Lula Lounge
Lula Lounge
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For 16 years, Lula Lounge has distinguished itself as Toronto’s home for groundbreaking Latin, Jazz and World Music. Our audience reflects our programming - The crowd at Lula is one of the most diverse, friendly, and multi-generational and multi-ethnic crowds in the city, what ties them together is love of music, having a good time, drinking, dinning and dancing! Friday and Saturday night Lula presents the city's top Salsa bands, Djs and Dance Instructors. The friendly beginner's lesson is great way to break the ice, no partner necessary. Sunday through Thursday evening you can experience anything from Chamber Music to Blues, Spoken Word to Tuvan Throat Singers, South Asian to Jamaican, check out ww.lula.ca for the schedule!
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Oksana
Mississauga, Canada15 contributions
Aug. 2019
My friend celebrated her birthday in August there and it was amazing. Beautiful music ( live bands), salsa lessons (Friday and Saturday ),delicious food and drinks ( specially love their Pina Coladas!), great staff!
Written December 5, 2019
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Elizabeth P
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Oct. 2019 • Couples
My husband and I recently visited Lula’s while in Toronto for a couples getaway. We reserved a table for their Pre Fixe Dinner and Show package and absolutely enjoyed our time. The lesson was fun. The people we’re friendly. And while yes there are “ professionals” who have been going and dancing for quite some time showing off their moves, it did not intimidate us one bit to get out on the dance floor ourselves. And quite honestly we enjoyed watching the regulars while sitting down and catching our breath. Time honestly flew by! Our dinner reservation was for 7:30pm and next thing we knew it was 1am! We will definetly return!
Written October 20, 2019
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AngeBisk
Burlington, Canada97 contributions
Aug. 2019 • Friends
Fabulous atmosphere - feels like you are in a latino club back in the 50's with dinner and dancing. Waiting for Ricky Ricardo to show up...... The food was extremely good. (Jerk chicken was yummy but pretty spicy, calamari were perfect, crab cake was delicious and desserts were a hit at our table. 8 people all enjoyed their meal. Salsa dance lesson was great. DJ music was fun; the 12 pc band was FANTASTIC! Dance floor very crowded. Would be nicer to have a bit of room to dance. All in all, a very fun, entertaining evening. Waiters Julio and Lulu were both terrific! Mostly filled with under 40 year olds, but any age fit in.
Written August 4, 2019
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Annie
Toronto, Canada64 contributions
Feb. 2019
One of the most exciting places to visit to take in a live music event!
Did I mention that they offer one of the best Mojito's (aside from Cuba)
I'd never been to this lounge before; however, it was where they held
The Poetry & Jazz Event that was benefiting Fight For Freedom!
An emotional night b'cuz it truly was a life-changing experience for me!
Did I mention that they offer one of the best Mojito's (aside from Cuba)
I'd never been to this lounge before; however, it was where they held
The Poetry & Jazz Event that was benefiting Fight For Freedom!
An emotional night b'cuz it truly was a life-changing experience for me!
Written May 18, 2019
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garaman
ontario3 contributions
Apr. 2019 • Couples
Four of us attended an awesome concert buy Ray Montford. One of our party got a steak that was overcooked and couldn't eat it
Instead of offering to comp the meal which is what should have happened the manager Nicole argued with our party for about 10 minutes and finally she took this meal off the bill. The food is way overpriced and the service was terrible we waited 20 minutes after ordering our drinks before they came back to take our meal order.the concert was fantastic but unfortunately we will never go back to this restaurant.
Instead of offering to comp the meal which is what should have happened the manager Nicole argued with our party for about 10 minutes and finally she took this meal off the bill. The food is way overpriced and the service was terrible we waited 20 minutes after ordering our drinks before they came back to take our meal order.the concert was fantastic but unfortunately we will never go back to this restaurant.
Written April 25, 2019
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Shawn B
22 contributions
Apr. 2019 • Couples
Such a fun place. We had a good dinner. They have a beginner dance class first. Then a mix of DJ and a really good (and big) live band. Fun trying to salsa. Also liked they also play other types of dance music in between. Would be a lot of fun with a group!
Written April 7, 2019
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hot_choc_baileys
Toronto, Canada5 contributions
Mar. 2019 • Friends
Lula Lounge is fabulous. I have been to Salsa Saturday twice recently, once with my husband for birthday dinner and dancing, and once with my girlfriends for a fun night out. I had an amazing time both times! Such fantastic music; dancing to their live bands is such a treat and so much fun. The staff at Lula are wonderful, always working hard to make sure everyone has a good time. I want to especially mention Sara and Melany in the coat check who were lovely and very helpful, and kept our stuff safe and secure so we could dance and not worry about anything! The wait staff and bartenders are also super, and their margaritas are my favourite in the city! My ONLY criticism is that the break between band sets feels very long, although the DJ certainly kept us all dancing during that time.
