Fun venue that always has Karaoke! We visited on a Friday night around 10pm. It started getting crowded by midnight. I suggest submitting your songs to sing early. The wait is pretty insane. read more

Bartender were personable but DO NOT go here for karaoke because you will be waiting for 2 hour even though only 6 people are ahead of you aka 30-45 minutes!!! Idk how people cheated the system and we wish we knew. I only wanted one birthday song for our friend but we had to give up after 2 hours of waiting :( read more

A really fun place. My friends and I came here after bar hoping and it was so good. I love doing karaoke and the people there are always such a good vibe. The drinks taste sweeter than usual places but other than that so good read more

This place is exactly what you would expect going to a late-night karaoke bar in SF! We went with a group of people from work and had a fun time. We had nice cold beer and a lot of fun. It was pretty dark in here, as they kept the ambience with disco lights when people were performing. You pick songs out of a monster book and sign up with the DJ at the front by giving him/her your name and request. Also, if you want food from here, bring your dollar bills! They have a vending machine in the back corner. :) read more

The Mint - Karaoke bar - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

The mint is the best bar in San Francisco much less the best karaoke bar. We've had multiple events (3 in the last twelve months) where we rented out the entire place for team events and on-site celebrations as travel opens up. It is perfect for large groups, team events, and anyone who wants to have a good time. Above all the staff are amazing. They are kind, efficient, and wonderful hosts. I love the mint and will be going as much as I can. read more

Bryan and RL are the top tier bartenders customer service is great ! Don't forget to tip them

Visited SF with my best friend for our upcoming birthdays, this past weekend. The concierge at our hotel suggested The Mint and I could kiss him for it! We ended up here both Friday and Saturday night and had the best time! Friendly bar staff, great drinks and an extremely energetic and fun atmosphere. We can't wait to return, hopefully soon! read more

A bit of a dingy joint, but if you're into that sorta thing expect an experience if you go here late at night! read more

The Mint - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

The mint needs to monitor their karaoke KJ. He only allows people to sing if they tip him and he says it frequently on the microphone. I thought it was a joke but after waiting two hours I was never called. He kept calling the same people up and saying how great they were slipping him cash. read more

KJ FRANK is the mutha fuckin best! He will hit your harmonies, bus your table, and toss you a wig! You want a spot light? Some choreography? HE GOT YOU. Thank you Frank for giving everyone their rock star moment! read more

The Mint - KJ Frank - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best ever historic kareoke bar. Been singing here for 30 years. Best drinks, Best OG patrons, Best Bar tenders, Best KJs! Come join the fam!

In all my travels around the globe, I have yet to find a Karaoke Lounge to match The Mint. There is no easy way to describe what makes The Mint so unique. It is a perfect combination of of its elements that make it what it is. From the award winning KJ Frank (who can move 100 singers through on a Friday night), the fantastic bar staff, especially Jane, to the amazing and friendly locals who make all feel welcome. My heart will always be here, singing, at The Mint. read more

The Mint - Classic Neon - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Bar itself is great. Bartender is a snobby, worthless, POS. Made a reservation and waited 2 hours to sing to no avail. We also were told that we requested "too many songs" when no one else was in the bar and Mint employees monopolized the stage. Avoid at all costs! read more

Honestly I would give this place a better rating because the bartenders are great, but the guy who holds the karaoke is a complete asshole he stopped my song in the middle of singing it, after I waited two hours he was the worst person in the world! and I won't go back just because of that awful man, I would recommend to Fired him, I hope you take this seriously because I did not deserve what this man did to me, I couldn't help that my mask was falling off as I was singing that's what happens when you move your mouth, Please Mint! fire that karaoke guy he really doesn't deserve to be in that position and acts like a dictator because he has some power. read more

I frequent The Mint if not every week than every other week with a group of friends. The bartenders are great and always mix up a nice (strong) drink to help get that liquid courage going. Yes, a lot of the people that come here can actually sing but it isn't as snooty as the Martuni's crowd at all. If you can't sing and go up and sing no one will boo you and if it is a particularly great song people will sing along and start dancing. Really the atmosphere is so much fun and there is almost always dancing, which I really love. The KJ Frank is sassy but really really fun and promotes people to have a good time whether they are up on stage singing or just dancing on the floor. Another plus, is that there is a sushi place right next door and you can also bring outside food in. They take reservations for big parties and have a lot of seating. Just remember cash only but they have an ATM inside so don't worry too much if you forget. read more

