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Best Karaoke Bars In Orange County

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In Orange County, there are bars that host karaoke nights each week. The OC also has establishments devoted to karaoke that just happen to have full bar and food service as well. The diversity of karaoke bars means you don't have to be a great singer or a karoke pro, just someone who wants to cut loose in front of friends and perfect strangers. No matter if its the weekend or mid-week, check out these Orange County venues and have some fun.

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Ziller Karaoke
1050 W. Valencia Drive
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-2122
www.zillerkaraoke.com

It's easy to find bars that host karaoke nights, but nobody does it quite like Ziller. They rent private karaoke rooms by the hour so you and your friends can sing to your heart's content. All that singing making you thirsty? Ring the bell to order a round a drinks for the room. For those wanting to simply sit down and enjoy the music, there's a full bar and table service as well. Reservations for rooms and tables are highly recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Plush Karaoke Lounge
2710 Alton Parkway, Suite 203
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 222-9986
www.plushkaraoke.com

Located in Irvine, the Plush Karaoke Lounge has been handing out microphones since 2009. With 16 private rooms to rent and some great songs to sing, this is a great OC spot. Plush Karaoke is open 365 days a year and $17 "all you can sing rates" are in effect Sunday through Thursday. Room rentals range from $35-$80, but during Happy Hour on Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the rates are cut in half. Now that's something to sing about.

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The Starting Gate Restaurant And Bar
5052 Katella Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 598-8957
www.startinggateoc.com

With four nights set aside for karaoke each week, the Starting Gate makes it easy to grab the mic and start singing. Country Sundays kick off at 6:30 p.m. and continue until close, so prepare your best rendition of John Denver's "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" for the occasion. Karaoke continues on Monday from 7 p.m. to close and on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Starting Gate has a dance floor, bar and table seating as well.

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Ozzie's Lounge
Fountain Bowl
17110 Brookhurst St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 963-7888
www.fountainbowl.com

Bowling alleys typically are more than just a place to bowl, as witnessed by Ozzie's Lounge. Located within Fountain Bowl, this lounge offers karaoke Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 9pm. Before singing your favorite Neil Diamond standard, you can grab some food and drinks and check out the latest sports news on the TV's. If singing isn't your thing, Ozzie's also offers shuffleboard and darts in a casual atmosphere.

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Marty's Bar & Grill
14401 Newport Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1995
www.martysbarandgrill.com

The owners of Marty's Bar & Grill point out karaoke is offered almost every night at their place. On Sundays, you can prepare for the work week with a little singing from 7pm to midnight. Had a bad Monday? Come to Marty's after work for Touch Tune Karaoke. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, everything kicks off at 9pm. Do you friends really, really like your singing? Try your pipes at the Wednesday night karaoke contests.

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Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Steven Bryan calls Irvine, California his home. A freelance writer for more than 20 years, he has interviewed a wide range of notable celebrities, including a variety of up-and-coming musicians and artists as well. Passionate about movies and comic books, he also makes an annual pilgrimage to the San Diego Comic-Con.
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