Hanna is the best bartender ever! We came in from out of town to hear some karaoke and she remembered us the next day by name and knew what we ordered from the previous night. Great service! Great music and Great all around vibes! read more

Rock it Grill is the dive bar karaoke place with a good burger. It's under new management, so they are starting to add live bands on weekends. The food is ok. The chicken tenders were a bit overcooked and the fries are so-so. They need to fix the A/C but the fans worked well. We had a great time dancing, drinking and spending time with friends. They were a bit understaffed but they hustled to work the table service and the bar. Good prices and people. Please support the live bands and the Rock it Grill. Keeping it real in Old Town. read more

Rock It Grill - Karaoke Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I had a mixed experience at Rock it Grill. The bar staff were very friendly, attentive, and made sure I received my drinks in a timely manner, which I genuinely appreciated. Unfortunately, the karaoke experience was disappointing because of how the DJ managed the song queue. I felt that the song rotation was inconsistent and unfair. I waited for my turn, only to have my song skipped more than three times while other people were allowed to sing instead. It seemed that the DJ was prioritizing people who complained rather than following a fair and consistent rotation for everyone who had been waiting. Karaoke should be an enjoyable experience where everyone gets a fair opportunity to participate. Having your song repeatedly skipped without a clear explanation is frustrating and makes you feel overlooked as a customer. I want to emphasize that the bar staff were friendly and provided good service. My complaint is specifically about the karaoke DJ and the lack of consistency and fairness in managing the queue. I hope Rock it grill addresses this issue so that future customers can have a better and more enjoyable karaoke experience. read more

Rock It Grill on King Street is a lively karaoke bar that opens every night at 9:30, making it a great spot for a fun night out. We arrived right around opening time and stayed until after midnight, and the energy kept building as the night went on. The karaoke crowd was fantastic, with people singing all kinds of songs and really getting into it, which made the atmosphere exciting and entertaining. We had beer while enjoying the performances, which added to the relaxed, fun vibe of the night. Overall, it was a great experience--lively, entertaining, and a lot of fun. We would definitely do it again! read more

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If you love karaoke you will love this place Please stop by and check them out.... They do offer food and drinks Parking is a little tricky depending on what time you arrive read more

Kareoke guy will prioritize his friends, people that slip him a few bucks and shit. Waited 3 hours and even after letting him know I've been waiting he skipped me. read more

I've always enjoyed this establishment, but I've repeatedly had uncomfortable experiences with one bartender whose behavior feels hostile and inappropriate. While she has often been rude to me in the past, I never filed a complaint--until Saturday night. That evening, my friend and I came in together. When I ordered a drink, the bartender called me "racist" without provocation and refused to serve me, directing another bartender to do so instead. My friend, who is a Black man, ordered an energy drink shortly afterward, and she again told him that I was racist. When I asked her what the issue was, she threw what appeared to be salt or sugar into my eyes, then immediately signaled the bouncer to remove me and stated that I was banned--after physically assaulting me. I am deeply disappointed by this experience. My recommendation to management is to hire bartenders who treat all patrons with respect, enjoy customer service, and can handle a busy bar professionally. No customer should be verbally harassed, physically assaulted, or targeted based on assumptions or bias. This behavior is unacceptable and undermines what has otherwise been a place I once enjoyed. read more

Been here a few times. Definitely the best Karoake spot I have ever been too. Food and service is good too. Only thing is they use web service that is limited on songs. But most songs are available unless you're trying to dig deep for some gems. read more

I've always loved Rock It Grill -- it's been my go-to karaoke spot in Alexandria for years. But last night was nothing like the fun, welcoming vibe I've come to expect. My whole family was in town, excited for a classic Rock It Grill karaoke night, and instead we left disappointed. The DJ running karaoke, who goes by KJ Dusty, was flat-out rude to guests all night. Instead of creating a fun, energetic environment, she barked at people, made snarky comments, and generally treated participants with hostility. Karaoke is supposed to be lighthearted -- people are there to sing, laugh, and enjoy themselves. Her attitude killed the energy in the room. It's honestly crazy that someone in charge of hosting karaoke (a job that is literally about handling drunk people who just want to sing and have fun) could be that unprofessional. I love rock it grill but last night was nowhere near the experience we are used to/have loved in the past. Big shoutout to the bartenders though, they're AMAZING!!!! read more

Rock it Grill is a pretty fun and adventures place. It has its moments thought. LOL. The karaoke is fun, they show sports on their tv's, and believe its a great place to start to have a fun, especially after a hockey game. read more

Yeah, it's hit or miss, but karaoke's usually fun. Drinks are alright, but it can be a ghost town sometimes.

