TSQ Playhouse Soho, karaoke in Soho

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TSQ Playhouse Soho: Karaoke in London

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166-170 Shaftesbury Avenue, London · WC2H 8JB · Fr 18:00-00:00; Sa 18:00-02:00

TSQ Playhouse is a funfair-themed karaoke and cocktail bar on Shaftesbury Avenue, on the Soho and Covent Garden border. You come here for private karaoke rooms rather than a public stage, so it suits groups, hen parties and date nights who want to sing without an audience of strangers. The single most useful thing to know: it is 18+, booking is essential, and it currently opens only on weekend evenings (with Friday reserved for private hire).

The song catalogue is genuinely multilingual, covering English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai, so mixed-language groups are well served. Expect theatrical cocktails and a "playground for grown ups" look heavy on the Instagram-friendly decor. Note the venue has been closed for refurbishment, so check current status before you plan a night.

The karaoke setup

TSQ runs two private karaoke rooms rather than a single shared stage, so your group keeps the mic to itself. The song catalogue is the standout: alongside the usual English pop and chart tracks it carries Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai songs, which makes it a solid pick for mixed-language groups who normally struggle elsewhere. The whole place leans into a quirky funfair theme, with theatrical cocktails built for photos. It is an 18+ venue throughout, and the rooms are set up for private parties rather than walk-up open-mic singing.

Good to know

Booking ahead is essential and online slots can be limited, so message the venue directly if the site shows nothing. For groups of six or more the Sip and Savour package starts from £30 per person and bundles cocktails with spring rolls, satay and butterfly prawns. Opening is weekend-only at present: Friday evenings are private hire only with last entry around 22:00, and Saturday runs 18:00 until late with last entry 23:30. Happy hour offers run until 8pm. Worth confirming current status first, as the venue has been closed for refurbishment.

Getting there

You will find it at 166-170 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JB, right on the seam between Soho and Covent Garden. Covent Garden tube is the nearest station, with Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road also within a short walk. The Shaftesbury Avenue location puts you in the middle of Theatreland, so it slots easily into a wider night out before or after a show. Dress code is dress to impress, and disabled toilets are available on site.

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Common questions

What is TSQ Playhouse?
It is a funfair-themed cocktail and karaoke bar on Shaftesbury Avenue in London, on the Soho and Covent Garden border, with private karaoke rooms and theatrical cocktails.
Is karaoke at TSQ Playhouse free?
No. Karaoke is bookable and paid. For groups of six or more, a Sip and Savour package starts from £30 per person including drinks and food.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
Booking is required. Online availability can be limited, so contact the venue directly if you do not see a slot.
How many karaoke rooms are there?
There are two private karaoke rooms, with multilingual song lists covering English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai.
What are the opening hours?
It currently opens weekends only: Friday 18:00 to midnight (private hire, last entry around 22:00) and Saturday 18:00 until late, last entry 23:30. Check the venue, as it has been closed for refurbishment.
What is the nearest station?
Covent Garden tube is closest, with Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road also a short walk away.

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