Bad food and even worse service... GO ELSEWHERE. 1. We were served stale, flavorless bread in France. Need I say more? 2. The server in the gray, plaid pants (photo below) behaved absolutely atrociously towards my husband and I. One of the other servers offered to move us to a table closer to the stage. Once again, it was OFFERED to us. We didn't request it. Grey Pants walked over to us and began screaming/berating us like we were breaking the law because he needed the table for another couple. Needless to say, we didn't fly across the Atlantic and pay for overpriced bad bread to be disrespected by an emotionally unstable loser in cheap pants who clearly isn't aware that he works in the service industry. Despite his behavior, we graciously moved back to our original places. 3. I then proceeded to watch Gray Pants behave rudely towards several other customers. He was snarky towards a group of young men who asked for water. He snatched away a woman's drink before she was done drinking it and she had to call him back. 4. I later needed to squeeze past him to get to another part of the club... I said "excusez" in a normal volume/tone of voice. Gray Pants had the nerve to whip around and tell me to "calm down" and tried complaining about the way I spoke to him for simply excusing myself as I walked by. This was exceptionally ironic considering the spectacle he caused over our table earlier. @Duc des Lombards management: Please fire this feral rat in tacky clothing before he drives away all of your customers. He is the stereotype of the "French rude server" on steroids. read more

Le Duc des Lombards - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

I love Paris, I love this pedestrian district and I love Le Duc des Lombards. One of the oldest and best jazz clubs in Paris. The music was simply phenomenal. They play late into the night. I also enjoyed their skillfully made cocktails very much. They serve charcuterie and cheeses, smoked salmon, olives and other small aperitifs and hors-d'œuvres, but we ate before going. Our server was fun and amusing. He made us feel welcome and gave us plenty of good advice. Make sure you book your concert tickets in advance or you won't might be left outside or have to wait a long time before being granted access. read more

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Pretty good jazz, however the place overall could use a lot of work. The place is a bit dingy. Also, there was no water in any of the sinks in the bathrooms downstairs and it had obviously been that way for some time. There wasn't even a sign. Also the drinks were absolutely horrendous. I got the aviation-- it wasn't even purple and tasted like cough medicine. Totally disgusting. For a place with a substantial cover (we got in at 30 euros for a local band with no real following) I really expected much more from the experience. read more

Music was amazing, we went for a Creole Jazz night. I suggest showing up 30 mins early if you want your pick of seats. We arrived about 15 minutes before and since we were a larger party sat upstairs to sit together. Loved the spritz I got but the waiter never came back after the first drink for us to order another. The show was 1.5 hours long. My party would have had two more drinks! read more

Le Duc des Lombards - Spritz - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Great location and easy to find. We walked in and bought tickets to a 7:30pm show only for 35 Euros each. We were able to sit on comfortable stools on the left side facing the piano. Great acoustics and view, which they also have several TV too. Non smoking interior! Drinks came quickly and great selection. Highly recommended! read more

Le Duc des Lombards - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

What a great night I had! The music was fantastic and the food and the wine suggested by my waiter was perfect. I was a bit nervous going by myself as I do not speak French. The waiter was very gracious as I said in my terrible French that I do not speak French. He smiled and said no problem and took care of me all night. read more

During our recent trip to Paris, we caught a show here. First off, we were very grateful that they accommodated our request for a reservation at short notice. When we arrived, we found the environment to be a perfect setting for jazz. We were given seats with great sight lines, and the sound was amazing. The group performing was an awesome quintet (sax, piano, guitar, bass, drums), and we wish we could see them again in the States! The service was excellent - friendly, helpful, and efficient. Wine recommendation was spot on as well. We had a wonderful time, and we hope to get back again someday. Merci beacoup! read more

Le Duc des Lombards - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

I've never been to a jazz club before, but I had always been open to the idea. This jazz bar was very cool -- not too big of a place, but large enough for plenty of people. The stage is right in the center with people surrounding it. For my first jazz experience, I thought the music was great! With a nice glass of wine (10€ so I thought it was a bit expensive... Bottle next time), it's the perfect chill night in Paris. read more

Le Duc des Lombards - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Hostess was so rude。 Get there early for good seats。 I say, not worth it。 read more

Le Duc des Lombards - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Paris, 75

Can't speak for the place if www.@ethaniverson.com isn't there but in that case- the sound guy, the staff, the vibe, the music- hells yeah. I went to 3 sets in 2 nights and I exactly never do that. read more

AWESOME...!!! If you want a fun, enjoyable night in Paris make Le Duc des Lombards a must -- especially if you are a musician, or just love live music with a more intimate, chill kind of setting. It was fun, well-organized, visually appealing with cool mood lighting, and the service was top-notch; they were helpful, friendly, and cheerful. LOCATED IN A COOL NEIGHBORHOOD WITH VARIOUS BARS AND RESTAURANTS, COOL TO MINGLE OR PEOPLE WATCH. We saw Hailey Tuck perform there while sipping drinks. The host got my wife and I a great table where we had a perfect view. I would return again and again. Excellent joint for jazz!!! read more

