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- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for Twister Karaoke
6 reviews in English
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Review from Tanya N.
1/10/2012
This place is a lot of fun - the music is up to date, the more recent videos are just the lyrics but some of the older songs come can come with super awesome awkward and cheesy videos from the 80's. There's English, Chinese, Korean and I think Japanese songs so their collection is extensive. However, they don't have Robin Sparkle's "Let's Go To the Mall", which was a disappointment. Oh well...
You book private karaoke rooms so it's not like the Gladstone where you just sing in front of everyone in the bar/restaurant. You can order booze at the front desk (beers, liquors, pop, water etc) and if you're getting hungry, there's instant noodles (!!).
Service was attentive and friendly. They had a couple of guys come around to clear our bottles every once and a while.
There's Green P parking in the back and you can enter through their back entrance.
It's great for groups who just want to belt it out without a care. -
Review from Shari M.
Toronto, ON
4/18/2010
This place is so much fun!
For a good Twister Karaoke recipe, mix:
1 group of fun people
2+ parts booze
1 pair singing lungs
Stir well, serve with inhibitions left at the door
As part of a UYE last night a group of Yelpers and I got our singing on in one of Twister's larger rooms. I like this place better than Star across the street. It doesn't feel like a porn front (although there are a lot of mirrors and dim lights....) and the staff are very friendly (shout out to JT!!) and accommodating with drunken (*clears throat*) guests.
Tons of variety in song selection. The rooms are spread out over 3 floors. In our room we had a little disco light and leather couches. 2 microphones per room. Tambourines available, upon request. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2010
I've been going to Twister for almost 10 years now and it's my first choice in Kareoke space.
They have a VERY GOOD and Extensive collection of old and new English songs. And up to date Chinese songs too, but all Kareoke places have that. They also have other languages like Tagalog and Korean and Japanese. But their English songs collection of the most recent songs (even if it's just lyrics) have been better than most.
Granted, that it's not the most cheap (but cheapest among all the yonge/finch spots in the area, i checked once) and does not compare to the fobbier places uptown where they have happy hour. Still, at around $20 and hr and if you have around 4-5 people or more, you're still paying $20 for a good night out, and is affordable.
It just takes a lot of convincing for my Chinese song only singing friends to go there on an afternoon when other places have 5 hr happy hour plus 2 free drinks for only $8 a person. I think we only went there once. But it's still my first choice.
And if you're choosing between Yonge Kareoke (ghetto-est place on earth) and Twister, go to Twister. It's family owned, friendly and you will ahve a good time. -
Review from Matthew M.
Mississauga, ON
6/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
I like this place because it is right at Yonge and Finch, close enough to some near-legendary Korean restaurants. Also another great thing is that unlike many other karaoke places, Twister constantly keeps their song catalog updated. Many of the newest popular songs are available. Possibly my favorite karaoke spot downtown!
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Review from Emily T.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
There are so many great things about Twister Karaoke. I've been there countless times and it never gets old. Twister is a very special kind of karaoke bar, in that it isn't really a bar at all; yes, they do serve alcohol but in such a special way...read on:
Twister is a huge, two-level, private room based karaoke establishment that gets the crown for one of the best in the city and here's why:
1. It is clean and has plenty of comfy seating in each room.
2. The more people you bring, the better the price. There isn't a true price per hour (trust me, you won't find it) but it is typically $10-20/person.
3. They serve booze right to your private room! *Ah, the piece du resistance!
Twister is a perfect place to bring a big group of friends who love karaoke, or an even better hideout on a cold wintery day when there isn't much to do outside. Bonus: they have a small private parking lot in the back (off of Finch Ave) that is free! -
Review from Lynda W.
Toronto, ON
9/26/2008
Who doesn't like to belt out their favorite boy band song every once in a while!?? No one that's who! Well Twister is a great place to belt out your favorite tunes, old and new.
Twister is located a little South of Finch station, on the West side of Yonge Street. They have the best selection of English pop, rock and oldies I've ever been to. Their song selection system takes some getting used to, it's not as easy as pressing a few buttons (they have Chinese and Korean and maybe some other asian songs too), so pay attention to when the employee explains how to use the system.
You can search by song title or artist, male/female/band. The great thing about Twister is that all the rooms are private, so you can invite a bunch of shy people out and just sing your heart out all night. The room prices depend on the size (i.e. number of people), I'm not sure the exact cost, but usually when I go, it's not more than $20 a person.
They have a phone in every room. This is used to call over employees if you are having trouble with the system or sound, or if you want to order drinks. They do have alcohol there (HELLO, it's karaoke), as well as pop and such. I'm not sure about the food issue, whether you can bring your own food or order food in, I've never tried. I guess it's not really an efficient use of time if you are all just sitting and eating.
Twister makes reservations, so if you have a special event you want to host there (like a bachlorette), just call ahead.
