If you know where to go, a night of New York karaoke can trump a night out at almost any other bar. Stay in the know with the NYC experts, and check out our list of karaoke bars. Because after a few drinks, nothing seems like a better idea than getting on stage and belting out a few classic tunes.
The Tompkins Square location of Sing Sing is the typically straight-forward karaoke bar, with few frills and ample drink specials to amp up your courage and lubricate your voice. Some of the selections at this location are rather odd arrangements of popular songs—a word to the wi...
81 Avenue AKorean barbecue from the husband and wife team behind the beloved Good Fork in Red Hook. While the food is outstanding, the real draw here - particularly after a few beers - are the five private karaoke rooms, each outfitted with state-of-the-art sound systems. 70's inspired coc...
328 Douglass Street (bet. 3rd and 4th Aves)Boutique (whatever that means) Karaoke bar that is popular with the hipper downtown set. Live band lets you be the front-person of your own rock band, or sing tunes off the karaoke play list. Private rooms are available as well. Cool L shaped bar that brings to mind a Baby Grand ...
161 Lafayette StreetWith new songs added every month, Karaoke One 7 has become one of the most popular sing-along joints in the city and the best Chelsea has to offer.
29 West 17th StreetBi-level joint with Karaoke on both levels. More lounge and bar than food joint, but for sure tables to sit and munch on Asian-Italian fusion fare.
40 Mulberry StreetShared karaoke and private rooms for groups. Great selection of music in a spot with an off the radar feel, so perfect for your shy foolios or too cool for karaoke friends. Off course plenty of booze to fortify your confidence.
393 Canal StreetJapas 38 features state-of-the-art karaoke equipments that you find only in the newest downtown Tokyo karaoke joints. With song titles in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Philippine and 1000 new songs added every month, there's plenty of reason to come back often.
9 East 38th StreetKitschy Karaoketeria since 1997, whom claim to have "seen many people became crazy about karaoke." Well, sure! Also available in Midtown East flavor.
53 West 35th Street, 2nd FloorPopular lounge, grill and karaoke bar on the Upper East Side.
1452 2nd AveThe building that houses Arlene's used to be an archetypal Lower East Side bodega, hence the name and authentic signage out front. Divided into two sections, the main room—lovingly titled the Butcher Bar—is without fail jam-packed on the weekends, owing partly to the heavy-handed...
95 Stanton StYou will likely be confused from the second you walk in the door until you've ridden the elevator and stepped off in the actual karaoke bar's lobby, but yes, that's where you're heading: a multi-level collection of private karaoke rooms (no public space; be forewarned) with a sel...
38 West 32nd StreetKitschy karaoke bar in Alphabet City, replete with zebra and leopard print.
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