Bar+ Karaoke Lounge

With nearly 60,000 Korean residents in the city, Toronto boasts one of the biggest Koreatowns in the world, with its roots dating back to the influx of Korean immigrants during the late 1960s. The intersection of Bathurst and Bloor is now a vibrant Korean neighborhood—culturally, at least, even if most actual Korean-Canadians are moving farther north to escape the exorbitant rent. Thankfully, Koreatown still offers excellent Korean food (Sunrise House is a local favorite) and private karaoke rooms, called noraebang. Twenty bucks an hour is standard and cheap, but some go higher, especially if they offer a better selection of songs. Gorhe Gorhe, Echo and JaYunGongGan are some of the last ones standing in the area; not too far, on Yonge Street, Bar+ offers a better experience. Just don’t bring in your own alcohol—they sometimes check. 

Is there anything that brings people together faster than (drunkenly) belting out your favorite guilty-pleasure songs? The city is home to a number of well-reviewed karaoke bars with private rooms, booming sound systems, cheap drinks, and a large collection of tunes. Bar + Karaoke Toronto is the perfect first date idea if you’re looking for a great way to get to know somebody in a high-energy, fun, and not-so-serious setting. You guys can help each other decide which songs to sing or, depending on how the night is going, even opt for a duet together! Pro tip: We like Bar + Karaoke Lounge.