Come and experience a night at Lula -- sample our menu, enjoy a mojito and hear some great live entertainment.
Walking into Lula Lounge is like stepping out of Toronto and into another world - a secret spot somewhere in the tropics. Reminiscent of a time and place that was Havana, New Orleans or even Paris. The mood is bohemian, urban and international. Glowing red Chinese lanterns, antique chandeliers, colourful sari tablecloths and large Persian rugs give the room an exotic warmth. Inspired by dancehalls of the past, with round bankette-style tables lining the sides of the raised dining areas that overlook the stage and large red dance floor, Lula Lounge an ideal setting for any event.
"a vibrant example of how art, music and dance transcend ethnic boundaries - a hip, glamorous nightclub where Latin music and culture blend with the city's myriad other energies and rhythms and everyone is welcome."
- James Chatto, LCBO Food & Drink Magazine
From samba or salsa musicians to belly dance or flamenco instructors, through Lula Lounge event planners have access to a pool of some of the finest talent in the city.
"Lula Lounge is among the best rooms in the city and a pleasure to work with. A beautiful ambience, superb sound, great staff, excellent food. What else do you need?"
- Alan Davis, Small World Music
Front Lounge
With large opening windows, sunny colour scheme and a bright red fireplace, this private lounge is ideal for receptions and dinner of 10 to 40. Cosy in the winter and breezy in the summer, this glassed-in room affords a great view of the main dining and dancing area while offering a more intimate setting for smaller functions.
"The sexy and good-natured feeling the evening inspired stays with you, bringing you back time and again to this unwinding oasis that is Lula Lounge."
- Don Ellis, The National Post
Restaurant
Our dining area contains two raised sections overlooking the dance floor. For larger occasions, we're pleased to arrange tables and seating in the main floor.
" Lula Lounge is definitely the place to be in Toronto for hot Latin music, great Mojitos and fine food, not to mention a sizzling atmosphere and the best audiences in the city. Thanks for giving Latin music such a classy presence in T.O!"
- Mary Lou Creechan, Jazz Broadcaster
Exceptional Performance Space
Unlike traditional banquet halls, Lula Lounge is a fully equipped music venue accustomed to providing professional technical support services for a wide range of events.
Lula's AV team is headed by Howard Laurie, our in-house technical engineer who comes to us with over 20 years of corporate and entertainment experience.
Fully equipped with a 32 channel mixer, microphones, DJ mixer, 10ft movie screen, DVD and VCR players -- not to mention disco ball -- Lula Lounge is ready to host your party, presentation, screening, or concert.
"Tracy, your warmth and generosity of spirit shone through and it was lovely dealing with you from then on. Fernando was great too, as was Howard, who was very patient with someone who really didn't have a clue about sound! ...lots of people made a point of telling me how wonderful the food was. Everyone said what a great place Lula was and how fantastic the music was! Hats off to you and to Wilson and the Cache gang for their remarkable sounds."
- Anna Luengo, Romero House
Trend Setting Entertainment
Lula Lounge is where people from around town and around the globe gather to celebrate food, music, dance and art. A world class venue that has hosted an incredible range of local and international talent from Norah Jones to Cuban Diva Haila Mompie to the South African Mahotella Queens, chamber music to samba, comedians to burlesque -- Lula is home to it all.
In addition to our savory Latin Fusion Cuisine, Lula Lounge Catering and Event Planning provides a wide range of services to accommodate groups of all sizes. Our catering planners can assist in programming day or evening events including cocktail parities, corporate entertainment packages, holiday parties, product launch celebrations, team building programs, family events and a host of everything in between.
Recent performances at Lula:
We have hosted events for:
Norah Jones
Jason Mraz
Toronto International Film Festival
Les Voix Du Coeur
Hilario Duran
Ralph Irizarry
Castro + Associates Law Firm
Telefactory Film
The Mahotella Queens
The Gryphon Trio
Video Fact, Bravo
Pueblito 2002, 2003
Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band
Cache
Sim&Jones Events
Sutton Realty
Montuno Police
Huun Huur Tu
The Players Film Co
Latin Alternative Music Conference
Habana Sax
Alain Caron
EMI Records
Toronto Women's Book Store
Samba Toronto
Metric
Groundwood Books
Small World Music
Sam Phillips
Jonathan Richman
Canadian Crossroads International
Queer as Folk
Green Party Canada
Sheridan College
"...head for the geranium-trimmed windows of Lula Lounge, an incongruous oasis of old Havana in Little Portugal. In this boho bodega, dimmed chandeliers cry crystal droplets, lampshades drip fringe and large ceiling fans indolently lap the air... Lula's is a secret isle of combustible beats and hip-shaking hep cats."
- Gillian Grace, Toronto Life It Spot
