![]() ![]() But, singing in the land that time seemingly forgot is just one of those totally weird, totally wonderful New York City experiences that you’ll just have to try to fully understand. Lean toward the latter, since you’ll make more friends that way.ĭilapidated is a kind term for how this place looks from the outside, and the wood-paneled interior is also a far cry from the glaring lights of typical K-town karaoke bars. It's the end-all, be-all of karaoke bars, where you can sing all night in private rooms or in the big open bar area. There are drink combos like the Across the Border, which gives you 12 Coronas and six shots of tequila for $100, and tons of great drunk Asian food, like spring rolls and teriyaki chicken wings.īINY, 8 Thompson Street (at Grand Street) 21.Ī New York institution, Sing Sing should be on your city bucket list, even if karaoke isn’t really your thing. The name stands for Best In New York, and the menu may help convince you. Marks Place (between Second and Third avenues) 21. And for those who prefer to put their talents on display, the front lounge offers the same massive selection of discography paired with an intense sound system blasting away as your public watches. Songs are selected from a console that looks like something out of 2001 A Space Odyssey with lyrics displayed on individual HDTV screens. For guests looking to rock in seclusion, private booths are available complete with deep couches and even deeper songbooks. Accordingly, we expected to find a pretty extreme situation inside. Marks used to be known as U2, after the band. Located on one of the city’s most vibrant blocks (come on, head shops and schwag stands can be vibrant), Karaoke St. Gagopa, 28 West 32nd Street (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue), 3rd Floor 21. ![]() But the best part? It’s B.Y.O.B! Basically, this is the '80s lounge of your dreams. Iggy's, 1452 2nd Avenue (between 75th and 76th streets) 21.Īs opposed to some of the the other dingy karaoke joints in K-town, Gagopa is sleek, with bold red couches and graphic art splashed on the walls. Keg stand anyone? Go here for a sure-to-be-fun evening of songs with an unapologetically undergrad-style crowd and a friendly staff dedicated to getting as many partiers as possible up on stage. Iggy’s even hosts Rockband Contests on Wednesday and Sunday evenings with a $50 bar tab going to the winners. Good-natured bartenders joke with the admittedly frat-tastic crowd, coaxing performers onto a low platform stage where they rock out to selections from an extensive songbook. However, devoted regulars convinced us to take a second look Behind the ubiquitous trappings of Irish pub décor, this place is truly committed to providing its patrons with a good time. Karaoke Shout, 32-46 Steinway Street (between Broadway and 34th Avenue), Astoria 71.Īt first glance, we were tempted to write off this Upper East Side watering hole as just another divey, post-collegiate hangout. The private rooms lit into glowing orbs of colorful light, plus the personal tablets for song selection, may have you believing their slogan: “Singing heals the world!” Most karaoke joints are pretty old-school-broken cushions, sticky floors, a complicated Japanese remote-which makes Shout in Astoria feel like a breath of fresh air. The owners make up for the lack of space by hosting fun themed nights, like singing with a live band or playing Fortune Cookie-oke (like Russian Roulette with popular karaoke songs).īaby Grand, 161 Lafayette Street (at Grand Street) 21 This spot calls itself “the first and only boutique karaoke bar” in New York, which may suggest that the term, like ‘artisanal,’ is losing all meaning-but darn if it’s not a sleekly adorable space. Karaoke Boho, 186 West 4th Street (between Barrow and Jones streets) 21 and 152 Orchard Street (between Stanton and Rivington streets) 21 Sing away from judgmental ears… well, aside from those of your friends. Their two locations boast some of the nicest, most spacious private rooms in NYC, and a lot of them at that: they have 35 in total. If a friend suggests karaoke and you instantly break out in a sweaty panic, then Karaoke Boho might be the place for you. Lulu Lounge, 134 N 6th Street (between Berry Street and Bedford Avenue) 71 Get ready to make some new friends and enjoy some delicious food. ![]() The only thing more fun than karaoke? Karaoke with the option to nosh on Peruvian-Southeast Asian food after belting “Sweet Child O’Mine.” The street-level restaurant Tacu Tacu conceals the raucous subterranean party at Lulu Lounge. But add two karaoke nights a week and well, there’s not much else you can ask from a humble bar.Īlligator Lounge, 600 Metropolitan Avenue (between Lorimer and Leonard streets), Williamsburg 71 The formula at Alligator Lounge is already so solid-you get a free personal pizza with every drink purchase-that it seems blasphemous to even mess with it. ![]()
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