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4.3 (125 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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Julie B.

Such a cute spot for date night or girls night out. My bestie and I came to try the adult happy meal which consist of a wagyu burger, your choice of martini, and fries w/ caviar for $22! It was such a good meal for the price! Service was great and if you come at 9pm, they have karoke!

Inside, near the DJ.
Rose M.

I meant to review this place months ago, but I was in San Diego for and got sidetracked! I came here for an event that was hosted by an associate of an associate. Because she was hosting an event here I did not pay a cover charge. This is a smaller to midsized establishment that serves various types of drinks, has food, plays music, and allows randoms to do karaoke! There isn't much room to dance, so don't expect to be able to do anything crazy, but I was able to get into the vibe and do a lil' side to side. They have a VIP area, and they play stuff on this projector type screen that matches the music when people aren't singing. Which btw, you can go up to the DJ area and put in a request to sing. People sang popular songs from all different decades. There is a slight dress code that I didn't have a problem with (I had a dress and some heels on), but I did hear from some other associates that they were turned away. So try not to come dressed too casual, or at least check with the establishment. (Price Range): $30+ (Crowd): Most of the people were chill and I danced with a couple of strangers. The majority age range seemed to be late 20s to late 30s. (Music): They played a lot of classic hits in the R&B, Hip-Hop, and other genres. I cannot remember exactly songs, but I do remember knowing a lot of them and liking them very much. (Location): It's in a very high traffic area of Gaslamp. There were hundreds of people and traffic was constantly being held up due to the congestion. Parking is pretty much non existent, but that's how Gaslamp functions. I took an Uber there, so I suggest doing the same. There is also a light rail not too far from the area, but it stops around 12:30 am, so it wasn't a good option when the clubs close a bit later. Seemed fairly safe in comparison to the other areas of San Diego. (Drinks): I tried two different drinks; a heavier mixed drink (maybe the South of Naples) and a sweeter, more fruity mixed drink that I liked a lot. I believe it was the Amore 75. The drinks didn't taste watered down and they were served in actual glasses. I couldn't handle anymore drinks because we decided to go to another place, but I definitely would have. I paid something around $17 for each drink. (Service): The entire reason I am even leaving a review is because of the excellent service that I received from the gorgeous woman (she had long braids or twists and reminded me of Zoe Kravitz) who took my drink orders. I wasn't able to get a drink at the bar, but she saw me and asked what I wanted. She was very friendly and even suggested a drink after my drink choice turned out to not be something I really liked. I did not expect to receive such great service due to experiences that I've had in the past, but she really made my time there enjoyable.

I went with my cohort last night! I had never been, and wasn't totally sure what to expect- we were all so pleased with the service and atmosphere. the vibes were really positive all night and I love a chance to dress up :) we'll definitely be back! (Try the matchatini!)

Caitlin M.

Incredible service here! I wish I remembered the bartender's name but he did a great job chatting with guests, making sure they were alright, and mixing great drinks. The DJ did a great job keeping the crowd dancing and singing to mostly nostalgic y2k hits. I had no clue that this was THE SPOT for karaoke. I loved how much fun the crowd was having no matter who was singing. This isn't a spot where serious singer go for karaoke, but more for the casually courageous and tipsy. A lot of the guests appeared to be a fun and friendly group of people in their early 30s. I would love to come back here for another fun night out!

Great time here! Great drinks and music
Michael R.

Great time here at gaslamplighter . Great service and music!! It's a vibe ! Come here if your looking for some good karaoke

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Lilliana C.

