Almost anyone can have a great time belting out “I Want It That Way” or “No Scrubs” at the top of their lungs, right? Or, at the least, watching other people go for it. And there’s no shortage of really great karaoke spots across NYC to become the next star of your friend group.
The next time you need a good laugh or want to embrace your inner diva with a microphone, try one of these top 10 spots in NYC. From places with private rooms so you only have to sing in front of your friends, to open karaoke bars if you’re feeling extra confident, you’re bound to let go of daily stresses and have an incredible time.
1. Space, Koreatown
Koreatown is known for its amazing karaoke bars, but Space Karaoke may have the rest of them beat. This venue offers 10 private rooms, the “karaoke industry’s latest and best equipment,” a full-service bar with specialty cocktails, and they even have a food menu with tasty gourmet bites. They’re also open past 4am Friday and Saturday, so you can head there to end your night out with a bang.
Where: 34 W 32nd St Fl 11
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 5 pm – 3 am, Thursday 5 pm – 4 am, Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 5 am
Cost: $40/Person/Hour for a four person maximum. After 4 people add $5/Person/Hour.
2. Maru Karaoke Lounge, Koreatown
Head to this third-floor karaoke lounge via a freight elevator for a night of singing your lungs out. You can book your own private karaoke room and sip on tasty drinks like lychee martinis. And when you need to replenish with some food, they have an extensive list of wing flavors.
Where: 11 W 32nd St
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 6 pm – 2 am, Thursday 6 pm – 3 am, Friday-Saturday 6 pm – 4 am
Cost: $60/Person/Hour for a 6 person maximum. After 6 people add $10/Person/Hour.
3. Baby Grand, Union Square
It’s no surprise that Baby Grand is rated one of the best karaoke spots in NYC, they even have a neon sign in their front window proving so! They have 3 private rooms, a large event space, and a main stage where you can flaunt your vocals all night long! We loved their old location in SoHo and we’re even more excited about their larger space in Union Square. While we suggest reserving a room for your crew, you still can belt your heart out for $2/song in the main room if you wish to instead.
Where: 29 W 17th St
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 5 pm – 3 am, Thursday-Saturday 5 pm – 4 am
Cost: $50/Hour for a small room (1-5 people), $75/ hour (6-10 people) for medium room, $100/hour (11-16 people) for large room
4. Karaoke Boho Orchard, Lower East Side
Karaoke Boho has a wide array of room sizes and large bar at the entrance (they also have karaoke songs playing on the TV out there if you’re waiting for a room). They have over 100,000 songs that you can search on their website as well. They also have great happy hour food and drink deals.
Where: 152 Orchard St.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 5 pm – 4 am, Friday-Sunday 4 pm – 4 am
Cost: $10/Person/Hour for a 3 person minimum.
5. Sid’s Gold Request Room, NoMad
If you want a classier, more elevated take on karaoke, Sid’s is the spot for you. They regularly have LIVE piano karaoke with different players from around the city. It definitely has more of a retro vibe, so you can pretend you’re in a glamorous old movie as you croon alongside the piano.
Where: 165 W 26th St.
Hours: Monday 7 pm – 12 am, Wednesday 7 pm – 1 am, Thursday 5 pm – 1 am, Friday 5 pm – 2 am, Saturday 8 pm – 2 am
Cost: $20/Person/2 Hours for a 10 person minimum. There is a 2 drink per person minimum.
6. Sing Sing Ave A, East Village
Classic karaoke spot Sing Sing has two locations in the East Village, and both offer bar-singing OR private rooms. The Ave A location offers 14 private rooms, but unless you’re planning a party in advance, you’re better off joining the bar crowd. They offer a late happy hour until 8pm for a bit of liquid courage with all beer and well drinks for $5.
Where: 81 Avenue A
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 6 pm – 4 am, Thursday-Sunday 4 pm – 4 am
Cost: $2/Song at bar with one drink per person minimum. $10/Person/Hour for a room.
7. Karaoke Shout, Astoria
If you’re in an outer borough like Queens and don’t want to trek into Manhattan, Astoria has its own karaoke bar Karaoke Shout on Steinway St. They only take room reservations for eight people or more, but you can chance it with a walk-in OR pay $1-2 for a song request at the bar. They also have pitchers and fish bowl drinks for easy sharing with a group.
