11 best karaoke bars in London

Sing your heart out to the latest hits or old-school classics at one of the best karaoke bars in London.
A photo of two girls dancing along to music inside a karaoke booth as one girl sings into a microphone with bubbles in the air
Grab your mates and book a booth at one of the best karaoke spots in London. Credit: Luke Dyson. Image courtesy of PLAYBOX.

Perfect for birthdays, stag nights and hen-dos, or just a fun night out in London, discover plenty of venues across the city for a fun-filled singalong.

1. Karaoke Box

Head to one of three Japanese-themed locations – Mayfair, lively Soho and Smithfield – for an unforgettable night of karaoke. Karaoke Box offers a great selection of sake behind the counter, wireless microphones ideal for duets, and waitress service in each private room.

2. Mama Shelter

A photo of friends in a Japanese-style karaoke room at Mama Shelter, with one man stood up singing into a microphone, another man pretending to play an acoustic car and Abba lyrics on the screen whilst five friends sit on the sofas clapping and smiling

Book one of the private Japanese-style karaoke rooms at Mama Shelter in Shoreditch, equipped with sing stations and retro arcade games to play in between singalongs. Looking to celebrate? Hire out the whole space for a party of up to 40 guests with tasty food and drink packages. 

3. Bao

Asian-fused Bao has its own private Bao KTV rooms in its Borough, Battersea, Marylebone, Shoreditch and City branches. Order a great range of food and drinks, including pitchers and sharing platters, and let the show begin – each location has six individually themed rooms to pick from along with a centre stage, screen and disco lights.

4. PLAYBOX

A photo of two girls smiling and singing into microphones inside a karaoke booth at Playbox with red lighting

Venture to Boxpark in Croydon where you'll find PLAYBOX –  an edgy space designed for social gaming. Control the lighting and choose from thousands of songs in your interactive karaoke booth, and don't forget to check out the smart darts, shuffleboards, pool tables and more during your visit. 

5. The Old School Yard

The Old School Yard is a proper temple for kids at heart – perfect for after-school drinks and singing your lungs out after a long day! The cocktail bar in London Bridge also offers party platters and old-school pizzas, plus a wide list of cocktails and spirits.

6. The Karaoke Hole

A photo of four friends singing into microphones together in a dimly lit room at the Karaoke Hole

If you’re up for a whole karaoke night out, London venue The Karaoke Hole holds the secret to an evening of fun. Head to the Dalston LGBTQ+ bar on Friday and Saturday evening to watch some of the capital's best drag stars take the stage.

7. Bat & Ball

Bat & Ball in Stratford and Covent Garden are a temple for interactive games. Challenge friends to a game of darts, ping pong or pool before singing it out in the one-of-a-kind private UV karaoke booths, where you can pick from more than 20,000 songs.

8. BAM Karaoke Box

A photo of a pink karaoke booth with two microphones on a table in front of the curved sofa, a TV on the wall and a bottle of prosecco on a shelf

Treat yourself to a high-end experience at BAM Karaoke Box in Victoria, where you can capture your performance using the in-room recording equipment. Curate your very own playlist ahead of your visit, choose one of the individually designed rooms and enjoy a night you won't forget. 

9. Bloomsbury Lanes

Sing your heart out at Bloomsbury Lanes’ karaoke rooms, with room options including booths with banquette seating. Pick from 30,000 legendary classics and music favourites, strike a pose and try your luck at a game of bowling!

10. Lucky Voice

A photo of five friends laughing and singing into a microphone at Lucky Voice karaoke with pink neon lights illuminating the room

Feel like a star at one of the five Lucky Voice karaoke venues in London, including spots in Soho, Islington, Holborn, Liverpool Street and latest addition Waterloo. Don’t miss the "thirsty button" to enjoy tasty cocktails brought straight to your room. You can also book family daytime packages for kids, featuring delicious pizzas, mocktails and Disney tunes. 

11. Stokey Karaoke

Dress up like a star and sing your heart out in trendy Stoke Newington. Stokey Karaoke has plenty of props and fancy dress for you to pick from to make your night a fun one.

If you haven’t yet found the right karaoke bar, London has many more venues to do karaoke in London.

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