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Best Karaoke Bars in Calabar

Trident Lounge by Half Court and Apartments has 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, the largest review count among 20 karaoke bars in Calabar, Cross River State. Rafia Tavern & Karaoke and Tortuga each have a 5.0 rating, but their totals are one and three reviews. PARIS PUB & LOUNGE has 4.0 from 4 reviews, while jasper night club has 3.9 from 28. Trident and jasper night club both have price level 2. The highest marks rest on very small review counts.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 20 karaoke bars in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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Ranked: 20
Reviews analyzed: 1.3K
Photos verified: 15
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Trident Lounge by Half Court and Apartments
63.8/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars144 reviews₦₦
6 Donatus, Offiong Etim Ave, Parliamentary Extension, opposite Power Plant, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Combines a karaoke lounge, snooker bar, and goat leg meals in a serene environment.
- serene environment
- karaoke lounge
- snooker bar
- goat leg meals
- affordable services
- good facilities
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume72
Review recency6
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Verily O. ★★★★★ : Such a comfortable place to be.... I love the environment and everything is too notch.
Louis I. ★★★★★ : It was fun. 80% steady power and games. Services are affordable and reliable
2
Rafia Tavern & Karaoke
59.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
X86F+P7P, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency48
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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3
Tortuga
59.0/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews
5 Barracks Rd, Akim Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency48
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Bassey U. ★★★★★ : A warm, cozy bar with soft lighting and an inviting atmosphere
4
PARIS PUB & LOUNGE
52.7/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
Asari Eso, Layout, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume23
Review recency33
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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DjBadosky T. ★★★★★ : The Ambience, the Serenity of the environment, large parking spaces. Oooh, the music is great, plus they also provide lodging services.
5
jasper night club
49.6/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars32 reviews₦₦
Effion Ntioro Street, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume49
Review recency0
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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6
Amber lounge
48.5/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
283W+F6V, Marian Rd, Ikot Akasuk, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume16
Review recency48
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
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7
Channel View Karaoke Bar
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
14 Mcc Road, Channel View Hotel, IBB Way, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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8
Channel View Karaoke Bar
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
Channel View Hotel, 14 MCC Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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9
Bays Bar Calabar
67.9/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars154 reviews₦₦
1b felix Nsemo Drive Secretariat road, Diamond Hill Rd, Old Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Renovated with video game room, gym, swimming pool, and snack shop with best milk bread.
- renovated
- video game room
- gym
- swimming pool
- snack shop
- milk bread
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume72
Review recency28
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Alexis S. ★★★★★ : Bays bay is a perfect combination of fun, pleasure/leasure and socialization. You chill, work and also communicate. Good environment, understandable staffs, fair prices and clean environment
Lehiowo O. ★★★★★ : A nice hangout spot for nightcrawlers. I especially love their snack shop. Their milk bread is the best I've had in a while
10
Deluxe Grill, Bar & Restaurant In Calabar
65.9/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars110 reviews₦₦
5b Nsefik Road, Eyo Layout, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for its Deluxe Signature Fish and mouth-watering milkshake.
- serene environment
- good food
- fish pepper soup
- good music
- wheelchair accessible
- table tennis
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume68
Review recency4
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment86
Verification0
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Mr C. ★★★★★ : It’s a wonderful place for bar relaxation, there’re so many dishes and drinks. I enjoyed my time there, and I do recommend you to try it out.
Ndiana W. ★★★★★ : Serene environment, good food, mouth watering milkshake, spicy fish peppersoup, good music, and nice service.. 💯
11
Amber Karaoke Lounge
65.5/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars103 reviews
X8MV+46H, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Karaoke nights with a lively, club-like atmosphere and expensive drinks.
- great music
- lively environment
- karaoke
- expensive drinks
- limited parking
- pos issues
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume67
Review recency25
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
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Chukwuebuka M. ★★★★★ : Amber karaoke lounge is The best place to hangout and relax The have the best club in Calabar
tam B. ★★★★★ : Well well well...if you're new in Calabar or just trying to come on a vacation, Amber's is actually a nice place to go and lounge. It's actually located according to the map a place called Etegbo, popularly known as :fiesta'. I most warn you it's not your typical lounge, here it's more like a night club, expensive drinks and so many rules. The least wine it's actually 20k and 2k for energy drink. The DJ is nice, the drummer is awesome' love that guy, security is actually good, don't like the bouncer there kind of dubious. Watch out for that one. The barman is kind, waitress don't really care just spend your money.
12
Zero Arena Club
59.7/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars40 reviews
by Fi Ekong, Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Combines a club, cozy lounge (Office Pub), and outdoor food vendor in one venue.
- good music
- spacious
- slow start
- overpriced drinks
- rude bouncers
- cozy lounge
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume53
Review recency23
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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opra W. ★★★★★ : Zero Arena Club is the best club I have seen 💙 in Calabar and environs so far. World class premium service.
Mathias A. ★★★★★ : Club Zero is a club but also has a cozy lounge called the Office Pub and a outdoor food vendor who serves the entire premises.Lovely place to chill,lounge and also party hard in the center of Calabar,Marian road
13
Angles Bar & Lounge
59.3/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars123 reviews₦₦
O, C, 39 Atekong Dr, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume70
Review recency49
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Engr E. ★★★★★ : Nice place to relax and watch football
Poirot ★★★★★ : Relaxing ambience and really friendly. I particularly like how it's situated and our baby faced attendant kept it fun. Thanks for the effort to quickly get what we requested even when your establishment didn't have one on hand👍🏽
14
Kings Bar Akai Effa
57.3/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars101 reviews₦₦
2924+JF6, Mcc Rd, Ikot Uduak, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume67
Review recency14
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Daniel B. ★★★★★ : Noisy and poor services, my ears are still make noise from yesterday night bad sound and Noisy Mc from kings bar, the place is not conducive because of bad sound and Noisy Mc.
Goodness O. ★★★★★ : It was an amazing reunion with my friends way back from primary and secondary school, I feel joyful anytime I am opportune to visit them. At this bar we had snails which are so cheap, goes for 250 per stick that contains three pieces of seizable snails and we had Pomo which are thick and well spice. It goes for 100 each but very tasty. Traveling is a great form of education and wow I could see how calabar men enjoy thier drinks with periwinkle. lol amazing because I never get to see that in abuja lol Prices of drinks are so affordable and safe location.
15
Clubdelve Atimbo
57.0/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars217 reviews₦₦
106 Marian road, by Mary Slessor Ave, Municipality, Calabar 540122, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for having the best DJ in Calabar, according to recent reviews.
- good dj
- live band
- wheelchair accessible
- affordable
- friendly staff
- lodging issues
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume78
Review recency22
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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Uyoemem I. ★★★★★ : It's March 2025, Delve Bar by Mary Slazor officially has the best DJ in Calabar.
alpha E. ★★★★★ : 3 star cause the dj is lit For the hotel the only room available was the one they use for short rest They had to make we wait till 10pm before I can check in and checkout time is 10am The shower is spoilt and the water closet cant flush well
16
Little Havana
53.8/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars47 reviews
31 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Vegetable mixed with bitter leaf soup is a standout dish.
- good music
- cold drinks
- lively environment
- single entrance/exit
- bitter leaf soup
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume56
Review recency5
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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BUKASONATION A. ★★★★★ : It's a nice place, I visited at night and the dj was giving me plenty of good music and so much more fun from the hype man, I did enjoy here 🥳🥳
Chikezie U. ★★★★★ : It was really nice...cool people and lively environment
17
Don Mario Lounge
53.4/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars20 reviews
284R+MV9, Ikot Akasuk, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for lively atmosphere with good DJ and sound system.
- nice place
- sit out
- good dj
- top notch service
- lit
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume44
Review recency3
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment64
Verification0
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DJ O. ★★★★★ : The place is lit, nice sound, good DJ and top notch service
18
De Echo Lounge Club, Karaoke and Bar
48.6/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
56 MCC Rd, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540222, Cross River, Nigeria
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Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency13
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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19
Zanzee Bar
43.6/ 100
3.53.5 out of 5 stars122 reviews₦₦
32b Parliamentary village, Ishie Town, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Poolside bar with friendly service, but rooms have maintenance issues.
- poolside bar
- friendly service
- small rooms
- inconsistent water
- faulty ac
- expensive rooms
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Why ranked #19? ▾
Google rating50
Review volume70
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment44
Verification0
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Namse U. ★★★★★ : The poolside bar is awesome. The customer service is friendly.
20
De Sauce Rooftop
58.1/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars99 reviews
92 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Review analysis
Rooftop venue with a popular food spot (Munchies and Shakes) in the compound.
- good dj
- nice waiter
- great aesthetics
- amazing food
- limited beer options
- good ambiance
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Why ranked #20? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume67
Review recency4
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Joy O. ★★★★★ : The ambiance, music, food, customer service were just amazing ❤️
Shades W. ★★★★★ : The DJ was one of the good part of my stay, the waiter that attended to us was nice and polite. Love the aesthetics, they did a thing with it. We placed an order for Four cousins and they didn’t have

