The Jazz Cafe - Newcastle upon Tyne

Popped in for a quick one on way to the station Had an excellent gin and tonic Very friendly staff Will return

I came back here after a long time of not calling in and was not disappointed. It is ideal for anyone wanting food or drink whilst waiting for a train as it is only three minutes walk up Pink Lane from Central station. It has a very pleasant atmosphere and serves a good range of casual food. I was here for a drink on this occasion but have eaten here in the past and the food was good. Service on this trip was very friendly and i felt welcome in the place. I would definitely come back here.

Had really lovely food and drinks whilst waiting for a delayed train. We had the pate which was fabulous. Also black currant and honey gin with ginger ale , amazing.

I visited here with my husband hoping for some food tonight. I was rudely told food finishes at 6pm. Online it states cafe service 11am till 7pm. We were there at 6.30pm, A bit pointless when you are open late to finish food at 6 and put another time on your website? But that's fine no problem We mentioned we were visiting from Edinburgh and this was our first time in the cafe......no response at all. I said we would eat elsewhere and maybe return for drinks and music later.....again no response. Scruffy looking staff that looked very annoyed we had interrupted their cigarette break outside. Felt very unwelcome no way would we order a drink in there. Had a lovely meal in Taste of Persia instead and ended up in Central a drag bar I believe. What a lovely welcome in there compared to the Jazz Cafe. Danced all night....fab.

So apparently if you are not vegan, in a couple, Greek or happy you are not welcome here. Came in with four of my friends after drinking in the next door Forth Bar and were told that the bar was closing in half an hour. OK, we will have one drink and leave. Obviously a massive inconvenience. Slam slam slam. Can we have a shot? No. All talking in Greek about how pissed off they are (my friend is Greek so it 's quite hilarious but scary for whoever might own this bar). Now the 'chef ' comes out the kitchen to remind us it 's last orders in one hour... OK. Can we finish the pints we 've paid a fiver for? It 's weird as I 've walked past that joint for years and always wondered why it was empty. First time I 've ever gone in. It all becomes clear. Wow. What a laugh.