I definitely recommend Lula Lounge for a great night out! :-)
I definitely recommend Lula Lounge for a great night out! :-)
Written March 27, 2019
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Johnnymarkdown
Toronto, Canada85 contributions
Feb. 2019 • Couples
Amazing ambiance, excellent music (great sound system) lovely servers. Went for Valentine's Day and couldn't ask for a more romantic setting.
The prix fixe menu was $60 per person plus drinks, which you pay in advance.
The drink special my wife ordered was a French martini which was excellent. I ordered a Mojito which was not great. No balance to the flavours, just rum taste. Shouldn't this be a signature drink given the venue's theme?
Aside from the chips and dip (lovely house-made salsa, guac and bean dip) the rest of the meal was extremely disappointing. Though jerk chicken appeared on the menu, the kitchen sent word they were out of chicken. On Valentine's Day you're not fully stocked?
We opted for the salmon instead (the beef option was an additional $11!). It was undercooked and rubbery. Side veggies were passable, rice not very warm. Neither my wife nor I finished our meal.
We had selected the espresso chocolate cake for dessert. It was very basic, and went unfinished as well.
For such an interesting and attractive venue (even the washrooms were nice - yes, decent washrooms south of Bloor!) I can't fathom why you wouldn't put together a better dining experience. In total, this was a $200 bill. I can think of many amazing meals to be had in Toronto for that amount.
I would visit again for a concert but not to eat. With such a gem of a setting, I hope they improve the kitchen offerings and do it right.
The prix fixe menu was $60 per person plus drinks, which you pay in advance.
The drink special my wife ordered was a French martini which was excellent. I ordered a Mojito which was not great. No balance to the flavours, just rum taste. Shouldn't this be a signature drink given the venue's theme?
Aside from the chips and dip (lovely house-made salsa, guac and bean dip) the rest of the meal was extremely disappointing. Though jerk chicken appeared on the menu, the kitchen sent word they were out of chicken. On Valentine's Day you're not fully stocked?
We opted for the salmon instead (the beef option was an additional $11!). It was undercooked and rubbery. Side veggies were passable, rice not very warm. Neither my wife nor I finished our meal.
We had selected the espresso chocolate cake for dessert. It was very basic, and went unfinished as well.
For such an interesting and attractive venue (even the washrooms were nice - yes, decent washrooms south of Bloor!) I can't fathom why you wouldn't put together a better dining experience. In total, this was a $200 bill. I can think of many amazing meals to be had in Toronto for that amount.
I would visit again for a concert but not to eat. With such a gem of a setting, I hope they improve the kitchen offerings and do it right.
Written February 16, 2019
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JimLandArch
Toronto, Canada41 contributions
Jan. 2019 • Couples
If your visiting TORONTO and looking for a great night of food and live entertainment check out Lula Lounge. Check out who is playing and reserve a seat for a great meal and be ready for a night of dining and dancing. A group of 8 of us just spent a great evening at Lula Lounge listening to ‘At Last’ at tribute to Etta James. Other nights arrive early for some dance lessons then dance the night away to Latin rhythms. Fun and affordable
Written February 4, 2019
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skaszab2016
Toronto, Canada1,165 contributions
Jan. 2019 • Couples
Fantastic bands, entertainers. Very busy but with a grand atmosphere. The cocktails were really good. Wonderful tapas and meat dishes. The dancing I will remember the most. Dancing to live music among others. Fantastic.
Written February 1, 2019
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Bianca p
Mississauga, Canada7 contributions
I'm planning on celebrating my birthday this Saturday night here for first time I have 2 kids ages 4-12 is this place family friendly just hoping it's not an actual crazy night club?!
Jose O
Paris, France
Hi Bianca, it's pretty much a regular restaurant from 6:30 - 9:15, then the dance lesson start, and more people coming to dance start to arrive, by 10:15 when the live band starts it is like a night club, with dancers and a dj between sets. Kids are welcomed but the best idea is to come early enjoy the dinner and dance lesson part of the night.
Is there an age limit to be admitted? Is 18 Ok?
Jose O
Paris, France
Hi, The age limit is 19 on weekends, you can come in if you're younger than 19 with a parent and you'll get a wristband.
For more details just call 416-588-0307
Want to go on a thursday night with this girl I like, but it's not a date. Don't think i can go another day.. I just love to latin dance and want to show her that. I just want to dance with her and have a good time, no labels attached. Is this a good place for that?
Jose O
Paris, France
Hi Jonah, sorry for the late reply, but yes it is a perfect place for that, but we don't have latin dancing on Thursdays, try a Friday or Saturday, we also have a complimentary beginner's dance class to help break the ice.
whiteanne2017
Brampton, Canada
Is there special music on the evening of May 2, 2017?
Jose O
Paris, France
Hi unfortunately we're closed that night, on the 3rd we have an epic big band! You can see it at our website.
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