Nashville Best Of 2026 · Best Karaoke Bar
Lonnie’s Western Room
Nashville’s karaoke headquarters since 1989, tucked into historic Printers Alley, where locals, tourists, and even Jimmy Fallon have grabbed the mic. Lonnie’s is our pick for the best karaoke bar in Music City.
The Verdict
Why Lonnie’s Earns the Title
In a city packed with world-class singers, stepping up to a karaoke mic takes nerve, and there’s no better place to do it than Lonnie’s. For more than three decades, this Printers Alley favorite has kept the music going with a huge song library spanning country, rock, oldies, and more, plus a crowd that cheers on everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros.
Its reputation is legendary. The Nashville Scene has voted Lonnie’s the city’s best karaoke bar, it’s been featured in Esquire and Stuff Magazine, and it was even voted one of the top college bars in America. Celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kathy Griffin have taken the stage, so you never know who might sing next.
1989
Karaoke Since
#1
Karaoke Bar, Voted by the Nashville Scene
#10
College Bar in America
1960s
Once the Famous VooDoo Room
The Experience
Your Night on the Mic
Pick a song, put your name in, and get ready for your moment in the spotlight.
Every Genre, Every Singer
The song library covers country, rock, oldies, and more. Whether you’re a born performer or a first-timer, there’s a song with your name on it.
Celebrity Sightings
Jimmy Fallon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kathy Griffin have all sung at Lonnie’s. In Music City, you never know who might grab the mic next.
Jumbo Hot Dogs
Work up an appetite belting out power ballads? Lonnie’s now serves jumbo hot dogs to keep you fueled between songs.
The Story
From the VooDoo Room to Karaoke Legend
Back in the 1960s and ’70s, this spot in Printers Alley was the VooDoo Room, a piano bar where local TV and radio personality Teddy Bart once played when he first arrived in Nashville. The alley itself has long been one of downtown’s most storied nightlife hideaways.
In 1989 it became Lonnie’s Western Room, and it has been Nashville’s karaoke destination ever since. According to Lonnie’s, the TV singing competition Nashville Star even got its start here, adding to a legacy that keeps drawing locals, visitors, and the occasional celebrity back to the stage.
“Sing loud. Stay late.”
Lonnie’s Western Room
Plan Your Visit
Find Lonnie’s in Printers Alley
Lonnie’s sits on Church Street in downtown Nashville, in historic Printers Alley. It’s a weekend spot, so plan your night for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
Location
Hours
Thu–Sat: 6 pm – close
Sun–Wed: Closed
The later it gets, the livelier the crowd.
Good to Know
Bring some cash and expect a small cover on busy nights. Get your song request in early, and cheer on every singer. That supportive crowd is what makes Lonnie’s special.
Your Spotlight Is Waiting
Round up your crew, pick your go-to song, and head to Printers Alley for a night you’ll be singing about.