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The Manila Bar
9 Green St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
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An
Review №1

Went there with a open mind to have fun and boy o boy did we have fun! Karaoke at its best. Its a nice gem in long street. The cover charge to go inside is a little high and the booze a little pricey. Other than that, if you looking for a good night of karaoke then you will get it here.

al
Review №2

Awesome kareoke bar good wide selection of songs.. Great relaxed atmosphere

Co
Review №3

Loads of fun. People just enjoying Karaoke and dancing. Would definitely recommend it for a bachelorette party or a girls night out on the town... not that the guys didnt enjoy it too!!

Mi
Review №4

Really awesome place to go to and just have fun!You put your karaoke request in at the DJ and sing. Nobody judges you and everyone just enjoys themselves!The bar and staff is friendly and helpful if it is your first time at the place.

Ru
Review №5

It actually was a lot of fun. Good for small and large groups. Take turns chosing songs and singing. Private rooms are available for parties. Place is friendly and frequented by a variety of people but a slightly younger crowd. Service was quick. Please could be cleaner and certain areas had an unpleasant smell

Ga
Review №6

Provides great fun whether singing or dancing to the beat. Sound is great quality on most tracks. Perfect vibe for many bachelor(ette) parties, first time Cape visitors etc.

La
Review №7

So much fun! Enjoy a drink, request your favourite karaoke jam... then hit the stage and have fun with the crowd. A cool spot for a fun night out with your friends.

Da
Review №8

Great vibe! Definitely plan on visiting again. The crowd ranged between 20 and 35 in age. It was very easy to book a song and the bar wasnt overcrowded.

Ad
Review №9

Karaoke bar with a dj sending out song requests to a stage with 2 mics. Decent atmosphere and reasonably busy, and the drinks were quite cheap.If you want to participate in the karaoke though, it seems to be quite focused on regulars. You might have to push quite hard to get your requests taken seriously.

Ku
Review №10

Karaoke night. Me and girls enjoying going to this bar. The best and the staff is great

ga
Review №11

Lovely space with a vibrant young vibe. Drinks are nice and affordable and theres a dope smoking area upstairs. Nice collection of songs as well.

Da
Review №12

I had an awesome time here.Great vibe and they have a really good system for requesting songs.

Si
Review №13

Place is so freakin awesome. Had a great time. first time in Cape Town from Eswatini. Drinks are relatively cheap and staff is friendly.

Co
Review №14

Its nice. Renewed. Smoking area downstairs is too small. There is one upstairs though. Service is great. Security is also great. Private karaoke room available. Its nice.

Br
Review №15

Great karaoke bar. Entrance can be steep, but very worth it. If its busy its tough to get your song come up, but when it does, the crowd is on your side and what a feeling that is. Good people. Be careful on the street outside though, long street pick pockets are always about. And dont leave without a king fu shot.

Sa
Review №16

The Manila Bar is a Cape Town establishment and I always a guaranteed good night out. The cosy karaoke atmosphere, affordable drinks and nook-and-cranny vibe of this bar make it great for a good group night out. The cover charge means you get free karaoke the whole night and the affordable drinks make this a standout on a strip full of pricier alternatives. If youre into singing your lungs out to an accepting (and drunk) crowd, this is definitely the place for you.

fa
Review №17

Vibe is great.Awesome social place .Karaoke vibes is just great.This place gets a bit too full at times and very heated inside

Fe
Review №18

Cool hangout spot, drinks and kareokee. Very laid back fun

Ga
Review №19

Super fun. You have to go early to place your song requests otherwise it only plays well after midnight. I think the DJ throws some requests out, so just go and check if its taking too long to play.

Ha
Review №20

Great place. Miss the vibe at the old location but this one is cleaner. Always have a good time here

Sy
Review №21

Such a great and welcoming karaoke bar! Really good selection of songs, wait isnt too bad even on a busy night.

Pi
Review №22

Always fun.You do wait a long time to sing because its that popular.Should have more sitting places because its not quite a night club.

Ma
Review №23

As far as karaoke goes, this is the most fun youll have in Cape Town. A standing crowd, almost any popular song you can thing of, and then some, and an energetic atmosphere. There is a small outside area when you need to take a break or go for a smoke, and the drinks are well priced. On busy nights there is a second floor of karaoke that opens up. This second floor is also sometimes used for other events, shows or parties.

