down to earth, extremely casual bar located right at the entrance of Arab Street, Blu Jaz is the perfect combination of sheesha, beer and bands. The bar expands up 3 floors and across to another building. On a cool weekend evening, its often hard to find a table, both outside and in. They often host themed nights such as 90's RNB which are buzzing till late. The food is mediocre unless paired with some alcohol to amplify the taste, my personal favorite are the Balls of Fire. The sheesha is quite good and reasonably priced with a selection of flavors to boot. Drinks are also reasonably priced and there is something for everyone. The facilities are weirdly located almost inside the kitchen but are kept relatively clean. All in all a fun time with the right crowd.

Located along ophir road, this restaurant is a great hang out place for lunch, dinner or after work happy hours. The restaurant has 2 areas where you can chill, the outdoor and the indoor. Outdoor will be along the alley which is nicely decorated with graffiti. In addition, they have long sofas to accommodate large group of people The drinks are affordable during the happy hours, the food they served are delicious too, especially the cheese finger stick. It definitely goes well with the booze. During lunch hours, do try their curry chicken and fish and chip. The chicken is soft and tender, together with the thick curry gravy, heavenly. Great place with nice music at the background, certainly a place worth visiting after work.

Went for lunch. Margaritas so so. Ordered the dips and pita platter. My partners ordered arrived. Sat for 20 minutes waiting, called another server over to check on my order. My lunch had not even been placed. Owner didn't see to be bothered. Don't waste your time here.

If you're looking for a place to chill in Haji Lane, this is the place to be. Great service, great food, great ambiance. The second floor is somehow a club too! Great place. I highly recommend!

Nice place to relax and socialize with friends. Food and drinks are cheaper than Clarke Quay but normal standard. Sometimes the live music can get loud. Shisha also available and the Balls of Fire (small chicken fried balls) are good but are not consistent in taste and can get salty some times. If you are in the mood let your hair loose on the dance floor above. Entry to the dance floor is free.

Very pleasantly surprised. Ordered the grilled salmon and it was perfectly prepared. And it came with the crack...you know the skin that was perfectly crispy. The sauce with capers was nice as well and finished with mash and grilled veggies. Really who could complain with that. Ok even the house vino was pretty good. The Pinot noir from New Zealand. Aussies please do not hold that against me as I did marry an Aussie after all. The music is a bonus.

Great place to hangout at night! We came here on a weekly basis and I will always order chicken shawarma, I love their cocktails, and reasonable price for beer as well! Now I moved to the state i sometimes miss blue jazz and their fun ambient!

great place with good vibe and live band. the food is reasonably priced. one of the very few places left that still serve sheesha but now it's for only 45mins.

Blu Jazz has its nights. It's located just slightly off once hip Haji Lane, and is a 3 story restaurant/bar with alfresco and indoor seating. Drinks are okay - not the cheapest but not out of this world either. Blu Jazz tends to be filled with tourists and foreigners who just moved to Singapore, with the latter often searching for an 'authentic' Singapore experience. Perhaps because of the crowd, Blu Jazz can sometimes feel fake and off-putting, but hey, when the crowd is right, Blu Jazz can be pretty awesome.

Blu Jazz is a nice, casual bar to chill out at in Haji Lane. They have three levels, all with different things at each place. The downstairs has a nice outdoor area and they serve food. Upstairs is a bar, and during the weekends it becomes a more club-y area, with a dj and dancefloor. The food here is alright, nothing to write home about. Drink prices are pretty good. The weekends here can be fun. They have different themed nights and djs. A pretty cool crowd here too.

Great job on the kebab. Lively atmosphere, service took a little too long. Feta salad was basic, cheese made it a little better than most.

Sat inside with the Mrs... Food was pretty good. Live music was decent. I enjoyed the house-band. We ordered several different drinks thinking that the one before was simply a bad choice. Not! Each drink were extremely weak with no flavor (I'm a bartender also). Drinks were made with not much alcohol; made with lots of ice; very little flavor. Kinda thinking it's a Singapore thing. Not the only place in Singapore that make weak drinks. Oh well, that's my two cents. I'd only go back for the wings.

I will not recommend Blu Jaz to any foreigner or even local who decides to dine in for the first time. This is not my first time at Blu Jaz, but my first rude encounter with one of the staff members. My friend and I arrived at the cafe at 8.30PM on 20 December 2014 (Saturday). Since the entire cafe was crowded, we were given the corner table which was a small space between the alley. As we were settling down, we expected the menu to be on our table, however, the Filipino waitress came with the menu 10 minutes later and didn't serve us properly. She was rude when my friend asked for the Sheesha flavours. She insisted on checking our IDs. When we passed her the IDs she refused to serve us and asked if we had another card for verification. Both my friend and I are above 21. We got very irritated because not only was she rude, she didn't want to believe that we were above 21 when our IDs clearly stated that we are. We walked off from the cafe because of her attitude and degrading tone. I have been to better cafes which provide better service and certainly do not contemplate one's age through appearance. The staff requires education on basic etiquette and manners.