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D.C. may have a (rather warranted) reputation for being buttoned up, but there are certain places that let everyone loosen up. Take karaoke bars, for instance.

These bars and spots with private crooning rooms offer a change of pace from the usual Friday and Saturday night bar hopping. As an added bonus, these places are full of beer, cocktails, and food ranging from sushi to Texas barbecue.

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The Game Sports Pub

The Adams Morgan sports bar with stellar Filipino fare from chef Jo-Jo Valenzuela hosts karaoke nights here and there starting at 9 p.m. Crowdpleasers include $7 drink specials and Valenzuela’s fabulous fried chicken.

2411 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Muzette

Adams Morgan’s Muzette is known for its private room karaoke, but many amateur performers probably don't know that it's also a Korean restaurant with dishes like bulgogi and bibimbap. The place is closed on Mondays but opens at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays. Choose from over 70,000 songs in many languages.

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2305 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.

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DC9 Nightclub

For indie rock fans, head to Shaw dive DC9 on certain Sundays to belt out all sorts of throwbacks. Karaoke.sexy also hosts at D.C.’s Looking Glass Lounge.

1940 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Cafe Saint-Ex

Swing by Saint-Ex on Sundays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. to get a karaoke fix (simply hand your song to the DJ). Early arrival is suggested to get your name on the list.

1847 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Zeppelin

In Shaw, stylish sushi spot Zeppelin’s dining room turns into a karaoke bar Thursday through Saturday starting at 10:30 p.m. Turn to servers to order plates of yakitori grilled with Japanese charcoal or to request a turn at the microphone. Table reservations are required for karaoke, and there’s a table minimum.

1544 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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Green Lantern

Tucked into an alley near Thomas Circle, gay bar the Green Lantern hosts multiple karaoke nights. There’s hosted karaoke nights on Sundays to Wednesdays starting at 9:30 p.m. Don't be surprised to see some shirtless performers step up to the mic.

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1335 Green Ct NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Recessions

Dupont dive bar Recessions hosts karaoke night from Tuesday through Saturday night starting at 8 p.m. Weekday happy hours (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) are full of specials like discounted 28-ounce beers offer more reasons to visit.

1823 L St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Nick's Riverside Grill

The Georgetown Harbor seafood stalwart hosts karaoke on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Simply show up and sign up.

3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Sticky Rice

The hip sushi stalwart on H Street reopened its dearly missed Sing Sing private karaoke rooms.

Hit the mic from Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 2 a.m.; and Sundays by email request.

1224 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Open mic karaoke at Sticky Rice.

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LYDIA ON H

H Street’s lively destination for Afro-Caribbean cuisine hosts industry karaoke night every Monday, inviting hospitality friends to kick back and belt it out on their night off. Festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. with food and drink specials and hookah.

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1427 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Wok and Roll Karaoke

Chinatown’s sushi mainstay Wok and Roll offers private room karaoke for groups of all sizes (a mini room seats one to five singers, while the party room maxes out at 40). The menu ranges from sushi rolls to teriyaki chicken and beef with broccoli.

604 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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A neon-lit karaoke room at Wok and Roll.

Hill Country Barbecue Market

The line for smoked brisket and Czech sausage from Central Texas is upstairs, but downstairs is where the party's at. On Wednesdays (check the calendar), there’s karaoke with a live band and $6 tickets. Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) was spotted down below at karaoke night last month, but the embattled congressman reportedly didn’t sing.

410 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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The Ugly Mug

Regular lip sync battles at the upstairs Barracks Row hangout invite singers to take their singing skills to new heights. There’s always karaoke on tap Tuesdays and Fridays, too.

723 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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Punch Bowl Social Arlington

In addition to bowling and foosball, this three-story Ballston entertainment complex boasts private room karaoke. Order green chorizo fries at rooms for parties of either two to four or five to 10 people. Karaoke for groups up to four costs $35 per hour and $45 for up to 10.

