Best Karaoke Bars In Minnesota

Let's face it, everyone loves to indulge in the guilty pleasure of karaoke. From the Aretha Franklin anthem "Respect," to the wide selection of country tunes sung at karaoke bars everywhere, there is always a song for every occasion. Minnesota welcomes you to the stage during all kinds of karaoke nights, regular events and special programs. Grab a group of friends, or go where you can be incognito to sing your heart out at one of these fine karaoke venues.

Vegas Lounge
965 Central Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 378-1873
www.vegasloungemn.com

It's Vegas in Minnesota at the Vegas Lounge. Missing the extravagant decorations, showgirls and overpriced drinks, the Lounge has a fun and festive atmosphere. Sing karaoke seven nights a week and enjoy the other amenities of this "dive bar," including cheap drink specials, pull tabs, a meat raffle and a menu of frozen pizza and greasy bar food. Come for a song and wind up spending all of your money and your entire night here singing "Paradise By The Dashboard Lights" until you get kicked out.

Tailgate Sports Cafe
6050 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 861-5600
www.zomato.com

A place many karaoke regulars are fond of and much of the general population still may not know exists, the Tailgate Sports Cafe brings on the karaoke every Tuesday and Saturday night. A fun sports bar with a great crowd of regulars and great food is waiting for you on the south side of Nicollet Ave. The venue is large enough to enjoy the karaoke and the crowd is small enough that you won't have to wait hours to get on stage. Drinks are reasonably priced and specials are offered nightly.

Otter's Saloon
617 Central Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-4169
www.otterssaloon.com

Looking for a place that's tight on space but big on fun? Check out the Otter Saloon in northeast Minneapolis. Karaoke is every single night of the week and the music choices are posted online so you can practice before you decide to take the stage. Make a fool of yourself or become a local celebrity at the Otter Saloon. Happy "hour" spans almost six hours, and drinks outside of happy hour are still on the cheap. Get your karaoke on and have a guaranteed good time at the Otter.

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VFW Uptown Minneapolis
2916 Lyndale Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 823-6233
www.uptownvfw.org

The VFW Uptown is exactly what you would expect from a VFW: crusty old veterans, hipsters and everything in between. With this diverse of a crowd, the scene is an adventure every time. Enjoy karaoke, free popcorn and cheap booze while you sing your heart out to a room full of your new best friends. Karaoke runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday with bingo on all of the other days. Try it once and you will be an immediate fan of the good times at the VFW.

The Loose Moose Saloon
119 S Front St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 0345-1446
www.theloosemoosesaloon.com

In Southern Minnesota with no clue where to cure your karaoke fever? Check out the Loose Moose Saloon in the center of town. One of the best venues for large groups, meetings and even weddings, The Loose Moose caters to the karaoke bunch as well. Find yourself among locals and new friends as you enjoy great food with a side of singing. Check their website for karaoke nights and come early for the monthly beer specials.

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Andrea Wodele is a freelance writer who has lived in the Twin Cities for the last 10 years. Her hobbies include exercising, driving kids around, watching Minnesota sports, and reading self-help literature. Examiner.com.