Kinda surprised at the low ratings for this place as we found this place to be extremely fun! Was it a bit sketchy? Yes. A bit sus? Yup. We're we questioning our decisions when we pulled up? Yes, again. But we think that was the part of the appeal. We figured we would stop by and call it early night before our morning flight, but things started picking up, and we couldn't leave the fun times behind. Getting there before the karaoke was clutch- the bar wasn't as crowded, and there were plenty of seats left. About 20 min before karaoke started, this place got packed! We weren't brave enough to sign up and sing with the mic but the crowd was awesome! The drinks kept flowing and we joined in singing with the crowd a few times. Don't let the looks of this place care you away. It's a local divey spot buy being du unassuming is what really made this place special! read more

I've passed Rock It Grill so many times, as I've lived in Alexandria, VA for 17 years now. Don't ask me why I just recently finally tried them out. I should have a long time ago. My server was so nice. I think she was the bartender and that didn't keep her for being attentive at my table. I really appreciate that because that doesn't happen all the time. I ended up ordering their Pedro's Favorite breakfast scrambler. It came with three eggs scrambled with Spicy Ground Beef, Black Olives, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, and Monterey Jack Cheese. It came with Sour Cream, Salsa, and a side of Breakfast Potatoes and Toast. I loved the Tex-Mex flavor of the scrambler...all of the ingredients came together well. I also loved the portion size...I definitely did not leave hungry still. Lol. The Breakfast Potatoes were cooked well, crispy but not overcooked. The Toast was pretty good but the butter they had for it was frozen hard. I'd give this whole breakfast scrambler platter an 8 out of 10. I'd give my overall experience from the customer service and food together a 9 out of 10 (8 for the food, 10 for the customer service). Now, when I pass by Rock It Grill again, I might just stop in more often to try other items on their menu. read more

Rock It Grill - Pedro's Favorite breakfast scrambler - Karaoke Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The food and service was amazing!! The bartenders have wonderful energy. We came on karaoke night and it was reallllly cute and definitely drew a crowd but not too crowded if that makes sense. Really fun and cute place ! Great menu as well. read more

Last night in the DC area and my friends wanted to hit up a karaoke bar. I thought why not, but I'm not singing. After a short Uber ride here we were happy to be in good company. I'm not the biggest karaoke fan, but I do have to say they ran this pretty smoothly and that the people participating were killing it on the mic. I was jamming along with the renditions coming out of the stage area and attempted to focus on the menu in front of me. I was hungry but I also wanted to get a drink or two so that I could wind down after a week's worth of work at a conference. With the late hour we were here the menu was a bit limited, but I was able to order what I knew would hold me over. I went with the chicken tenders and a water to start. After a thought about it I decided why not get a margarita as well. When the food arrived I was impressed. Three big chicken planks that were expertly crusted. Then to serve it with fresh cut fries, you got me. This comes with ketchup and I think it was honey mustard. My margarita was on point and decided to order a second. The drinks were hitting me harder than the places in DC I had visited. I paid and got myself a ride back to the hotel so that I could get ready for my departure the next day. read more

Rock It Grill - Chicken Tenders - Karaoke Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is THE neighborhood bar! Drinks: reasonably priced! Food: rotating specials from the guys in the kitchen, with old bay wings and chicken tenders to soak up the drinks! Staff: love them! They know the regulars and show plenty love to them, even on the busiest nights, while not neglecting tourists and new patrons. And last but not least (probably should have been first), karaoke EVERY NIGHT, 9:30p - 130a with the bar closing totally at 2. EVERY NIGHT. This spot is a King St staple! One of the better karaoke acoustics you will find in the city. read more