The Mint - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Don't go here unless you want to be bored and harassed. Service slow and not friendly. They did not care about their customers experience and had dumb rules around their karaoke lineup and song choices. read more

"Oh what a Night"................I may have refrained from singing on stage (due to a cold and I suck) but man o' man we gave my 21 year old sister a great birthday celebration! My daughter and her friends love this place. Started off with Sushi next door....delish...and you can watch on a big screen while you eat the peeps in next door in the club singing. Then with reservations for a table right near the stage for 8pm on a Saturday night, we were set for a crazy mad evening.( And kudo's to "Danny" our new bud for finding an ice cream cake...woo hoo!) Back to the Karaoke...turn in your selections early if you want to perform, because the place gets packed and so many folks wanna get up on stage. And be ready for your turn the DJ dude keeps things clipping along so everyone gets their turn. The best part is it doesn't matter your expertise everyone is a "STAR", and everyone joins in and helps sing along! People were dancing in the isles the place was hoppin'. People say Disneyland is the happiest place on earth? Hell no! The MINT is the happiest place on earth! GO SEE! read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. I got there around 7 or 8 with a friend and the guy who holds karaoke was completely rude. We waited for hours for our songs to come on and we realized that we were skipped meanwhile others who came in after us were able to sing. The bartenders were kind. read more

Crowded and loud. But decent stage and karaoke. Admittedly you would expect a little more technology in San Francisco than submitting paper slips with your name and song, after pawing through a massive book of songs. Surprised there was no Jethro Tull, as I wanted to sing Aqualung , lol! Supportive crowd when you get your turn. Do yourself a favor and select something that isn't being your range. Drinks are okay but wine selection is horrible. This is a place for well drinks, shots and beer. Get your song selections in as soon as you arrive if it is busy. It can take an hour or more for you to get on stage and strut your stuff. Tipping the DJ seems to work. 10 dollars will get you up there much faster. As stated in previous review, bathrooms are pretty limited, much used and there is a line. Not a bad area but some homeless in the next block, by the Safeway. Walk with a friend. Short walk from the J and N muni stop at Church and Declose. read more

If you know me and my crew, boy do we like us some karaoke! I was invited out on a recent night to meet a bunch of my crooning crew at The Mint in SF, my first time there. SO IS HE A JERK? I'll admit that I was not sure if it was going to be a good experience, reading some of the reviews about the KJ. I'll be candid about my first visit here. Maybe because I was up front & told him that it was my first time there, as I introduced myself before I sang my first number. Maybe because I tipped him afterwards? He said 'Welcome' and introduced my debut song at The Mint! Yes, he runs a tight ship. Yes, he likes things just-so. And you had better NOT block the walkway between the side entrance door that is connected to the restaurant next door. 'Cause that's a fire hazard ya know & you WILL get barked at, as my friend did, haha. But my friend didn't get upset because he said he knew better, as he had been there before. It seems to me like the KJ is doing his job trying to keep things going smoothly & he may squawk at people now and then to get things back on track. I wasn't expecting warm & fuzzy friendly from the KJ to begin with, so I was all good with the way our night ran. Just think of him as a strict music professor! :) So here are the pluses that I think make this place a good, fun venue to visit: ~ PARKING - I had no problem finding parking on A Friday night in SF on Market Street. Place is a few blocks away from the Castro District Safeway and well lit. ~ LED LIGHTED STAGE - It's a very enjoyable experience to sing on the LED lighted stage! It projects colors and lights and patterns behind you as you sing. TV with lyrics above in front of you, as well as behind you for the crowd to view. ~ SOUND SYSTEM - Good microphone and I thought the sound system was also rather good. To be honest, I first went up there and belted out "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind, & Fire as my first song ever at this place and I was thinking...'Woe!...I SOUND AMAZING!" Haha. Honestly, I sounded a little better than I actually am, so thanks to the KJ who I think tweaked it a bit for me. ;) ~ LARGE SONG SELECTION - is huge. Current songs, popular songs from all genres. A thick book of songs to look at and you will keep changing your mind, as I did, because on a super busy night w/ tons of people there such as we had, you will be lucky to get up there 2-3 times to sing. So sing something you absolutely love! ~ GET THERE EARLY FOR SEATING such as we did, around 9:00-ish to get a seat. An hour or so later, this place was packed and SRO - standing room only for the later arrivals. ~ WHAT A FUN CROWD! - The crowd that comes here is LIVE! They will cheer you on and they really get into it! I went into the crowd to sing at some point & some chick I didn't even know was trying to dance with me, getting really into the music. When my friends sang, I danced in the small area in front of the stage. It was a really fun atmosphere to be in, especially with a group of friends. So come here with friends, get your 2-drink minimum in (bar is pricey. I paid ~$5 for a Coke!), follow the KJ rules, don't be cheap; go tip him if you are so inclined, and be ready to sing & dance your as$ off like we did! The Mint Karaoke - an enjoyable place to go with friends if you like to sing, enjoy music, can deal with a "strict music professor" demeanor at-times KJ, and appreciate a very lively crowd! I'd come here again with my friends. Check it out! read more

