Korean Karaoke In New York

Pinterent Februari 28, 2024 Comment

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

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 16 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Looking for karaoke with a bit of a twist? Try out this sip and paint/karaoke combination that makes for an intriguing night of fun! While you sip on delicious drinks and get taught how to paint by a talented artist, you’ll also be able to sing karaoke! DJ TY “The Casual Threat” will be on the ones and twos, serving up songs for you to jam your heart out to in between brush strokes! Food and drinks are also available for purchase while you paint your masterpiece!

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.

Maru Karaoke Lounge

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

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.

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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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!

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.

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