The Mint Karaoke Lounge

Food rating equals drinks. Poorly made and expensive. I have lived in SF since 2009. Tonight I thought, why have I not been to this place since 2013?!?! Came out tonight and realized they're still stuck in 2013. Sticky carpets and bad drinks aside this is a karaoke place that has the MOST limited list of songs I've seen! I don't think the bar knows about this thing called the Internet. Literally multiple bars in the Castro host 10X better karaoke nights based off of understanding that you need to stay modern and have a FAR better selection than they have here. This will be the last time I choose to come here without a gun to my head. I don't think it's too late for them to do 3 things to save their slowly dying establishment. 1) All songs can be looked up and played through the Internet. Get rid of this book of music that is SO limited it's just, " I Will Survive" and the A, B, C's 2) Drinks should be made well and at least 2 - 4 dollars cheaper. 3) For the love of Gaga, remove the carpet and pat the extra money for decent cleaning. Walking into your space you get BLASTED with the smell of bleach. It makes everything that follows that much worse.

We hosted a company party at The Mint Karaoke Lounge and the entire night was amazing. We had around twenty people and the staff took great care of us from the start. They let us decorate our space and bring in food for the group, which made the whole event feel personal and relaxed. It was incredibly fun seeing our co workers sing and dance. The dance floor was perfect for our group and all the TVs around the room made it so easy to follow the lyrics and sing along. The KJ kept the energy high and the night moving smoothly. The bar staff were friendly, welcoming, and made sure everyone always had what they needed. Our team could not stop talking about how much fun they had. The Mint Karaoke Lounge is an ideal place for company parties, celebrations, or any night where you want people to have a great time together. Thank you to the KJ and the beautiful bar staff for the five star treatment. We will definitely be back.

Five stars. The Mint Karaoke Lounge is one of my favorite bars in the world. I have been coming here for about a decade, and it is still the place I look forward to the most. It is fun whether you arrive with a group or walk in solo. It is so easy to meet people and blend in with the regulars because the atmosphere is always positive and welcoming. All ranges of singers get support here, from first timers to serious performers. The crowd cheers everyone on which makes the whole night feel relaxed and memorable. The song list is huge, the sound is clear, and the staff is always helpful with getting songs set up fast. There are many beers on tap and also bottles, plus great drinks from the bar. If you are looking for a San Francisco karaoke lounge that has real community energy and an amazing mix of people from all over the Bay Area, The Mint Karaoke Lounge is it. I cannot recommend it enough.

Our group of adults—all well over 40—had a terrible experience at Mint Karaoke. The man at the door was unbelievably rude from the start. One of our friends forgot their physical ID, but we had multiple other ways to verify age—and he still treated us with total disrespect. She had left and came back in with other proof. But he still handled it wrong. Instead of handling it professionally, he spoke to us like we were causing trouble, even saying “Don’t mess with me,” as if we were about to fight him. Completely unnecessary and uncalled for. It’s not what you say—it’s how you say it. We ended up leaving and had a much better time at the sushi bar next door—great vibes, friendly people—and then headed off to Pandora Karaoke where the staff actually knew how to treat customers right. Mint Karaoke? Never again. No experience is worth being spoken to like that.

Literally my FAVORITE place in San Francisco! A total gem, I’ve been coming here every visit to SF for the past 15 years and since moving here from NYC I’ve moved down the street. The MINT is a magical place, inclusive, fill of joy - you can feel the community and love here. A perfect place to celebrate your birthday - reserve on their website, and you can bring in a cake, order sushi (vegan options!) from next door, and they’ll even have the whole place sing happy birthday to you just request it! My suggestion to have the MOST fun and magical time - come and cheer on strangers! Really listen and sing along with people you’ve never met and will never see again. Compliment them after their song, there’s no better therapy for this overly tech distracted world right now than supporting other humans and enjoying music together. Important - there’s no cover (vs private karaoke rooms) so to support this indie business remember it’s a 2 drink minimum per person! Cash only, but they have an ATM. To sing a Song, you must tip the songmaster in cash. This is like any service business, support the amazing staff ♥️ I’m so grateful to the mint and their staff for existing, for creating some of my best memories of the last decade. Thank you all for all you do