If I can give a half star I would . Just for the young men trying to get people in , btw very nice . We got invited into this place by a promoter and said he'd give us a free glass of champagne, my friend and I finished it and asked if we can get another glass of what we just had and before I can finish he said NO it's for promotion only , so we looked for another type of champagne I wanted to taste it before my friend and I bought the 120$ bottle of one of their champagnes . It was pretty loud I their so I pointed to the champagne I wanted to get and he said to me "YOU CANT PRONOUNCE IT ? " I said sorry I didn't think you could hear me so I pointed it , I told one of the security how I thought he was being rude for no apparent reason he apologized and they gave me another free glass , so we attempted to order again a glass of champagne to BUY not get for freee and again he said NO ! so my friend and I walked out , and we met our other friends outside and he told our friends that "we just wanted free drinks ! Hahahah we have money to buy our own drinks just letting this establishment know ! If they're going to have this kind of treatment I DONT RECOMMEND THEM.

The total amount charged without a print out receipt
Kahlie M.

Update: I contacted management via their email address, they replied to my email, I sent the receipt and details so they could refund the order..it's been FOUR months and they completely ghosted me. Absolute absurdity.

Take on p*rnstar martini!
bella

Amazing experience at KARAOKE!! First of all- the KJ is unmatched!! Every song was a hit and he made it sooooo fun!! The sound system is incredible- I've done a lot of karaoke and usually it's hard to hear yourself... not here! 2nd of all- drinks are delicious and fun!! The Hollywood hotel was delishhh service was attentive and friendly!!

Marcie L.

This place is a go-to spot downtown, and it's pretty much always full. You can reserve a table for the night if you're with a group or grab one of the high tops or bar seats if you're just stopping in. They do live karaoke, which is actually a lot of fun and entertaining. The drinks are great, and the staff are awesome - very friendly and attentive. Definitely worth checking out. And if you're in the mood for more of a club scene after, you can walk right next door to Sidebar and keep the night going.

Right before I karaoked
MaDonna W.

We absolutely adored our experience at cocktails and karaoke, gas lamp, lighter! We danced a little, we karaoked a little . Super fun. No charge , you just have to have the guts to grab the microphone and go up when your name is called from the sign-up sheet and sing your heart out... everybody was doing. It was so much fun. What a great way to spend a couple of hours.

Janai W.

Finally made it to Gaslamplighter, and honestly, no complaints! (*note we got there at opening on a Thursday) As someone who loves checking out new spots, I'd been meaning to get here for a while. The space is a bit smaller than I expected, but that's on me, especially knowing their OG location was a true dive in both size and style. This one has definitely leveled up. Stopped in for drinks with my girl friend before dinner and had just enough time to enjoy a couple of well-made cocktails and their beautifully presented Aperitivo app--both solid choices. Excited to come back with a group and take on some karaoke. Also, worth noting: they have an "Aperitivo Hour" with $13 martinis and snacks, which is a nice touch. Looking forward to round two

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Had such a wonderful night! The staff were super nice, drinks were great, and the vibe was so fun!

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Bobos Craft Beers & Mu Music Studio Karaoke

Bobos Craft Beers & Mu Music Studio Karaoke

4.4(101 reviews)
7.9 mi•Kearny Mesa

We've been coming here for awhile now and its one of our favorite go-to karaoke spots to cry it…read moreout, sing out, party it out ... you name it. I love that we can bring our own food here, and that they have a wide variety selection of beer and soju upfront. We can have nice things in San Diego, and this is one of the gems we enjoy :)

Literally the best karaoke spot I've been to so far. I wish San Francisco and many cities elsewhere…read morein general had clean, top-tier, reasonably priced karaoke spots like Bobo's. **Parking was a pain as it's located in a mini plaza surrounded by so many restaurants. The woman running this place is literally the sweetest, kindest, and most adorable person ever! I loved how clean the entire place was, especially the private rooms. Everything felt spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained. They use Korean karaoke remotes, which can be a little intimidating if you're not familiar with them, but she walks you through everything. A huge bonus was the visuals she had posted around the room and the pamphlet she gave you; they made everything super easy to figure out. The song selection is also VERY up to date with many options, old and new. There are different languages to choose from as well. They literally had Folded by Kehlani already... like, what?! I was impressed. The microphones sounded great and were very clean. I also appreciated that they provided mic covers; it was a nice touch. You can order food and drinks, too. The ramen station they have is so cute and honestly such a vibe. We booked one hour, shared a bottle of lychee soju, and I believe our total came out to around $50-$55. I can't remember the exact amount, but it was definitely in the $50 range, which is NOT bad at all.

