Where San Francisco Comes Together Through Music and Community
Whether you're marking a milestone or just need a place that feels like home, The Mint gives you a stage, a crowd that's rooting for you, and a room full of strangers who leave as friends.
Why customers choose us
What makes The Mint Karaoke Lounge stand out
01
Find Belonging in a Live Community
Customers hire The Mint to escape isolation and plug into a warm, inclusive community where strangers become a crowd singing together. The shared experience of cheering, singing along, and celebrating with people you've never met delivers a sense of connection that's hard to find elsewhere in a city.
“You can feel the community and love here.”
02
Sing Any Song, Any Genre
Customers hire The Mint when they want access to a genuinely deep and eclectic song catalog — not just the pop standards. From obscure punk and century-old cabaret to songs in multiple languages, the library is broad enough that regulars stop second-guessing and simply ask for what they want.
“I routinely tell people to not even check the book you can access via the posted QR code, just ask for what you want to sing and they will probably have it.”
03
Celebrate Without Breaking the Budget
Customers hire The Mint to mark birthdays and group occasions in a venue that feels special without the high cost of private karaoke rooms or ticketed events. No cover charge, affordable drinks, and the ability to bring in outside food and cake make a genuine celebration accessible.
“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!”
What customers love most
Consistently praised by reviewers
Vast and unexpected song library
“I routinely tell people to not even check the book you can access via the posted QR code, just ask for what you want to sing and they will probably have it.”
Warm, welcoming staff
“I have never once seen them be rude to a single customer”
Outside food welcome
“like real ones, they are more than happy for you to bring in outside food”
Strong community atmosphere
“you can feel the community and love here”
Birthday celebrations done right
“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!”
No cover charge
“there's no cover (vs private karaoke rooms) so to support this indie business remember it's a 2 drink minimum per person!”
Affordable drinks
“each mixed drink we got was only 7 bucks which is super affordable”
Quality karaoke equipment
“Good equipment for karaoke set up.”
The little things that matter
Beyond expectations
Staff Who Treat You Like a Regular
The team at The Mint are consistently warm and attentive across years of visits, making first-timers and long-time regulars alike feel genuinely welcomed rather than just served.
Outside Food Is Always Welcome
Guests are free to bring in food from outside, removing the pressure of having to choose between eating well and enjoying a night out at the bar.
A Song Catalogue That Goes Far Beyond the Expected
Rather than limiting singers to a standard song book, the team encourages guests to simply ask for what they want — obscure punk tracks, vintage cabaret numbers, century-old rarities, and songs in a wide range of languages have all made it onto the stage.
Birthday Celebrations Made Easy
The Mint actively supports birthday groups — guests can reserve in advance, bring in a cake, and even request the whole room to sing happy birthday together, turning a night out into a proper celebration.
A Community That Sings Together
Strangers in the audience routinely sing along and cheer for performers they've never met, creating a shared atmosphere that feels more like a neighbourhood gathering than a typical bar night.
Holiday Nights That Feel Like a Family Party
On holidays, regulars bring food to share and the atmosphere shifts into something genuinely communal — a tradition that has grown organically from the loyalty of the people who call this place home.
Small Gestures From the Bar Staff
Little acts of care — like a bartender handing over a complimentary bottle of water unprompted — reflect a staff culture where looking after guests goes beyond what's strictly required.
A Multilingual Stage That Reflects the City
On any given night, songs are performed in English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, French, Filipino, Gaelic, and more — a natural reflection of San Francisco's communities that gives the room a distinctive, inclusive energy.
Tips for your first visit
Make the most of your visit
Bring Cash
The Mint is cash only, but there's an ATM on-site if you need it (note it charges a service fee).
Meet the Two-Drink Minimum
There's no cover charge, but each person is expected to purchase at least two drinks to support the bar.
Tip Your Songmaster
To get on the list to sing, tip the songmaster in cash — it's standard practice and keeps the night running smoothly.
Just Ask for Songs
Don't limit yourself to the QR code song book — ask the staff directly, as their actual catalog goes well beyond what's listed online.
Book Ahead for Birthdays
You can reserve via their website for birthday celebrations, bring a cake, and request the whole room sing happy birthday to you.
Arrive Early to Sing
The queue to sing fills up fast — the earlier you arrive, the better your chances of getting a spot on the list.
More reasons to visit
There's always more to love
Multilingual nights that span the globe
“Some of my favorite nights are the nights when I hear three or four languages sung in the mix - I've heard English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Frebnch, Filipino, Gaelic, . . .”
A loyal community of regulars worth getting to know
“Come in the earlier hours and the slower days so you can chat with them and the regulars. We're all an absolute hoot and SO LOVING.”
Holiday nights with a family-party feel
“Another is my favorite nights is holiday nights, when people being food to share and it just feels like a family party.”
A neighborhood fixture that keeps people coming back for years
“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 whole room sings along — strangers included
“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.”
Cash-friendly with an on-site ATM as backup
“Cash only, but they have an ATM.”
Late-night energy that delivers
“Came here with a group of friends around 12 am and had an awesome time!”