Toronto karaoke bars that’ll make you feel like a pop star
Sometimes, you just get an urge to grab a mike and belt out a song. You can’t do this on the subway or in a park, but these Toronto karaoke bars will gladly play host while you and your friends warble the night away. Are you the next singing sensation? There's only one way to find out!
Bar Karaoke Lounge
360 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1S5When Torontonians think of karaoke, it’s usually with this place in mind. Spacious and stylish, Bar+ features private rooms that can fit up to 25 people, giving you ample space to add the dance moves to any K-Pop song. Along with strong Asian influences on the song list, the music gets updated monthly to the tune of more than 50 new songs. But, skip the binder and use the Bar+ app to load up your next ballad.
Twister Karaoke
5586 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5S2We’re not quite sure what the difference is between a private room and karaoke box, but Twister calls itself an expert in the latter. What you get is your own room with a TV that displays lyrics, a made-for-karaoke music video and mikes. It’s also in a great location in North York, within walking distance of Finch Station. Be warned, though: The music videos are cheesy, but in a most delightful way.
jaYuGongGan KAraoke
721 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L5If you need the right atmosphere to belt out a tune, head on over to Freezone, where the decor is casual and inviting with an amply-stocked bar, too. There are eight private rooms in the city’s longest-running karaoke bar, the only drawback being wired mikes. That’s offset by the fact that you’re handed your own tambourine. Salty Asian snacks will help you keep up your energy.
XO Karaoke
693 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L5How many songs do you have lined up in your head for the next karaoke session? Five? More? XO goes the distance by offering more than half a million songs from which you can choose, ensuring that your karaoke nights never have to be identical. Just in case you’re feeling a little mic-shy, XO serves up some wicked soju, giving you just the social lubricant you need to rock out in style. Just make sure smartphones are tucked away if you don't want any evidence the next day.
