Le Date Karaoke

Aïda

3.0

I've been coming to Le Date for about a year & always loved the atmosphere, respectful crowd, & great performances. It's been my favorite karaoke spot until my last visit, which left me really disappointed & hurt.

That night, the staff member, the person managing the song list: Jessika was dismissive & unprofessional toward me. When I politely asked about my turn to sing (3h after logging it in the system), she waved me off & made a gesture telling me to stay away from the stage, something I've never experienced there before with any of the other DJs (whom I love). On a previous visit, I missed my song because I went to the bathroom, & when I asked if I could still sing, she told me I had lost my chance with no flexibility.

Throughout the night, I noticed Jessika treated other people, those who look more like her, with warmth & friendliness. She spoke kindly to them, joked around, & gave them clear answers about their songs. But with me, she ignored me, refused to communicate, & made me feel excluded. Once it was finally my turn to pass, at 2:50am (knowing that I put my song around 11pm) She even called one of my song choices'horrible' & pressured me to pick another, which was humiliating in a place that's supposed to be fun & welcoming.

Experiencing this microaggression toward me, but also other POCs as well while being completely sober & just trying to enjoy a night of singing, was so very painful & frustrating. The crowd was wonderful as always, but Jessika's treatment completely changed the vibe & left me feeling unsafe & unwelcome.

Le Date is a beautiful spot with great people, & I really hope management addresses this behavior. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly & respectfully in a place meant for enjoyment.

Aug 11, 2025

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Adi

4.0

Such a fun way to spend a night out! I went on a Tuesday night with 2 friends around 10pm & it was already busy with people singing. The bar had a great atmosphere & felt safe. I recommend sitting by the karaoke stage (thought it is louder) so that you can watch others & sing along. The service was decent & the drinks were good, typical pricing for Montreal. For weekends, it is necessary to make a reservation. There is no fee for participating in the karaoke which is great so you can go as often as you like depending on how busy the bar is. For anyone out of town, this place is great time that must be on the itinerary.

Jun 5, 2024

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Luke

4.0

Great night of Karaoke & drinking. Good atmosphere. Recommend getting your song choices in early as it can take some time to get on stage.

Apr 22, 2024

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Patrick

4.0

Had a wonderful time, staff was friendly. Drinks were the usual price for downtown. My only complaint is paying for the best seats, but being shoved in the front row, 2 feet away from a 5 foot stage, we missed some of the acts mouvements. Best seats would mean, for me, I could see everything & have best access to everything.

Apr 14, 2024

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Dominique

5.0

Great vibe, great drinks, & great people! Would definitely love to come back for karaoke. Fun lighting, nice stage, & clean toilets in basement (gender neutral). They have delicious NA drinks! Highly recommend!

Mar 31, 2024

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