TSQ Playhouse Leicester Square, karaoke in Leicester Square

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TSQ Playhouse Leicester Square: Karaoke in London

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166-170 Shaftesbury Avenue, London · WC2H 8JB · Sa 18:00-01:30

TSQ Playhouse is a theatrical West End cocktail bar with private karaoke rooms, a few minutes' walk from Leicester Square on Shaftesbury Avenue. It suits group nights out and celebrations rather than a quiet drink, with floral murals, velvet seating and an enchanted-forest look running through the space. The single most useful thing to know: karaoke here is a booked, private-room experience for groups, not a walk-in.

You sing in one of two rooms, the Queen's room for up to 20 and the King's room for up to 15, with songs in English, Thai, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. It is over-18s only, dress is smart-casual, and you book ahead with a card to hold the table. Expect to pair the singing with cocktails and food.

The karaoke setup

Singing happens in private rooms, so you get the space to yourselves rather than a public stage. There are two rooms: the Queen's room takes up to 20 guests and the King's room up to 15, which makes this a place built for groups rather than couples or solo singers. The songbook runs across English, Thai, Chinese, Korean and Japanese, so a mixed-language group is well covered. The decor is full-on theatrical, with floral murals, wall-mounted animals, jungle foliage and plush velvet seating, leaning into the bar's enchanted-forest theme.

Good to know

Book ahead. This is not a walk-in karaoke spot, and a credit card is needed to secure the table. Karaoke bookings come with a food and drink package: the Sip and Savour option starts at £30 per person for groups of six or more and includes cocktails plus bites like spring rolls, satay and butterfly prawns. Groups of 12 or more pay a £10 per person deposit that comes off the final bill. Changes or cancellations need to be made at least 48 hours ahead, and tables are held for up to 15 minutes after your slot.

Getting there and rules

You are on Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of the West End, about a five minute walk from Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road tube stations. The venue is over-18s only, so bring valid ID. Dress is smart-casual and fairly relaxed, with smart trainers fine, but tracksuits, football shirts and flip-flops are not allowed. On Saturdays the bar runs from 18:00 until late, with last entry at 23:30 and the kitchen closing at 23:45.

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Common questions

What is TSQ Playhouse?
It is a theatrical cocktail bar on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End, a few minutes from Leicester Square, with two private karaoke rooms for group bookings.
Is karaoke free at TSQ Playhouse?
No. Karaoke is booked by the room and comes with a food and drink package, with the Sip and Savour option starting from £30 per person for six or more guests.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
You need to book ahead. A credit card is required to secure the table, and groups of 12 or more pay a £10 per person deposit that is deducted from the final bill.
How many karaoke rooms are there and how big are they?
There are two rooms. The Queen's room holds up to 20 guests and the King's room holds up to 15.
Is there a dress code and age limit?
Yes. It is over-18s only with valid ID, and dress is smart-casual. Smart trainers are fine, but tracksuits, football shirts and flip-flops are not allowed.
What is the nearest station?
Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road are all roughly a five minute walk away.

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