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20s / 30s / Asian / Asian Food
Reviewed by Gor G.
"This place is worth checking out. You must go with a group of friends though because this place is designed for large crowds of people. If you wanna h ..." more
3240 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Anything goes / Bands / Casual / DJ
Reviewed by Randall H.
"SO EPIC! This is a legendary karaoke bar. I spent many nights here with fellow interns and friends getting drunk and singing anything and everything. ..." more
2030 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Actors / After Work / Artsy / Rowdy
Party Earth Review 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 ... more
3440 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90005
20s / 30s / 40s / Bar Food / Barbeque
Reviewed by Amanda M.
"The standout memory of my last visit to Prince O’ Whales includes a cringe-worthy karaoke rendition of TLC’s “Creep”. And that perfectly begins to set ..." more
335 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
20s / 80s Music / Casual / Dance / TVs
Reviewed by Blake F.
"So I came here to meet some friends. We were just going to have a few drinks and catch up. Ended up playing bingo all night long and catching up bette ..." more
3331 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005
20s / 30s / Actors / Bar Food / Casual
Party Earth Review Aspiring divas will want to head to Backstage Bar and Grill, a modest little dive bar that’s home to one of the best karaoke scenes in town. Located across the street from Sony Studios, the venue attracts an exuberant crowd of local regulars, studio employees, hopeful singers, and maybe even a celeb or two who all come ... more
10400 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
20s / Anything goes / Artists
Party Earth Review Characterized by cranky bartenders and a hipster clientele, the offbeat Smog Cutter is a potent mix of one part karaoke, two parts dive, and eight parts attitude. The place is all but dead on weeknights when just a smattering of locals shows up to watch sports, but on weekends, this one-room watering hole is a drunken singing ... more
864 North Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
In a city filled with divas, partiers, and celebrities, it comes as no surprise that Los Angeles karaoke bars are among the best. Who doesn’t want to watch well-dressed wannabes belt out show tunes at one in the morning? Well, L.A. certainly does.
For the classic (read: epic) karaoke experience, Caffé Brass Monkey is the place to be. Known for its rambunctious vibe, Caffe Brass Monkey is one of L.A.’s wildest karaoke bars, where even the most uptight patrons will let loose and sing along with the 80s power ballads inevitably blasting from the speakers.
With plenty of lively karaoke spots to choose from, the Los Angeles karaoke scene is also host to some pretty unique hotspots. Backstage Bar and Grill, for example, is directly across the street from Sony Studios, and as a result draws an eclectic crowd of regulars, studio employees, and occasionally a celebrity or two. The modest dive bar is just that, modest, creating an environment where even shy patrons are made to feel comfortable picking up the mic.
For arguably the best karaoke in Los Angeles, or at least the most interesting, head to the Smog Cutter. Not for the faint of heart, this kitschy dive is known for back-talking bartenders and drinks strong enough to ensure that the entire bar will be belting out tunes before the night is out, if they haven’t passed out before then. Definitely a must-do for hard-core karaoke fans. Can you handle it?
L.A. karaoke bars are incredibly indicative of the city’s clientele and they vary dramatically from the frat-type 80s-ballad-singing dance hall to the unusual hipster dives where only the strong survive. Which is to say, it’s hard to go wrong with karaoke in Los Angeles.