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.

I held my staff holiday party at Melody and we had a blast. We rented the big room for 25 people…read moreand had plenty of space. People have reviewed about the song selection and though one could sing many songs in Chinese, we had plenty to sing in English. Please don't let those negative reviews keep you away. The food was fine, but we were there to sing, dance and open presents. For the first half hour they were a bit short staffed, but the guy was still super attentive and took time to show us how to use the app and order the food, he was great. Would recommend for a fun party!

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....

FOOD: fries - basic but good amount of potato, a generous…read moreportion, and fried nicely. decent appetizer to have garlic parm wings - juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor pork cutlet - crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not dry at all kimchi pajun - on the softer side but a good portion with nice flavor cheese topokki - very shareable, super tasty, and not too spicy SERVICE: the staff are pretty nice and very helpful whenever you need. AMBIANCE: attached to paik noodles. it's relatively busy and lively. very nice place to chill and grab some food. reservations are recommended for karaoke. we had the vip room and it was pretty nice with the lights and many song options.

Good spot for drinking and food…read more It is next to korean restaurant i think they are joint but its a good combo. Downside parking sucks here.

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.

We came here just for dinner (we didn't actually karaoke, although we inquired about the prices and…read morethey seemed reasonable). The food was actually quite good with large portions and reasonable prices. We ordered the cucumber salad, it was very flavorful with garlic and cilantro added. We also had the spicy pickled fish which was also very good (just wish there was a little more fish). The beef noodle soup was also surprisingly good and had lots of noodles. The staff didn't have the most friendly expression, but they were helpful when we asked for anything. The ambiance/decor was trendy and the place was very clean. It didn't seem very busy even on a Saturday night, there only seemed to be a couple groups singing in the private rooms. The rooms also looked to be a good size with nice decor when we walked by.

KTV is a great place to have a fun time with friends - eating good Asian food with drinks and…read moresinging your heart out. The food is not super pricey and pretty good, and the service is fast and efficient. They also provided some free snacks and water! Only issue was the karaoke machine would have a couple of technical issues: some songs wouldn't load lyrics, some would lag, some lyrics would be off time. It definitely impacted our experience as we would have to skip songs sometimes.

We hired Mikey Mic [All Mic Long] for my 60th birthday party and he completely made the night! From…read morethe very first song, he kept the energy high and the crowd engaged the entire evening. He had a great mix of music spanning decades -- perfect for our group. What really stood out was how welcoming and professional he was. His sound setup was excellent. Several people told me afterward that All Mic Long made the night! If you're looking for a karaoke DJ who knows how to read a crowd and make a special occasion truly memorable, I highly recommend!

We worked with Mikey Mic for my daughter's 11th birthday (musical theater karaoke) party and would…read moreabsolutely hire him again, and again! Mikey Mic was so easy to work with from start to finish and brought the energy and the fun all mic long ;) We added the Photo Booth option and were so glad we did. It really rounded out the party vibe and allowed those kids who weren't so sure of the singing to still get in on the fun! The DJ set up and Photo Booth set up were top notch. Thank you Mikey Mic!!

Exceptional Hosting by Keagan at Side Bar and Gaslamplighter!…read more If you are planning a corporate event, team-bonding outing, or just looking for an unforgettable night out in San Diego, you absolutely need to visit Side Bar and Gaslamplighter. Our team was in town for our quarterly QBR last quarter, and we went out afterward to let loose on the town. We randomly came across Side Bar on a Thursday night and met Keagan, who completely transformed our entire trip. He was the ultimate curator! He immediately assessed our group's vibe, realized we were out for team bonding, and invited us right in, securing a fantastic VIP booth for my team. After a few shots and grooving to great music, he personally ushered us over to Gaslamplighter for a change of scenery, where we spent the rest of the night enjoying amazing drinks and live karaoke. The experience was so incredible that on our second night out, after hopping around various other bars in the Gaslamp Quarter, our team unanimously decided to end our night right back at Side Bar. Once again, Keagan took flawless care of us. He hooked us up with another booth and a few bottles. We happened to be celebrating a team member's birthday that night, and Keagan made it unforgettable. The staff brought out the full VIP treatment with bright sparklers and "Happy Birthday" signs to close out the night in style. What makes Keagan so special is his attention to detail. Even while working a packed club and making his rounds to ensure everyone was taken care of, he constantly circled back to check on our group. He made every single person on our team feel incredibly important and looked after on both nights. We walked away with fantastic pictures, amazing team memories, and a strong desire to return. Shout out to Keagan and the exceptional teams at both Side Bar and Gaslamplighter; memories were truly made! I highly recommend these venues for any group outing in downtown San Diego.

i have been here 2x now. both times i came in on a karaoke night, super excited about it because i…read moresee it all over instagram & tiktok. i own a karaoke DJ business myself, so i love checking out other places. both times that i have come in- the karaoke line moves SO slow. we came in tonight (9/26/26) and signed up immediately. i sang after about 45 mins- only after tipping off the KJ and introducing myself to him... the KJ himself is cool, but i just don't think he knows what he's doing. the mics were quiet, i couldn't hear anybody singing or any of his announcements. but he's a really good DJ and very nice so i'll give him that. then, it took 2 HOURS!!! before we finally went up to the kj and asked why my friends hadn't sang yet. they all signed up at the same exact time as me. i know he clearly bumped me up to be nice, which is great. but there's just no reason why it should take over 2 hours for my friends to sing 1 song. i counted, and there was maybe 60-70 people in the bar and he has the same 5 people singing over and over again in the time we were there. the bar is cool if your vibe is expensive ass drinks ($20 each) and a DJ in a crowded spot where you get bumped all night. but if you're looking for a karaoke bar- absolutely don't waste your time. we spent over 2 hours here on my birthday WAITING for our friends to sing and i felt like i literally wasted my birthday. i will never come here again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

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.

. Came in for one…read moredrink, left with questionable memories and a new appreciation for bad decisions. The drinks were cold, the vibe was grimy in the best way, and everyone looked like they had somewhere to be tomorrow but absolutely no intention of making it.. Would ruin my sleep schedule here again.

Ok I didn't have high expectations but I'm not that picky. After being at another location nearby…read moremy friends and I stopped in to have a drink and play some pool. The girl that was bartending was nice enough until we ordered and she misheard my friend. When we told her it was supposed to be 2 of one beer and 1 of another, not the opposite, she said well I already poured it so it's yours now. Wow, okay. We ended up paying for 4 beers and only drank the 3. I mean she's great for the owners pocket I guess but she is horrendous with customer service. Mind you this was a Tuesday so it's not like it's jam packed with people and loud. We each drank 1 beer and played a game of pool and then took off. I wouldn't have minded hanging out longer if it wasn't for her. I don't want to waste money on someone with a bad attitude.

Imagine walking into a dark bar and feeling like you just busted in on a funeral, except everyone…read moreis welcoming you and suddenly you're hanging with the locals. The lamplighter is a classic neighborhood hang in mission hills- I think it's a dive bar by day; but I think it gets "hipster" by night. I enjoyed the ambiance, bartender, patrons & music. Mackenzie was an outstanding bartender ! Made me feel right at home! And fellow stool mate Anthony was warm & fuzzy like a big old teddy bear! Note: cash only. No food, but you might get a candy apple vendor coming through...

Ella is the best! From the moment we walked in, the energy that Ella and the security guard brought…read moreset the tone and had me expecting a great experience. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with a couple of the bartenders. They came across as snarky and condescending, and it felt like I was inconveniencing them just by placing a drink order. The contrast between the warm welcome at the door and the service at the bar was disappointing.