Laryn Cafe Bar
Quick info
About Laryn Cafe Bar
Karaoke drives the calendar at Laryn Cafe Bar, an all-day East African cafe and bar in the Clapham area of London, where regular karaoke nights run alongside DJ sets and live sport on the TVs. The bar serves drinks through the day and into the evening, with staff working behind it and music playing in the room. Groups can book the space for private karaoke parties and birthday celebrations. It is run as a family business, with the owner on site. No reservations are taken for a normal visit, so walk in and order at the bar. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without help. The venue also functions as an internet cafe, and it opens daily.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Menu & Prices
62 dishes · mains £1–20- Learn more£20
- 10 am–4 pm£1
- See photos
- 4.0
- (221)
- Dine-in
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, cheap drinks, open mic nights and east african food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, cheap drinks, open mic nights and east african food.
Customer Review Summary
Karaoke is what reviewers return to most, with several describing private birthday karaoke parties and a regular group who came every week for it. Close behind is the staff, called friendly, welcoming, sweet and kind, with two women on the bar singled out for their service. Reviewers also mention a good vibe, cheap drinks, East African food, live sport on screen and an open mic on Friday and Saturday nights. The most serious complaint is from one reviewer who says the owner removed their whole group from the venue without explanation and turned aggressive when questioned, so they left and say they will not return. Another reviewer describes a group of aggressors disrupting a birthday party, and credits a staff member with keeping everyone safe and getting the group involved in karaoke so the night still went well.
Customer Review Summary
Karaoke is what reviewers return to most, with several describing private birthday karaoke parties and a regular group who came every week for it. Close behind is the staff, called friendly, welcoming, sweet and kind, with two women on the bar singled out for their service. Reviewers also mention a good vibe, cheap drinks, East African food, live sport on screen and an open mic on Friday and Saturday nights. The most serious complaint is from one reviewer who says the owner removed their whole group from the venue without explanation and turned aggressive when questioned, so they left and say they will not return. Another reviewer describes a group of aggressors disrupting a birthday party, and credits a staff member with keeping everyone safe and getting the group involved in karaoke so the night still went well.
Featured reviews
- Niftalem Kifle
“Best bar ever! Great atmosphere and quick as well kind staff.”
- Luke Gardner
“Amazing place. Great karaoke and brilliant staff. Definitely worth the visit.”
- William Bowman
“Beety saved my birthday party of friends from a ruthless group of aggressors. She then proceeded to make us feel at home and get us involved in karaoke. We were shaken up but her leadership is the reason we still had a good night and were safe.”
- Betelihem Adem
“Amazing service and lovely atmosphere. The staff were very welcoming and the place has a great vibe. Highly recommend for drinks and relaxing with friends!”
- Anna Biniam
“I love this place! Atmosphere is amazing and the service is so gentle and kind. You will definitely have a great time when you come here!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Colourful, all-day East African cafe/bar with weekly music and DJs plus live TV sport.”
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Dancing
- Food
- Spirits
- Toilet
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Highlights· 3
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near Laryn Cafe Bar
- The Clapham Tap4.66030.4 mi£10–20
yard sale pizza delivery, craft beer selection, darts and table tennis
- Venn Street Records4.41,2180.4 mi£10–40ReservationsOutdoor seating
creative cocktails, live music gigs, pizza
- The Bread & Roses4.45740.5 mi£10–20Reservations
live music and theatre upstairs, beer garden with outdoor seating, lobster roll
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laryn Cafe BarTakeout | 3.9202 | — | £1–15 | karaoke nights, cheap drinks, open mic nights |
| The Clapham Tap | 4.6603 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | yard sale pizza delivery, craft beer selection, darts and table tennis |
| Venn Street RecordsReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.41,218 | 0.4 mi | £10–40 | creative cocktails, live music gigs, pizza |
| The Bread & RosesReservations | 4.4574 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | live music and theatre upstairs, beer garden with outdoor seating, lobster roll |
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