For those days when your boss has been yanking and whining and you leave work all agitated, nothing can uplift your mood better than singing your heart out along with a couple of your favourite drinks. Feeling like ‘summer of 69’ already? Well, read on for a list of the best karaoke nights for you to hum, shout, whistle or just carry the tune which has been on repeat mode on your playlist:
1. Summer House Café
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The comfort zone for many, Summer House café and the amazing aura it carries does not need much of an introduction. For the summers, their relaxed leather couches placed in a rustic indoor ambience are a total call for comfort and for days oh so pleasant, book a table on their spacious rooftop with a quirky bar serving the best of Tom Collins and some classic Red Wine Sangria. Playing a mix of rock, pop and classic on their Karaoke nights, you can’t look for a better way to bear with the Monday blues!
Location: Aurobindo Market; Day: Monday
2. Route 04
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Serving delectable finger food in an ambience which lets you unwind, Route 04 makes it to some of the oldest Karaoke bars in the capital. Continental, Italian, Tex-Mex, Indian along with a variety of frozen cocktails and alluring deals on their bar menu, Route 04’s Karaoke night can be a great kick start to the weekend. The selection here tends to be pop so we’re thinking Maroon 5, Tove Lo, Rihanna, Lana Del Rey and the like.
Location: Connaught Place; Day: Friday
3. Raasta
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A shout-out to all you Bob Marley fans, the karaoke nights at Raasta are definitely one of a kind. With a huge ambience and European, Mexican and Italian authenticity intact, the Raasta charm has been going strong ever since and doesn’t seem to fade. Also open in Cyber Hub (Gurugram), the free spirit of a Rastafarian comes out in its truest form on their karaoke nights. Here’s where to get crooning to some commercial music, house or rock.
Location: Hauz Khas Village; Day: Tuesday
4. Turquoise Cafe – TC Original 1997
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If you were ever the kid who loved aping Pink Floyd and would fancy banging your head like Led Zeppelin, the karaoke nights at Turquoise Cafe can reunite you with your long lost love for rock. Having a menu which caters to almost all taste buds, TC can promise you a memorable evening. They’re pretty heavy on rock music, so we suggest you brush up on your Led Zep and Pink Floyd. Also, 3 Doors Down seems to be everybody’s favourite band here.
Location: DLF Place, Saket; Day: Sunday
5. ZuTisch
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Trust a place which has got its steak right and trust us when we say that the schnitzel and pizzas fall in the same category! This cosy corner known for its German and European cuisine and Sunday brunch organises Karaoke nights that are equally lively. Any song, any genre, all you need to do is grab a mic and let ZuTisch witness some serious skills. Friday is karaoke night at Zu Tisch and they’re playing a mix of pop, rock or anything you like.
Location: G.K. 1 M-Block; Day: Friday
6. Harry’s Bar + Café
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Calling Harry’s Bar + Café a contributor in endorsing the karaoke culture in the capital won’t be wrong. Bollywood, House or Rock, this Singapore import is completely open to requests and non-judgemental about your vocal chords. They serve fun cocktails, flamed shots and authentic Mediterranean, American and Asian cuisine. They’re quite open to taking requests, so whether you want to go old school with Tracy Chapman or more Taylor Swift, don’t be shy.
Location – Select City Walk, Saket; Day – Wednesday
7. Garage Inc.
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If you don’t wish to burn holes in your pocket, Garage Inc. is the place to be. Already raging for its all-day happy hours, Karaoke nights are another special attraction. From Beatles to Bryan Adams to the fairer sex’s favourite Sia, they play whatever’s on your mind. The garage inspired ambience and Italian, American and Mexican cuisines never fail to impress! Sing some old English favourites {get out that Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini and your Fast Car} or the latest chartbusters {we’re looking at you, Rihanna}; if you just want to watch from the sidelines, that works too.
Location: Hauz Khas Village; Day: Thursday
8. My Bar Grill
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Weekdays, weekends, indoor seating, outdoor seating, Indian food or Italian delicacies, My Bar Grill does it just perfectly without feeling heavy on the pocket. Located in the most buzzing corner of the city, the sheesha, wide variety of cocktails and an aura which lets you chill makes Karaoke nights at My Bar Grill an event you cannot miss. My Bar Grill, a restobar and lounge is a place that promises to be a delightful friend to all Exotic Indian food lovers and heaven for all the bar lovers.
Location: Hauz Khas Village; Day: Wednesday
