There’s a sense of joining a secret society when you enter that nondescript door next to a brothel on Cleveland Street. Welcome to jazz club 505 – one of Sydney’s true hidden gems. The intimate room is a mishmash of old couches, coffee tables and stools that look like upturned bins, while the walls feature colourful murals – cheap, but that’s its charm. On the small stage up, front local and visiting jazz performers play six nights a week to respectful, largely bearded crowds. Beers include Little Creatures, Bees Nees and White Rabbit Dark Ale, bottles of wine start at a sensible $19, and there’s a good range of whiskies behind the bar. The bistro serves pub-style fare such as risotto, pizza and Cajun chicken, with nothing over $15. This isn’t the place for a rowdy catch-up with friends, but rather for feeling those blue notes in a relaxed environment. Cover charge is usually $15.
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This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25
This is the place to submerge yourself in the skill and sounds of Australia's best Jazz musicians. A good bet any night of the week- for around ten bucks you can see some seriously good acts! Not too pretentious- 505 attracts a friendly mixed crowd! Nice staff too- and a good menu.
Posted on Sun 20 May 2012 05:41:25