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Best Karaoke Bars in Houston: Open Mics and Private KTV Rooms

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Houston has two karaoke scenes running parallel. Along Bellaire Boulevard in southwest Houston, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese KTV lounges pack into multilevel strip malls with private rooms you can book by the hour and catalogs counted in the tens of thousands of songs. Across Midtown, Montrose, and EaDo, neighborhood bars put a microphone on a stage and let whoever shows up take a turn. This guide covers both: 11 verified spots, hours checked against official sources, with room prices and what makes each worth the trip.

The quick list

  • Best Chinatown KTV cluster: Dun Huang Plaza at 9889 Bellaire Blvd — four separate KTV venues on two floors, no car move needed between them.
  • Best private rooms for groups of 16+: Louis KTV (10 rooms, daily until 2 a.m., YouTube integration) or Spotlight Karaoke (up to 50 guests per room).
  • Best Korean dining plus karaoke: Bar.Kor.D or Itaewon Pocha, both on the Long Point–Blalock corridor in Spring Branch.
  • Best open-mic bar: Griff's Irish Pub in Montrose, every Friday from 10 p.m.
  • Best for a mixed group: The Secret Group in EaDo, Thursday karaoke on a real stage with real sound gear.

How we chose

We looked for venues confirmed open via an official website or official social media, with a physical address and current operating hours. Each venue had to have something that makes the trip worth it: private rooms, a deep song catalog, late hours, or a bar worth sitting in between songs. We left out venues that show a permanently closed status on official listings.

Chinatown KTV: four venues, one parking lot

One Houston shopping complex — Dun Huang Plaza at 9889 Bellaire Blvd, near Beltway 8 in southwest Houston — holds four separate KTV lounges on two floors. You can work through all four without moving your car, which makes it the only karaoke crawl in the city. Each has a different feel; all four stay open until at least midnight every night.

For more on the surrounding neighborhood, see our Houston Chinatown guide.

Neway Restaurant & Lounge

9889 Bellaire Blvd Ste D239, 2nd floor · daily 5 p.m.–2 a.m.

Neway combines a full kitchen with private karaoke rooms, so you can eat a sit-down dinner and sing in the same booking. Six room options run $39.99–$99.99 per hour depending on group size, accommodating up to 15 or more guests. A deal drops each room $10 per hour when you stay three or more hours — excluding Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays. Reservations require a deposit; no outside food, drinks, or split checks; 20% gratuity is added to all tables and rooms.

Best for: groups who want a full dinner built into the karaoke plan.

Happy Zone KTV

9889 Bellaire Blvd Ste 207 · Mon–Thu 5 p.m.–12 a.m., Fri 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat–Sun 2 p.m.–2 a.m.

Happy Zone has rooms sized from extra small (4 guests) to extra large (25 guests), with water and popcorn provided. Outside food comes with a flat $30 charge; birthday cakes are welcome. Reservations ask for a two-hour minimum and a first-hour deposit. Text (346) 538-7882 to book. Check the official site for current pricing before you go.

Best for: mid-size groups and birthday celebrations.

Yes KTV

9889 Bellaire Blvd Unit 126 · hours vary by day — check the listing before you go

Yes KTV is the catalog standout at Dun Huang Plaza: reportedly over 10,000 English songs, more than 6,000 in Korean, and a broad selection in Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Thai. Room pricing typically starts around $42 per hour; BYOB is welcome. The song depth makes this the right call when your group speaks multiple languages or has specific international songs they need.

Best for: groups who care most about song selection across languages.

AGOGO KTV Lounge & Restaurant

9889 Bellaire Blvd E208 · Mon–Fri 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat–Sun 2 p.m.–2 a.m.

AGOGO has three private rooms plus a full restaurant and lounge. It is the smallest footprint of the four Dun Huang Plaza venues, which makes it feel more intimate. Larger event packages for four hours are available; standard hourly rates apply for regular bookings, with an 18% service charge on all room reservations. Call (713) 380-2885 for details.

