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Le Saxo

Restaurant • Bar • Karaoke bar • Gay bar

😠 Very bad experience. The most expensive beers in Lausanne (13 bucks for 0.5) and ultimately not being able to sing at karaoke. And obviously, they don't tell you that you can't sing when you order People often mention Lausanne, evening, Jacques, sing, song,


Address

Rue de la Grotte 3, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland

Website

www.lesaxo.com

Contact

+41 21 323 46 83

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (44 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Lausanne (9) evening (9) Jacques (9) sing (7) song (6)
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  • 1/5 Jordan W. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Very bad experience. The most expensive beers in Lausanne (13 bucks for 0.5) and ultimately not being able to sing at karaoke. And obviously, they don't tell you that you can't sing when you order
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 ste r. 11 months ago on Google • 186 reviews
    I loved this place a lot but I admit very disappointed with my last visit, always very friendly service, but to sing unfortunately it gets stuck, I have the same first name as another person that evening, so even when I arrive at 9:30 p.m. and by giving 2 tickets at 12:30 a.m. I was able to sing only one song, and saw other people singing several songs arriving after me, when I allowed myself to make a remark to the evening host (who did not did not perform his evening performance and was relieved, during the entertainment, by the waiter) allows himself to tell me that indeed I have the same first name as another person but that we are not at school childish well the child that I am will go elsewhere and my advice for customers, give each postit a different first name you will sing much more often 😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Val D. 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    I had a great evening there until my turn came to sing and kara to the gay... I chose a Rihanna song at 12:04 a.m. and at 1:35 a.m. it was finally my turn (which I didn't understood because my friends all sang before me and the host too) But when it was time to sing the first notes, it wasn't the song I had chosen. I tell the DJ and he tells me he "doesn't have that one". I find myself butchering a song I barely know in front of everyone. TOP 5 WORST SHAMES OF MY LIFE. The song finally finished, I'm going to check and my song was indeed 2x in their catalog. I really liked the atmosphere and the staff, but this experience left me so frustrated and ashamed that I wouldn't come back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chrystal S. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    The gay bar in Lausanne where the good atmosphere undoubtedly reigns!!! Very friendly staff and the boss Jacques always loyal to the post!! We love our Saxo and adore it!! Come early to make the most of it because the place is often packed with people!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 A. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    One star because you can't give it 0. Most unpleasant experience, kicked out of the bar by a frustrated boss (and haughty as soon as we entered), just because my friend dared to lie down for 2-3 minutes on a bench (we had been working since 6am, so he was tired)… In any case, it's the last time I'm going there and during my next meetings with people from Lausanne I prefer more socially pleasant bars.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G J L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The essential "old fashion" bar in Lausanne. With Jacques at the helm for decades. "Activist" of the cause in the dark years, he largely contributed to the development of the community. This bar on 2 levels (mezzanine) will welcome you warmly. The famous "Karaogay" is available every Saturday. To continue your evening after 2 hours ... meet Tiziano and his My House a stone's throw away via the Saint-Francois Est tunnel. And no stop peeing on the way, gentlemen! My House Club Place Saint-François 12bis, 1003 Lausanne (Original) L'incontournable bar "old fashion" de Lausanne. Avec Jacques aux commandes depuis des dÊcennies. "Activiste" de la cause dans les annÊes sombre, il a largement contribuÊ à l'essort de la communautÊ. Ce bar sur 2 niveaux (mezzannie) vous acceuillera chaleureusement. Le fameux "Karaogay" est au rendez-vous chaque samedi. Pour continuer votre soirÊe après 2 heures... rendez-vous chez Tiziano et son My House à quelques encablures de là par le tunnel Saint-Francois Est. Et pas de stop pipi sur le chemin, Messieurs! My House Club Place Saint-François 12bis, 1003 Lausanne
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jean p. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere! I had very nice meetings with pretty men. Best evening of my whole life. That's for sure ! (Original) Ambiance génial! J’ai fait de très belles rencontres avec des jolis monsieurs. Meilleure soirée de ma vie entier. Ça c’est sûr !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anto L. 2 years ago on Google
    Bonne expérience, patron agréable et attachant, il prend même le temps de parler à tout ses clients. Prix correct, mais beaucoup trop de glaçon dans le verre ce qui fais qu’on a peu de boisson au final… c’est le seul point négatif ! Ambiance, convivialité etc sont au rendez-vous.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mauricio Erazo (Shirley S. 6 months ago on Google • 185 reviews
    I was on my vacation and I always have an incredible time singing! I would love to be able to show my dragqueen show very soon! ✨️👑💖

  • 5/5 Daniele R. 1 year ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Old fashion/retro/dove/homie bar. Hard to find one word to describe this karaoke bar. But as soon as you step in, you feel home. Bartenders and crowd are friendly; service actually cares about you, and people are just genuinely having a good time. Jacques, you don't know me, but we all really miss you when we don't get a chance to come around!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 xavier gĂŠrard c. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place to have a good time. (Original) Magnifique endroit pour passer un bon moment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 daniel l. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very warm place that I enjoy going there as soon as possible (Original) Un lieux très chaleureux que j'ai plaisir à y aller dès que possible
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liliane N. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    An evening at the Saxo is pure joy. Thank you Jacques for your warm welcome and your kindness. Thanks also to the whole team. We will come back with great pleasure.

  • 5/5 Claudine C. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Just a great place for everyone, where you can have a great evening whether you're a karaoke fan or not. The staff are adorable not to mention the boss Jacques who is just a sweetheart. Always caring for his customers whether they are regulars or not. I highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Artango E. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magical place for ALL! Under the leadership of this dear Jacques this place is a must-see bar in Lausanne. (Original) Un lieu magique pour TOUS ! Sous la houlette de ce cher Jacques ce lieu est un bar incontournable Ă  Lausanne.

  • 5/5 Ne vous genez p. 1 year ago on Google
    Rien a redire. C est un lieu incontournable et tres friendly. Je kiff a chaque visite. Que ce soit seul ou accompagner. ❤️

  • 5/5 Sylvain R. 1 year ago on Google
    Probablement le plus chouette bar du monde !

  • 5/5 Aleksandar P. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The saxo has always been the essential place where I enjoyed meeting my friends every weekend, for a good evening in perspective. The dishes are a real delight. As for Jacques, a great gentleman who always knew how to receive, listen and make us spend memorable evenings. A former client who now lives in France.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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