Experiences
The 6 Best Karaoke in London
Private booths, drag-soundtracked bars and a 90s fever dream, the London karaoke rooms worth booking.
In short: our top picks are Lucky Voice Soho, Karaoke Box Smithfield and BAM Karaoke Box. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London does karaoke properly, which mostly means private rooms where the only audience is the people you arrived with. The good ones get three things right, a soundproofed booth so nobody judges your Whitney, a song list deep enough to settle every argument, and a bar that keeps the drinks coming without you leaving the room. Expect to pay by the hour per person, expect to book ahead at weekends, and expect the second hour to be far better than the first.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Voice Soho | Soho | £££ |
| Karaoke Box Smithfield | Smithfield | £££ |
| BAM Karaoke Box | Victoria | £££ |
| Karaoke Epoc | Soho | £££ |
| Bunga 90 | Covent Garden | £££ |
| Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes | Bloomsbury | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Lucky Voice Soho
Why we pick itThe original London karaoke den, opened in 2005 and still the benchmark for the private room format. Nine soundproofed booths, a button that magics a waiter to your door, and strong cocktails so you never have to break the spell to reach the bar.
Private room karaoke and cocktails
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Karaoke Box Smithfield
Why we pick itA proper Japanese style operation with separate English, Japanese and Chinese song systems, so the catalogue runs far deeper than the usual chart fare. Rooms suit everything from a duo to a big after work crowd, and the Frith Street sibling covers the Soho side of town.
Japanese style private booths
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BAM Karaoke Box
Why we pick itBilled as Europe's largest karaoke venue, with 22 polished private rooms, two cocktail bars and a French leaning menu across 10,000 square feet. The newest of the big players, it is the one to pick when you want the room to feel like a night out in itself rather than a cupboard with a screen.
Premium booths with two cocktail bars
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Karaoke Epoc
Why we pick itA Soho hideaway with eight private rooms, a catalogue spanning English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, and room service so you never lose momentum. Darts and mahjong are on hand for anyone needing a breather between numbers, and the early per person rate is among the keener in central London.
Hidden Japanese style karaoke
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Bunga 90
Why we pick itThe reinvented Covent Garden venue (formerly Bunga Bunga) goes all in on the 1990s, walking you through a fake VHS shop into neon karaoke rooms, music video walls and the famously chaotic bathroom raves. Book a room for up to ten, order a metre of pizza, and commit fully to the decade.
Immersive 90s karaoke and pizza
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Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
Why we pick itA basement bowling alley with five hand decorated karaoke rooms and a song list of around 8,000 tracks curated by the staff. The draw is variety, you can bowl a few frames, eat diner food and still get your big finale in a private booth, which makes it a forgiving choice for mixed groups.
Karaoke rooms plus retro bowling
Before you book
Most rooms are hired by the hour with a per person rate, so weekend evening slots go fast, book two to three weeks ahead for groups of eight or more. Many venues run cheaper early slots before 8pm if you would rather sing on a budget.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Lucky Voice Soho is our editor's choice: The original London karaoke den, opened in 2005 and still the benchmark for the private room format. Nine soundproofed booths, a button that magics a waiter to your door, and strong cocktails so you never have to break the spell to reach the bar. Lucky Voice Soho, Karaoke Box Smithfield and BAM Karaoke Box lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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