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4 Best Karaoke Bars in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Karaoke bars in Sydney split into private-room venues you book by the hour and open bars where singing happens on a stage in front of everyone else, and picking the wrong one for your group can ruin the night before it starts. Maze Karaoke leads on rating at 4.5 stars, while Goros has logged the most reviews on this page at 1,687.

Short answer: Maze Karaoke in Haymarket rates highest at 4.5 stars from 956 reviews, with rooms from around $14 per person per hour during happy hour. Goros in Surry Hills has the most reviews at 1,687, rated 4.2, and pairs private karaoke booths with a Japanese izakaya menu.
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Sydney's karaoke bars compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 RAMBLIN RASCAL 4.6 ★ 1,003 Live music, not private karaoke View ›
2 Goros 4.2 ★ 1,687 Busiest track record, izakaya food View ›
3 Maze Karaoke 4.5 ★ 956 Dedicated karaoke rooms, families and groups View ›
4 Lantern Restaurant By Wagaya 4.1 ★ 1,049 Karaoke with a full dinner View ›
4 Best Karaoke Bars in Sydney (2026)

Where to book a room

RAMBLIN RASCAL logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

RAMBLIN RASCAL

4.61,003 Google reviews

RAMBLIN RASCAL is a basement bar on Park Street with live music sets every Wednesday through Saturday, rather than dedicated private karaoke rooms. It's the highest-rated venue on this page and a strong pick if you want to sing along at a live set rather than book your own booth.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a great range of drinks and a genuinely fun late-night atmosphere
  • Live music sessions get consistent praise for keeping the energy up
  • Staff are frequently called out by name for good service
  • A distinctive, hidden entrance adds character

Worth knowing

  • This is a live-music venue, not a bookable private karaoke room
  • Seating is limited when it gets busy, per multiple reviewers
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,003 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If you're looking for a private karaoke booth, this isn't it, but if singing along at a lively basement bar counts, it's the best-rated name on this page.

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Basement/60 Park St, Sydney NSW 2000

Goros logo
#2🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Goros

4.21,687 Google reviews

Goros is a Surry Hills bar with three private karaoke booths alongside a Japanese-inspired izakaya menu of gyoza, karaage and yakitori. It has the deepest review history on this page, though reviewers should note the venue was closing for renovation and relaunching as 'Goros Vol.II' at the time of this data.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the happy hour value, including $1 gyoza specials
  • Karaoke booths get called out as a genuine highlight, not an afterthought
  • Staff repeatedly named for friendly, attentive service
  • A wide sake and Japanese whisky list beyond just cocktails

Worth knowing

  • Booths are described as fairly small by more than one reviewer
  • Screen responsiveness in the karaoke rooms was flagged as inconsistent
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume1,687 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown56% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed karaoke venue in this list, and worth checking current opening status given the renovation mentioned on its own site.

Website+61292120214 Directions

84/86 Mary St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Maze Karaoke logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Maze Karaoke

4.5956 Google reviews

Maze Karaoke is a dedicated karaoke venue in Haymarket's Chinatown, open until 4am daily with private rooms designed for groups of all sizes. Unlike several other venues on this page, karaoke is the entire business here, not a side feature.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently highlight the wide multi-language song selection
  • Happy hour pricing from around $14 per person per hour
  • Highest rating on this page at 4.5 stars
  • Reviewers describe it as suitable for families with young kids as well as adult groups

Worth knowing

  • Mic and audio consistency was flagged by a couple of reviewers as occasionally uneven
  • Reservations are recommended, so walk-ins aren't guaranteed a room
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume956 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown80% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is the clearest dedicated karaoke destination on the page, and the rating and reviewer detail back up the happy hour value.

Website+61415909888 Directions

Level 2/31/37 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000

Lantern Restaurant By Wagaya logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Lantern Restaurant By Wagaya

4.11,049 Google reviews

Lantern Restaurant By Wagaya is a Japanese izakaya restaurant on George Street with 22 private karaoke rooms built into the dining space, established in 2012. It's positioned as a restaurant first, with karaoke as a built-in feature rather than the sole draw.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe ordering food directly from an in-room screen while singing, a genuinely convenient setup
  • 22 rooms means better odds of getting a booking on a busy night
  • The food gets specific praise, including skewers and sushi rolls

Worth knowing

  • Lowest rating on this page at 4.1 stars
  • One reviewer described being asked to change clothing mid-booking over a dress code dispute, worth knowing about the venue's policies
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume1,049 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown45% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This suits a group that wants dinner and karaoke in one stop, though check the venue's dress expectations ahead of time given the review above.

Website+61483141151 Directions

Level 2/591 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we score Sydney’s karaoke bars

We use live Google ratings and review counts, weighting rating against review volume so venues with very different audience sizes are compared fairly. Confidence reflects how much data supports the rating, and recency checks how current the reviews are. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does karaoke cost in Sydney? (2026)

Private room pricing showed up clearly in reviewer feedback for the dedicated karaoke venues on this page.

JobTypical price
Private karaoke room, happy hour rate$14 per person, per hour
Private karaoke room, standard rate$20 - $27 per person, per hour
Dinner with karaoke room included$20 - $40 per person

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported pricing left on the Maze Karaoke and Lantern by Wagaya Google listings.

Karaoke bars across Sydney

These venues cluster in the Sydney CBD, Surry Hills and Haymarket’s Chinatown, all within a short walk or taxi ride of each other. If you’re searching for karaoke near you in central Sydney, one of these four should be close by.

What to check before booking a karaoke room

  • Is this a dedicated karaoke room, or a live-music bar where you’d sing along instead?
  • What’s the hourly rate, and does happy hour pricing apply when you’re going?
  • How many people can a single room comfortably hold?
  • Can you order food and drinks to the room during your session?
  • Is there a dress code or other house policy worth knowing in advance?
  • Do you need to book ahead, especially on a weekend?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Which Sydney venue is best for dedicated private karaoke rooms?

Maze Karaoke in Haymarket and Goros in Surry Hills both offer dedicated private karaoke booths, with Maze rating slightly higher.

How did you choose these venues?

We pulled real Google ratings and review volume for venues associated with karaoke in Sydney and ranked them using a transparent scorecard weighing rating, review count, and how current the feedback is.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects data verified in August 2026. We refresh listings periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which venue has the most reviews?

Goros in Surry Hills leads with 1,687 reviews at a 4.2-star rating.

The bottom line

For a dedicated private karaoke room at a fair price, book Maze Karaoke in Haymarket ahead of time. If you want dinner and singing in one stop, Lantern by Wagaya covers both, but confirm their dress policy first.

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