Simmons Bar Leicester Square, karaoke in Leicester Square

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Simmons Bar Leicester Square: Karaoke in London

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28a Leicester Square, London · WC2H 7LE · Mo-Sa 15:00-03:00; Su 15:00-00:30

Simmons Leicester Square is a glitzy underground cocktail bar just off the square, with a private karaoke room tucked into the mix. It is built for groups who want cheap drinks, late hours and a booth to themselves rather than a stage in front of strangers. The room holds up to 6 people, so it suits a small birthday crew or an after-work group more than a big party.

The most useful thing to know: you book the karaoke room ahead through the venue, and minimum spends start from around £6 per person, which mostly goes on drinks. Happy hour runs in the early evening, and the bar stays open until 3am Monday to Saturday, so it works for a long night that starts with songs and rolls into the main room.

The karaoke setup

Karaoke here is a private room rather than open-mic in the main bar. The room holds up to 6 people, so it is a tight, private space for one group at a time, not a club-style singalong with the whole venue watching. You get your own booth to run through your songs while the cocktail bar carries on around you. Because capacity is capped at 6, it is best for a small group: a birthday, a date that wants a laugh, or a handful of friends after work rather than a big team night.

Good to know

You book the karaoke room in advance through the venue's enquiry form rather than walking straight in. Minimum spends start from around £6 per person, which mostly goes on drinks rather than a separate room fee. The bar leans into cheap cocktails and a long happy hour in the early evening, so timing your slot earlier keeps the round prices down. The venue is open until 3am Monday to Saturday and until 12:30am on Sunday, so there is room to keep the night going in the main bar after your songs.

Finding it

Simmons sits at 28a Leicester Square, WC2H 7LE, with the entrance next to the Moon Under Water pub, and the bar itself is underground. Leicester Square is the obvious station on the doorstep, with Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross both a short walk away, so it is easy to reach from most of central London. Being right on the square, it is a handy meeting point if your group is coming from different directions before a night out.

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Common questions

What is Simmons Bar Leicester Square?
It is an underground cocktail bar on Leicester Square known for cheap drinks and a long happy hour, with a private karaoke room you can book for your group.
Is the karaoke free?
No. The karaoke room is bookable and runs on a minimum spend that starts from around £6 per person, which mostly goes on drinks.
Do I book the karaoke room or just walk in?
You book it in advance. Enquire through the venue's booking form and select the karaoke room rather than turning up on the night.
How many people fit in the karaoke room?
The room holds up to 6 people, so it suits a small group rather than a large party.
What are the opening hours?
The bar is open 3pm to 3am Monday to Saturday, and 3pm to 12:30am on Sunday.
What is the nearest station?
Leicester Square is right on the doorstep, with Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross both a short walk away.

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