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The Mint is the legendary karaoke spot on Market street in SF. You can count on a great vibe with friendly people singing along with you as you belt out your favorite song on stage. The drinks are great, service fast, bathrooms clean - everything you could want for a night out. read more

One of my all-time favorite places to hang out in the city. Love karaoke and the DJ is great

New year countdown is always a blast at this place! If you have never been, then your next year's countdown should be here HAPPY NEW YEAR YELP FOLKS read more

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Still a big fan, but I think the Marina crowd has found this place. Ugh. Nothing like trying to Karaoke when every other person in there is just there to goof off. read more

First off, I started coming here 3 years ago before I moved to SF because our group wanted: 1. dive bar 2. great karaoke songs + 3. super fun atmosphere. While our group has visited other karaoke spots in SF, they've never held up 1/2 as great as the Mint has been. Anyone complaining about cash only + having to wait an hour to sing doesn't understand karaoke dive bars. Pro Tip for newcomers: When you give the DJ your request, tip them!! Even though I moved away from the Bay Area, this is still my go-to place whenever I'm in SF!! read more

I've been going here since the mid 90's and it always delivers! COVID has been terrible for small businesses and at the Mint it has been no exception. When they first opened back up with restrictions I was so happy! But when I walked in I thought it looked like a bank in the ghetto with all the plexiglass barriers protection the patrons. Let me tell you something, these barriers don't do SHIT. I don't care if they spent $10,000 on these useless things. It's scientific common knowledge that all it does is create a false sense of security. All they really do is make it much more difficult for patrons to order drinks as well as being sociable with the bartenders. Take them down Jimmy, please. They make business WORSE. And making the patrons wear masks while they sing is completely asinine! Invest in microphone condoms and get with it!! read more

What a great place recommended by my co-worker. This place is a dive but it's a potpourri of different clientele and a collection of good and semi good singers. Either way, the atmosphere is fun and the energy is electric. There is a bouncer to check ID's, and it's cash only. Good news is there is an ATM, near the entrance. The bartenders are friendly & engaging which helps with the experience. The bar is popular so expect to have to stand shoulder to avoids with patrons, but to me, that's a good thing, you will meet some very friendly people. The price for beverages are slightly higher than what you may want to spend, but honestly, you won't care because the atmosphere and people you may connect with allows you to forget about the money. Here, it's about the experience and the new friends you may make. I highly recommend new comers to SF to come here and experience the goodness of this city, have fun, sing, drink, and make new friends! I only gave it 4 stars because it can be a little uncomfortable being that it is a small venue, the bathrooms will be lines to wait, and you can't use credit cards, it's cash only. Trust me, those are minor - the experience will be awesome! Sing you later :) read more

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Came here after doing all you can eat and drink sushi and it didn't disappoint. Had friends visiting who have said they wanted to do a karaoke night and I had remembered seeing this place the last time I went to sushi next door so I knew we had to check it out! The staff was super friendly, bartenders poured stiff drinks that kept flowing, and the overall ambiance was super chill and low key. You can tell that they have regulars here which was also super welcoming! read more

