The ultimate karaoke guide to Melbourne

Channel your inner Mariah and get ready to belt out a tune or two at these private booths, open mic bars and more.  

Heroes

If you’re made for the spotlight or need a crowd to cheer you on, head straight to the open mic at Heroes. This neon-lit, multi-level party palace has a karaoke stage just waiting for you. Grab a cocktail at the bar and have a go at warbling like Bowie until 3am. Feeling shy? Book a private room where drinks can be delivered straight to your door. Then finish up at the rooftop bar after your singalong.

Yum Sing House

Belt out a tune with a side of Cantonese food and '60s kitsch at Yum Sing House. The private booths are inspired by Hong Kong neighbourhoods. Order tasty bites like salt and pepper squid, eggplant bao and BBQ pork buns straight to your room. Or come with an appetite and have a big pre-karaoke feast in the restaurant. Don’t skip the signature drinks either. We love the sound of the Sifu cocktail made with cognac, peach, cinnamon and lemon.

Ocean 12

Have a glam night out and reserve a fancy karaoke room at Ocean 12. Each space features giant screens, surround sound, customisable vocal controls and access to the luxe menu. Upgrade to the VIP option and you’ll get your very own butler and a private balcony. And you won’t run out of songs with almost 1 million to choose from including classic hits, new releases and tracks in different languages.  

KBox

Get the gang together and head straight to KBox for a night of karaoke in your own private booth. Rooms can be booked for up to 22 people and there are a whopping 350,000 songs to choose from. You can even pre-build your playlist before you head in. Join for happy hour between 5pm and 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays and you’ll get food, drinks and four hours of singing for $38 per person.  

Juke’s  

Whether you’re throwing a small gathering or bringing a big group together for a long-awaited catch-up, Juke’s has rooms for all types of karaoke crews. These brightly-coloured spaces bring some serious party vibes. Book an all-inclusive package with food and drinks. The best thing on the menu has got to be the disco ball cocktail. That’s right – it's a drink served in a giant disco ball. Fun! 

Munich Brauhaus

Dust off your lederhosen and head to Bavarian beer hall Munich Brauhaus for a night of karaoke. The best part? There’s a live band! Happening every Thursday night from 6pm, this is your chance to live out your rockstar fantasies. As an added bonus, anyone who sings on stage gets a free schnapps shot. Sign us up immediately.  

Kono Coin Karaoke

If you’ve got some loose change, seek out the mini coin-operated singing booths at Kono. This hidden gem lined with disco-lit nooks is perfect for solo or small group outings. Sing along to pop songs, classic hits or modern ballads in English, Korean, Chinese and Japanese until the wee hours.