by Richard Buckley, Editor, Business Eye

Belfast’s only dedicated jazz bar has been awarded its first AA Rosette in recognition of culinary excellence. Berts Jazz Bar, located at the five-star Merchant Hotel and owned by hospitality stalwart, the Beannchor Group, achieved an overall score of 94% across both dining and bar service, alfresco surroundings and public toilets during its inspection earlier this year.


Berts Jazz Bar General Manager, Mark O’Neill said: “We are thrilled and honoured to have won such a prestigious award from the AA. It’s an extremely proud achievement for Berts and the entire team who work tirelessly to ensure such a high standard is maintained for our guests. With live jazz music seven nights a week, an extensive drinks selection and now an AA rated French bistro style menu, we are proud to be playing our part in Belfast’s thriving social scene and continuing to offer excellence to our guests.”

Commenting on the experience at Berts, the AA Hotel and Restaurant Inspector said: “This is a wonderful venue with a good deal of charm and character.

“I would certainly return to the venue for numerous reasons including the style and presentation of the location, the quality of the food and the live jazz music,” they continued.

The Inspector commended the Berts’ team for their warm welcome, for being extremely knowledgeable and providing all guests with high quality, professional service.

AA Rosettes are awarded by the AA’s team of inspectors who have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing quality throughout the UK. In achieving its first Rosette award, Berts Jazz Bar is recognised for having standards that stand out in the local area, serving food prepared with care, understanding and skill as well as using good quality ingredients. In the recent inspection, all dishes served met the one Rosette expectations.

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General Manager, Mark O’Neill along with the Berts Jazz Bar team celebrating being awarded the AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence.

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