Simmons Bar Soho, karaoke in Soho

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Simmons Bar Soho: Karaoke in London

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2 Bateman Street, London · W1D 4AE · Mo-Th 15:00-23:30; Fr 15:00-00:00; Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 15:00-22:30

Simmons Soho is a cheap and cheerful cocktail bar on Bateman Street with two private karaoke rooms tucked away upstairs. It suits groups who want a night out without booking a dedicated karaoke chain, and the single most useful thing to know is that the rooms are cheapest early in the week, from £5 per person per hour Sunday to Wednesday.

The bigger room, The Flat, takes up to 25 people, while the smaller Games Room holds up to 15 and throws in a PlayStation alongside the mics. Both come with a flat-screen TV, two wireless microphones and an iPad loaded with roughly 40,000 songs. You book the room online and order drinks packages that land in your own in-room fridge, so you are not running to the bar mid-song.

The karaoke setup

There are two private rooms. The Flat is the larger space, seating up to 25, with a 70s fit-out, a flat-screen TV, two wireless mics and an iPad holding around 40,000 songs. The Games Room is smaller at up to 15 people and adds a fully loaded PlayStation if you want a break from singing. Drinks come as pre-made packages, from beer and wine up to premium spirits, delivered to a fridge inside your room. That keeps the party in one place rather than queuing at the main bar between turns.

Good to know

You book online through the Simmons site and pick the karaoke room option. Pricing is per person per hour with a minimum of one hour. Sunday to Wednesday it is £5 per person, minimum two guests. Thursday and Friday it is £12 per person or a £50 minimum spend, minimum five guests. Saturday is the same £12 or £50 but with a minimum of eight guests. The bar itself runs a happy hour from 3pm to 8pm most days, so arrive early for cheaper drinks before your slot.

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Common questions

What is Simmons Bar Soho?
It is a budget-friendly cocktail bar at 2 Bateman Street in Soho with two private karaoke rooms upstairs, suited to groups and nights out.
Is karaoke free at Simmons Soho?
No. The rooms are paid and bookable, starting from £5 per person per hour Sunday to Wednesday.
How much is a karaoke room?
From £5 per person per hour Sunday to Wednesday, and £12 per person or a £50 minimum spend per hour Thursday to Saturday. Minimum booking is one hour.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
The karaoke rooms are bookable in advance through the Simmons Bar website. You select the karaoke room option and choose your room and time.
How many karaoke rooms are there?
Two. The Flat holds up to 25 people and the Games Room holds up to 15 and also has a PlayStation.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 3pm to 11:30pm, Friday 3pm to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday 3pm to 10:30pm.

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