The nights are drawing in, gingerbread lattes are front and centre of café menus and the twinkling of fairy lights are beginning to make their appearance on nearby houses, so it can only mean one thing…Christmas is firmly upon us! So, today we’re ringing in the festive season with the 10 best Christmas songs of all time! The songs that continue to appear on the charts and continually get played on the radio and at Christmas parties up and down the country. So, did your favourite Christmas tune make the list? “All I Want For Christmas Is You”, Mariah Carey It was only right that we started o ..read more

If you follow us on social media, you may have seen the photos from this couple’s glorious day, but for those that are still searching for their wedding venue and are considering us, here’s how their wedding day went in more detail… A & E (the happy couple) arrived at The Jazz Café at 3:30pm to plenty of delicious, hand-poured cocktails and fruity mocktails before sitting down to a delicious 3 course meal. As standard, we offer a glass of Prosecco as an arrival drink, but this couple love a cocktail and wanted to incorporate this into their dream day. Their 3 course wedding breakfast s ..read more

If you’re a fan of Motown music, you’ll probably already know a number of these exceptionally talented artists, however if you have just discovered this incredible genre of music, you’re going to want to read on to discover the legends that created it… Motown, in full Motown Record Corporation, also called Hitsville, recording company was founded by Berry Gordy Jr in Detroit, Michigan in January 1959. It became one of the most successful black-owned businesses and one of the most influential independent record companies in American history. The company gave its name to the hugely popular sty ..read more

Hosting a Halloween party this year? We got you! We’ve compiled the best spooky songs you need to add to your playlist from Monster Mash to Billie Eilish. Read on to find out more… Monster Mash, Bobby “Boris” Pickett It’s a classic Halloween tune, but you can’t go wrong with the crowd-pleaser, right? Released in 1962, this track has been covered by a number of artists, but we think the original is the best! Thriller, Michael Jackson A song guaranteed to get your guests dancing, because who doesn’t know the iconic moves to this tune? Ghostbusters, Ray Parker Jr Does it get much s ..read more

The evenings are drawing in and the temperatures are beginning to feel a little cooler, which can only mean one thing…the season’s changing and the countdown to Christmas is on! Last Christmas didn’t quite go to plan (thanks Covid) so why not go all out this year and celebrate with your work colleagues, family, and friends right here at The Jazz Café. From Christmas parties with live music to festive drinks receptions, however you wish to party this season we’d love to help. Christmas Joiner Parties One of our most popular choices are our Joiner Parties. These events are perfect for small ..read more

September marks new beginnings for a lot of us. It brings the return of school and work, and with that your usual day-to-day routine after the Summer. For many of us, this September will also mark the return to the office after nearly 18 months of remote working. If you happen to find yourself in that position and have also been lumbered with planning your company’s next corporate event, then keep reading… Step 1: The Purpose Before getting into the finer details of the event itself, it’s best to first establish what the purpose of your event is. Is it to celebrate a fantastic year of result ..read more

Music festivals have been around since the 18th Century in England and have continued to grow in popularity ever since. Festivals are the complete immersive experience usually lasting several days with goers camping on the site itself. With so many festivals to choose from, we’ve collated 7 of what we deem to be some of the best the UK has to offer… Neighbourhood Weekender WHEN: Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th September 2021 WHERE: Victoria Park, Warrington LINE-UP HIGHLIGHTS: Gerry Cinnamon, Pale Waves, Sam Fender, The Snuts, Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Wombats, The Pigeon Detectives and Blox ..read more

It feels like forever since we welcomed customers through our doors due to the pandemic, especially as the opening date kept getting shifted due to restrictions, but we can finally say “we’re open!” With restrictions eased across much of the country for what we hope is the foreseeable future, we thought a blog post about what’s coming up for the rest of the year at The Jazz Café would be helpful alongside other uses of the venue that you may be interested in. Private Events One of the areas that was impacted the most by restrictions was private events, so it’s no wonder that the number of t ..read more

Originating in the African-American communities in the US, soul music became fully established throughout the 1950s and early 1960s. It combines American gospel, rhythm, blues, and jazz in a fantastically amazing way. Unsurprisingly, it became popular for dancing and listening to where record labels, such as Motown, Atlantic & Stax were influential during the Civil War. Catchy rhythms, hand clapping, spontaneous body movements are all characteristics of soul alongside the call-and-response between the lead vocalist and the chorus, improvisation, twirls, and auxiliary sounds. According to ..read more

The 19th of July is the day that we are all looking forward to. It’s the day that will hopefully bring us all a little more freedom and see the current restrictions around COVID lifted. But the question on everyone’s lips is what will life be like post-COVID? Will some restrictions remain in place? Plus, it’s no surprise that many businesses, like ours in the hospitality industry, will be looking at how best to reopen and start trading again. In this article, we look in particular at the return of live events. Once in-person events can take place with no restrictions, many event planners and ..read more