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Karaoke Box Smithfield: Karaoke in London

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12 Smithfield Street, London · EC1A 9LA · Tu-Sa 12:00-02:30

Karaoke Box Smithfield is a late-night, below-ground karaoke bar just off Smithfield Market, a couple of minutes from Farringdon station. You hire one of 10 private rooms rather than singing in front of strangers, so it suits friend groups, work nights out and birthdays who want their own space and a late finish. The most useful thing to know: it is booking-led and runs Tuesday to Saturday only, with rooms scaling from a cosy four-person booth right up to a 30-person suite.

Each room comes with a touchscreen song system, wireless microphones and a big song library, and there is a proper bar doing cocktails, beers and pizzas so you do not have to stop for food. It is paid by the room, with early slots cheaper than late ones.

The karaoke setup

There are 10 private rooms, labelled A to J, sized for anywhere between 4 and 30 people. Each one has a touchscreen system you control yourself, wireless microphones and a large song catalogue, so you queue your own tracks without a host running the night. Smaller rooms work for a handful of mates; the bigger suites take whole parties. Sessions start at one hour, and groups of 10 or more book a two-hour minimum. You can usually add extra half-hours on the night if the room is free and you want to keep going.

Good to know

It opens Tuesday to Saturday from midday, closing around 02:30 on the busier nights, and it is shut Sunday and Monday, so plan midweek-to-weekend. Pricing is per room and per time band: early slots from noon to 8pm are cheaper, late slots cost more. A small four-person room starts around £36 early, with bigger rooms and peak times climbing well past that. December adds a small per-person surcharge. There is a bar serving cocktails, beers, wines, pizzas and small plates, plus a dance floor and step-free access.

Getting there

You will find it at 12 Smithfield Street, EC1A 9LA, tucked beside the old Smithfield Market in the City. Farringdon is the closest station and the easiest arrival point, with Elizabeth line, Thameslink and Tube all running through it, so late trains home are realistic. Barbican is also within an easy walk. Because it is a basement venue on a quiet market street, it is worth checking the door details on your booking so you know exactly where to head once you are off the main road.

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Common questions

What is Karaoke Box Smithfield?
It is a late-night private-room karaoke bar by Smithfield Market in the City of London, with 10 rooms for groups of 4 to 30, plus a cocktail and pizza bar.
Is Karaoke Box Smithfield free?
No. You pay to hire a private room, with prices set by room size and time slot rather than a free walk-in singalong.
How much does a room cost?
Room hire starts at roughly £36 for a small four-person room in the early band (12:00-20:00), and rises for larger rooms and late slots. A small per-person surcharge applies in December.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
It is built around bookings, so reserve a room ahead, especially for weekends and larger groups. Groups of 10 or more need a two-hour minimum.
How many rooms are there?
There are 10 private rooms, labelled A to J, ranging from intimate four-person booths up to a suite for 30 people.
What are the opening hours?
It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00, closing around 02:30 on busier nights, and is closed on Sunday and Monday.
What is the nearest station?
Farringdon is closest, served by the Elizabeth line, Thameslink and the Tube. Barbican is also a short walk away.

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