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Karaoke Box Mayfair: Karaoke in London
Karaoke Box Mayfair is a basement karaoke spot just off Oxford Circus, on Maddox Street. You book a private room rather than queueing for a public stage, so it suits groups who want their own space, a song list to hammer through and a cocktail in hand. There are six rooms, sized for anywhere from a duo up to a dozen people, all kitted out with touchscreen song selection, wireless mics and surround sound.
The single most useful thing to know: you pay by the room, by the hour, and prices jump after 20:00, so an early slot is the cheaper move. The smallest room starts around £25 for the early rate, the big 12-person room runs to £156 late. There is no separate door charge, and drinks come to your room throughout the session.
Contact
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- Address Basement Level, 14 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 1PQ
Opening hours
- Mon 15:00-23:30
- Tue 15:00-01:30
- Wed 15:00-01:00
- Thu 15:00-03:00
- Fri 15:00-03:00
- Sat 12:00-03:00
- Sun 13:30-23:00
The karaoke setup
Everything happens in private rooms, so there is no singing in front of strangers. The six rooms scale from a snug two-seater up to a 12-person space, with a couple of themed rooms in the mix. Each has a flatscreen, leather seating, surround sound and wireless microphones, plus an easy touchscreen system loaded with more than 14,000 songs you can search by title or artist. The list leans English-language. Sessions are booked in blocks of 60, 90 or 120 minutes, and a waiter brings drinks to the room rather than you trekking to a bar.
Good to know
Book ahead through the website and pick Mayfair from the venue list, as walk-in space is not guaranteed in a basement this size. Pricing is per room per hour and splits into an early rate (open until 20:00) and a dearer late rate after that, so a mid-afternoon start saves money. There is no door fee. A meat-feast pizza is around £10, with chicken dippers, chips and veggie options on the food menu, and a full cocktail list. Watch for the £1 per person per hour surcharge through December.
Getting there
It sits at basement level on Maddox Street, a short walk from Oxford Circus, which puts the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines within a few minutes. Bond Street is the other handy option. Hours run late: from Thursday to Saturday rooms stay open until 03:00, with earlier last entry on Sundays and Mondays, so it works for both a pre-dinner sing and a proper late one. Tuesday and Wednesday push past midnight too. Sunday and Monday are the quietest, earliest-closing days if you want a calmer slot.
Common questions
- What is Karaoke Box Mayfair?
- It is a basement karaoke venue on Maddox Street near Oxford Circus, with six private rooms you book by the hour. You sing in your own room with a touchscreen song system, wireless mics and table drinks service, rather than on a public stage.
- Is Karaoke Box Mayfair free?
- No. You hire a private room by the hour. Rates start around £25 for the smallest two-person room on the early rate and rise to £156 for the 12-person room on the late rate. There is no separate door charge.
- How much does it cost?
- Pricing is per room, per hour, and depends on room size and time. Early rates (until 20:00) run from about £25 to £108; late rates (after 20:00) run from about £30 to £156. A £1 per person per hour surcharge applies in December.
- Do you have to book or can you walk in?
- Booking is recommended. You reserve a room through the website, choosing Mayfair from the venue list, and pick a 60, 90 or 120 minute slot. Walk-in space is not guaranteed.
- How many rooms are there?
- Six private rooms, sized for groups of 2 up to 12 people, including a couple of themed rooms. Each has a flatscreen, surround sound, wireless mics and a touchscreen with more than 14,000 songs.
- What is the nearest station?
- Oxford Circus is the closest, a few minutes walk, served by the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines. Bond Street is also nearby.
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