Where: 32-46 Steinway St.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 5 pm – 2 am, Thursday 5 pm – 4 am, Friday-Sunday 1 pm – 4 am
Cost: $5/Person/Hour before 8pm, $9/Person/Hour after 8pm
8. The Spot Karaoke & Lounge NYC, Midtown
The Spot Karaoke offers a lot of room options for you and your friends, and they also offer packages if you’d like to get some drinks included. Their song list can be found here if you’d like to practice a bit before taking the stage!
Where: 34 W 32nd St
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5 pm – 3 am, Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 4 am
Cost: $30/Hour for 2 people, $35/Hour for 3 people, $50/Hour for 4-5 people, $80/Hour for 6-10 people
9. Muses 35, Midtown
LED lights, good drinks, and loud tunes come together at Muses 35 to create the perfect karaoke experience. Feeling a bit nervous? You can find their song list on their website to allow yourself some time to practice.
Where: 600 Metropolitan Ave
Hours: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 pm – 2 am
Cost: $40/Hour for 1-4 people. After 4 people add $10/Person/Hour.
10. Gagopa, Koreatown
Gagopa is also in Koreatown, and is actually BYOB so it could be a great choice if you’re on a budget. It offer overs 20,000 English songs and 10,000 Spanish songs, which you can actually pre-search on their website to make sure they have the hit you want to sing.
Where: 28 West 32nd St., 3rd Floor
Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30 pm – 4 am, Friday-Saturday 6 pm – 4 am, Sunday 7 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $36/Hour for 1-4 people. After 4 people add $9/Person/Hour.
11. Beats Karaoke, Williamsburg
Beats Karaoke has big private rooms and various party packages to ensure you have the best karaoke night of your life. Their happy hour is every day until 7p.m., offering drinks like hard lemonade and margaritas, so you definitely have the chance to order some liquid courage before taking the stage!
Where: 219 Grand St
Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30 pm – 4 am, Friday-Saturday 6 pm – 4 am, Sunday 7 pm – 4 pm
Cost: $30/Hour for up to 3 people. After 3 people add $10/Person/Hour.
12. Alligator Lounge, Williamsburg
Karaoke with a side of pizza, that sounds good right? At Alligator Lounge in Williamsburg, every drink comes with a ticket for a free miniature pizza that you can redeem in the back of the bar. Their backroom is dedicated to karaoke on the weekends and it’s the perfect hangout for a group of friends. Everyone sings along, drinks are flowing, and the camaraderie is high. We definitely suggest trying it out one weekend.
Where: 600 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn
Hours: Monday-Friday 3 pm – 4 am, Saturday-Sunday 1 pm – 4am (karaoke nights vary)
Cost: Free on karaoke nights (Thurs-Saturday)
13. Heaven or Las Vegas, Bushwick
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Heaven or Las Vegas is a sister lounge to Bushwick’s notable Mood Ring, and their karaoke sessions are not to be missed. They bring in a unique Brooklyn crowd that pairs nicely with the flashing lights, smoke-filled main room, and bass-pumping speakers. This spot hosts a ton of events as well throughout the week including DJs and theme nights, so be sure to follow their IG to see when karaoke is on.
Where: 4 Irving Ave, Brooklyn
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 6 pm – 2 am, Thursday 6 pm – 4 am, Friday-Saturday 7 pm – 4 am
Cost: Free on karaoke nights
14. 100 Fun Karaoke, Sunset Park
100 Fun Karaoke is a spot we actually found on TikTok, and it doesn’t disappoint. Their astonishing 45 private rooms and assortment of neon lights gives this karaoke bar classic club vibes. The drinks are awesome here and their song list is massive. If you go, we suggest making a reservation!
Where: 932 60th St, Brooklyn
Hours: Open everyday from 2 pm – 4 am
Cost: Starts at $20-$60/hour based on group size, up to 25 people
15. AWOL, Gramercy
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AWOL Bar & Grill is more of a sports bar/karaoke combo, but it’s also one of the best duos around. Stop in here on one of their karaoke nights (any time Wednesday-Sunday), and you’ll be sure to have a good time with your crew. Plus, on weekends they also double as a New England Patriots bar, where you can watch every one of those games on their flatscreen TVs.
Where: 337 3rd Ave
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 3:30 pm – 2 am, Thursday 2 pm – 4 am, Friday 12 pm – 4 am, Saturday 11:30 am – 4 am, Sunday 11:30 am – 2 am
Cost: Free on karaoke nights (Wed-Sunday)