Rock It Grill - Karaoke Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Karaoke starts every night at 9:30. You know I love myself a good karaoke... song list is awesome, and it's the classic open-audience way of signing up on a sheet of paper with your name on song choice... except it's $5. This is the only place where I have ever experienced paying for karaoke outside of booking private rooms. The only other open experience that I had to pay for was at dueling piano bars. Tip -- of course, but to mandate it seems like a bit much :-/. There were a couple of other things that were red flags for me... when I went up to inquire about singing, a couple was singing a song and kinda... screaming... and I heard the DJ say "if they scream again I'm cutting their mic." You're making folks pay just to talk behind their backs... to me that's not a good look. I opted not to sing myself, but I observed some friends sign up, and they were intentionally pushed down on the queue because while they may have signed up first, others paid before them. Karaoke is my biggest de-stressor, and it's supposed to be a carefree and fun experience, so this whole transactional bit doesn't sit well. All that to say, Rock It Grill advertises itself as a karaoke bar, and I personally don't think it's the best place for it with all I said above. But other than that... it's a great place for food and drinks. Chips and guac and wings are good, and the drinks aren't bad prices! The place is a hike from where I live, so I'm not sure when I will return next. read more

I love this spot and have frequented it for over a decade. The vibe is always fun, song selection is top tier, and I appreciate all the staff who work here. Customer service always been wonderful. I'd recommend this spot every day of the week. Only spot that has quality karaoke, food, and service 7 days a week! read more

Came for a group meet up, so first time here. Sat down for thirty minutes and never got service. I approached a bartender to order and she, middle aged blonde, yelled at me that there were other people and I would need to wait. I guess thirty minutes isn't patient enough to be a patron here. Definitely my last time, and sad because I love karaoke. read more

I had a great time each time I've been there. My lemon drops be on point and the crowd is awesome.

Amazing, good quality food and the cheapest drinks in old town. And they do karaoke every night.

Went here for the first time last week (Thursday night) in search of karaoke. The crowd was so much fun & energetic! Staff were friendly & attentive! The reason for the 4 star rating is there was a $5 charge for karaoke and I've never seen that before. They offer it nightly so it may be to support costs but it was interesting. No food just beer & green tea shots (delicious)! If you're looking for a fun & engage crowd for I highly recommend! read more

So I met up with a partner of mine that lives in the area here because it was close to the VRBO lol service was OK but the lady was by herself. Drinks were OK and the food was cool as well. They started the karaoke and it just got way too loud. Anyway, check this place out. I think it gets really busy on the weekends. They have TVs to watch football game so that was good. read more

Rock It Grill - Karaoke Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Came here for happy hour, great prices, laid back atmosphere, and great music streaming to kick back and enjoy one or all of their 12 tv's. read more

Rock It Grill - Karaoke Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Just left there. They are now charging 5.00 to sing a song for karaoke. No one is singing.

No frills spot for nightly karaoke. This is conveniently located on King St but it is up away from the water. Karaoke starts at 9:30 but the queue books up quick so get there earlier to save your spot. There is usually a $5 fee you pay the DJ for karaoke but you can sing multiple songs with this and he takes Venmo. There's usually table service which is convenient, it can be a little slower on busier nights. I've only ever had their nachos and wings but they're both pretty good, standard American bar dishes. The lighting is darker which is always a little more comforting when singing on stage. I highly recommend this as a low key spot for karaoke. read more

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If you are looking for a karaoke dive, look no further! This place has a fantastic and eclectic mix of people and the karaoke mixes all across the musical spectrum. The best part of this place is the wait staff. They are very personable and attentive to your needs. Great late night food and the drinks are everything you need to keep your night fun and interesting. Can't recommend enough! read more

Divey bar with lively karaoke! Not the nicest place but good for a fun night and affordable drinks. read more

Rock It Grill - Karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Karaoke every night is always a great time, and fun times with friends. free to enter full menu and bar.

