The 8 Best Karaoke Bars In Chicago

Chicago is a city of performers, and it doesn’t discriminate based on talent. If you’re looking for a place to sing along to your favorites all night long, check out our list of the best karaoke spots around town. Whether you want a private room for just you and your crew, or the audience of a packed bar, we’ve highlighted the perfect spots in Chicago for a festive night of fun.

Private Rooms, $$

Bar Style, Free

1. Trader Todd’s – Lakeview

Bar, Seafood

Trader Todd’s in Lakeview is definitely not an outpost of your local hipster grocery store, but after a couple beers and a rendition of Don’t Stop Believing, it’s easy to get confused. This cozy tropical-themed bar off Belmont Avenue has the comfort of a local dive but enough pizzazz to keep it buzzing. Come here to watch a Cubs game, knock back a few colorful cocktails and top off the evening with a song or two. Their karaoke stage is small, but powerful – and the singing doesn’t start until 7:30pm daily, so you can squeeze in a tasty dinner before all the wailing starts.

2. Sidekicks – Irving Park

Bar, Pub Grub

Sidekicks has the sort of laidback, old-school feel that perfectly suits its clientele and atmosphere— it’s still a cash-only bar. Expect a slightly older crowd out west in Irving Park, but one that definitively knows how to party. The karaoke happens nightly starting at 8pm, but you can pass the time until then working on your dart skills in their state-of-the-art darts room. It’s used for everyday patrons as well as more serious league play. They also have a long menu of classic pub grub, making it the perfect new place for you to lose track of time this weekend.