Top 10 Karaoke Bars In San Diego, California

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Elmo
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Welcome to San Diego, the birthplace of California, where the comfortable weather perfectly matches the relaxing atmosphere of the city. Here, you can find many attractions that will surely fit your interests. Many people know San Diego as the city that hosted one of the biggest yearly pop culture event in the world, San Diego Comic-Con, but there’s more to this city. San Diego is a passionate city that will make all of its visitors feels like they belong. The city does this by providing many exciting activities — including something as simple and fun as going to do karaoke with friends. If you’re someone who loves to show off your skills in carrying a tune, or if you simply love to be the centre of attention with your favourite songs, then get ready to shine! Read about these top 10 karaoke bars in San Diego, California.

1. Rock Out Karaoke


Unleash your inner rockstar at the Rock Out Karaoke, where you can go up on the stage and lead the audience to a sing-along to a number of fan-favourite tunes, along with the full band that will support you. Rock Out Karaoke first opened in 2006, and it was established when a group of friends who have experience as musicians. The founders had thought about entertaining their customers as a live band karaoke that could play a wide variety of songs, from rock and pop favourites, blues, country, and many more.

Rock Out Karaoke

Address: 710 Garnet Ave, San Diego, California

Website: Rock Out Karaoke

Opening hours: 8:30pm - late (daily)

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2. Pants Karaoke


What’s interesting of Pants Karaoke is they’re actually similar to a travelling circus which entertains people at various venues. They would stop at one place for some time before proceeding to another. The host of Pants Karaoke, Scotty Pants, always made sure his audience can have a vast option of the song list. If you ever visited San Diego and being lucky enough to drop by at a karaoke bar where Pants Karaoke hosted, you will be surprised at the song list that they provide. Who knows? It might be your night to show off your singing skills at San Diego.

Pants Karaoke

Address: (depends in the venue they’re at)

Website: Pants Karaoke

Opening hours: Sunday: 8:45pm - 1:30am

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3. The Hole in the Wall

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Located at the quiet area of the neighbourhood, having a drinking place named The Hole in the Wall might sound poetic. Even so, what they offer to their customers is all-around fun every night. You can have a nice night out sipping drinks and chatting with your friends while watching the rest of the customers singing along to the karaoke that will be lead by someone on-stage. Alternatively, you can be that person who stands on the stage and have the audience to sing along with you to your favourite songs. Either way, you can have a fun night out at The Hole in the Wall.

The Hole in the Wall

Address: 2820 Lytton St, San Diego, California

Website: The Hole in the Wall

Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 4pm - 2am; Sun: 12pm - 10pm (closed on Mon - Wed)

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4. Redwing Bar & Grill


You will love spending the night at Red Wing Bar, with their exciting atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent drinks. Of course, one thing that you shouldn’t miss here is karaoke night seven nights a week! This place has a charm that will make your visit pleasant; from the friendly staff that will gladly assist you with everything that you need to the entertainment that they offer that will bring out the smile on your face. After a few drinks, you will be laughing with the other customers while singing along to the karaoke. Even better, it would be you who stood on the stage leading them.

Redwing Bar & Grill

Address: 4012 30th St, San Diego, California

Website: Redwing Bar & Grill

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 1am; Fri - Sat: 11am - 2am

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5. The Lamplighter

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Make your visit to San Diego memorable and filled with nightlife excitement by visiting The Lamplighter. This is where you can get the strongest alcoholic drink on the most reasonable price. To make everything even more interesting, The Lamplighter also provides a stage where you can perform your favourite songs through karaoke sessions, and every night, it starts at 9pm. Whether you’re one who loves to show off your performing moves or would rather see the screen to read the lyrics, there are loads of song titles that you can choose from the list here.

The Lamplighter

Address: 817 W Washington St, San Diego, California

Website: The Lamplighter

Opening hours: 6am - 2am (daily)

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6. The Ould Sod

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It’s famously known as the most authentic Irish pub in San Diego, and since an Irish native owns it, you will feel the charm once you walk past their door. The ambience is welcoming and vibrant, and you can see everyone is enjoying their time, being friendly with one another. The drinks are great, and you will surely love the karaoke session every Thursday and Saturday at The Ould Sod.

The Ould Sod

Address: 3373 Adams Ave, San Diego, California

Website: The Ould Sod

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 2pm - 2am; Sat - Sun: 10am - 2am

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7. Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke

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Enjoy a night out at this karaoke bar with your friends. Don’t be deceived by its appearance that’s strong in the country and retro styles, once you go inside, you can experience the vibrant joy that people spread while singing along to famous songs that are sung by everyone and lead by someone from the audience at the stage. If you find your song on their huge list, then it could be your turn next to get people singing along.

Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke

Address: 4690 Convoy St, San Diego, California

Website: Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke

Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)

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8. Camel's Bar and Grill (Camel's Breath Inn)


Also known as the Camel’s Breath, this is the bar and dining place that you would love to visit when you’re looking for a fun and lively place to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Even going for a drink with friends here is excellent. Each night, Camel’s Bar and Grill presents exciting entertainment that includes DJ Karaoke, where you can go up on the stage and lead the audience to sing one of the songs on the list.

Camel's Bar and Grill

Address: 10330 Friars Rd #106, San Diego, California

Website: Camel’s Bar and Grill

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 10:30am - 2am; Fri - Sun: 10am - 2am

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9. Peter D's


Come to Peter D’s and enjoy a spectacular night of drinking and singing on top of your lungs. Peter D’s is an old school bar in San Diego that’s owned by a family who focuses on the fun experience for everyone coming. You might want to come here to watch a game with your friends on their HD screen, but you will want to stay for the karaoke session they host that will get everyone singing. Such sessions are held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. And if you’re up to it, you can join the karaoke contest as well.

Peter D's

Address: 5149 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California

Website: Peter D’s

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 2am; Sat - Sun: 8am - 2am

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10. Gilly's Bar


When the bar owner is someone who used to be a regular at the very same place, then you know that your night out at Gilly’s Bar will be guaranteed of fun and excitement. Martin G. used to be a customer of Gilly’s for 18 years before the owner sold the bar to him, and now he runs the place with the same standards as he knew. He also managed to make it one of the best neighbourhood bars in San Diego. With a wide range of drafts selections, both locals and imported, Gilly’s Bar hosted game viewing nights and also karaoke nights every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday starting from 9pm.

Gilly's Bar

Address: 2306 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California

Website: Gilly’s Bar

Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)

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Be the star of the stage and experience a good time

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Although karaoke might not be for everyone, but if you love to sing in front of the audience, you will love to visit several karaoke bars in San Diego. They’re fun, and they offer a vast collection of songs. You will have a blast showing off your skills at one of these karaoke places.

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Elmira, also known as Elmo, is a dedicated travel writer who lives by the belief that visiting at least one new place each year broadens knowledge and enriches the heart. Her passion for exploring...Read more

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