Perfect Dive Bar for Serious Karaoke singers. Likeable K jock, efficient song choice based on web directory. Plenty of empty tables. Located in safe downtown Alexandria street. read more

Waiting for an open mic event to start at a different location and we walked here. street parking. place was not crowded @ 9pm on a Wednesday. We sat at the end of the bar and it seemed to take a while for the bartender to take our orders. bar room tvs. plenty of dining tables/chairs. music was from the late 90s/early 2000 pop - jamming! read more

Went in to see the nightlife. Left pretty disappointed. I don't like leaving bad reviews but this place was one to remember. I'm the type to tab out as I go and tip a large amount on my last check just to confirm how much I spend beginning to end. I did the same with four drinks. Each time checking out and the last I tipped 120% meaning I tipped for the other tabs I did not. On my way to my uber I noticed that the receipts I had did not match the amount I was being charged for except the last. As someone who worked in the industry in collage this can only mean one thing. The bartenders are deliberately putting in whatever tip they choose which is illegal may I add. My friend who only ordered one drink and tipped in cash had the same issue somehow being charged for far more than taxes can excuse. Not to mention the bartenders excusing a "shift drink" and throwing it back in front of guest is a sure way to throw your business into the garbage the second someone from the city locks eyes. This place isn't running legally and to the manager who doesn't know, I hope this finds you well so you are aware of where the problems lie. I was there for 3 hours and saw disfunction take place. This review is not to tell people not to visit but more to constructively communicate an issue that I witnessed in hopes that change will be made. read more

We went here for the first time last night because it was close to T-Mobile (we were switching service providers...as if THAT would be of interest to you), AND because Rock It Grill was having their weekly "burger night". I'm glad we stopped here because it's a dive of a place (in a very nice way) and the burgers where DELICIOUS! It's better than Five Guys (only slightly) and almost as good as White Castle (though WC is in very different class)! Think 1950's-1970's decor with pool tables and a stage the size of a poker table, but with an old fashioned bar that could seat 50 close friends (or 60 close, close friends). If you can't feel at home here, there is just something wrong with you! They have a kid's menu, but if you're bringing kids, I would definitely only sit in the booths at the front of the restaurant, because the rest of the place really does have dive bar written all over it...NOT THAT THAT'S A BAD THING! Go here any day or night of the week and enjoy yourself. We'll definitely be back. read more

The service here needs serious work! How are you going to have such a lively bar and such a happy atmosphere and completely destroy it with nasty attitudes from bartenders. I came in on a sunday and was almost ignored for 15 minutes. So i raised my arm and the bartender glared over at me as if i was bothering her. When she took my order she seemed irritated by my presence. After im pretty sure my order was forgotten and she went right back to speaking with other customers she honestly did not seem to care. She complained the entire time about everything and anything. As i was leaving the only kindness I received from another employee was to have a nice day. Do not come here if you want a positive experience this was downright awful. read more

We were here on vacation and weren't sure what to expect but food was great. Staff were friendly and prompt. Give it a try

It's difficult to write on a review on such an eclectic place. Rock It is literally one of a kind! You never know what you're going to see or experience when you're there but you'll love it. Great bartenders, solid bar food, and just a wild ambiance. It's fun! It's divey! It's unexpected! You'll definitely want to come here with some friends for a few drinks and karaoke. It's always best to come when you've already had one or two! The karaoke is always so much fun. There's absolutely no judgement and everyone is singing along and rooting for each other. An all around down to earth crowd. Honestly, if you don't take yourself too seriously and you're looking for a fun night, find yourself here! read more

Make the cost worth it. I spent 2.5 hrs & cover to sing 1 song & didn't even get the money back I paid. Disappointed & sad I used to talk the location up so much. Staying home w/a $5 lottery ticket would've been time better spent. Don Fisher didn't do his job very well, nor did I get my money's worth. Bartenders were dismissive; considering what they have time work with; stellar read more

Like the atmosphere,food is decent for a small bar. I have been going there sporadically for a couple of years for the karaoke,but I think I'll find another place-I don't care for a DJ that has a bad memory and accuses me of not paying the $5 for singing all night. I handed him $15 for three of us AND pointed to the other two standing next to me. I sang once and then sat there and saw my name on the cue....and it disappeared.Asked him why and he said I didn't pay. I left(it was 1:15am and I was tired),and contacted the bar through social media. Blah blah really sorry blah blah nothing was done about it. Place was pretty empty for a Saturday-I don't think it's wise to treat people like that. read more

Rock it Grill is a favorite hangout in Old Town Alexandria. By day it is a low-key bar where you can have some drinks, get decent food, and talk with other people. By night it turns into a karaoke bar with karaoke every day of the week! Hannah just bought the bar after working there for a long time and she is amazing. Check it out! read more

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I waited 2 hours to sing karaoke. They muted my microphone. Didn't get a word out. Horrible place