On my last visit to Paris I wanted to attend a live jazz show & a friend there recommended this venue. I was not disappointed & had a wonderful experience. With such fond memories of this classy & intimate club,was looking forward to returning on my trip to Paris last week. The hostess was extremely friendly, we had excellent seats, the cocktails (Cosmos) were super tasty, and the music was superb. Classic jazz in a cool & intimate club. My 81 year mom absolutely enjoyed our evening as well. read more

Coming from NYC (Harlem) where Jazz is sacred, this place is pretty good in comparison. Musicians are first rated. Good traditional jazz club. The bands/musicians are having great jam sessions! read more

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Fantastic Saturday night at Duc's. Great group of local jazz artists rotated through the stage and played everything from standards to Jazz Bass Clarinet. Staff and servers were also very accommodating and friendly. And best of all no cover for a fantastic night of live music!! Do yourself a favor and support a great Jazz bar. Go to Duc's read more

I stumbled across this place while looking for another jazz spot in St. Michel. I caught a jam session which was phenomenal. The artists were highly skilled and the music was quite spirited. The atmosphere is low key and respectful. I highly recommend. read more

Great time, good music. Was a little tough getting tickets at the door but they accommodated us.

Loved the club. Reminded me of Village Vanguard. High quality acts. Staff was very welcoming even with no French.

I visited here in May 2011 on a Friday evening and loved it. Tried to come back two days later but they do close a little earlier than I expected on a Sunday evening so make sure you check the hours before you head over there (I was trying to make it there for a 10pm performance, taking the subway from Alésia but things dragged and they closed by the time I got there). Make sure you walk inward (away from the main road) and turn right or left to find a nice strip of bars and other hangouts. Anyway! I stayed for about 3-4 hours and made some nice conversation with the people next to me. Softly lit with impressive improvisational performers, both as a group and with their own spontaneous impromptu solos. Would definitely visit this place again next time I'm in Paris (hopefully soon!). read more

Best Jazz bar I know in Paris! If you have pro skill and instrument, you can play at the bar as freestyle. Awesome atmosphere but only thing is that hard to go there often is entrance and drinks is bit expensive. Entrance:20€ and drinks are around 10€ minimum. read more

This review might not be worth much having stumbled across this club 20 years ago, but what a great experience if you where looking for the classic jazz experience. The club had a mural of Duke Ellington on the outside wall and a neon figure of a guy walking the bass. The inside of the club was small, dark, smoke filled, crowded with a quartet jammed onto a small stage. My memory might be a bit clouded but it was a magical experience. I do not even remember who was playing, but it was within the classic jazz genre and the lead player was a jazz flutist. The club might have moved for all i know, but it was awesome. read more

Fantastic jazz bar ! We went on a Friday night, around 11pm, no cover charge for the JAM, fantastic music and average price drinks. Definitely a must if you like real jazz! read more

The music was excellent. 5 stars. Do not get the tickets/food combination. The food is not great, plus the menu is restricted to only a few items with this deal. Also, it is very distracting to order food while the band is playing. Better to eat elsewhere before, and then share a bottle of wine during the show. It was difficult to get our server to come back for another drink. Also, be prepared for very tight quarters. The jazz was 1st rate! read more

This is a wonderful little venue that hosts (mostly) jazz gigs from local artists up to international jazz stars. It's a really intimate venue with an almost hidden upstairs mezzanine where you can dine on great food (I filled up on wonderful bread) The bar staff were great and gave us some great recommendations on cocktails and we had a good laugh. The only shame is that on busy nights they run two shows so sometimes you can't hang out all night :( Worth a visit even on a short break to paris in my opinion. I will go back! read more

this place is great. we saw a jazz show here on fri night, and the club is super intimate. we sat practically on stage! tickets here are pricy (25 euros each), but they get some good acts. we saw a jazz trio play a tribute to oscar peterson, and it was a real treat. read more

This was my first time at Duc des Lombards but it will not be my last. We went to hear some great jazz the way it's suppose to be heard. A small venue that puts you up close and personal to the artist. I'm glad I went and it will certainly not be my last. read more

Visited on a Thursday night; 30 Euro cover, great band, good service, good bar & decent bar food. My work colleagues and I had a nice couple of hours watching the 8 and part of the 10pm show. Make a reservation to get a good seat. read more

My visit coincided with celebrating my birthday in Paris. I was looking forward to visiting this spot since the Jazz scene back home in Miami, FL is non existent. Les Duc is a serious jazz place! Cover wasn't bad. Drinks and appetizer reasonably priced (remember it's a jazz club so things may be more expensive than lets say a bistro). I enjoyed it. I would check the web site for schedule of who is playing .... I got to hear an excellent sax man ... James Brandon Lewis Trio ... A nice treat! read more

We had a couple of outstanding nights at Le Duc in December 2012; great venue and a good crowd with a laid back vibe. Easy walking distance from Rue Montorgueil so have dinner there and stroll on over for the late session. Really worth a visit and, if you can't get in, step around to Le Baiser Sale which is just as good and close by. read more

Intimate venue, airplane quality food including plastic forks and knives, outrageously priced drinks even by Paris standards AND my girlfriend got her purse picked for €50...not a great experience. read more