The Grand Hotel Birmingham is launching Downstairs At The Grand, a sophisticated speakeasy, serving as the city centre’s only late-night live music jazz bar from Friday 16th May, from 10pm until 2am, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Late at night, Downstairs At The Grand will take over Isaac’s, the restaurant nestled within The Grand Hotel, paying homage to the secret bustle of historical speakeasies hiding within existing businesses.
Bringing the blues back to Birmingham, Downstairs At The Grand will feature musical residencies from stellar musicians every week, staging a varied program of entertainment, including jazz nights, boogie-woogie, cabaret in the style of ‘Crazy Coqs’, and West End stars performing musical theatre showcases.
The impressive line-up of artists includes:
- Tom Seals, a top boogie-woogie and blues pianist and vocalist who has supported artists such as Jools Holland, Jamie Cullum, and Gregory Porter.
- Dino Baptiste, a highly energetic pianist, vocalist and entertainer, known for his dynamic performances and remarkable connection with his audiences.
- One of the UK’s finest saxophonists, Chris ‘Beebe’ Aldridge, who has performed with an impressive roster of artists, including Gary Barlow, Tony Christie and jazz icon Pee Wee Ellis.
- Dana Gillespie, an internationally touring artist with 72 albums and collaborations with the likes of David Bowie and Elton John under her belt.
- Lisa-Marie Holmes, vocalist to the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, will bring her award-winning cabaret and musical theatre performances to Downstairs At The Grand.
On Friday 16th May, Downstairs At The Grand will open for the first time with entertainment from Joe Spinoza And Friends.
The inaugural performer, Joe Spinoza, is a cohort of the celebrated Birmingham Conservatoire, led by Joe Spinoza, a classically trained pianist and singer specialising in jazz. Guests will be delighted by a musical range, from sultry bossa nova covers to Rat Pack classics and popular soulful tunes.
Downstairs At The Grand’s first month will see immersive performances from:
- Friday 16th May – Joe Spinoza And Friends
- Saturday 17th May – The Voice Of Rafael Nannetti
- Thursday 22nd May – Joe Spinoza And Friends
- Friday 23rd May – The Voice Of Rafael Nannetti
- Saturday 24th May – Dino Baptiste And The Night Train
- Thursday 29th May – Dino Baptiste And The Night Train
- Friday 30th May – Genevieve Jazz
- Saturday 31st May – The Voice Of Rafael Nannetti
While enjoying the late-night captivating performances, guests can enjoy classic and innovative cocktails such as an Old Fashioned, a Paris Rouge and a Negroni, and a selection of fine wines and fizz.
The late-night food menu will include charcuterie boards, artisan cheese boards, small plates and sourdough pizzas, plus sweet options.
Downstairs At The Grand will open on Friday 16th May, from this point guests can visit Thursday-Saturday from 10pm until 2am.
For the full schedule of performances or to make a booking, go to www.downstairsatthegrand.co.ukSchedule of upcoming performances and residencies. Please note the schedule is subject to change.
May 2025