What the data shows for karaoke bars in Calabar

Counted from every karaoke bars ranked in Calabar, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 20
With 5+ reviews: 13
Rated 4.5 or higher: 4
Median reviews: 44
Phone listed: 14 of 20
Opening hours listed: 19 of 20

13 of the 20 karaoke bars ranked in Calabar have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,323 reviews.

Of the 20, 4 score 4.5 or higher, 10 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 4 are below 4.0 and 2 have no rating yet.

The median karaoke bars here has 44 reviews.

Clubdelve Atimbo has the most, 217 at 3.9, followed by Bays Bar Calabar (154) and Trident Lounge by Half Court and Apartments (144).

14 list a phone number, 3 a website and 19 opening hours; 15 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 8 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 12 carry no price marker.

Across the 14 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes karaoke bars, the median city lists 20; Calabar has 20, the same as the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from April 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which karaoke bar in Calabar has the most Google reviews?

Trident Lounge by Half Court and Apartments has the largest review count, with 4.2 stars from 144 reviews. Jasper night club has 3.9 stars from 28 reviews, while the other named businesses have fewer reviews.

Which Calabar karaoke bars have a 5.0 rating?

Rafia Tavern & Karaoke and Tortuga both have 5.0 stars. Rafia Tavern & Karaoke has a single review, while Tortuga has 3 reviews, so both marks rest on small review counts.

How many karaoke bars are ranked in Calabar?

There are 20 karaoke bars ranked in Calabar, Cross River State. Trident Lounge by Half Court and Apartments has 4.2 stars from 144 reviews, while Rafia Tavern & Karaoke has 5.0 from a single review.

How should I read the 5.0 ratings for these karaoke bars?

Rafia Tavern & Karaoke has a 5-star mark from a single review. Tortuga also has 5.0 stars, based on 3 reviews. PARIS PUB & LOUNGE has 4.0 from 4 reviews, compared with jasper night club's 3.9 from 28.

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