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Bobos Craft Beers & Mu Music Studio Karaoke - Outside

Outside

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Inside - karaoke

Bobos Craft Beers & Mu Music Studio Karaoke - Larger karaoke room

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Larger karaoke room

Melody Karaoke & Cafe - Spicy Shrimp (Half 1lb or Whole 2lb)

Melody Karaoke & Cafe

3.6(195 reviews)
7.4 mi•Kearny Mesa
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I like this place coz can do karaoke and order food while enjoying. It's just a better experience…read morefor me coz other places don't have food menu. This was easy and convenient. The only thing is their microphone sound could be better, meaning louder. One cool thing is that you can literally pick songs using your phone. They have a QR code that allows you to that. They also have special pricing for Sundays. Maybe some other days too but I'm not sure. One thing I recommend is to have better drink selection. People can come and not eat but they will definitely drink. Have coffee or tea available coz when people sing they need something warm

If you're able to find a parking space (very limited parking) and feel like testing your vocal…read moreskills -- try Melody Karaoke & Cafe! Melody Karaoke & Cafe offers per person rate (for 2 hours block) and group rates! Each reservation you'll get a room to sing your heart out. There are about 10 rooms available for reservations. Upon entering, the place does have a stall order and air is very low. You could imagine how warm the room could be. Before entering the singing rooms, you'll pass a "bar" with limited alcohol and small snacks. The hallway does have a late 90s Cantonese vibe. The karaoke station have limited of music and tend to be popular love or pop-songs. Overall, a fun experience....

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Melody Karaoke & Cafe - VIP room (18 ppl)

VIP room (18 ppl)

Melody Karaoke & Cafe - Spicy Crawfish (Half 1lb or Whole 2lb)

Spicy Crawfish (Half 1lb or Whole 2lb)

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Jin Music Studios

Jin Music Studios

3.8(119 reviews)
7.9 mi•Kearny Mesa
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This place is perfect spot to hang with friends and just have a good time singing! Out of all the…read morekaraoke places I've been to, this place had a pretty good selection of songs! The night was slow so we were seated right away. We asked how to use the system and remote and it was fairly simple to understand, and we were handed a songbook containing all the songs the system had to offer. And we stayed longer than had planned because we were having so much fun! Please come if you just feel like singing! And the prices!? They charge by the hour, so $85 for 3 hours for the 4 of us. The rates changed based on how many people are in a room. Worth Noting!! No hearty meals served. Only instant ramen so come after having lunch/dinner elsewhere before singing! Water, Gatorade, tea, basic drinks are available to order. Bring your own snacks. Wood seats so get up and moving when you sing ;)!! Staff was nice!

This will be the last time we'll be going here. My sister celebrated her birthday here and we felt…read moreunwelcomed. Despite cleaning up after ourselves, this studio being BYOB, and them closing late, the owners were upset that we were rightfully drunk, singing and having fun. But they kept making snide remarks and complaints about everything we did. It was extremely rude and we felt so uneasy, like they didn't want us to be there. Min Sok Chon is another karaoke bar in Convoy that we were thinking of going to, but we wanted to give this place a chance. Now I regret it and want to warn others. Note: service was NOT good. At all.

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Rock Out Karaoke - The lovely Amanda - one of our great karaoke hosts! Every ROK private event includes a host to get people pumped to be on stage with us.

