Karaoke is a type of entertainment that involves non-professional singers performing popular songs over a prerecorded music track with the vocals removed. The singers follow the track by reading the lyrics off of a television screen. For individuals looking to enjoy karaoke bars in the Midwestern state of Illinois, there are various options.
Murasaki is a Chicago sake lounge that also offers a karaoke room. Murasaki's karaoke room has a capacity for a maximum of 16 individuals. The room is rented at an hourly rate, and deposit is necessary for a reservation. However, walk-ins are also accepted. Bottle service is available for users of the karaoke room. The bottle service menu offers everything from Captain Morgan rum and Heaven's Door sake to Veuve Clicquot champagne and Bombay Sapphire gin. Small appetizers (referred to in Japanese as "otsumami") are available on the menu, and include spicy calamari, salmon and tuna hand rolls, miso soup, edamame, steamed dumplings and fried chicken bites.
Murasaki
211 E. Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-2280
murasakichicago.com
BG Karaoke Saloon is located in Bartonville, Illinois. BG Karaoke Saloon is a bustling bar that is a hub for some of karaoke's most popular contemporary songs, and features hits from artists such as Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, All-American Rejects, Nickelback and Tim McGraw. The karaoke bar also has an extensive meal menu, and includes classic comfort foods such as chicken tenders, chicken wings, pork tenderloin sandwiches, cheeseburgers, beef and chicken quesadillas, soft shell tacos, thin-crust pepperoni pizza, crispy chicken salad and potato skins.
BG Karaoke Saloon
5605 South Adams Street
Bartonville, IL 61607
309-278-5488‎
bgkaraoke.com
Spyners Pub is a relaxed Chicago spot that is a hub for parties, karaoke and beer. Spyners Pub offers karaoke nights on Friday and Saturday evenings every week. The pub features 10,000 popular songs in its catalogue and a state-of-the-art sound system. Occasionally, karaoke contests are also held for assorted prizes and cash. Karaoke evenings begin at 8:30pm and last until closing. Some of the drinks that are available include Tequila Rose, Jack Daniels, Irony Merlot wine, Miller Lite domestic beer, Stella Artois, Jagermeister and Southern Comfort.
Spyners Pub
4623 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773-784-8719‎
spyners.com
