Åke Karaoke

Karaoke is for everyone, but sometimes you want it to stay just a little less public. That’s where Åke Karaoke steps on the stage and adds its own flavour to Helsinki karaoke scene. Think Tokyo-style karaoke culture, Nordic design, and a moody atmosphere with just a hint of Twin Peaks — all wrapped into one polished package on Uudenmaankatu, right near the city centre.

At Åke, you don’t have to share the stage or the mic with the whole bar. The whole point is the private karaoke rooms, where the night gets to take shape exactly the way your group wants it to. Even grabbing the mic can feel a little less intimidating when the only audience is made up of familiar faces.

The rooms come in different sizes and styles, all fitted with quality sound systems, and drinks can be ordered straight to your room, so the evening can stay as intimate as you want it to. Balancing it all out is the open Velvet Lounge, which adds just the right amount of social energy whenever you feel like stepping out of your group bubble for a while. You can also drop by the Velvet Lounge without booking a private room.

Compared to a more traditional karaoke bar, Åke’s drinks list is unusually ambitious. Between songs and everything else the night brings, you can enjoy champagne, signature cocktails, good wines, and carefully chosen beers. There’s also a solid range of non-alcoholic options, plus a few small bites — though those are best ordered in advance.

"Premium but playful, private but social."

WHAT tip: Private karaoke rooms are available for half price on weekdays. On weekends, booking ahead is highly recommended.