Fun bar with lots of alcohol and karaoke. What more can you ask for. Get in early to make sure your song gets picked. read more

The Mint - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice place you got to pay cash though and that really sucks cause I like to use credit cards anyway I like being here but I wish people would play more R&B you don't have to sing if you don't want to read more

The Mint - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is my karaoke paradise. Shoutout to Frank, Brian, Jane, Jason, Toto, Dustin, Scott, Ed, and all the wonderful people who work there! I come here when I'm sad; I come here when I'm happy; I come here when I'm whatever. But however I feel when I come here, I always leave feeling happy. read more

I have to amend my previous review. I was tipsy, a poor singer, and when it comes down to it - just not solid Mint material. You see... After returning back to the Mint I've come to realize that not everyone cuts it as Mint material because there is an extremely high bar. A high bar created by REAL karaoke singers. Despite the high bar, the Mint is truly magical and a San Francisco landmark. Yes their Karaoke DJ has sass, and enjoys ending the night with his own number. Yes, he has little patience for laggers, and wasted belters. Yes the bartenders can get snippy. But alot of the quirky staff's 'tude stems from their passion for their place, and their dedication to REAL karaoke. The Mint consistently brings in tremendously talented regulars each night, who can belt out Whitney Houston and Prince with the best of them. I was blown away by the numbers when I came here awhile back. I felt as if I was at an intimate concert. Each performance kept on getting better and better, and it's because - essentially they were. The charm of the Mint is in their crowd and the atmosphere. It's cozy, warm and welcoming. People stand up and cheer people on, as they stumble through lyrics. They dance to the outstanding numbers. When you leave at the end of night, there's a sense that you will be seeing everyone real soon, because you will. Visit the Mint, just don't expect the crowd to be pleased with your wasted screeching, and don't expect a warm bartender. Only come here if you're ready to take your karaoke seriously. Trust. read more

The Mint has a little piece of my heart. From the glittering Christmas lights draped around the stage, the lively DJ, the fantabulous song selection (there must be 5000 songs here with genres ranging from Top 40, broadway, gospel, classic artists like the Beatles, etc) how can you not like this place? There is a 2 drink minimum (probably more enforced during Fri and Sat nights) since we came in on a Sunday, everybody was just chillin. My friend had to wait awhile for her turn but it was fun watching all the other performers. Drinks are affordable, about $6.50 for a cocktail. (I have no idea how much the beer costs, but they have Newcastle, PBR, Bud, etc. on tap) Not the best cocktails ever, but it'll do. You'll need some liquid courage when you get up on that stage. I didn't even entertain the thought of going up there to sing, these singers are seriously talented and definitely American Idol worthy. As Janis Joplin puts it: "so come on, come on, come on.... let The Mint have another little piece of your heart now baby...." read more

Highlight: Friend performs "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye. Female friends doubling as backup dancers remove his shirt and unbutton his pants while he sings. Large, unidentified woman wearing powder-blue velour jumpsuit CRAWLS across floor to pull his pants down and tuck dollars in. Lowlight: Angry woman spills my own drink on my own shoes. Finds and wipes dirty, wet rag on my LEG. Says: "You're welcome." Highlight: Female friend performs "I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5. MJ himself couldn't have been this awesome. OK, he could've. But not in the last 10 years. Lowlight: Spend too much money on shots of tequila, ensuring next morning's hangover and eventual eviction. Highlight: Male friend performs "Just a Girl" by No Doubt. Confusingly fantastic. ______ The Mint is an average bar with above-average karaoke happening. Although, their hip-hop selection is fairly sad (Nasty Boy is the only Biggie song?). But the highlights outnumbered the lowlights, which always makes for a good night. read more

The bartenders are awesome; I love their shirts... And that young Asian bartender is adorable... Super awesome guy!!! But. The karaoke guy. Is a jerk. I gave him multiple requests throughout the night... DENIED. WHY??? Because he was discriminating against us. He kept telling me he had hella requests, but no, aaaaalll the people that requested after me, got their song. He was purposely denyin me, cuz he didn't like one of the guys in the group. The karaoke controller guy, who apparently is also the owner, has a really good effin memory & has held onto a 10 year grudge against the guy in my group. Remembers him by name and everything... Which results in no one in our group gettin any of our songs played! Yay! Never coming back here again. What an ass!!! Racist!! Horrible!! Horrible man!!! read more

