Feeling stir-crazy? Need a place to sing your heart out without waking the neighbors? LEOs got you covered.
We did deep-dive and found 23essential karaoke spots that you and all your karaoke-loving friends should try.
The spots in this list range from daily karaoke, to bars that host the occasional karaoke night when they can.
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Akiko’s
1123 Bardstown Road
Widely regarded as one of the best places to karaoke in Louisville, Akikos has been around for 23 years. Akiko’s has a deep song book and the perfect set up. Open 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. every night.NoraeBar
717 E. Market St.
NoraeBar is in the bustling NuLu neighborhood and bills itself as “Louisville’s No. 1 karaoke venue.” There is an “epic” karaoke main stage and nine private song rooms (21 and over only).Amy Z’s Pub
813 Lyndon Lane
Amy Z’s neighborhood place is usually home to good food, great brews, and occasionally, karaoke. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates.Big Al’s Beeritaville
1715 Mellwood Ave.
Big Al’s Beeritaville has everything you need at a dive-bar Margaritaville. Beers, burgers and karaoke.Chill Bar Highlands
1117 Bardstown Road
Chill Bar has been improving its space a lot in recent years, and the gay bar in The Highlands has always had karaoke nights. At the time of this writing, they are on Thursday and Sunday. Be sure to check their Facebook page for more information.TAJ Louisville
807 E. Market St.
TAJ Louisville is home to one of the more unique karaoke nights, since it takes place very late on Tuesday nights.Flanagan’s Ale House
934 Baxter Ave.
Every Tuesday at 9 p.m., you can stretch your vocals at this karaoke night at Flanagan’s Ale House on Baxter.The Golden Nugget Tavern
2922 Hikes Lane
This old-school bar near Jeffersontown was recently reopened in 2020, and continues to have a karaoke night on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.Highlands Tap Room
1056 Bardstown Road
This informal pub has comfort food, drinks, live music and most importantly – karaoke.PRIDE bar + lounge
504 State St.
PRIDE bar is not only the only gay bar in Southern Indiana, it’s also home to a karaoke night on Thursdays.Hitching Post Tavern
115 W. Market St.
Hitching Post Tavern in New Albany has been known to have a karaoke night or two. Check out their Facebook page to see when the next one is coming.Hoopsters Sports Grill
830 E. 10th St., Jeffersonville, IN
Hoopsters is usually a great place to grab a beer and burger and watch the latest NFL game or UFC fight. But on Fridays, it’s also a great spot for karaoke.Louisville International Pub
5343 Mitscher Ave.
Near the airport, this pub hosts karaoke every weekend. As well as food & drink and a live DJ.Mac’s Hideaway
1636 Slate Run Road
Mac’s Hideaway in New Albany describes itself as a “laid back” bar with pool, games, and most importantly, karaoke.New Direction Bar & Grill
2630 Chamberlain Lane
New Direction Bar & Grill in the East End of Louisville has karaoke on the patio bar Wednesdays and Saturdays (weather permitting). And in door karaoke on Thursdays.Old Hickory Inn
1038 Lydia St.
Established in 1994, Old Hickory Inn is your karaoke destination in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood of Louisville.Patrick’s Liquors Bar
3202 Frankfort Ave.
Looking for a place on Frankfort Avenue to belt out those tunes, head to Patrick’s Liquors Bar for some karaoke with “the best crowd in Louisville,” according to their Facebook page.Prohibition Craft Spirits Bar
436 Baxter Ave.
Prohibition is one of the newest bars on Baxter Avenue, and it’s also known to host a few karaoke nights during the week. Just be sure to check their Facebook for up-to-date times.Seidenfaden’s Cafe
1134 E. Breckinridge St.
One of the best neighborhood bars in Germantown, Seidenfaden’s Cafe hosts a number of fun events but none more fun than their weekend karaoke nights. Be sure to check their Facebook page for future information.Syl’s Lounge
2403 W. Broadway
Syl’s on Broadway has karaoke every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30-1:30 a.m.Spectators Sports Bar & Grill
5530 New Cut Road
While not set in stone, Spectators Sports bar is known to have a great karaoke night on Wednesdays and Thursdays.The Deuce
4101 Preston Hwy.
If you ever find yourself around Preston highway late at night, stop by The Deuce for some good company and late night karaoke. Open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. every night but Sunday (closed).Uptown Bar
330 Vincennes St., New Albany
Self-described as a “local dive bar” with “exciting nightlife energy” and, you guessed it, karaoke. Next time you find yourself in New Albany, stop by and sing a tune.
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