Karaoke Kong: A Great Night Out In Melville!

Joburg Admin / October 31, 2022

A brand-new karaoke bar and restaurant destination has opened its doors in the heart of Melville: Karaoke Kong! Here, you can sing your heart out, sip on refreshing and oh-so vibrant cocktails, and indulge in some delicious cuisine. 

About Karaoke Kong

Whether you're looking to blow off some steam after a long week at the office. Keen to have a blast singing your heart out. Or are looking for a fun night out with your friends. This is the place to be for all those things and more. Karaoke is enormous fun, and across the world, singing on stage has become a favourite pastime that brings thousands of people together every week.

Karaoke Kong Boutique Karaoke Bar & Restaurant in Melville the ideal spot to sing (or practice some singing) and be merry. Expect stylishly crafted and funky décor, premium service, delicious signature cocktails and premium bar food that's sure to delight.

Karaoke Kong was founded by two guys that just wanted to open their own bar and restaurant – Herman Visser and Ewoudt Cloete. They both have successful corporate careers, but simply wanted have a little bit more fun in their lives. Seeing a gap in the market, they both invested their life savings to realise a big dream. Karaoke Kong reflects the witty and upbeat personality of this dynamic duo, bringing diners and wannabe popstars a unique and interesting place to sit back, relax, and enjoy a night out on the town.

Simply drop in when you need a little bit of a pick-me-up or plan a fun-filled party well in advance – think bachelors and bachelorette parties before they tie the knot, birthday celebrations, and even corporate events. They're ready to host you and your party for a truly special experience.

Karaoke, 2022 Style!

Karaoke has had a makeover at Karoake Kong! Using state-of-the-art tech – KaraFun – their digital catalogue of over 50 000 karaoke songs offers you and your crew endless hours of sing-along fun! Queue your song selection on their trusty tablets when you arrive at Karaoke Kong, sit down and order some drinks and delicious grubs, and wait for your name to come up on the screen. Then it's time for you to SHINE!

Cloete says that, “karaoke is always more fun when shared with friends, at Karaoke Kong we offer the perfect venue to create new memories in a relaxed, fun and vibey environment”.

There's thousands of songs for you to choose from, so you'll definitely be spoilt for choice! Take your pick from the latest chart toppers, with over 40 new songs added every month to the KaraFun app automatically. Looking for a specific genre, mood, or inspiration for a themed party at Karaoke Kong? Check out the various KaraFun playlists created by their karaoke experts, ensuring loads of fun!

Click here to see the full KaraFun catalogue.

Food & Drinks

Singing your lungs out will certainly work up and appetite and leave you feeling parched. So, be sure to take a gander at their menu, full of delicious premium bar food and refreshing cocktails. There's bound tp be something to catch your eye!

Let's start with the drinks. We absolutely love the sounds of the Champagne Supernova – Bramble, mango, Durbanville Hills Sparkling, lemonade; the Watermelon Sugar High for the Harry Styles fans – Olmeca Blanco, watermelon syrup, lime, soda; and the Berry Vodka Smash – Cruz Vodka, strawberry syrup, soda. If cocktails are not your thing, there's also a selection of whiskey, beer, wine, gin, and shooters to sip on.

When it comes to the bar food at Karaoke Kong, expect to fins pizza, tapas, and a few desserts on the menu. Think juicy and delicious Hot Wings; Sticky Riblets; shoestring fries covered in cheese and jalapenos; Bacon, Avo & Feta pizza; and phyllo wrapped choc ganache with roasted hazelnults, caramel, ice cream and a chocolate shot. Yummy!

Want to see the menu for yourself? Click here for the full menu.

For More Information

For more information about Karaoke Kong in Melville, visit their website at karaokekong.co.za.

You can also contact them by emailing [email protected] or by calling 087 821 6981.

Don't forget to follow them on their social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – to keep in loop with the latest news, information, events and more.

Opening times: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 16:00 – 02:00 | Friday and Saturday: 13:00 – 02:00 | Monday: Closed

Address: 1 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg.

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