By Eventism TeamLast verified Oct 8, 2026 Editor-curated
Denver's karaoke scene thrives past midnight, fueled by craft cocktails, rowdy dive bar energy, and private suites where you can belt out power ballads without judgment. Whether you're after a speakeasy-style stage or a neon-lit room with bottomless song lists, the Mile High City delivers options that stay open well into the early hours.
Our editors hit Denver's best late-night karaoke spots—testing sound systems, cocktail menus, and crowd vibes—to bring you rooms that actually deliver. Expect everything from $5 beer-and-a-song dives to upscale lounges with private booths, clustered around downtown, RiNo, and Capitol Hill. Here are our picks.
65 Broadway — Baker / South Broadway. Small groups up to full-venue buyouts; a private events team handles everything from reserved areas to full takeovers. Package pricing is quote-based via the events team. Open until 2 AM Friday–Saturday. The private karaoke room is the bachelorette institution for a reason — your group, your songs, your drinks, no strangers. Around it: bowling lanes, a vintage arcade, and darts, so the party never stalls. Book the karaoke room as the night's headquarters and the bachelorette runs itself: the bride's entrance song, the maid of honor's power ballad, the group finale nobody records on purpose. Between sets, the crew drifts to the lanes and the arcade and reconvenes — no herding, no dead air, and a full kitchen and bar keeping everyone fed. It is the highest-success-rate late-night plan in Denver for a group this size.
Alley Cat Karaoke turned a Wednesday at the Skylark into the most decorated karaoke night in Denver — Westword’s Best Weekly Karaoke for 2026 — and it still feels like a neighborhood secret. Host Allison Young runs the downstairs room from 9 PM to 1 AM, the song picks swing from oldies to indie sleaze, and there’s no cover standing between you and a bad decision. Get there at 4 for happy hour upstairs if you’re ambitious, or just roll in, grab a cheap whiskey, and commit to the bit.
Meadowlark Bar is a highly popular, long-standing neighborhood staple located in Denver's vibrant RiNo (River North Art District). Known as one of the city's favorite independent musical havens, it offers a unique split-level experience featuring a dark, moody underground basement bar contrasted by a spacious, multi-level outdoor patio with string lights and a live tree growing through the space
1215 20th St — LoDo / Ballpark edge. Group dining at table scale any night it's open; private events and full buyouts up to 500 guests with exclusive use of both levels, the patio, the dance floor, and both bars. Menu dining listed at $30 and under per person; private-event pricing is quote-based. Dinner and the night out are the same reservation — a multilevel former brothel turned supper club, with live music most nights, a dance floor downstairs, and a boudoir vibe that matches the assignment. Dinner Wed–Sat 5–11 PM; weekend brunch Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM. Ophelia's solves the bachelorette's deadliest logistics problem — the gap between dinner and dancing where groups scatter — by deleting it. Eat upstairs, drift downstairs as the band starts, and the night escalates without a single rideshare.
High-energy nightlife hub blending two vibrant public main stages with four high-tech private rental rooms for custom parties. Full bar and late-night kitchen menu available.
A welcoming neighborhood sports bar meets passionate karaoke lounge. Famous for its highly active Latin song collection and unique layout where guests can sing comfortably directly from their tables.
This jazz-era Capitol Hill holdout wraps a sprawling patio around a piano bar where regulars belt out standards most nights and the crowd takes over the mic for karaoke every Sunday at 9:30. Come for warm-weather drinking and shameless sing-alongs, or claim a corner table when you need your friends to stop taking themselves so seriously.
HQ Denver is a concert venue and bar on South Broadway in Denver that features everything from national touring acts, magic shows, burlesque, and everything in between!
A little fun for everyone with music, drinks, goth and industrial shows, drags nights, and more!
We host regular Karaoke and DJ-hosted dance events for those who want to get out and show their wild side.
Come in for Sunday's Spiderland featuring goth and darkwave DJ's. There's always something happening at the HQ.
Thursday through Saturday nights draw the biggest crowds and most energetic performances, though weeknights offer shorter wait times and a more relaxed vibe. Most spots run karaoke until 1 or 2 a.m. on weekends.
Do I need to reserve a private karaoke room in advance?
Absolutely—private rooms book up fast on weekends, especially for groups of six or more. Walk-ins can usually snag open-mic stage time at public karaoke bars, but expect to wait your turn.
How much does a night of karaoke cost in Denver?
Dive bars with open-mic karaoke are often free (just buy drinks), while private rooms typically run $25–$50 per hour depending on group size and venue. Budget around $30–$50 per person with drinks and food.
What should I wear to a karaoke bar in Denver?
Denver karaoke leans casual—jeans, sneakers, and a flannel work almost everywhere. Upscale cocktail spots might warrant a step up, but no one's checking for dress codes.
Are Denver karaoke bars good for a date night?
Private karaoke rooms are ideal for breaking the ice without the pressure of performing in front of strangers. Public stages work better for confident singers or couples who thrive on spontaneous fun.
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Eventism Team. “Best Late Night Karaoke Bars in Denver”. Last verified October 8, 2026. https://eventism.com/denver/guides/best-late-night-karaoke-bars-in-denver
