5 Best Karaoke Bars in Johannesburg (2026)

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

Karaoke bars in Johannesburg split into two very different experiences: private booth-style rooms you book by the hour, and live-music bars where singing is more of a Friday-night feature than the main event. Saigon Suzy Parkwood tops this list with 2,447 reviews at 4.4 stars, nearly 900 reviews ahead of the next-busiest name here.

Short answer: Saigon Suzy Parkwood leads with 4.4 stars from 2,447 reviews, offering private karaoke rooms alongside an Asian BBQ menu, with reviewers noting an around R800 hourly room rate. Bailey's Bedfordview and Katzy's Live Rosebank are better suited to reviewers who want live bands with a mic open rather than a private booth.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Saigon Suzy Parkwood	4.4 ★	2,447	Private karaoke rooms with food	View ›
2	Bailey's Bedfordview	4.4 ★	1,554	Live music with a mic, not a private room	View ›
3	Kitchener's	4.2 ★	1,459	Casual bar night, karaoke sometimes on	View ›
4	A Streetbar Named Desire	4.3 ★	1,074	Grill bar with live entertainment	View ›
5	Katzy's Live Rosebank	4.4 ★	732	Wine bar with a live-band stage	View ›

5 Best Karaoke Bars in Johannesburg (2026)

Our picks for a karaoke night

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Saigon Suzy Parkwood

4.42,447 Google reviews

Saigon Suzy Parkwood is an Asian BBQ and cocktail bar with private karaoke rooms, one of three locations across the Johannesburg and Pretoria area. Its own site describes bottomless dim sum and drink packages alongside the karaoke bookings, and it's by far the most-reviewed venue on this page.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a broad song selection and relatively soundproof rooms
Well-furnished private rooms make it a genuine karaoke destination, not an afterthought
Secure parking noted as a plus for evening visits
Attentive, friendly service comes up repeatedly in reviews

Worth knowing

Room pricing runs around R800 an hour per one detailed review, worth budgeting for
Reviewers note it's quite pricy for portions relative to some other bars

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume2,447 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown61% 5-star

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Our take: This is the clearest match for anyone specifically wanting a private karaoke room, backed by the deepest review history on this page.

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Unit 1, Parkwood Mansions, 144 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 2193

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bailey's Bedfordview

4.41,554 Google reviews

Bailey's Bedfordview is a two-story live music venue and sports bar in Bedfordview, hosting tribute bands and local acts through the week. Reviewers describe it as built around live performance rather than private karaoke booths, so expect a stage and a crowd rather than your own room.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight the character of the building and its multiple seating areas
Live music and sound quality get consistent praise
Food and drinks rated well despite being described as slightly pricier
A large space with room to move between sets

Worth knowing

This isn't a private karaoke room setup, so it may not fit a booked-out group night
Service can slow down when the venue is at capacity, per multiple reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume1,554 · 90th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown60% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If your idea of karaoke is grabbing the mic during a live set rather than booking a private room, this fits better than a dedicated karaoke bar.

Website +27662682803 Directions

61 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview, 2006

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Kitchener's

4.21,459 Google reviews

Kitchener's in Braamfontein is a heritage bar within the Play Braamfontein precinct, and at least one reviewer specifically mentions live music special events that included karaoke as part of a broader entertainment lineup. It's a general late-night bar rather than a karaoke-first venue.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a lively, historic atmosphere with a loyal local crowd
Reasonably priced food and drinks
Good music noted consistently across reviews

Worth knowing

Karaoke isn't a standing feature; it shows up as an occasional special event
Noise levels can make hearing yourself sing difficult on a packed night

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume1,459 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency8 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown51% 5-star

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Our take: Treat this as a solid general bar with occasional karaoke nights, not a dedicated karaoke destination. Confirm the schedule before making it your plan for the evening.

Website +27607936107 Directions

71 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

A Streetbar Named Desire

4.31,074 Google reviews

A Streetbar Named Desire is a Parkwood grill and bar open into the early hours, with a Google category of Grill rather than a dedicated karaoke or music venue, though the query context and its late hours put it in this bracket for late-night entertainment seekers.

What people praise

Reviewers praise specific servers and the friendliness of the overall staff
Cocktails and food get repeated positive mentions
Open late every night of the week

Worth knowing

One review raised a serious concern about theft and an unhelpful response from management, worth reading in full
Service delays were reported by more than one reviewer during a busy visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume1,074 · 70th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown58% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This reads more as a food-and-drinks bar than a dedicated karaoke spot. Worth knowing before you go in expecting a stage or booth.

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144 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Randburg, 2193

#5🕑 Open 3 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Katzy's Live Rosebank

4.4732 Google reviews

Katzy's Live Rosebank is a wine bar and live music venue open Thursday through Saturday evenings, with resident bands three nights a week and an extensive whiskey and cognac list. Its own site notes a smart casual dress code and a minimum age of 25 for entry, and karaoke isn't the core format here, live bands are.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a mature, sophisticated crowd
Live band and DJ nights get consistent praise for atmosphere
Wine, cocktail and whiskey list called out as extensive

Worth knowing

Only open three nights a week, which limits when you can go
A specific complaint about restroom capacity during a busy live event

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume732 · 63rd

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown58% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is a live band venue with an older crowd rather than a karaoke room, so go here for the music program, not to grab the mic yourself.

Website +27118803945 Directions

17, Shop 2 The Firs, Hyatt Shopping Centre, 19 Biermann Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

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How we score Johannesburg’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 Johannesburg? (2026)

Private karaoke room pricing showed up clearly in reviewer feedback for one venue on this page; the others are general bars where karaoke is occasional, so we haven’t compiled costs for those.

Job	Typical price
Private karaoke room (per hour, based on reviewer report)	Around R800

Figure compiled August 2026 from a reviewer-reported price left on the Saigon Suzy Parkwood Google listing.

Karaoke and late-night music across Johannesburg

These venues span Parkwood, Bedfordview, Braamfontein and Rosebank, so your closest option will depend heavily on which side of Johannesburg you’re starting from. Parkwood alone accounts for two names on this list.

What to check before booking a karaoke night

Does the venue offer a private room, or is it open-mic style at a bar?
What’s the hourly rate for a private room, and is there a minimum spend?
Is there a dress code or age restriction for entry?
How large a group can a single room or booth accommodate?
Is food and drink service available inside the room during your session?
Do you need to book ahead, especially on weekends?

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 Johannesburg venue has private karaoke rooms?

Saigon Suzy Parkwood is the clearest match on this page for dedicated, bookable private karaoke rooms.

How did you choose these venues?

We pulled real Google ratings and review volume for venues associated with karaoke in Johannesburg 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?

Saigon Suzy Parkwood leads with 2,447 reviews at a 4.4-star rating.

The bottom line

If you want a proper private karaoke room, book Saigon Suzy Parkwood ahead of time and budget around R800 an hour for the room. For a live-band alternative where singing is more spontaneous, Bailey’s Bedfordview or Katzy’s Live are the better fit.

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