Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?
We are at 1585 Dundas Street West in the west end of Toronto – a block and half west of Dufferin. Click here for a google map.

What’s going on at Lula? Scroll down the Upcoming section on the homepage for a list of upcoming events. To stay informed of special shows, contests and specials, please subscribe to our monthly e-news letter. The sign up form is on the left side of the home page.

What are your hours.?
The Lula cafe is open for brunch, lunch, coffee and drinks on Sunday, 10 am to 3pm. We are open for dinner most nights when we have live music. Reservations can be made from 7pm to 9:30pm. The bar closes at about midnight on most nights of the week and at 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Currently, on nights when we have no live music booked, we do not open.

What’s on your menu?

We offer an a la carte menu on most weekdays that includes items such as burritos, quesadillas, pizza pitas, salads and nachos. On weekends we offer a dinner and show package for $49 which also includes a beginner salsa lesson on Saturdays. Click here for details. The menu on nights of the week varies according to the event. Please check the event listing for menu details or call 416 588 0307 to confirm the menu for specific weeknight events.

Our Lula Café menu is available during the daytime and features sandwiches, salads and brunch dishes.

Where can I park? Many Lula Lounge patrons will be aware of recent changes to the parking regulations in our area. Right now there are not any pay and display parking machines on Dundas Street West near Lula as they have been removed for the watermain construction project. So currently, it’s free to park on Dundas if you are in a legal spot. However, the city will likely not warn us when they are reinstalling these pay and display machines so if you see a machine, buy a ticket and place it in your windscreen!

There are also some new pay-and-display spots on side streets abutting Dundas Street West – Sheridan Avenue, Brock Avenue, Marguereta Street, and St. Clarens Avenue. The nearest Green P parking lot is at 9 Bonar Place, a 4-minute walk from Lula, just north of College Street between Sheridan and Dufferin. To see the City of Toronto guide to Green P parking. Please click here and type in 1585 Dundas West.

How do I get there?
Driving Directions:
Along the Gardiner (east or west) take the Jameson exit. Go north on Jameson to Queen (where it ends). Turn right (east) onto Queen and continue to Brock. Turn left (north) onto Brock to Dundas. Turn right on Dundas and you are at Lula.
Transit:
Take the Dufferin bus #29) south from Dufferin station, and it’s a five minute walk west to Lula.
Or, get off at Dundas West Station and take the Dundas Streetcar (505) east to Brock.

What kind of crowd comes to Lula?
It’s a little different every night. The crowd at Lula is one of the most diverse, friendly, and multi-generational crowds in the city, what ties them together is love of music, having a good time and dancing.

Age We allow people of all ages at Lula, but require people under nineteen to be escorted by a parent or legal guardian. People under nineteen may be asked to wear a wristband.

Do I need a reservation?
We can seat up to 140 people for dinner but we do sell out on a regular basis, so reservations are strongly recommended.

Is there a dress code?
There is no dress code at Lula during the weekdays. No sportswear on Friday and Saturday please. The majority of people dress ‘smart casual’, but you will not be out of place in jeans or a suit and nice shoes.

Do I have to do the package on a Saturday?
No. If you just want to come for the dance lesson and/or show, the cover is $15 on most Saturdays. If you are coming for dinner, we offer a $49 package on Salsa Saturdays (more for special performances) that includes a three course meal, salsa lesson and a live band. The menu is not offered a la carte on Friday and Saturday.

Do I need a partner for the dance lesson?
No partner is necessary for the dance lesson. There are always plenty of first time beginners taking the class.

What is your front lounge/VIP room?
It is a private room at the front of the restaurant with picture windows. We can seat up to forty people in the room. If there’s not a private party, some people choose to sit there because it’s a little quieter, but still only a few steps from the dance floor. The same menu is offered in the lounge as in the main room.

Can I ask the band to announce a birthday or anniversary?
If you tell us about a birthday or anniversary when you make your reservation we will do our best to have the band make an announcement, but we can’t offer any guarantees as we are dealing with artistic temperaments.

Do you have a guest list?
We do not have a guest list at Lula but if you have a large party that you would like to bring you are always welcome to call ahead and let us know you are coming.

Can I buy tickets to shows at Lula? For some events, we do sell advance tickets through our website. Outside promoters may also place tickets at various retail locations. For details on a particular event, please visit the individual web page set up for the event.

Are there any hotels near you?
The closest hotels to Lula are the Gladstone Hotel,
the Drake Hotel and the Four Points Sheraton Toronto Lakeshore.

For those who prefer to stay in the heart of the city, we also have a preferred rate at the lovely Hilton Garden Inn. To make booking as easy as possible Hilton Garden Inn has created a one click reservation form that will ensure that you get the Lula preferred rate. Click on the link that follows and enter your arrival and departure dates. Then select your room type preferences, click continue and your unique Lula negotiated rate will be displayed! Hilton Garden Inn – Reservation Link (Lula Preferred Rate)

Some great deals on west end hotels can also be found at etobicokehotelsmotels.com