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    Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge

    4.1 (292 reviews)
    InexpensiveKaraoke, Cocktail Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Divey
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    Loud
    Karaoke

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    Waited 30 mins for a song that I paid for and they kicked me out when we bought drinks.

    Stumbled in on Jan. 1 after having dinner in North Beach. Super fun bar, hottie bartender, great crowd ready to karaoke and sing their hearts out!

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    Stopped by on a whim on the week of Christmas, and was shocked at how cozy and lively this little dive bar was. The owner was warm but constantly asked if we ordered drinks before letting us choose songs to sing for karaoke. Still... it was a great crowd, average price shots ($12-15) and guaranteed fun time!

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    Awesome place to have a drink and sing some tunes, friendly vibes with very tendful bar tenders.

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    Best karaoke. Such a fun whole in the wall bar. Our group had such a good time here!!

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    After ordering a vodka soda from Mama Candy, I promptly peeled open the karaoke book and found my song.

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