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We Found the Best Karaoke Spots in Brisbane That Will Let You Sing Like You’re in the Shower
You have the Japanese to thank for this one. They made it possible to sing your heart out without judgment, especially if you choose the best karaoke spots in Brisbane.
All you need is a bit of liquor to bring out the songbird in you and someone to point you in the right direction. We’ve taken care of the latter because we’ve also made our trips to some top karaoke spots this side of Queensland.
So regardless of who you want to impress with your golden voice, keep these spots in mind. Some of them are not just for karaoke, but also let you partake in other festivities. We recommend bringing an audience, preferably those who can withstand the noise.
Blute’s Bar
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Website: https://www.blutesbar.com/
Address: Ground Level, 322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Contact: https://www.blutesbar.com/karaoke
Hours: Wednesday – Thursday & Sunday, 6pm – 12am; Friday – Saturday, 6pm – 3am
Blute’s Bar is a pub with a public karaoke spot which is great if you want to interact with the crowd and have the guts to do so. You’ll want to make sure your friends can see you in your finest moments.
It’s well-known for being one of the liveliest karaoke spots in Brisbane with a bustling crowd five nights per week. Thus, this place is ideal for after-work parties and to de-stress after a long day regardless of your job.
The karaoke bar can also double as live music, so this could be your chance to be discovered as a breakthrough artist. If not, there’s always the atmosphere to entertain you and give you a sense of belonging.
| Pro Tip They often have half-price food sales on Wednesdays, so plan your visits. |
Lost Souls
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Website: https://www.lostsoulskaraoke.com/
Address: 186 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Contact: +61 424 156 667
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 5pm – 11pm; Friday – 5pm – 1am; Saturday 12pm – 1am
Funky, artsy, and hip, those three words best describe Lost Souls bar in Brisbane. If your crowd is young, energetic, and creative, this is a spot where you might belong. And of course, there’s karaoke here as well.
The karaoke in Lost Souls comes in private rooms in case you’re a bit conscious about your voice. Outside of the karaoke rooms, you can even play some social games or table games to break the ice.
Outside of your singing voice, one of the most memorable things your companions will remember in this bar is the hypnotic artwork on the walls. Paired with the groovy neon lighting, it’s a hipster’s paradise.
Even the place’s atmosphere is a great conversation starter.
| Pro Tip There are only five karaoke rooms at the time of writing and each one can only fit 16 people. You might as well maximize the capacity. The more the merrier, after all. |
Cloud 8 Karaoke
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Website: https://www.cloud8karaoke.com.au/
Address: Westfield Mt Gravatt Shopping Centre, Shop 2020 Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia
Contact: +61 415 888 555
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 1am
Paying homage to its origin culture, Cloud 8 Karaoke adopts a more Japanese theme. You’ll find no shortage of pop culture references here, especially from anime.
There’s even a karaoke room designed with No-Face and the train scene from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away.
Other karaoke rooms and areas are just as jaw-dropping. There’s something for everyone in Cloud 8 Karaoke, especially for kids!
When I went here with my friends, it immediately felt like a place where we would unleash our true selves without apprehension or coyness.
All in all, it’s easy to have fun in this karaoke bar. A lot of effort went into the room designs and the lighting to make you feel like you’re in another world.
| Pro Tip The unique room you want might not always be available during busy hours so make sure to book early. |
Music City
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Music-City-100054658050918/
Address: 2/134 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Contact: +61 406 575 786
Hours: Monday – Friday, 2pm – 1am; Saturday – Sunday, 12pm – 1am
Going back to something simpler and less over-stimulating, we have Music City here offering more minimalist karaoke rooms. It’s better suited for corporate night-outs and parties where you have to take everyone’s tastes into account.
And while they might lack in “Instagrammable” attractions, what they have works well, especially for their prices. They even let you bring your own alcohol without any corkage fee in case you want to save up even more.
Despite the more affordable prices, you can bet that they won’t skimp on some of the basic stuff, such as hygiene or comfort. The mics all have covers, which is great if you’re a bit of a germaphobe.
Meanwhile, the song selections are superb with great variety, and they even come in different languages.
| Pro Tip Speaking of Instagram, they have vouchers for their followers that can offer sizable discounts. |
Fat Louie’s
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Website: https://www.fatlouies.com.au/
Address: 1/124 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Contact: +61 7 3229 7031
Hours: Monday – Friday, 3pm – 12am; Saturday – Sunday, 12pm – 12am
Fat Louie’s is a relatively small and traditional karaoke bar that also lets you use a pool or billiard table in case your tonsils start hurting.
It might not be your cup of tea if you’re looking for something more relaxed as the establishment’s size means you can’t escape the public eye or noise in the bar or lounge area. Great for extroverts.
Shy people needn’t worry as there are also private karaoke rooms and some of them even offer Tokyo-style designs. Outside those rooms, you can also rest your throat from singing by jamming in with the live band.
