Ok some of the reviews from this place are terrible but I went with a few work colleagues for the…read moreKaraokee. Clerk at the hotel was like "the place is fun" and maybe she said it was the most fun place in Worcester. IDK. Anyway the co-workers and I got to sing a bunch because no one was there when we arrived at 9 PM. Drinks were reasonable prices. Around the time we left at 11:30 PM it seemed like most of the college students around for summer or home for the summe break starting trickling in. In any case, the place was totally solid for 30, 40 and 50 somethings though the DJ only knew like half the songs we were singing. (Had never heard of Carly Simon's Your so Vain, Werewolves of London or the Beatles' Benefit of Mr. Kite. )

On a Saturday night, the bartender was missing for over 45min leaving patrons waiting…read more.. potentially a management opportunity here.

EXCELLENT!!! I have…read morea group that does karaoke at every conference we go to. That means we do karaoke two or three times a year, all around the country. As such, I feel well qualified to talk about how amazing Viva is! Song finding system: the Viva system is easier than most, and made it simple to find what we liked. Easy to move things around on the queue. Location: easy access, safe location for arrival. Private rooms: this is where Viva absolutely shone. Private rooms are obviously critical. However, at most karaoke places, it's challenging to get in and out of the bench seating to get up to sing. Not at Viva! The bench was long, with space to get in and out, while still having table access and plenty of water. It's hard to say how much this improved the experience. Service: there's a button to press for service, and they show up and take care of whatever you need. Drinks: many of us find that karaoke requires alcohol lubrication. That means the drink quality really matters. The drinks were fab!

WOW!!!! A truly Amazing Experience at Karaoke in this high…read moreTech location in Downtown Boston proper! For those who seek a place to show your singing abilities and entertain the audience, then this locale is perfect for you! The Stage is huge along with a Mega Microphone so you can sing to your heart's content without holding one! The light show and massive screen at both ends of the room to see the lyrics for you and those watching you to also sing alongside your Stella performances! Don't be shy cause we are all here to be entertained and have a wonderful time with friends and colleagues. The audience has great tables and the most comfortable chairs to watch who's performing and not only that the full bar is only feet away as to not miss a beat of any song! The Staff is truly First Class and the Bartenders are ready to serve you your favorite beverages! The hospitality of its Staff makes your experience very professional and gives you the opportunity to show case your vocal qualities! They even have Private Rooms to give you and your party guests a place to sing in private and record your selection! The Managing Partner ALEX VICHIENRAT Can be found floating around to answer and questions or concerns to make Karaoke so much better! Today I was invited to attend a group of 30 plus and our Hosts were ESTHER ZEE LEE and WILSON LEE. They organized this Group of attendees for an evening of Connection, Welcoming area Communities for a night of Networking for CHINESE AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC. ! They treated all of us to some tasty light dinner treats while we listened to our attendees on stage and Bringing us all together in support and community compassion! THANK YOU ESTHER ZEE LEE - CHAIR of the BOARD and PRESIDENT and her Husband WILSON! To see both of them greet all of us with open arms and hearts made this gathering at VIVA a time to Remember! All the attendees included many Special Guests all had a special time! www.wing guys.com

This is a non-pretentious little joint with great music. Their drink prices - beer, wine,…read moreseltzers, specialty cocktails - run about average for this sort of place. Western Stars, with top-notch musicians, was playing when I was there. There was no cover charge, but they did pass the hat. I love the fact that they have live music at 6PM on a Friday night. It's not surprising that it was a relatively older crowd, with some great dancers who were really fun to watch. Street parking only, which makes it a little difficult when there are piles of snow.

Gotta love this unpretentious local spot to see live music. I've seen a lot of bands here but my…read morefavorite was a Vapors of Morphine show. It's rarely crowded so you can almost always have a good view of the stage. Friendly, chill vibes and a decent selection of beers. They used to serve food but I don't think they do anymore so get a bite to eat somewhere beforehand.

