Got the urge to sing? Here are some the best spots in Philly to get your karaoke on, whether you're looking to host a birthday blowout complete with bottle service and hours of sing-along revelry, or just get the urge to belt out a little Bon Jovi once you've had a few too many at your favorite low-key dive.
Note that the points on the map are arranged geographically, and aren't ranked.
The best known of Philly's dedicated karaoke bars, Yakitori Boy also has an extensive food menu of yakitori, sushi, and more Japanese offerings. Private rooms are available to reserve, while the main karaoke lounge offers a pretty low-pressure karaoke environment, as it's often pretty crowded, there's no stage, and there's a high probability that everyone will sing along with you.
A relative newcomer to the Chinatown karaoke scene, K-Top offers full-service private karaoke rooms, late-night hours, and an extensive Asian fusion menu that's heavy on the Korean dishes but also offers Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food.
You can sing karaoke in the main room for a few bucks per song, or reserve a private room if you've got a group and a couple of hours to kill. The menu consists of pan-Asian snacks (takoyaki, crab rangoon, Thai chili or Sichuan wings) and drink options cover all the ground you'd expect, from buckets of beer to signature cocktails to bottle service.
If you're looking for something a little more impromptu than booking a private karaoke room, drop by Locust Bar on Sunday nights for affordable drinks, pub grub, and more dive-y, drunken sing-along fun among an eclectic crowd.
It won't cost much to get blitzed enough to work up the courage to sing in front of the crowd at Bob & Barbara's, where karaoke goes down every Sunday night and is a guaranteed good time.
This multi-level Rittenhouse sushi spot boasts private karaoke rooms available to reserve for parties. The full menus are available throughout, and the private rooms are well-appointed, with comfy couches and dedicated bathrooms.
One of South Philly's favorite dive bars is also home to one of the city's favorite karaoke nights, which goes down every Friday night starting at 9 p.m. and is typically completely packed.
You know what they say: Nothing goes with karaoke like Mexican food and margaritas. Luckily, Distrito offers a tucked-away karaoke lounge, which you can book for groups of up to 15 people.
DJ Sara Sherr hosts karaoke night every Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. deep in South Philly at SouthHouse. Sherr is considered one of the best karaoke DJs in town, thanks to her selection of deep tracks and songs that span the decades.
Both Adobe Cafe locations hold karaoke nights on the weekends — on Friday nights in Roxborough and Friday and Saturday nights in South Philly. The stage has some props and wigs to help shy singers find their groove. Private parties are welcome in both locations.
One of the Gayborhood’s best bars is home to karaoke every Wednesday starting at 10 p.m., with hosts Ben Ablao and 2016’s Philly Drag Queen of the Year Iris Spectre.
Dig in to the new barbecue offerings at Nick's, throw back a beer or two, and then step up to the microphone to serenade the crowd, every Saturday from 9 p.m. until close.
Every Monday night from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., sing with Dr Thunder Karaoke at the El Bar. Dr Thunder brings a theme (e.g., Kinky Karaoke songs) and the bar offers drink specials, like $1 lagers and $4 City Wides. Heads up: It's cash only.
The best known of Philly's dedicated karaoke bars, Yakitori Boy also has an extensive food menu of yakitori, sushi, and more Japanese offerings. Private rooms are available to reserve, while the main karaoke lounge offers a pretty low-pressure karaoke environment, as it's often pretty crowded, there's no stage, and there's a high probability that everyone will sing along with you.
A relative newcomer to the Chinatown karaoke scene, K-Top offers full-service private karaoke rooms, late-night hours, and an extensive Asian fusion menu that's heavy on the Korean dishes but also offers Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food.
You can sing karaoke in the main room for a few bucks per song, or reserve a private room if you've got a group and a couple of hours to kill. The menu consists of pan-Asian snacks (takoyaki, crab rangoon, Thai chili or Sichuan wings) and drink options cover all the ground you'd expect, from buckets of beer to signature cocktails to bottle service.
If you're looking for something a little more impromptu than booking a private karaoke room, drop by Locust Bar on Sunday nights for affordable drinks, pub grub, and more dive-y, drunken sing-along fun among an eclectic crowd.
It won't cost much to get blitzed enough to work up the courage to sing in front of the crowd at Bob & Barbara's, where karaoke goes down every Sunday night and is a guaranteed good time.
This multi-level Rittenhouse sushi spot boasts private karaoke rooms available to reserve for parties. The full menus are available throughout, and the private rooms are well-appointed, with comfy couches and dedicated bathrooms.
One of South Philly's favorite dive bars is also home to one of the city's favorite karaoke nights, which goes down every Friday night starting at 9 p.m. and is typically completely packed.
You know what they say: Nothing goes with karaoke like Mexican food and margaritas. Luckily, Distrito offers a tucked-away karaoke lounge, which you can book for groups of up to 15 people.
DJ Sara Sherr hosts karaoke night every Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. deep in South Philly at SouthHouse. Sherr is considered one of the best karaoke DJs in town, thanks to her selection of deep tracks and songs that span the decades.
Both Adobe Cafe locations hold karaoke nights on the weekends — on Friday nights in Roxborough and Friday and Saturday nights in South Philly. The stage has some props and wigs to help shy singers find their groove. Private parties are welcome in both locations.
One of the Gayborhood’s best bars is home to karaoke every Wednesday starting at 10 p.m., with hosts Ben Ablao and 2016’s Philly Drag Queen of the Year Iris Spectre.
Dig in to the new barbecue offerings at Nick's, throw back a beer or two, and then step up to the microphone to serenade the crowd, every Saturday from 9 p.m. until close.
Every Monday night from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., sing with Dr Thunder Karaoke at the El Bar. Dr Thunder brings a theme (e.g., Kinky Karaoke songs) and the bar offers drink specials, like $1 lagers and $4 City Wides. Heads up: It's cash only.
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