Rock Out Karaoke

4.7(56 reviews)
1.1 mi•Banker's Hill
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Woo hoo yatuhhhhhhh badass hella bad ass place yayuh. Left my sweater here got it backread more

Time sure flies. Four years ago I originally posted a review when I saw these guys at 710 Club in…read morePacific Beach. This time it was the post-party following the Elite Event: Halloween Prom at Tin Roof in downtown San Diego. Rock Out Karaoke takes the stage and continues to provide the perfect atmosphere for fun audience-fueled performances. My gamer past thinks back to the video game Rockband, where we took turns singing karaoke and playing toy instruments in front of the living room TV to a playlist with decades of pop hits. The game now sits in storage, but aspiring vocalists can continue their craft of singing with a live band, playing and providing backup vocals to your lead. I am not a singer, even as a hobby. I am still recovering from a cough & cold where I lost my voice, but after several rounds of liquid courage, I kinda wanted to give it a go. After listening to a few performances and doling out well deserved high-fives, a gal mentioned that the live band performance aspect was a completely different experience to the typical lounge scene. She really enjoyed it and would definitely do it again. I think it would be helpful to the fans and groupies if their schedule was easily found on their main website page. If it's there, I missed the link. My bad. I don't FaceBook, so I'm not looking there either. Just sayin'. I read someone else's review about ROK's limited playlist. While I am easily impressed with the band's repertoire, I could see how discouraged a potential singer would be if a favorite karaoke song is not available. Maybe expanding the library to include more classic and current songs wouldn't hurt. Ready for the main stage? If you enjoy karaoke and energetic music performances, then consider Rock Out Karaoke. There's nothing else quite like it in town. Doing it ROK style might leave you breathless, but you'll love the unique experience.

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Rock Out Karaoke - Guitar Paulo and his axe; ready for shredding.

Guitar Paulo and his axe; ready for shredding.

Rock Out Karaoke - Awesome karaoke wedding at Orfila Winery in Escondido

Awesome karaoke wedding at Orfila Winery in Escondido

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The Hole San Diego

The Hole San Diego

4.3(115 reviews)
3.7 mi•Loma Portal
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For a divey location, this bar really delivers. They did a good job with the space for being…read morerelatively inexpensive yet being situated in a not-cheap suburban neighborhood. They call it " The Hole in the Wall" and I guess there's literally a hole in the wall aka a door, but the venue itself is more like an underground courtyard which makes me curious about what it was before. Right as you enter, you walk down a colorfully lit staircase onto the open air patio. There's usually a karaoke dj to your right and a good amount of people watching zones to choose. I haven't eaten anything here but there's usually an outdoor cook/snack compiler standing near the entrance to the bar. If you're from San Diego, you wouldn't list Point Loma on your itinerary for a queer night out yet The Hole in the Wall exists to surprise you and I love it. I've gone on empty nights and I've gone on packed nights. Both experiences are lovely. If you love a good string-lit outdoor patio and watching people have a fun night, this could be your place.

Unfortunately, my group & I had a poor experience at this establishment. We were a group of 8…read morefemales coming for a fun night out. It was my first time here so I was looking forward to it. I was happy to hear they offered karaoke too so my friend & I put our name down for a duet (the iconic HSM, "Breaking Free"). Upon coming to the bar, there were a few other groups but it wasn't crowded yet. It was about 30 minutes later, and several more people had come to the bar now. My friend went up to ask the guy (leading the karaoke) a question. At this point he tells her: "well, I already played your chosen song an hour ago...and it's the same crowd, so...". There wasn't a conclusion if he was asking us to choose another song or if he was just giving his personal opinion. We also simply disagreed that it was the same crowd as an hour ago, and also I didn't realize there was a rule about playing the same song per hour? Given there wasn't a conclusion from the conversation, my friend & I decided to keep our chosen song since we were looking forward to singing it. 10 more minutes passed and we were next in line. My group came up to the stage to get ready for when we were called. But then, we were skipped! The audacity! Someone else from my group went up to address why we were skipped. He said "I just won't play that song!". Honestly I'm wondering if he just had a personal issue with that song lol. Like bro just play it for three minutes and make the customers happy? Since we were upset about his power trip, we took our buisness to Redwing. I am happy we made this move. I will say, the drink pitchers are worth the money & the bartender was nice. The cup pong was fun entertainment.

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