Best for: a smaller group that also wants full table-service dining.

Private KTV rooms beyond Chinatown

Louis KTV

6533 Wilcrest Dr Unit 105, SW Houston · daily 6 p.m.–2 a.m.

Ten rooms with professional JBL and QSC audio systems and modern lighting effects in each room. What sets Louis KTV apart from most Houston KTV venues is YouTube integration: you are not locked to the in-house catalog. If a song exists on YouTube, you can queue it, which effectively means unlimited songs in any language. Weekday room rates run $39–$99 per hour depending on size (up to 28 guests); weekend rates are $49–$129 per hour. English, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese are all well-represented. Find them on Instagram at @louisktv.

Best for: anyone who has been stuck at a KTV bar with a song not in the catalog.

Bar.Kor.D

10020 Long Point Rd, Spring Branch · every day 5:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

Bar.Kor.D combines Korean dining, cocktails, and private karaoke rooms under one roof on Long Point Road in Spring Branch. Four private rooms hold 6–25 people. During the daily early-bird window (typically 5:30–11 p.m.), room rates drop sharply — from $10 per hour for the smallest room to $40 per hour for the open karaoke space. Late-night rates are higher. The food is designed for group sharing and pairs with soju and beer tower orders. Reservations at barkord.com.

Best for: a weeknight out that starts with Korean fried chicken and ends with a full room singalong.

Itaewon Pocha + Karaoke

1444 Blalock Rd Suite A, Spring Branch · Tue–Sun 5 p.m.–2 a.m. (closed Mondays)

The vibe here is Seoul street-stall meets Houston karaoke bar — pocha-style shared plates, soju cocktails, and private rooms wired with phone-based YouTube streaming for an unlimited catalog. Four room tiers run $30–$60 per hour on weekdays (up to $100 per hour on weekends for the VIP room, which fits 18 guests). Each room has a food and drink minimum that, when met, waives the room fee entirely: $250 per hour in the VIP room means the room itself is free.

Best for: a late-night dinner-and-karaoke run where the food spending covers the room cost.

Open stage plus private rooms

Spotlight Karaoke

5901 Westheimer Rd, Galleria area · Mon–Thu 3 p.m.–2 a.m., Fri 6 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat 7 p.m.–2 a.m., Sun 6 p.m.–12 a.m.

Houston's largest karaoke venue keeps a main-floor stage for walk-up singers alongside eight private rooms that accommodate 10–50 guests each. A two-drink minimum applies to main-floor rotation. Daytime slots (11 a.m.–6 p.m. by reservation) are all-ages and work for company events, school groups, or a kid's party — making this the only confirmed all-ages karaoke option in this guide. Evening hours are 21+. The venue also runs a mobile karaoke service for off-site events. Reservations by call or text at spotlightkaraoke.com.

Best for: large groups wanting flexibility between the main stage and a private room.

Nightingale Karaoke + Bar

2700 Milam St, Midtown · Wed 8 p.m.–12 a.m., Thu–Sat 8 p.m.–2 a.m.

The former Spotlight Midtown location at 2700 Milam reopened as the independently operated Nightingale Karaoke + Bar. It keeps three private rooms and a main floor with a stage. Four nights a week, shorter hours than the Westheimer location, and a Midtown Houston address make it the right pick when you want the private room option without the Galleria drive. Pairs well with dinner beforehand on our best Midtown restaurants list.

Best for: Midtown nights that end with karaoke.

Open-mic bar karaoke

Griff's Irish Pub

3416 Roseland St, Montrose · daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. · karaoke every Friday from 10 p.m.

Griff's claims the title of Houston's oldest sports bar — a neighborhood institution that has been on Roseland Street in Montrose for decades. Karaoke here means stepping up to a microphone in an actual neighborhood bar where the audience is whoever is already drinking that Friday. No private rooms, no dress code, no two-drink minimums for singing. Just show up, put your name in, and wait your turn. The regulars have seen every level of talent.

