The Ruby Jazz Club
Highlights
- Discover live jazz performances from local and international artists in an intimate, 1920s-inspired venue.
- Savour handcrafted cocktails and premium spirits while enjoying a soulful dining experience.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, tucked away in Fortitude Valley's hidden gem.
- Experience the rich heritage of jazz as you unwind in Brisbane's only true speakeasy.
Brisbane’s home of live jazz, fine cocktails, and soulful dining awaits behind a red door, down a dimly lit lane. Hidden from the noise of the city, The Ruby Jazz Club is Brisbane’s only true speakeasy jazz venue — an underground hideaway where the music hums late into the night. But shhhh… it’s our little secret.
Tucked away in the heart of Fortitude Valley, The Ruby showcases exceptional live jazz performances from both local and international artists, with a strong focus on emerging talent. Whether you’re a devoted jazz lover or discovering the genre for the first time, this intimate, 1920s-inspired space delivers an atmosphere that’s rich, vibrant, and unmistakably timeless.
Beyond the music, enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu alongside handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits, and an impressive collection of signature bourbons. One sip, one song, and you’ll feel transported straight to the Deep South — the very birthplace of jazz itself.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
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