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4238 Wilson Blvd Ste. 1180, Arlington, VA 22203

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Live-K Karaoke Bar

The Wharf’s next-level karaoke bar debuted in December with 11 tricked-out entertainment rooms to rent out. The 6,000-square-foot, maze-like marbled venue lets crooners order food and drinks right from their room via touch pad or saddle up to its onyx bar up front, where karaoke occurs too. Liquid courage comes in the form of big cans of ice-cold Sapporo and large-format draft cocktails, with Japanese street snacks like takoyaki, gyoza, spicy honey barbecue wings, grilled meat skewers, beef donburi, noodle soups, and truffle fries. Rooms fit 10 to 40 and start at $68 per hour (no minimum spend).

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730 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

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Karaoke rooms at Live-K are tucked past shimmering doors.

Freddie's Beach Bar

This retro gay bar in Crystal City brings glam and pizzazz to the local karaoke scene, with karaoke every night of the week until 1:30 a.m. Whether it's Donna Summer or Cher (or even "Little Shop of Horrors"), the eclectic crowd isn't shy. And the burger is solid, too. The party typically started at 8 p.m.

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555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

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Cafe Tu Ah

Annandale is jam packed with prime karaoke spots, and Cafe Tu Ah is one of them. Kimchi fried rice, yogurt soju shooters, and Korean chicken wings are also reason to visit. A snazzy touch screen filled with songs lets crooners quickly peruse and play. And fans of Honey Pig Korean BBQ know that Da-in next-door is a great option for private room karaoke.

7117 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

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Rock It Grill

This old-school feeling bar in Old Town Alexandria is all about pool tables and karaoke. Singers hop on stage here every night of the week, with a live DJ to keep things moving.

1319 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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The Game Sports Pub

2411 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

The Adams Morgan sports bar with stellar Filipino fare from chef Jo-Jo Valenzuela hosts karaoke nights here and there starting at 9 p.m. Crowdpleasers include $7 drink specials and Valenzuela’s fabulous fried chicken.

2411 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Visit Website

Muzette

2305 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Adams Morgan’s Muzette is known for its private room karaoke, but many amateur performers probably don't know that it's also a Korean restaurant with dishes like bulgogi and bibimbap. The place is closed on Mondays but opens at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays. Choose from over 70,000 songs in many languages.

Open in Google Maps

2305 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Visit Website

DC9 Nightclub

1940 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

For indie rock fans, head to Shaw dive DC9 on certain Sundays to belt out all sorts of throwbacks. Karaoke.sexy also hosts at D.C.’s Looking Glass Lounge.

1940 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Cafe Saint-Ex

1847 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Swing by Saint-Ex on Sundays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. to get a karaoke fix (simply hand your song to the DJ). Early arrival is suggested to get your name on the list.

1847 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Visit Website

Zeppelin

1544 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

In Shaw, stylish sushi spot Zeppelin’s dining room turns into a karaoke bar Thursday through Saturday starting at 10:30 p.m. Turn to servers to order plates of yakitori grilled with Japanese charcoal or to request a turn at the microphone. Table reservations are required for karaoke, and there’s a table minimum.

1544 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

Zeppelin tempura

Green Lantern

1335 Green Ct NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Tucked into an alley near Thomas Circle, gay bar the Green Lantern hosts multiple karaoke nights. There’s hosted karaoke nights on Sundays to Wednesdays starting at 9:30 p.m. Don't be surprised to see some shirtless performers step up to the mic.

Open in Google Maps

1335 Green Ct NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Visit Website

Recessions

1823 L St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Dupont dive bar Recessions hosts karaoke night from Tuesday through Saturday night starting at 8 p.m. Weekday happy hours (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) are full of specials like discounted 28-ounce beers offer more reasons to visit.

1823 L St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Visit Website

Nick's Riverside Grill

3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007

The Georgetown Harbor seafood stalwart hosts karaoke on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Simply show up and sign up.