Best for: anyone who wants real Houston bar karaoke rather than a private room experience. Pair it with our Montrose things to do guide.

The Secret Group

2101 Polk St, EaDo · open nightly · karaoke every Thursday

The Secret Group is primarily a music venue and comedy club — two rooms, 350 and 80 seats — but Thursday is karaoke night on a stage built for real bands with real sound gear. Occasional themed events bring emo karaoke, pop-punk nights, and 90s singalongs that pull a full crowd. Cheap drinks, cold air conditioning, and an audience that actually watches. Check thesecretgrouphtx.com for the Thursday schedule and any ticketed karaoke events.

Best for: singers who want the experience of performing on a stage, not a private room.

Save this: karaoke night checklist

  • Chinatown KTV crawl: Park once at Dun Huang Plaza (9889 Bellaire Blvd). Start at Neway for dinner, move to Yes KTV for the catalog depth, finish at Happy Zone. No rideshare needed between stops.
  • Book ahead for private rooms: Most venues require a deposit and book out on weekends. Call or text on the day you want to go; walk-in availability is rare Friday and Saturday.
  • Check hours the day of: Several venues adjust hours mid-week or seasonally. The official site is always more current than any guide.
  • Watch for service fees: Several KTV rooms add 18–20% gratuity automatically on top of the room rate.
  • Catalog vs. YouTube: If your must-sing song is obscure, choose a venue with YouTube integration — Louis KTV, Itaewon Pocha + Karaoke, and Bar.Kor.D all offer it — rather than a locked in-house catalog.
  • All-ages option: Spotlight Karaoke daytime slots (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) are all-ages by reservation. Everywhere else is 21+ during evening hours.

More nights out in Houston

For bars to pair with karaoke, see the Houston nightlife guide and best bars in Houston. For the full Spring Branch Long Point Road scene around Bar.Kor.D and Itaewon Pocha, our Spring Branch restaurant guide has dinner covered. For more things to do after dark, see things to do in Houston at night and date night ideas in Houston.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best KTV bar in Houston Chinatown?

Dun Huang Plaza at 9889 Bellaire Blvd in southwest Houston holds four KTV venues — Neway, Happy Zone KTV, Yes KTV, and AGOGO KTV — all on two floors. Yes KTV is the catalog standout with over 10,000 English songs and 6,000+ Korean tracks; Neway is the best pick for groups that want a full dinner with their room.

How much do private karaoke rooms cost in Houston?

Rates typically start at $30 per hour for a small room (up to 6 guests) at venues like Itaewon Pocha + Karaoke and Bar.Kor.D on weeknights. Larger VIP rooms at Louis KTV run up to $129 per hour on weekends. Most venues add a 18–20% service fee on top of the room rate.

Is there open-mic karaoke in Houston that is not a private room?

Yes. Griff's Irish Pub in Montrose (3416 Roseland St) hosts open karaoke every Friday from 10 p.m. The Secret Group in EaDo (2101 Polk St) does karaoke on Thursdays on a full-sized stage. Spotlight Karaoke on Westheimer also keeps a main-floor stage for walk-up singers alongside its private rooms.

Which Houston karaoke bars have YouTube song integration?

Louis KTV (6533 Wilcrest Dr), Itaewon Pocha + Karaoke (1444 Blalock Rd), and Bar.Kor.D (10020 Long Point Rd) all use phone-based or room-based YouTube streaming, giving you access to any song on YouTube rather than a locked in-house catalog.

What Houston karaoke venues are open until 2 a.m.?

Most Chinatown KTV venues at Dun Huang Plaza (9889 Bellaire Blvd) stay open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Bar.Kor.D and Louis KTV are open until 2 a.m. every night of the week. Nightingale Karaoke + Bar in Midtown closes at 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Is there all-ages karaoke in Houston?

Spotlight Karaoke at 5901 Westheimer Rd offers all-ages daytime events from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. by reservation, including private room packages for school groups and families. Nighttime karaoke citywide is typically 21+.