Golfers in Pittsburgh can play 3 Lakes Golf Course, formerly Alcoma Golf Club. The course, which measures 6,866 yards from the tips, features fast greens and undulate terrain on 152 acres. After a round of golf, players can go sing their blues away at one of Pittsburgh's night clubs that feature karaoke on a regular basis.
Obey House Tavern
Patrons win prizes for competing in the Friday night karaoke season at the Obey House Tavern. The bar gives Obey-Oke awards to the karaoke favorites of the night which is from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Winners, determined by singing ability, presentation and audience response. Winners receive a plastic microphone and a Corona T-shirt. Hip hop and rap are not allowed. In addition to karaoke, the bar holds a bad movie Monday, a rock-paper-scissors tournament on Tuesdays and open mic blues night on Thursday.
Obey House Tavern
1337 Steuben St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 922-3883
obeyhouse.com
Bar at 2132
The Bar at 2132 features karaoke Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 10 p.m. DJ Simply Sean has more than 25,000 songs to pick from during karaoke. Wings are half price and well drinks are discounted from 10 p.m. until midnight. On Wednesday, buckets of beer are $10 a piece and pool is free throughout the night. Free brunch is served during NFL Sundays. A menu of appetizers, salads, burgers and paninis is served at the tavern. The bar has a fireplace and a wall of leather sofas, making for a cozy place to mingle and sing.
Bar at 2132
2132 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 488-3980
barsmart.com/bars/bspro.cfm?id=2057
Tramps
Karaoke Night is led by DJ Chris from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays at Tramps. The club won Barsmart.com's best karaoke in 2007. The establishment does not charge a cover. Specials on Tuesday include 16-ounce domestic drafts from 5 to 7 p.m. and pizzas from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday specials include a 25-ounce domestic draft all day and a Philly steak sandwich with fries and slaw. The club is equipped with large televisions that show sporting events.
Tramps
412 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-5203
(412) 921-7194
barsmart.com/bars/bspro.cfm?id=1448
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