Jazzkantine zum Graben

Jazzkantine zum Graben is a restaurant, cafe, bar and concert venue in one, at Grabenstrasse 8 in Luzern's Altstadt, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. The combination of uses means the venue changes character through the day: it opens in the morning as a cafe and restaurant, and by evening the focus shifts to drinks and live music, with frequent evening concerts often given by regional musicians. The atmosphere is informal and community-minded rather than glamorous, with a crowd of locals, music fans and visitors who want a drink and a show without a club environment. The price band is $$, which keeps it accessible. The drinks programme is that of a neighbourhood bar-restaurant, and food is available throughout the opening hours, so a concert can be combined with dinner on site. The music programme is concert-based, and the venue publishes its schedule at jazzkantine.com, which is the best place to check for the genres and dates of upcoming events; the guide data does not list specific acts. According to Switzerland Tourism, hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 10:00 AM to 12:30 AM and Saturday 9:30 AM to 12:30 AM, and these can be confirmed on +41 41 410 73 73. Because the schedule is concert-driven, the late closing times on Thursday to Saturday coincide with the main music nights. No cover charge is listed in the data, and some concerts may be ticketed, so the programme should be checked for individual events. Reservations are sensible for dinner before a concert and for popular shows. Bottle-service is not relevant. No strict dress code applies, and casual clothing is normal. The old-town location makes it easy to reach on foot and to combine with a stroll along the Reuss or the nearby bridges.