Where to Find Karaoke in Boston: The 9 Best Bars for Singing

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. It's decked out with professional karaoke equipment, a photo booth withcostumes and props, as well as a full service bar. The entertainment chain offers karaoke nights in the Back Bay on Friday and Saturday at 9pm, as well as at their locations in Burlington (Thursday and Friday at 8pm), Dedham (Friday at 9pm) and Lynnfield (Thursday and Friday at 8pm).

The Midway Cafe’s Queeraoke is one of Boston’s most interactive, immersive and sweat-soaked karaoke sessions around—and it is also emphatically all-inclusive. The high-energy nights, which occur every Thursday at 10pm, 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.

Blow off the workweek at this Dot Ave classic, which turns from a restaurant into a full-blown party most nights. With queer-friendly vibes ab ound, karaoke kicks off here every Friday night at 10pm. The sometimes-themed sing-alongs add seasonal events like the humorously titled Karaoke Scream Queens.

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. Grab a few friends, down some shooters and get ready to grab the mic every Tuesday from 8pm-2am, Wednesday through Friday from 6pm-2am, and Saturday and Sunday from 5pm - 2am.

If you’re looking for a private, friends-only karaoke outing, this slick Allston spot is the pick. With a main stage for the showoff types, it also offers private rooms including small, 10-person studios, large studios for up to 18 people, as well as a VIP room that accommodates 30. While the main stage is open to all, you’ll need to call ahead and make a reservation for a private studio.

Despite the massive changes in Cambridge and around Harvard in the past 20 years, Charlie’s Kitchen has hardly changed one bit. This place may be known as the double cheeseburger king, but the loud, ready-to-drink crowd piles into the upstairs bar for the massive glasses of beer, cheap eats, snippy waitresses and, arguably, the best jukebox in Harvard Square. Show off your vocal skills every Tuesday at 10pm.

Located on the outskirts of Chinatown, Viva Karaoke x Studios is the newer, jazzier sister spot to Stage in Allston. This futuristic complex is filled with snazzy LED lighting and features an expansive main stage with bar, in addition to a selection of reservable private rooms that can accommodate parties ranging from nine to 20 people. Looking to belt out your favorite tune, but it's not in English? No problem: Viva's catalog includes songs in eight different languages. 

Enjoy craft cocktails named for United States presidents and founding fathers, such as the Alexander Hamilton (a chocolate Manhattan), plus refined American cooking at this Coolidge Corner casual restaurant. The Brookline spot hosts a weekly karaoke night each Wednesday from 9pm-12am, featuring all the hits. On occasion, it'll add some seasonally inspired singing sessions on the weekends, so keep an eye on its calendar.

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. Arrive early for dinner, catch up on the game, and then air your lungs out during the weekly karaoke sing-along from 9pm-1am.