Fat Louie’s might just be your ideal karaoke spot if you value nostalgic bars since there’s no shower of otherworldly neon lights here or weird artwork on the walls.
Everyone’s out here to have fun, and it’s a great hub for socialization with all the other activities aside from karaoke.
| Pro Tip They have pool competitions if you want to win something. |
Strike Bowling
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Website: https://www.strikebowling.com.au/
Address: Level 1 Wintergarden, Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Contact: +61 7 3053 5653
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11am – 11pm; Friday – Sunday, 10am – 12am (until 9pm for Sunday)
Can’t wait for your turn on the karaoke machine? Well, Strike Bowling has something for you and it’s not just bowling. This karaoke bar combines all other forms of entertainment, and that includes laser tag and even escape rooms.
If anything, your friend group might pull itself apart trying to experience all the entertainment that Strike Bowling has to offer. Not really a problem if you’re all having fun.
As for the karaoke, they have rooms as well, and you might want to save that for last as it’s the most relaxing activity here.
Strike Bowling has a more modern touch with plenty of stylish neon lighting that fits well with a younger crowd. As expected, it’s pricier compared to other cheaper karaoke bars, so you might want to save it for more special occasions.
| Pro Tip Be on the lookout for their fun bundles where they package together three games for a lower price. |
Holey Moley
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Website: https://www.holeymoley.com.au/locations/brisbane-city
Address: Level 1 Wintergarden, Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Contact: +61 7 3497 3509
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11am – 11pm; Friday – Sunday, 10am – 12am (until 10pm for Sunday)
Fancy a game of golf while waging a singing contest? Holey Moley has you covered. It’s similar to Strike Bowling but with golf as their alternate attraction of bowling. They also have laser tag, in case you have kids you need to keep entertained.
As for the karaoke spot, they also have private rooms so you can sing your lungs out in case golf doesn’t work out for you.
Do keep in mind that karaoke isn’t their main business so it won’t be as specialized or as affordable as the more dedicated karaoke spots in Brisbane.
Holey Moley is also pricey, but given its range of activities, it’s somewhat justified. You’ll want to bring your family here; they have games for people of all ages and child-friendly discounts.
| Pro Tip Certain games and activities are discounted on specific days. Check their schedule on the websites to plan your visits accordingly. |
Ben’s Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant
Website: https://www.bensrest.com.au/
Address: 14 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
Contact: https://www.bensrest.com.au/reservation/
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11am – 10pm
Ben’s Vietnamese & Chinese is a diner, first and foremost. However, that didn’t stop them from including a karaoke service so you can sing while waiting for the food to arrive.
Other times, the food might be just too good, that you’re compelled to sing your praises. Regardless, your grandparents or parents will love this place as it has a slower yet still festive ambiance.
They also cater to weddings, office parties, and birthdays with space for up to 230 people– quite a large crowd. I would advise you to look someplace else if you exclusively karaoke as they do not allow that. You have to order something and eat.
| Pro Tip Karaoke services only run from Thursday to Saturday at 8 pm to 10:30 pm. |
The Wickham
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Website: https://thewickham.com.au/whats-on/
Address: 308 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Contact: (07) 3051 7621
Hours: Monday – Tuesday, 10am – 12am; Wednesday – Thursday 10am – 2am; Friday – Saturday, 10am – 3am; Sunday 10am – 2am
We’re back to pubs for a more drink-friendly setting. The Wickham is one of the most notable pubs in Brisbane for its staunch support of the LGBTQIA+ community. So this would be a good place to feel safe and accepted no matter who you are.
They have live music and they also close pretty late, which is convenient for night-outs. Meanwhile, the karaoke service ties well into The Wickham’s LGBTQIA+ themes with singalongs and even drag shows joining the occasion.
Regardless, everyone’s invited into this colorful and stylish establishment. They even have three separate function areas that can house hundreds of people.
| Pro Tip It’s difficult to find parking during busy hours, so you might want to go there via taxi or Uber. |
Game Republic
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Website: https://gamerepublic.com.au/
Address: Shop 301D/661 Compton Rd, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia
Contact: +61 7 3608 1893
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6pm – 2am; Saturday – Sunday, 2pm – 2am
Last but not least, we have Game Republic. This karaoke bar has many things and even lets you play all kinds of tabletop games like Mahjong. It’s also regarded as a luxury party bar due to its motif.
If you’re feeling a little bold, you can even go up on the stage and sing karaoke instead of hiding in a private room.
And yes, the “game” in Game Republic doesn’t just refer to old analog games, but also video games. They have a large partition for gaming PCs and consoles that ought to keep gamers busy while their more social peers sing around.
It’s a win-win situation for everyone at Game Republic.
| Pro Tip They sometimes hold video game challenges with monetary prizes. |
