The best karaoke bars in Boston

Really, how much fun can there be under one roof? Not only does Kings offer stellar bowling and other games, as well as drinks and American food, but their Back Bay location has a designated backstage karaoke bar, that’s perfect for birthday parties and events, features professional karaoke equipment, a photo booth with costumes and props and a full service bar. The entertainment conglomerate also offers karaoke nights at their locations in Burlington, Dedham and Lynnfield. 

Back Bay on Friday and Saturday at 8pm

Burlington every Thursday at 8pm

Dedham every Friday at 9pm 

Lynnfield on Thursday and Friday at 8pm 

The Midway Cafe’s Queeraoke is one of Boston’s most interactive, immersive and sweat-soaked karaoke sessions, and it is also emphatically all-inclusive. The high energy nights feature DJ Summer's Eve and DJ Moxie. They spin a massive selection of tunes, including New Orleans bounce, DanceHall, EDM, trap, jukebox, alternative, classics, hip hop, house, underground and top forty hits. It’s one of the most fun nights you can have in Jamaica Plain, and they also partner with local LBTQIA+ orgs for outreach, fundraising and awareness events.

Thursdays from 10pm

Blow off the workweek at this Dot Ave classic, which turns from a restaurant into a party most nights. Try the tuna and salmon poke bowl, or a 8 ounce dBar burger in a spot with queer-friendly vibes. The sometimes-themed sing-along adds seasonal events like the humorously titled Karaoke Scream Queens. Dbar’s resident VJ, Ryan Grow, hosts each singing session.

Fridays from 10pm

If you haven’t had a wild night singing your face off at the Hong Kong, consider this your notice to do so. This sister venue to Harvard Square’s Hong Kong restaurant, which opened in 1954, is less of a restaurant and more of a bar and club, boasting brightly colored Scorpion Bowls to get you in the mood for its lively, nightly karaoke sessions. Scorpion Bowls and karaoke: just add a few friends and off you go.

Tuesdays 8pm - 2am, Wednesday - Friday 6pm - 2am, and  5pm - 2am Saturday and Sunday.

Kick off your weekend in fine style with Orleans’ Saturday night karaoke. This casual bar and restaurant, just off Davis Square on Holland Street, has parking in the lot across the street, and offers burger of the week specials, along with sports viewing on the TVs. So, arrive early for dinner, catch up on the game, and then air your lungs out during the weekly karaoke sing-along.

Saturday 9pm - 1am

Despite the massive changes in Cambridge and around Harvard in the past 20 years, Charlie’s Kitchen has hardly changed a bit. This place may be known as the double cheeseburger king, but the loud, ready-to-drink crowd of punks, students, professors and local rock luminaries pile into the upstairs bar for the massive glasses of beer, cheap eats, snippy waitresses and, arguably, the best jukebox in Harvard Square.

Tuesdays from 10pm

If there’s one thing better than showing off at a karaoke session, it’s showing off at a live band karaoke session. The usual pub fare and drinks are on offer at this Fenway favorite, feet away from the Red Sox’s hallowed field. But there’s added allure when, each week, cover band Jukebox Heroes backs, or leads, armchair singers through classic hits, and more. You name it, they’ll play it. But you have to sing it.
Thursdays from 10pm

Enjoy craft cocktails named for United States presidents, such as the Alexander Hamilton (a chocolate Manhattan), plus local beers and domestic wines; and refined American cooking at this Coolidge Corner casual restaurant, whose name honors Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Weekly “Kicka$$ Karaoke” features all the hits and in addition there are added occasional, seasonally inspired sessions at weekends.

Wednesdays from 9pm

If you’re looking for a private, friends only karaoke, this slick Allston spot is the party you’re looking for. With a main stage for the showoff types, and private rooms ranging from small, 10 person studios, large studios for 18 people and a VIP room that accommodates 30, Stage is the perfect spot for birthday parties and celebrations. While the main stage is open to all, you’ll need to call and make a reservation for a private studio. 

Monday through Friday 4pm to 2am

Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 2am