You don't have to be in a band to take the mic at these karaoke spots.
Don’t ever let anyone tell you differently: karaoke skill has nothing to do with vocal ability. It’s all about passion and a capacity to make an unabashed fool of yourself. Wet your whistle (karaoke works best with fewer inhibitions) and get to beltin’, here are the best Karaoke spots around Austin.
510 S. Congress Ave
Ego's is a classic Austin dive, uniquely situated under a parking garage - if it’s your first time, you might have to look twice to find it. This bar is all about karaoke, so if you want to actually sing, plan to get there earlier in the night. Even if you’re not up to taking the stage, there’s plenty of fun in shooting some pool with a cold beer and enjoying the show, which is free every night of the week.
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Got what it takes to perform live on stage in the music capital of the world? The crowd at Cutthroat Karaoke will surely let you know. The rules are simple: win the audience over with your best performance (and song choice), or else your time with the mic will be cut short. Pro-tip: bring $20, so you can cut the line and try your luck before the rest of your competition. Check their Instagram to see where and when it's happening each week and start practicing now!
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Yes, it's a cab you can rent to drive you and whoever else you wrangle into it around town, singing karaoke in it. They have multiple mics and practically every song on deck for you and your friends to belt into the Austin air as you cruise around in the only cab you'll be sad to leave. When you want to reserve it, text your pick up location and party name to (512) 629 - 8556.
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11900 Metric Blvd
Near the Domain is a good ole no, gimmicks karaoke bar. Canary Roost offers everyone a chance to show off their pipes, even if they're not about to win a Grammy anytime soon.
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Some of us love to sing but find karaoke to rely heavily on the Britney and Journey hits and lacking in Black Flag deep cuts. Karaoke Underground offers songbooks to delight even the snobbiest indie connoisseur. Keep an eye on their website to see where they'll be. If you really want to regale a captive audience with your all seven minutes of your own rendition of Sonic Youth’s "Teen Age Riot", well, you can at Karaoke Underground.
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1120 S Lamar Blvd
Karaoke at The Highball is back! Escape the mundane reality and enter their fantastical karaoke rooms, each with a unique theme to help the night feel even more like a movie.
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522 Congress Ave
11310 Domain Dr
Punch Bowl Social offers the ultimate destination to bowl, do group karaoke, play big magnetic scrabble, throw darts, and so much more. With two private karaoke rooms at each location and every song you could possibly think of, there's no way you won't find your perfect ballad sung between sips of a large punch bowl shared among friends.
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911 W Anderson Ln #117
This beloved North Austin karaoke hotspot is open until 12 AM or 2 AM every night, so you can sing your heart out late into the night. It's BYOB as well as BYO food and snacks, making this a great destination to post up with your pals and a cookie cake for your bestie's birthday. The rooms can fit parties of 6-20.
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6808 N Lamar Blvd
Naming your Austin karaoke bar Austin Karaoke isn’t what we'd call a bold move, but what this spot lacks in a creative moniker is made up for in a quality sing-along experience. Austin Karaoke offers nine colorful private rooms of varying sizes for reservation. It’s BYOB and stays open late, so plan to bring more liquid courage than you think you’ll need.
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8440 Burnet Rd
If you can’t decide between the reduced humiliation of a private room and the potential for fame and glory that comes with singing onstage before strangers, head to The Common Interest and give both settings a try with some of their 100,000 available songs. On Mondays when you buy an hour, you get one free (2 pm - 2 am). Book now and make your way to the main stage once you’re warmed up.
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