(Last updated on March 31, 2026)
Those who know us know we love karaoke. We love the adrenaline rush of being up on stage; we love the thrill we get when we manage to sing a song reasonably well; and we love the people we get to meet who share a passion for singing and having fun.
When we moved to the Cape in 2022, it took us a while to figure out where we could go to sing karaoke. At the time, there weren’t many options. But we eventually found a few places, and over time we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of new spots that have started to jump on the karaoke bandwagon. Apparently, the word is out: Karaoke is a blast! And from a business perspective, a karaoke night can often draw a good-sized crowd.
So, with a solid four years of Cape Cod karaoke under our belts, we now feel qualified to share our list of the best places to go to enjoy a fun karaoke night.
If you’d like to watch some videos of past karaoke performances, check out this karaoke playlist on the Washashores YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzMzkjzxt2UvYrkt04Xl4-iorjkaeuXd
Our Favorite Karaoke Places
This local pub and restaurant is one of our favorite places to go to sing karaoke. DJ Jeff King runs the show every Friday night starting at 8 p.m., and there’s almost always a good crowd of people there eager to participate. It’s got a high-energy vibe and a fun group of regulars who show up almost every week to sing. And usually at least one or two bartenders or wait staff will jump up on stage to take a turn at the microphone. There’s a nice stage setup that faces a large bar surrounded by high-top tables and a spacious dining area, giving you a good view of the audience you’re singing to. If it’s an exceptionally busy night, it can sometimes be a little tough singing over the bar chatter, but it’s generally a supportive crowd. On average, if you are there the whole night, you’ll be able to sing two or three songs.
On Mondays starting at 8 p.m., you’ll find karaoke DJ Jeff King at Sea Dog. Because it’s a Monday night, the number of karaoke singers in attendance can vary considerably from one week to the next, but there’s usually a fair number there to enjoy the experience with you. Sea Dog is loaded with TV screens, so there’s no question that some of the people are there to watch whatever game is being broadcast that night as opposed to singing karaoke. But if you bring a few karaoke friends with you for moral support, you’ll have a great time. Besides, what else are you going to do on a Monday night? On average, if you are there the whole night, you’ll be able to sing three or four songs.
The Auld Triangle has been a great addition to the Cape Cod karaoke landscape. Held on Thursdays starting at 8 p.m., it’s a tamer experience than the karaoke nights conducted at most other bars, but it’s a great place to sing softer songs or try out new material that you might be feeling uncertain about. Cheryl and Keith, who with their son also perform in the band Tria, host the evening, and they have what we consider to be the best sound system of any place we’ve been to. The venue also has a nice stage that looks out over the large dining area and bar. The pool of participants can vary in size from week to week, but it’s a supportive group, making it a nice place to sing. Depending on the night, you’ll generally be able to sing three to five songs.
From an ambiance perspective, there is no better place to sing karaoke than at the outdoor venue that is The Loft Shack. This seasonal outdoor bar is a beautiful place to spend a warm summer evening or even a cool fall night. There’s couches, high top tables, a full bar, pretty landscaping, fire tower heaters and fire pits, and a view of the resort pool. On most nights of the week, you’ll be treated to live music here. But on Wednesday nights, starting at 5 p.m., it’s all about karaoke. The DJ is Liz Solomon, a talented singer who occasionally sings a few songs. But you’ll get plenty of chances to take the mic in hand yourself. The size of the crowd varies; on the nights we’ve been there, we were able to sing anywhere from three to five songs.
