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Best Karaoke Bars In Pittsburgh

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Admit it. You love karaoke – and you're not alone. In the Pittsburgh area, you can find it any night of the week. We've compiled a list of some of the best places to rock out.

Nico's Recovery Room

178 Pearl St.
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224
(412) 681-9562

Located in Pittsburgh's "Little Italy," Nico's Recovery Room is the place to be on Saturday nights. The restaurant, which serves Greek and Mediterranean dishes, is a neighborhood favorite and was voted as "Best Karaoke Bar" two years in a row (2008, 2009) by readers of Pittsburgh's City Paper.

Duke's Station

5981 Baptist Road
Bethel Park, Pa. 15236
(412) 835-0697

Duke's Station, known for its ribs, is also famous for its night life. The restaurant has karaoke seven nights a week from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and on Mondays they have comedy too. Making Pittsburgh Magazine's "Best of the 'Burgh" list in 2010, Duke's is a place worth checking out.

Mario's South Side Saloon
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Mario's South Side Saloon

1510-1514 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15203
(412) 381-5610
www.mariospgh.com

A hit with the college crowd, Mario's on the South Side is always packed on the weekends. But on Tuesdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., you can grab the mic and showcase your singing skills. Another perk – the bar has free Wi-Fi. Keep up with Mario's by friending them on Facebook and MySpace or by visiting their website.

Dante's Restaurant & Lounge

4131 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15227

Dante's is known for its big portions and reasonable prices – and every night Wednesday through Saturday starting at 9:30 p.m. – it's karaoke central. The lounge has a dance floor complete with a disco ball. The menu is packed with Greek, Italian and American fare, so you can eat – and sing – your heart out.

Lava Lounge Martini Bar & Dance Club

2204 East Carson St.
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15203
www.lavaloungepgh.com

So you've had a long week working in the city and you're ready for the weekend. Give happy hour at Lava Lounge Martini Bar & Dance Club a shot. Karaoke begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. every Friday so you can wait out the rush hour traffic and have some fun!

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