3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Visit Website

Sticky Rice

1224 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

The hip sushi stalwart on H Street reopened its dearly missed Sing Sing private karaoke rooms.

Hit the mic from Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 2 a.m.; and Sundays by email request.

1224 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

Open mic karaoke at Sticky Rice.

LYDIA ON H

1427 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

H Street’s lively destination for Afro-Caribbean cuisine hosts industry karaoke night every Monday, inviting hospitality friends to kick back and belt it out on their night off. Festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. with food and drink specials and hookah.

Open in Google Maps

1427 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Visit Website

The brick-lined facade at Lydia

Wok and Roll Karaoke

604 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Chinatown’s sushi mainstay Wok and Roll offers private room karaoke for groups of all sizes (a mini room seats one to five singers, while the party room maxes out at 40). The menu ranges from sushi rolls to teriyaki chicken and beef with broccoli.

604 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Visit Website

A neon-lit karaoke room at Wok and Roll.

Hill Country Barbecue Market

410 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

The line for smoked brisket and Czech sausage from Central Texas is upstairs, but downstairs is where the party's at. On Wednesdays (check the calendar), there’s karaoke with a live band and $6 tickets. Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) was spotted down below at karaoke night last month, but the embattled congressman reportedly didn’t sing.

410 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Visit Website

The Ugly Mug

723 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Regular lip sync battles at the upstairs Barracks Row hangout invite singers to take their singing skills to new heights. There’s always karaoke on tap Tuesdays and Fridays, too.

723 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Visit Website

Punch Bowl Social Arlington

4238 Wilson Blvd Ste. 1180, Arlington, VA 22203

In addition to bowling and foosball, this three-story Ballston entertainment complex boasts private room karaoke. Order green chorizo fries at rooms for parties of either two to four or five to 10 people. Karaoke for groups up to four costs $35 per hour and $45 for up to 10.

Open in Google Maps

4238 Wilson Blvd Ste. 1180, Arlington, VA 22203

Visit Website

Live-K Karaoke Bar

730 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

The Wharf’s next-level karaoke bar debuted in December with 11 tricked-out entertainment rooms to rent out. The 6,000-square-foot, maze-like marbled venue lets crooners order food and drinks right from their room via touch pad or saddle up to its onyx bar up front, where karaoke occurs too. Liquid courage comes in the form of big cans of ice-cold Sapporo and large-format draft cocktails, with Japanese street snacks like takoyaki, gyoza, spicy honey barbecue wings, grilled meat skewers, beef donburi, noodle soups, and truffle fries. Rooms fit 10 to 40 and start at $68 per hour (no minimum spend).

Open in Google Maps

730 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Visit Website

Karaoke rooms at Live-K are tucked past shimmering doors.

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Freddie's Beach Bar

555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

This retro gay bar in Crystal City brings glam and pizzazz to the local karaoke scene, with karaoke every night of the week until 1:30 a.m. Whether it's Donna Summer or Cher (or even "Little Shop of Horrors"), the eclectic crowd isn't shy. And the burger is solid, too. The party typically started at 8 p.m.

Open in Google Maps

555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

Visit Website

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Freddie's Beach Bar (@freddiesbeachbar) on Jun 24, 2019 at 6:35am PDT

Cafe Tu Ah

7117 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

Annandale is jam packed with prime karaoke spots, and Cafe Tu Ah is one of them. Kimchi fried rice, yogurt soju shooters, and Korean chicken wings are also reason to visit. A snazzy touch screen filled with songs lets crooners quickly peruse and play. And fans of Honey Pig Korean BBQ know that Da-in next-door is a great option for private room karaoke.

7117 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by DMV Food (DC • NOVA • MD) (@hypefoodies)

Rock It Grill

1319 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

This old-school feeling bar in Old Town Alexandria is all about pool tables and karaoke. Singers hop on stage here every night of the week, with a live DJ to keep things moving.

1319 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Visit Website

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