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  • Braving the Stage at the Best Karaoke Spots Around the World

Braving the Stage at the Best Karaoke Spots Around the World

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	Pandora Karaoke & Bar

Pandora Karaoke & Bar

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Oct 23, 2012 —  With inspiration from singing competitions like American Idol and The Voice, karaoke has taken the world by storm with millions of wannabes trying to sing like Mariah or belt like Bon Jovi. All over the planet, karaoke hotspots keep sprouting up, inviting crowds to swallow some liquid courage before attempting the latest hits on stage while bursting the eardrums of friends and family along the way. Whether you want to glam out like Lady Gaga or trash as hard as Henry Rollins, karaoke bars around the world give you the chance for a few sweet seconds of fame.

The global karaoke craze can be spotted everywhere from Parisian lounges where impeccable crooners offer sultry renditions of Edith Piaf, to LA’s Koreatown where swarms of Psy impersonators stumble through the lyrics of “Gangnam Style”. The shy can try their hand at singing in front of a small group of friends in the privacy of an exclusive karaoke booth, but for the daring, traditional karaoke bars offer the chance to brave the stage and soak in the spotlight without a shred of shame.

So if you’re looking to channel Sinatra’s vocal chops or to unleash your inner pop star, there’s sure to be a karaoke spot with the right crowd and strong enough drinks to help you remember the lyrics to your favorite songs. But with so many options to choose from, we’ve helped narrow it down to our favorite karaoke stages around the world.

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    Cocorico

    Bar / Mexican Restaurant

    Cocorico - Bar | Mexican Restaurant in Rome.
    A Mexican bar and restaurant outfitted with the expected collection of flags, sombreros, and rugs, the colorful Cocorico and its friendly staff attract an outgoing clientele of local students and young professionals. Although the ceiling painted with a night sky and the little balconies and mock windows that protrude from the walls – complete with
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    Rome

    Via dei Latini, 74
    00185 Rome

    06 444 0448

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    Caffé Brass Monkey

    Karaoke Bar

    Caffé Brass Monkey - Karaoke Bar in Los Angeles.
    Possibly the wildest karaoke bar in LA, Caffé Brass Monkey is a magnet for rambunctious spotlight hoggers who love to get wasted and belt out 80s power ballads. Packed with scruffy artsy types and yuppies, this dimly-lit den with its low slanted ceiling, which evokes a cozy ski lodge atmosphere, features a layout that ensures all eyes will be on
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    Los Angeles

    3440 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles, CA 90005

    213‑381‑7047

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    The Old Queen's Head

    Bar / Gastropub / Live Music Venue

    The Old Queen's Head - Bar | Gastropub | Live Music Venue in London.
    Rumor has it that Queen Elizabeth I granted the pub’s liquor license to none other than Sir Walter Raleigh – but incredible history aside, The Old Queen’s Head has certainly kept up with the times, playing host to up-and-coming DJs and bands and holding lots of hedonistic parties. The main bar area is classically British, with an historic
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    London

    44 Essex Road
    Islington, London N1 8LN

    020 7354 9993

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    Pandora Karaoke & Bar

    Asian Restaurant / Karaoke Bar / Lounge / Restaurant

    Pandora Karaoke & Bar - Asian Restaurant | Karaoke Bar | Lounge | Restaurant in San Francisco.
    There’s no shortage of karaoke dive bars in San Francisco, but for those who want bottle service to go with their power ballads or sushi to supplement their show tunes, it doesn’t get much better than Pandora Karaoke & Bar. A daily Happy Hour attracts a casual crowd of young professionals, who pop in for cheap beer and maybe a round or two of
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    San Francisco

    177 Eddy Street
    San Francisco, CA 94102

    415‑359‑1888

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    Cantada II

    Bar

    Cantada II - Bar in Paris.
    A music paradise for hipsters and punked-out clubbers, Cantada II offers full-on rock, punk, and metal beats in a dark-and-dirty setting. Crimson walls, dripping candles, and goblin posters – not to mention the coffin and collection of skulls – make up the macabre décor, a fitting backdrop for the goths and metalheads sipping absinthe at the bar.
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    Paris

    13 Rue Moret
    Paris 75011

    01 48 05 96 89

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    Blue Frog's Local 22

    Karaoke Bar / Sports Bar

    Blue Frog's Local 22 - Karaoke Bar | Sports Bar in Chicago.
    Renovated in 2011 by Spike TV’s Bar Rescue, Blue Frog’s Local 22 is a sports and karaoke bar featuring a snazzy sports design and a menu of organic meats and locally brewed beer. Bright neon signs and twenty TVs tuned to sports cast a flickering light over the rowdy crowd of college kids playing drinking games with every touchdown, homerun, or
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    Chicago

    22 East Hubbard Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

    312‑527‑1200

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    Bar Campus

    Bar / Karaoke Bar

    Bar Campus - Bar | Karaoke Bar in Madrid.
    As a neighbor to the Universidad Complutense, Spain’s largest university, Bar Campus (as its name would suggest) attracts primarily a student crowd whose residences and dormitories are within walking/stumbling distance of the bar’s door. Chatty Spaniards and international scholars pack the smoky corners and huge wraparound bar to mingle and take a
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    Madrid

    Paseo de Juan XXIII, 22
    28040 Madrid

    91 535 32 70

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    Planet Rose

    Karaoke Bar / Lounge

    Planet Rose - Karaoke Bar | Lounge in New York.
    A quirky zebra-striped awning and neon pink sign announce the presence of Planet Rose, a hole-in-the-wall karaoke bar with a wacky, fun-loving vibe. The fact that the venue’s doors conveniently open directly onto the fluorescent pink bar is no coincidence – it’s no secret that the Rose is intent on getting its customers good and drunk, and the
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    New York

    219 Avenue A
    New York, NY 10009

    212‑353‑9500

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    L'Escalier Pub

    Karaoke Bar / Lounge / Pool Hall / Pub

    L'Escalier Pub - Karaoke Bar | Lounge | Pool Hall | Pub in French Riviera.
    Located under a large staircase across from the beach, L’Escalier’s easygoing, dive-bar vibe attracts a slightly gritty clientele looking for late-night fun. The bar’s street level area offers a few scattered tables and a large projection TV for watching sports, while the more spacious downstairs area features some small leather booths, a DJ
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    French Riviera

    10 Rue Raoul Bosio
    06300 Nice

    04 93 92 64 39

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    The Brass Monkey

    Bar / Karaoke Bar / Restaurant

    The Brass Monkey - Bar | Karaoke Bar | Restaurant in Washington, DC.
    A collective of five separately-named venues under one owner, and all joined by connecting stairways, The Brass Monkey is a labyrinth of entertainment where the amount of alcohol consumed on each floor tends to blur the boundaries between each establishment. The joint’s namesake space on the ground floor is actually an Italian restaurant called
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    Washington, DC

    2317 18th Street NW
    Washington, DC 20009

    202‑265‑6665

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What are your favorite karaoke spots?

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SamuelTodd14 Oct 25, 2012 I have a terrible voice and would generally prefer to do other things so I just can't get behind the karaoke excitement.
Paul Feinstein Oct 23, 2012 Many, many lethal nights at Brass Monkey in LA. Palm Tree in Koreatown is also really fun if you have a big group and a large liquor budget.

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