Re
Review №24

Such a fun space! Love the vibe, love karaoke! One of the best spaces for karaoke in the city

Me
Review №25

It was super fun until we had a very inappropriate video playing behind the lyrics of a song. Would recommend to check out all content before playing it . Further on nice staff and good vibes!

Si
Review №26

Best karaoke spot in cape Town, theres always a great vibe. The song list however is old and outdated, be prepared to sing along to classic oldies.

Sa
Review №27

Great place to get the party started! For real.Karaoke 🎤 to your hearts content.Drinks are well priced.Chilled vibes.Bar Service awesome!

Tr
Review №28

Working all hours of the day makes this place a fun activity to unwind with some friends.

Jo
Review №29

Lively, cheerful place with good bar service. We never actually sang on the mini-stage. We just came to check out the place and had a good time singing along and dancing regardless.

Me
Review №30

Perfect for a fun night out. Be prepared to sing along to some amazing voices and then some not so amazing ones:) P. S: entrance fee is R40 at the door.

Ca
Review №31

If youre gonna remember it, you can have tons of fun with mates here.

Al
Review №32

New location is amazing. Great setting for karaoke. Had a great evening out with friends. Well organised

Ma
Review №33

Went with a few friends, it was surprisingly full so Id suggest going during the week instead of the weekend. We had a tally fun time there though.

Da
Review №34

Great for a fun night out for karaoke, go early to make sure you get an opportunity to sing!Limited song choice but still worth while

Ca
Review №35

The karaoke spot is great, I come here regular and there’s always a cool crowd. However, today for the first time I asked for a glass of tap water and the staff charged me 5 rands for it. I’m disgusted now, and very sad.

se
Review №36

I really enjoyed myself there. Chill vibe atmosphere with good bar and friendly service and awesome karaoke.

Ka
Review №37

Best place for kareoke if thats your thing :) bit of a random venue but perfect amount of space for karaoke

Da
Review №38

Impeccable venue. Has a wide selection of songs, a place to chill, a wide selection of drinks. Best Karyoke bar im the country.

Wi
Review №39

The boss was really friendly, we went there on a Friday, maybe it was because we got there early, it was slightly quiet. But it has a really good vibe, maybe not the latest latest songs, but it has songs from like 3-4 years ago

Bu
Review №40

BEST KAROEKE VENUE IN CAPE TOWN. Dark and not many distinguishing features regarding the decor. But : amazing atmosphere and the crowd is amazing too.

Ro
Review №41

Have seen awesome local bands there. Heard things are running full-steam since using an in-house sound company. Can recommend also for a night out.

Ke
Review №42

Great place to have some fun. Casual dress code. Karaoke etc

Ro
Review №43

After being very weary to go to this place, my group of friends and I had A LOT of fun. It can look very empty at the start of the night, but will get very busy and packed later on. Ensure you go with a list of easy and fun karaoke songs.

Ka
Review №44

The crowd and music is awesome. We felt quite safe inside. The smoking room however is small

Da
Review №45

The dedicated Karaoke bar of Cape Town. Write down your name and song that you want to rock the audience with, hand it in at the desk and wait until your name shows on the big screen. Effecient system, but layout, space, the ever-present entrance fee and drink prices and cleanliness takes away from the experience.

Wi
Review №46

A fun yet blurry night as a result of the cheap drinks and entertaining karaoke.

Li
Review №47

All you would expect of a kareoke bar.. A lot of fun... Truly terrible singing for the most part :)

Ar
Review №48

Nice kareoke bar in the heart of Long Street. Parking is never an issue around the bar if you plan not to drink and drive.If you use cabs, there is a bus stop directly opposite where you can wait for the cab.

Tr
Review №49

Ok place for a cheap drink and to belt out a tune. Good for a quick fire up before a night out

B.
Review №50

Fun time. Just need more songs in different language.

Co
Review №51

Only karaoke spot Ill ever go to, great fun has been had here

N
Review №52

Friend got his phone pick pocketed here as soon as we got in. There is a sign in the club that says watch out. Did not feel safe there unfortunately.

St
Review №53

You kinda just wait forever for your song because they allow the same people to sing. Other than that, cool place.

He
Review №54

The only place I know for karaoke in town but always a fun place to be.

