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

First published on 31 Jan 2011. Updated on 7 Mar 2013.

KBOX Karaoke
	KBOX Karaoke is everything a good karaoke venue should be: extensive collection of English and Oriental hits, gleaming disco balls, and plenty of booze to get you in the singing mood.
Chi Lounge & Karaoke
	Chi Lounge & Karaoke is the perfect venue and practice your Mandarin singing skills. The venue has six Asian-inspired private rooms and a selection of over 20,000 classic hits to keep you and your mates crooning till the wee hours.
Chaplin Karaoke Bar
	This chic karaoke bar boasts an impressive song selection not to mention a top-of-the-line sound system. All the usual brews are available but for something more adventurous try their selection of Korean drinks.
Jankara Karaoke
	It’s a sink-or-swim policy at this free karaoke bar. Dozens of punters take to the mic each night to tackle their favourite karaoke hits in front of complete strangers. Sound a little nerve-wracking? Not to worry, there is plenty of alcohol to calm your nerves.
Music Box Karaoke
	For singing budgies on a budget, Music Box Karaoke offers an impressive song list and sound system in a no-frills environment with snacks and drinks aplenty.
Shoya
	This hidden little gem in Chinatown offers some very delectable Japanese barbecue-style dishes as well as an extensive range of sushi and sashimi. After dinner head upstairs, order a few cocktails and belt out a your favourite tunes in the private karaoke rooms.
F.M. Karaoke
	Sing like no one is watching at F.M. Karaoke. Unlike most karaoke venues, F.M. Karaoke charges by the hour rather than per person, which makes it a little cheaper.
Rainbow Karaoke
	One of the largest karaoke bars in Melbourne, with each of its 44 rooms individually decorated with their own fun themes including Pirates, Cowboys and even the Matrix – it can be a completely different experience every time you go!
Partyworld
	Taiwan's top karaoke brand PartyWorld has been brought to Australian shores with the opening of its first local venue. Conveniently located in Melbourne Central with 44 rooms in sizes to suit every group or budget and top chefs serving up delectable Asian cuisine, it's easy to see why PartyWorld has become so popular.
Strike Bowling - QV
	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.
Charltons Entertainment Complex
	Nothing beats a good old sing along (in front of complete strangers), so round up your friends and head to Charlton’s, the quintessential public karaoke bar where you’re sure to see plenty of entertaining and slightly off-key performances.