After all the years I've lived in this area and all the times I've visited Providence, I genuinely…read morecannot believe I had never heard of The Boombox. That changed this weekend, and I'm honestly a little annoyed that it took us this long to discover it. The day started innocently enough. My wife and I were doing one of our usual brewery and cocktail crawls through Providence, and at this point in the evening we were walking from Westminster Street toward Federal Hill. It was around 11:00 PM, and after a day involving several breweries, I had reached the inevitable point where finding a restroom had become a priority. We happened to be passing the Dean Hotel, so my wife suggested that I ask if I could use the lobby bathroom. We walked into the hotel, asked the guy at the desk, and he was nice enough to point me toward the restroom. While I was taking care of business, my wife, being the wonderfully nosy person that she is, noticed a door with red lights flashing around it and naturally went to investigate. I came out of the bathroom a few minutes later and she informed me that there was this really cool, divey-looking place behind the door where everyone was singing and that we absolutely needed to go check it out. For once, following my wife's curiosity turned out to be an excellent decision. We walked into The Boombox and ended up having one of the most unexpectedly fun parts of the entire night. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat and incredibly welcoming. It has that slightly dive-bar, slightly underground-club feeling that makes you immediately relax and feel like you're supposed to be there. Everyone seems to be there for the same reason: have some drinks, sing badly or surprisingly well, cheer for strangers, and generally have a ridiculous amount of fun. And the karaoke setup is excellent. You pay just $1 per song to sing, there is an extensive songbook, and on a busy weekend night they have a system that keeps people moving through the rotation rather than leaving everyone wondering whether they'll actually get their turn before closing. There is seating along the walls, but once the place really fills up, expect to be standing. Honestly, that's probably the better way to experience it anyway. The energy comes from the crowd. If you've never seen a 40-year-old Bavarian doctor grab a microphone and sing Blink-182's "What's My Age Again?" while dancing around like she's 18 years old, then you haven't lived. My wife absolutely owned that room. I have known her for a long time and have seen plenty of sides of her, but watching her completely commit to that performance was something else. We laughed until we hurt, and that's exactly what a night like this is supposed to be. The bar is also very good. There's a nice selection of cocktails, beer and other drinks, and the bartenders know what they're doing. You can order a classic or try something a little more creative, and the drinks fit the atmosphere perfectly. You're not coming here for some quiet, contemplative cocktail experience, but you also aren't stuck drinking watered-down nonsense just because you're at a karaoke bar. The staff deserve a lot of credit, too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and there was none of that weird attitude you sometimes encounter at nightlife spots where the staff seem annoyed that customers are actually there. The whole place has an energy that makes you feel supported when you decide to get up and sing, which is important because most people need at least a little encouragement before voluntarily standing in front of a room full of strangers with a microphone. It can definitely get crowded, especially on weekends, so don't expect to stroll in late on a Saturday and have your choice of seats. There are some seats around the perimeter, but when it's packed, you're probably going to be standing. They also have private rooms available for parties, which would be a fantastic option if you're looking to do something a little more organized for a birthday or group event. What I love most is that we weren't even looking for this place. We were simply walking through Providence, I needed a bathroom, my wife saw a mysterious red-lit door and decided to investigate, and suddenly we had discovered what became one of the highlights of our entire night. Those are usually the best places, the ones you don't find because somebody told you to go there. You find them because you happened to open the right door. Will we be back? Absolutely. One hundred percent. The Boombox is one of those places where you can walk in not knowing anyone and leave feeling like you've been part of the party. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good drinks, an enormous selection of songs and a crowd that clearly came to have fun. If you're in Providence and haven't been, give it a shot. Just be prepared to discover that your wife apparently has a secret career waiting for her as the lead singer of Blink-182.

This place is gross. It is in no way up scale. Party got a private room and it was small and…read moreuncomfortable let alone the public section which is the size of a shoebox apartment in NYC. Service was passive aggressive and the waiter kept treating me like I was poor and made a comment to me about affording my drinks. Reading these other comments, sounds like it was the same female bartender as the rest.

went for my friend's Bachelorette party and had a blast! Quick service, great appetizers, and a…read morewide selection of songs all made our night a one-of-a-kind experience

Came here for a birthday and had an amazing time. The best bang for your buck is definitely the…read moremargarita tower. We got a private room and they have a choice between an English system as well as Chinese, we used the English. They had all the songs we wanted and it was easy to use. And you can just stay in the main stage area if you don't want to get a private room, you just queue up your song and wait your turn