Me
Review №55

A great place to have a great time. Just a pity the wait for your song request takes a while when its full.

Cl
Review №56

Awesome karaoke bar... Although the bad singing can hurt your ears and potential destroy your favourite songs... But overall a fun outing for the untrained vocal cords.

Ge
Review №57

Fun place to get you Karaoke on! Get some friends together and book a private room for a hilarious night.

Da
Review №58

The inside is elegantly designed and spacious. The karaoke setup is straight forward.

Ke
Review №59

If you like Karaoke, this is the place. Great little venue.

La
Review №60

Fun place but the smoking area is incredibly small for a club. Also the line-up for kareaoke is so long that you are lucky to get one chance if any.

Lo
Review №61

Great (only?) karaoke spot which gets nice and full and vibey with cheap drinks :)

La
Review №62

If you want cheap shots and a spot to sing your heart out Manilla Bar is the place to be! It is the best karaoke spot in town and a great way to spend the last few hours of your night out before everything closes.Avoid if there are bands playing though.

Le
Review №63

Not bad for a karaoke bar, okay selection of drinks.

ja
Review №64

Well put together, best kareoke in town

Wo
Review №65

I miss the previous location but the staff and vibes are the same. Great place to express your inner singer.

Cr
Review №66

Great place to lose your voice, offering the most variety of songs Ive seen at a karaoke bar.

Ja
Review №67

While there is singing, dont expect a traditional karaoke setting. This is a crowd-singalong kind of place. Good location though.

Gr
Review №68

A great place to have fun. The new venue is cleaner than the old one

Da
Review №69

Good place for fun and drinks with friends who loved singing karaoke.

Es
Review №70

Very fun casual bar to karaoke and have a drink with friends.

Jo
Review №71

Really great vibe especially when the whole crowd gets involved!

An
Review №72

Have absolutely zero recollection of being here, as a result of being the last stop of a bachelors party.

Sa
Review №73

Its a trash hole but also my favourite place to be on a Friday night

Ja
Review №74

Karaoke your heart out :) fun with friends (and if you are running solo also probably not that bad). Place is open till late

Pe
Review №75

Just a fun time out if you can let go and be silly

As
Review №76

Sung until my voice croaked, amazing vibe.

El
Review №77

Fun little place, good prices. Karaoke is always fun!

Ma
Review №78

The fact that you have a good time waster but you cant even see it as well as other reviewers who are not going anywhere else in the morning.

De
Review №79

Great fun:) Karaoke is a must but drinks can be a tad pricey.

Mi
Review №80

Love the atmosphere, my only problem is that the music overwhelms the mic volume.

T
Review №81

Dingy little karaoke bar, drinks are expensive but staff is super friendly

Al
Review №82

They dont allow u to sing ur songs

No
Review №83

Still my favourite karaoke spot. Open.daily too

Li
Review №84

Amazing karaoke bar! So much fun was had by all!

an
Review №85

Awesome atmosphere, great for friends and drinks.

Ja
Review №86

My usual singing place hehe great bar tenders etc

Ly
Review №87

I like singing here, weekends it is a bit busy so you might not be able to sing that much. Drinks are on the cheaper side for CBD which compensates for the entrance fee.

Ay
Review №88

The best karaoke bar I know. Great vibe and always an awesome audience

Li
Review №89

Good for the start of the evening. Has Karaoke

Ja
Review №90

Perfect little spot for a night out :))

Ni
Review №91

Amazing karaoke bar in the heart of Cape Towns party district. The only downside to this venue is that the number of songs available is not as impressive as the venue.

Al
Review №92

Great fun, karoke is well organized and they have most songs

Ve
Review №93

Cool. Laid back and friendly place

Wj
Review №94

A lot of fun, especially with the right grouo of friends

Me
Review №95

Loved the place, not the other patrons music choices though.

Ad
Review №96

Excellent for hen parties or just a fun night out.

Lu
Review №97

Good spot for karaoke. Go sing your heart out.

Gr
Review №98

Very popular drinking hole. But not much that made it stand out for me.

KI
Review №99

Best lace for some genuine Karaoke Fun

Ch
Review №100

Tiny smoking area but good vibes!

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  • Address:9 Green St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
  • Phone:+27 87 808 8502
Categories
  • Karaoke bar
  • Event venue
  • Night club
Highlights
  • Karaoke:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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