Some resorts add a new pool. Lopota Lake Resort & Spa just added a full-blown jazz club. And not just any jazz club—a purpose-built architectural star designed with sound in mind, and soul at heart. This family-owned resort set in Georgia’s lush Kakheti region (yes, the wine country) has just dropped a major cultural mic. It launched what might be the most refined jazz venue in the country. It’s bold, unexpected, and somehow still fits perfectly into the mellow lakeside rhythm of Lopota.
Lopota Lake Resort & Spa
If you’ve never been, Lopota is like someone took a postcard, added room service, a spa, and a boat, and made it real. It has 60 hectares of rolling greenery wrapped around a lake, lined by the Caucasus Mountains and kissed by the scent of vineyard air. It’s family-run and proudly Georgian. It’s the kind of place where you can go kayaking on a mirror-like lake, learn how to fold khinkali like a pro and swirl Saperavi at their on-site winery. And, still have time to chill in the wellness centre.
The wellness scene here isn’t just about facials and cucumbers on your eyes. The Forest Spa is a destination in itself. It’s a quiet area hidden among the trees offering vinotherapy rituals, deep-tissue massages with wild herbal oils, and Georgian-style steam treatments in the wooden lisi (steam rooms). If you’ve never had a grape-seed scrub followed by a glass of wine made 200 meters away, now’s your chance.
The Jazz Club
Designed by David Koiava of local architecture firm Design Avenue, the new Jazz Club is sleek, soulful, and surprisingly cozy for a space that is this much of a statement. The impeccable acoustics are no coincidence—Koiava built the space with sound being the main event. Whether you’re leaning into a velvet armchair with a Georgian spritz, or swaying closer to the stage, the music flows through the room like a warm current.
You can forget basement gigs and dive bars. This is a grown-up kind of jazz—refined, immersive, but still pulsing with that delicious edge only live music can deliver. Performances run every weekend and spotlight a mix of Georgian talent and international names, curated like a fine playlist you didn’t know you needed. And if the jazz doesn’t get you, the late-night bites just might: the club’s menu is a tribute to the region, with elevated twists on local snacks and fresh, herb-forward cocktails to match.
What else?
Obviously, one night here isn’t enough. You check in thinking you’re just here for some music, but next thing you know, you’re sipping rosé on a catamaran or getting a body wrap infused with Kakhetian grapes. There are horse stables, bike trails, and even hot air balloon rides on offer (if you’re into romantic mornings). Not to mention Château Buera, the winery-slash-restaurant that serves up smoked trout tartare and pours earthy qvevri-aged reds like it’s water. Lopota has long been a favorite for Georgian families and wine lovers, but this jazz club is changing the game. Now, it’s not just where you go to relax. It’s where you go to feel something—through music, through food, through a grape-seed scrub followed by a midnight solo on the sax. Jazz and lakeside luxury? Honestly, why wasn’t this a thing sooner?
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FAQs
Q: Is the new Jazz Club at Lopota Lake open to non-resort guests?
A: Yes, the Jazz Club welcomes both resort guests and outside visitors on weekends.
Q: What kind of treatments are offered at the Forest Spa?
A: The Forest Spa offers vinotherapy, deep-tissue massages, and Georgian steam rituals using local herbs.
Q: Can guests visit the Château Buera winery during their stay?
A: Yes, guests can enjoy wine tastings, vineyard tours, and dine at the winery’s restaurant.