Since the first time that they opened in 2023, this has been the go to spot me and my family have…read morebeen going to since that day. One thing that makes this place stand out is its very bright neon sign that makes you want to try this spot. The first thing that this place has to offer is the beautiful interior of Kawaii. The ambience contains warm soft lights, with the cushions being very comfortable and relaxing whether coming in a rush or not, this cozy place will warm you up and welcome you straight in. The staff are super polite and always there to lend a helping hand. Another great thing about this delightful Asian food is their awesome variety of foods that they have to offer. My personal favourite is the "Honey Bee Roll", this is their best sushi dish and one of the best sushi dishes I've ever had! If you have some allergies then they have gluten free opticians that also taste equally as good. Even though a handful of the food is a little bit expensive, their food makes up for it as it tastes like heaven in your mouth. My least favorite part about this place though is the takeout service. For the majority of this service they have very nice takeout bags and a lot of people do take out. It's also very convenient for fast delivery to your house or some other place you need it to be delivered. But the downside is that the food from takeout does not taste good. I would just go in person instead. Overall, Kawaii is among my top 10 favorite restaurants to go to. I recommend this place to anyone who really likes different Asian foods. I would definitely check this place out if you ever happen to pass by it!

Stopped in for lunch around 2pm. Decor is dark lighting…read morevibes and looks more like a nighttime lounge. Needs a brighter cheerful vibe.... But I came for the food . The country music playing created a genre of a country cowboy eating roadkill over a camp fire vs.dining on fresh Chinese food. If you want a soothing Gregorian chant music by a Buddhist monk as you dine, then this isn't the place. I ordered a Delight of three lunch special as sounded a bit erotic. I did chose the pork rice upgrade. It came with hot and sour soup. I ordered an app of teriyaki and app of chicken wings. The delight of three would have been more delightful if a bigger portion was served but nevertheless... it was excellent freshness, prepared well with the 3 delights of shrimp, chicken, beef , vegetables. It was freshly prepared and not a reheated dish. The rice was very good, fresh and not a big pile of rice but just the right quantity for me. The teriyaki was excellent, tender and I would have preferred a bit more ginger flavor or a char to the edges or surface... but nonetheless I was fine as each stick cut like butter and the chew was easy on my jaw bone. The hot and sour soup was a bit cold and was plenty of ingredients with a kick. But I prefer on cooler side vs boiling hot to burn my tongue. I value my tongue to enjoy the tastes of the delight of three. The star of my dining was the chicken wings. These wings were freshly fried and not a reheat of previously cooked wings. The golden crisp skin makes these among some of the best wings . I would have preferred the wings cut into drums and flats as I have to eat that way anyway . I would have like a bit more marinate to the wings that would put these on an even higher level. Again, the crisp skin makes these great wings. I think the food quality was excellent, and reasonable pricing . I will return and see that the chicken wings possess the golden crisp skin attributes that I can eat it them everyday.

Chris the manager was just opening-up when we got there pretty early, but he was kind enough to let…read moreus in and poured us drinks while the place warmed up. He even scrounged up some chips; taking time from his opening routine to display a gracious hospitality scene. We stood stage-right where the heater was blowing with all its might. Right nice! We caught an early act which certainly was no hack. I think we may be back.

Really solid venue for music in the city. Last trip in they had three real solid bands and a great…read morecrowd. The owner is cool as shit and the drinks are cheap. Def on of the top places to see music in Worcester.

Ann Marie was great She made us all so happy…read moreWe had a great time. (Haiku) We waited a tiny bit of a while But were greeted with a great big smile Drinks were freely flowing The apps they served were overflowing. The portions here are oh so great The service made it worth our wait. Ann Marie took care of us No need to make any kind of fuss. This is a place to hurry to I'd get my ass there if I were you!

Food is great. Service is too…read more The only complaint is the noise level. I can hear fine. I will go there again with earplugs.

This is the perfect dive bar. Why? Because it is unassuming, clean, and friendly. The people are…read moregreat and the food satiating. We also had the opportunity to watch some first rate pool players. So when I say dive bar please don't be intimidated. This is a new neighborhood bar, it may not be fancy but is is very welcoming.

OK, so the bartender was enormously friendly. It's an awesome local joint to drink beer and play…read morepool. But I can't give you five stars if you're cooking food in the microwave and toaster behind the bar. You've got a full menu. Are you going to really microwave a chicken Parm sandwich behind the bar for everyone to see? Do a daily special and rock it. Don't serve the same shit you can get at a gas station.