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Perhaps one of the best ways to improve one’s self-esteem is to watch other people make idiots out of themselves by performing terrible renditions of "Achy Breaky Heart" and "I Will Survive." Seriously, karaoke is fun for just about everyone involved, whether it’s the giggling lot in the corner, the aspiring diva on the stage or the drunk guy who loves singing off key. Especially in the chaotic, political world of Washington DC, karaoke bars are popular for everyone who needs to take a break from the serious and indulge in the inane. In the predominately gay neighborhood of Dupont Circle, karaoke has evolved into an all out show with the inclusion of sassy sexy drag performers and disco lights. Peyote Café in the Adams Morgan neighborhood is fond of serving karaoke with a shot of tequila, and the music selections are unbeatable.
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Apex
1415 22nd St., NW, Washington, DC; Tel. 202.296.0505
A quintessential gay hotspot, unassumingly tucked in between apartment buildings in Dupont Circle, Apex is a Washington, D.C., gay bar popular with dancing kings and queens. Fog machines, mirrors and disco lights make for a sizzling experience on the enormous dance floor. This gay club also features a video room that plays '80s music videos from bands like New Order and Tears for Fears. Drag karaoke on Friday nights and college night on Thursdays keep the crowds coming back for more wild times and electric excitement.
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Café Japone
2032 P St. NW, Washington DC; Tel. 202.223.1573
The upstairs portion of Café Japone is where to find karaoke in Washington DC, although not the style that remotely resembles a typical night out. Overflowing with college-age kids, this place is like a sketchy Greek party every night. The drinks and shots come in plastic cups, the neon is hot pink, the beer list leaves much to be desired and affordable drunkenness is almost a sure thing. The song list is pretty extensive, and there’s no shortage of performances by properly hammered individuals.
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Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar
1104 H St. NE, Washington DC
There are few places where you can put on your silliest or sexiest costume (or just borrow one from the bar) and get up to enjoy sing-your-heart-out karaoke, and Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar in Washington DC is one of those places. Kostume Karaoke—described as “like no other singalong party in the city” by the Washington Post”—kicks off every first and third Wednesday.
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Peyote Cafe
2319 18th St., NW, Washington, D.C.; Tel. 202.265.6665
A popular Washington, D.C., karaoke bar nestled in a basement below the nightlife frenzy that is the Adams Morgan neighborhood, Peyote Cafe serves up a tasty Tex-Mex fare and boasts an impressive array of tequilas. With more than 30 brands of the agave-based liquor to choose from, there's all the more reason to sample a few varieties and take to the stage. A friendly atmosphere and a lengthy music list to choose from make this Washington, D.C., bar a sure hit for any karaoke enthusiast.
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Rock It Grill
1319 King St., Alexandria VA; Tel. 703.739.2274
For unhinged karaoke in Alexandria, Rock It Grill doesn’t exactly disappoint. During the week, the crowd is smaller and the option to sing along coaxes many people afflicted with stage fright to at least belt out a little tune. On the weekends, though, this place is frequently packed with a young and shameless lot of individuals who get wholly toasty and take to the stage to bust out their best (and occasionally worst) renditions of Top 40 and country tunes.
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Solly’s Tavern
1942 11th St. NW, Washington DC; Tel. 202.232.6590
Two words: costume karaoke. Die-hard karaoke fans in need of something a little different than the average “get drunk, pick a song, then sing” routine might enjoy stopping in for one of their “Kostume Karaoke” nights where one must don a costume to sing (don’t worry, they have some you can borrow if you don’t bring your own). This otherwise cheap and trusty little DC dive bar sports PBRs and an enthusiastic following.
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Sticky Rice
1224 H St. NE, Washington DC; Tel. 202.397.7655
Sticky Rice is more than just a frequently packed little restaurant with a tasty Pan-Asian menu and affordable eats. This little spot rocks out with one of DC’s longest running karaoke nights every Tuesday evening. Imagine belting out your finest tunes, followed by noshing on sushi, wings or even a whole bucket of tater tots with special tot sauce… sounds good, right?
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