Before the “What’s your go-to karaoke song?” small talk begins, you first have to pick a go-to karaoke bar. Luckily, Northern Virginia is chock-full of them, ready for tone deaf crooners and superstar singers alike.
Breakers Sky Lounge: Pool bar with karaoke on Wednesdays and weekends. 2445 Centreville Rd., 4th Floor, Herndon, BreakersSkyLounge.com
Crafthouse USA: All-American restaurant with karaoke Fridays. Locations in Fairfax and Reston, CrafthouseUSA.com
Kilroy’s: Sunday and Wednesday are karaoke nights at this longstanding sports bar. 5250 A Port Royal Rd., Springfield, Kilroys.com
Philadelphia Tavern: A mashup of Philly and southern vibes, plus karaoke on Fridays. 9413 Main St., Manassas, PhiladelphiaTavern.com
Queen’s Gambit: It’s karaoke seven days a week at this viral bar mentioned in Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby.” 12730 Black Forest Ln., Woodbridge, Facebook: QG Karaoke
Featured photo: Karaoke lovers at Crafthouse USA, courtesy of Crafthouse USA. This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2025 issue.
