8 Can’t-Miss Karaoke Bars and Lounges in Hawaii

Vacationing in Hawaii is a time to kick back, enjoy good food, and participate in fun activities with friends — like karaoke! Whether you’re a long-time karaoke enthusiast or just someone looking to try something new, the karaoke bars of Hawaii have exactly what you’re looking for to let your inner rock star shine.

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1. Ohana Karaoke Grill & Bar

Relax and unwind with good food, drink, and music at Ohana Karaoke Grill & Bar

41-1537 Kalanianaole Hwy Ste 8 | Waimanalo

“Ohana” as fans of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” know, means “family,” and at Ohana Karaoke Grill & Bar you’ll find a nice venue for hosting family-friendly events like reunions, birthdays, celebration dinners, or just fun night outs. Aside from the karaoke areas, you’ll find a pool table, dart games, and live music. Customers love the clean, spacious areas that are great for hosting private parties.

Food-wise, Ohana Karaoke Grill & Bar offers some great dishes from Korean cuisine. Order some fish jun or meat jun along with some kimchi soup and bi bim bap. Those looking for more adult beverages can enjoy their full bar and happy hour specials.

“You can really unwind, quench your thirst, and cut loose and have some fun and karaoke with family and friends.” — Yelp Review

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2. Café Gangnam

Enjoy Korean cuisine at your karaoke night

655 Keeaumoku St. Ste 105 | Honolulu

You can reserve karaoke rooms at Café Gungnam, where people go to enjoy fun music and good Korean cuisine. Rooms are free for paying diners and you can choose from English, Korean, and Chinese songs. Customers also appreciate the friendly staff who are always on hand to make sure you have enough food and drinks.

You can choose from plenty of delicious Korean food options, including their chicken karaage, kimchee fried rice, fried chicken gizzard, and fried mandoos as well as vegetarian options. Their full bar also offers an array of alcoholic beverages and they provide happy hour specials. A great place for the over 21 crowd, Café Gangnam gives you the freedom to belt out your favorite tunes with all the wild abandon you’d expect from karaoke night!

“I had the best time here singing karaoke and enjoying their food and drinks!” — Yelp Review

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3. Café Duck Butt

Laid back atmosphere and great food at Café Duck Butt

901 Kawaiahao St. | Kaka’ako

Customers love the chicken wings and kimchee fries at Café Duck Butt which offers great Korean food and drinks along with their karaoke rooms. Their full bar offers a variety of soju (Korean alcohol) cocktails, including watermelon soju, yogurt soju, and even Skittles soju. You can also order kimchi pancakes, spicy pork tacos, kimchee fries, garlic soy chicken wings, and many other popular dishes.

A word of advice: reserve your karaoke room especially on the weekends. The fun, friendly atmosphere attracts plenty of people celebrating special occasions like bachelorette parties, birthdays, or just fun night outs with friends. Be sure to bring your appetites and get ready to sing!  

“Reminds me of LA… but without the pretentiousness… legit, all the food is delicious… service was fantastic.” — Yelp Review

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4. Pandora Café

Feast on sushi and enjoy fun karaoke at Pandora Café

1526 Makaloa St. | Honolulu/ pandoracafehawaii.wixsite.com

Pandora Café offers both free karaoke rooms and parking at their establishment, which has been around since 2015. Originally a sushi bar, you can still order great seafood dishes like their spicy ahi bowl or lobster dynamite rolls along with fried chicken and garlic edamame. Enjoy a happy hour special at their full bar while you wait for your turn to belt out your favorite song in their karaoke rooms.

Like many Hawaiian bars, Pandora Café offers a laid-back but fun atmosphere. There are plenty of places to relax and play casual games like darts with your friends. However, the bar stops serving alcohol at 10:00 PM and you definitely want to reserve your karaoke room in advance to ensure a night of easy-going good times.

“If you’re looking for karaoke, food, alcohol, and lots of fun, this is the spot. I think everyone can have a good time here.” — Yelp Review

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5. Imua Lounge

Have fun in the heart of Honolulu at Imua Lounge

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Sing the night away at the next Karaoke Night at Imua Lounge. Image courtesy of Yelp.

815 Keeaumoku St. Ste B | Honolulu/ revivethelivehawaii.com

Located in Dong HWA Shop, Imua Lounge is a local bar in the heart of Honolulu. Come enjoy a cocktail, their deep-fried ahi rolls, and famous pork chops.  Diners love the friendly staff who can accommodate your birthday, special event, or karaoke party. Just make sure to visit their website and book your event in advance.

Be sure to also check out Imua Lounge’s Calendar of Events to find out when their next Karaoke Night is scheduled. You’ll be able to enjoy drink specials and a long song list full of your favorite tunes. Want more? Hawaiian Food Friday is a popular event with diners and lets you sample plenty of the island’s favorite dishes.

“When you walk into Imua Lounge you’ll be welcomed with that local hospitality.” — Yelp Review

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6. King Restaurant & Bar

Karaoke with modern class

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Modern, sleek design awaits you at King Restaurant & Bar. Image courtesy of Yelp.

1340 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste 101 | Honolulu

If you want your next karaoke night to be served with some extra class, visit King Restaurant & Bar. While the karaoke rooms may be more expensive than other bars and lounges, customers still rave about the modern, sleek look of this Chinese restaurant. Thanks to their head chef who boasts over 30+ years of cooking experience, you can be rest assured that you’ll enjoy some very unique and delicious dishes.

Along with favorites like fried pork chops and roast duck, diners enjoy modern Cantonese dishes like the prawns with vermicelli in clay pot and stir fry green mustard with canned fish in black bean sauce. As expected in Hawaii, their seafood dishes are particularly delicious. Overall this is one place where the food may overshadow the karaoke night — but if you love good Chinese cuisine, you won’t mind.

“Ambience was modern, refreshing, and clean. Service was consistent, table was clean, and the server was very accommodating.” — Yelp Review

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7. Chiko’s Tavern

Make Chiko’s your next regular karaoke bar

930 McCully St. |Mo’ilu’ulu/ chicostavern.com

Chiko’s Tavern attracts the local Hawaiian crowd that loves good food, live music, fun company, and of course — karaoke. An informal, laid-back bar, Chiko’s treats everyone with the same welcoming spirit while also providing a place for guests to host private functions like business lunches, birthday parties, fundraisers, or other special events.

Check out their website to see all of Chiko’s fun upcoming events (like drag queen bingo). Come and enjoy the island-friendly atmosphere where you can snack on some deep-fried pork chops, sample your favorite drink, and put your name on the list for the next karaoke song.

“A great bar with drinks, pupus, karaoke, darts, or billards.” — Yelp Review

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8. 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille

Have a casual night out with great Chinese food, good drinks, and karaoke

1327 S. Beretania St. | Honolulu/ 8fatfat8hawaii.com

8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille is a neighborhood sports bar that serves great Chinese food and offers fun bar activities, from darts to karaoke. “Fat” in Chinese means prosperity while the number 8 is considered lucky, prompting the owners to give their bar its distinctive name. Customers definitely consider this place a lucky find, particularly those who get to sample their Fat Fat Special Chicken and Crispy Gau Gee (deep fried dumplings).

Of course, people don’t just come for the food but the entertainment. Be sure to bring a group of friends and celebrate your next karaoke night here. With a name that offers double prosperity and double the luck, how can you go wrong?

“I just enjoy 8 Fat Fat 8. It’s close by and the staff are so friendly. The food is really good as well.” — Yelp Review

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