If you are looking to sing in front of a truly supportive audience, then you’ll want to go to the Parrot Bar & Grille on Thursday nights starting at 6 p.m. Here you’ll find a large group of regulars who love singing karaoke. Many of them seem to know one another pretty well, which gives the place a comfortable, homey feel. But they happily welcome newcomers into the mix, and they’ll give you a nice round of applause at the end of your performance. The age range of participants runs the gamut,, and country songs and songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s being especially popular here. If you stay the night, you’ll usually only be able to sing two or three songs, but you’ll have a good time just listening to the other singers and enjoying the camaraderie of the place.
onemBargo is probably the most well-known karaoke venue on Mid Cape, and it mostly draws a good-sized crowd. DJ Steve Solomon is an entertaining host, and there are always a handful of regulars who you can expect to see here, including frequent visitor Positive Paulie, morning DJ at Koffee FM. For us older folks, the 9 p.m. start time is a bit of a challenge for a Wednesday – we’d love to see that move back to 8 or 8:30 – but the later hour does seem to be an attraction for younger folks who tend to stroll in around 9:30. By 10, the place is usually hopping, but it all comes to a close too quickly at 11. Ballads and soft folk songs are popular at the beginning of the night, but later in the evening you’ll want to be prepared to sing songs with some energy to them, as people will definitely get up on the large dance floor if your performance inspires them. And there’s nothing better than the feeling you get when people start dancing to your songs. The one main downside to emBargo is that you often only get the opportunity to sing two songs, even if you stay from start to finish. It’s another reason we’d love to see them add an extra 30 to 60 minutes to the beginning of their karaoke night. It’d make staying up so late a little easier to endure.
Of all the places we’ve sung karaoke on the Cape, Liam Maguire’s seems to be the most consistent in drawing a big crowd. But the good thing is that everyone there seems to really be into it. Liam’s has been offering karaoke for many years, and you can always expect a nice round of applause for your performance, whether it’s good or bad. But by and large, the singers who come to Liam’s tend to be pretty good. The crowd skews to the younger side – lots of 20- and 30-somethings – but there are a few of us older folks sprinkled in here and there as well. We hear that in the summer months, the place is absolutely packed with people, and you only get to sing one song. But even in the off-season, it stays busy, and you pretty much have to stay most of the night if you want a chance to sing two songs. Singing three is almost always out of the question. But it’s a fun atmosphere, it has a great stage, and it’s about the only place we know of where you can do karaoke on a Tuesday night. Oh, and in March, Liam’s hosts a popular karaoke competition. The winner gets $1,000.
This cozy dive bar in Falmouth used to be the go-to place for karaoke a few years back, but it lost momentum when the popular DJ passed away. But it is making a comeback, and we’ve come to really enjoy it as both a place to sing songs and just hang out. Karaoke is hosted here on both Friday (start time 9 p.m. with DJ Damon) and Saturday (start time 8 p.m. with DJ Jim) nights. Sometimes the crowd is small and sometimes it grows to a decent size group. But it’s always a friendly place with a core group of regulars, some of whom sing and some of whom just like to listen. The clientele skews to the older side, but often there is an influx of younger folks as the night wears on. Generally speaking you’ll get the opportunity to sing three songs, but on quieter nights, it could be even more.
Grumpy’s is Falmouth’s most famous dive bar, and it’s best known for its live music on Friday and Saturday nights. It also has pool tables, dart boards and some arcade games that make it a fun place to just hang out. Just recently they’ve begun hosting an Open Mic night on Thursdays, and though the crowds have been on the small to medium side so far, we’d expect that the numbers will increase in time, as those who have shown up seem to enjoy it and know how to have a great time. Because it is an Open Mic Night, you sometimes get musicians performing or someone trying their hand at comedy or poetry reading. But karaoke is the dominant activity and they have a nice big stage to accommodate it. It’s mostly a 20-something crowd, and they are full of energy. But they’ll happily cheer anyone who takes the stage, including the occasional older person, as we can attest from first-hand experience. Thursday night is also “free pool” night, so you can mix your singing with some game playing if you are so inclined. (One final note: the new Tuesday bartender has recently offered to host karaoke on Tuesdays from 4 – 8 p.m. on an impromptu basis. It’s not an official thing, but he’ll bring out the mic if there is a demand for it!)
