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The best karaoke bars in Melbourne

Karaoke is the best fun you can have standing up, and this town boasts a plethora of places to do it

Adena Maier
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Time Out editors
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Adena Maier
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'Total Eclipse of the Heart'. 'Rock Lobster'. 'Someone Like You'. 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!'. What do these songs have in common? They're all A-grade songs – weapons, if you will – that will help you absolutely slay your next karaoke set and leave your fellow singers gasping. We've chosen our favourite places to let loose, mic in hand, from private rooms to public bars. 

While you're at your most confident, head over to our favourite bars for dancing, or have a boogie at these bars that play disco music

Where to try karaoke in Melbourne

  • Nightlife
  • Karaoke
  • Melbourne

Inspired by Hong Kong and the many karaoke bars that fill it, Yum Sing House is a hybrid of karaoke and modern Cantonese food in Melbourne’s CBD. Headed by the team behind Tang Australia (the same folks behind CBD bars Ms Collins, Bond Melbourne and Scarlett Saturdays), the venue has a restaurant on the first floor and five karaoke rooms plus a bar upstairs. Each room is themed around neighbourhoods and nightlife spots in Hong Kong. 

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  • Restaurants
  • Melbourne

Have you ever thought, “I’d really like to sing Disney tunes while chomping on duck hearts and swigging craft beer”? Well, you’re in luck. Heroes, the three-level venue from the crew behind Fancy Hanks, has all your sing-along, South East Asian street food and rooftop cocktail needs covered. They've got three private karaoke rooms ($10 per person for a two-hour session) but the open mic-style karaoke lounge is there for those with no shame. 

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KBOX Karaoke
  • Clubs
  • Melbourne

Just a couple of minutes down the street from the Old Melbourne Gaol is KBOX Karaoke, the perfect setting for a hilarious drunken night. It has everything a good karaoke venue should have: an extensive collection of hits, gleaming disco balls, and plenty of booze to get you in the singing mood. If you're looking for a late-night spot for kick-ons, KBOX is open until 2am on Sundays to Thursdays and until 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. 

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  • Things to do
  • Melbourne

Make your evening an all-rounder by combining bowling with karaoke. Knock down some pins, make a pit stop at the bar, then go a bit of Katy Perry in a (thankfully) private room. Eager beavers can download the song catalogue in advance to plan the setlist for the night. Karaoke is priced per hour ($150 p/h) instead of per person, so the more the merrier. 

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  • Clubs
  • Melbourne

Sing like no one is watching at F.M. Karaoke. Ideal if you're on a budget, F.M. Karaoke charges just $40-$60 per hour for the use of its private rooms, including the Roman and Egyptian themed spaces. If it's right before payday, skip the private room and opt for free open karaoke instead. It's a longer wait between turns, but when your time comes you'll have the audience you deserve.

Jankara Karaoke
  • Clubs
  • Melbourne

It’s a sink or swim policy at this karaoke bar on Russell Street. Dozens of punters take to the mic each night to tackle their favourite karaoke hits in front of complete strangers. Sound a little nerve-racking? Not to worry, there is plenty of alcohol to calm your nerves, and the karaoke is free. Don't forget to line your stomach with some Japanese finger foods beforehand.

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  • Melbourne

Planning a Christmas party, after work celebration or a big night out? PartyWorld, which is conveniently located in Melbourne Central, offers 44 rooms in a variety of sizes to suit every group or budget. Enjoy a vast selection of premium local and imported spirits, beers and wines as well as delectable and authentic regional Chinese cuisine. Plus, the staff will bring your food and drinks to you so that you never have to leave the rooms and the good times never stop.

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  • Southbank

This groovy '70s-themed karaoke bar in Crown Casino comes from the fun-loving folks behind B Lucky & Sons and Archie Brother. There's colourful glass, mirrors, disco balls (of course), bright paint and flower power everywhere you look – and even a disco-themed punch seved in a mirror ball. Each of the ten karaoke rooms has its own theme, plus a prop box filled with tambourines, maracas and feather boas. Food is suitably '70s too: fondue (both chocolate and cheese), Chiko Rolls, mini burgers and hot dogs, plus a modern take on a prawn cocktail. Karaoke costs $15-$23 per person, per hour.

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