The Mint - Karaoke Near Me - San Francisco, California

So fun! We went with a group of 20 for a friend's birthday. It was just a bit cramped but otherwise fun spot. Will definitely return! read more

I was at the Mint for the famous "Okie Dokie Karaoke" UYE not knowing what to expect. I have to admit that the Karaoke setup was not exactly what I expected; I expected Asian style karaoke booths (only heard of them since I had *never* been to a karaoke bar before) but this one had a single shared stage over a cozy section of the bar. Most of the instrumental pieces were spot on and did not sound like some of the awful stuff I had downloaded from the internet :-) The tome that is the menu of songs is pretty exhaustive. They have one set sorted by the name of the artist and another set sorted by the title of the song. So it makes it a little easy to find what you're looking for. I bought a couple of vodka-cranberry drinks and 2 bottles of water for which the total came to .... $12 !!! I couldn't believe it ! $12 ? That's it ? I had to ask twice. Gotta love the price of the drinks here ! It's a veritable dive bar and gotta give them credit for the unbelievably low price. Woot ! Back to the Karaoke: most of you may know (but I didn't) that you're allowed to submit your next song request *only* after you are done with your current request. You're not supposed to have two entries in the karaoke queue. Be warned, it could be a good 45minutes between your requests on the busy evenings of Friday and Saturday between 6:00 and 11:00. Epilogue: I chickened out And did not sing :-P read more

A bar where you can get decent well priced sushi and drinks? Oh my gosh am I there. Basics- Layout: annoying and problematic Patrons: unpoliced, and unwatched. When some guy drunkenly copped a feel from a foot away and something was said to the bouncer, nothing was done. Singers: there's some awesome regulars and there's a great song list to choose from. Sushi: tasty and quite well priced, they'll bring it to your table even though it's not technically part of the bar. This would be a three star review, except the sushi was really good and despite the public drunkenness it was fun. read more

Finally after many failed attempts to lure me to The Mint I was wooed through the doors this last weekend. The small, cramped, tightly packed doors. 'Tightly packed' may not do it justice. Oh so many people up in that bitch, all chomping at the bit to take a shot at their favorite songs. Take shots they did, many songs left dead and bloodied along the way. But fun was had by all, not one sad face in the crowd. Maybe it was the main stage spotlight. Maybe the booze. Maybe the doorman who looks exactly like Kevin James. You know, Kevin James, that guy from King of Queens or Paul Blart: Mall Cop. I didn't have the name at first either, I just called him "King of Queens guy" but I was corrected with a quickness... he gets it a lot. Two things float to memory that made this a 4 star night: The bartenders and the sushi joint next door. "Cash only?" says I, "Fuuuck." Cool Mr Bartender Guy says he'll get my drinks going anyway so I don't have to wait again after I snag cash. What? There is an entry way to the sushi spot from *inside* The Mint? Peerrrrrfect. Bonus points for having TVs up in the sushi place to let you view the stage performances going on next door while you eat. You miss none of the action while grubbing. It was packed, it was a mixed crowd, some of the signing made baby jesus cry. But most importantly it was tons of fun, and on a Friday night that's all anyone can really ask for right? read more

Did I really do that? I got on stage and sang my heart out this weekend. Despite what you may think, there is a shy beks that comes out. Often in social settings, but especially in regards to being in the spotlight. *YIKES* As everyone is writing up their songs, I'm nervously searching for something I know by heart. Coaching myself through it. I think I can, well if they call my name I'll go. Oh no, I'm up next. As I recall my moments on stage, getting ready to sing "Love Hangover" by Diana Ross, the nerves are coming back. I took it slow and went right for it. My confidence increasing as the crowd grew and people were into it. I felt it and got into the song. At the end of the song, I exited the stage and felt a huge sigh of relief. I did it and it was soooo much fun. I might even go for another song sometime soon. Maybe. ;) read more