This comfortable bar in South Dennis is a popular hangout for the locals, and it recently added karaoke to its line-up of evening entertainment. Hosted by One Love Entertainment DJ Mike Nelson on Wednesday nights, the evenings draw a small to medium size crowd, many of whom know one another. The result is an amiable atmosphere. On average, you’ll get the opportunity to sing three to four songs, and sometimes maybe more.
The Squire is an iconic Chatham landmark, and in the summer months it is packed with tourists both day and night. But in the off-season, it returns to being a popular hangout for the locals. It offers karaoke every Thursday night at 9 p.m., and the crowds vary considerably in size and make-up depending on the season. For those living in Mid and Upper Cape, Chatham is a long way to go for karaoke when you have so many other options closer to home. But for those living in Lower and Outer Cape, The Squire is a fine option.
This is one the newest arrivals on the Cape Cod karaoke scene, and it’s still in the process of getting the word out and building up a following. But karaoke veteran Jeff King (or his business partner, George) is the DJ, so he knows how to run a good karaoke night. In time, we’d expect it to take off. It’s held every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Scally’s is a great Irish pub with lots of pub-like ambience, a good selection of beers, and some great traditional Irish food. So you can go to enjoy all that, then stay for the karaoke!
A Few Other Places To Consider
Following is a list of additional places that offer karaoke or open mic nights, some on a regular basis and some on a more occasional basis. And some are brand new at it. We’ll need to investigate them a bit more before we can offer a substantive opinion on the quality of the experience they offer.
Landshark at Margaritaville (Hyannis)
Karaoke on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Open mic on the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Off the Grid (Sandwich)
Mindy’s Magic Mic Karaoke on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
O’Shea’s Olde Inn (West Dennis)
Open mic with Rose Martin at 7 p.m. on Mondays
Naukabout Brewery (Mashpee)
Open mic at 3 p.m. on Sundays
The Block & Tackle (Wellfleet)
Karaoke with Jeff King at 8 p.m. on Saturdays
Island Pickle (Mashpee)
Mindy’s Magic Mic Karaoke at 7 p.m. on Thursdays
Terry Brennan’s Central Tavern (South Dennis)
Karaoke with Jeff King at 8 p.m. on Sundays
Quahog Republic Dive Bar (Falmouth)
Usually held once a month on varying days
Knockout Pizza (Dennis Port)
Sometimes held on Sundays
The Sand Bar (West Dennis)
This is a seasonal restaurant that typically offers karaoke one night a week.
Jack’s 28 Club (Dennis Port)
Karaoke on Thursday and Saturday nights
Weekly Schedule of Cape Cod Karaoke Nights
MONDAY
7 p.m. – O’Shea’s Olde Inn (West Dennis)
8 p.m. – Sea Dog Brew Pub (South Yarmouth)
TUESDAY
4 p.m. – Grumpy’s Pub (Falmouth)
9 p.m. – Liam Maguire’s (Falmouth)
WEDNESDAY
6 p.m. – Off the Grid (Sandwich)
7 p.m. – Landshark at Margaritaville (Hyannis)
8 p.m. – Buncy’s Pizza & Sports Cafe (South Dennis)
8 p.m. – Scally’s Irish Ale House (West Yarmouth)
9 p.m. – emBargo (Hyannis)
THURSDAY
6 p.m. – The Parrot Bar & Grille (Cataumet)
8 p.m. – Grumpy’s Pub (Falmouth)
8 p.m. – The Auld Triangle (Hyannis)
8 p.m. – Jack’s 28 Club (Dennis Port)
9 p.m. – The Chatham Squire (Chatham)
FRIDAY
8 p.m. – Jack Rooney’s (Harwich Port)
9 p.m. – The Anchor Ale House (Falmouth)
SATURDAY
8 p.m. – The Anchor Ale House (Falmouth)
8 p.m. – The Block & Tackle (Wellfleet)
8 p.m. – Jack’s 28 Club (Dennis Port)
SUNDAY
3 p.m. – Naukabout Brewery (Mashpee)
8 p.m. – Terry Brennan’s Central Tavern (South Dennis)
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