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Songhits KTV Bar
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Songhits KTV Bar

Mango Avenue, Cebu

Songhits KTV Bar is a long-running mid-range KTV venue with multiple branches in Cebu including one on Mango Avenue. The format runs as the standard Filipino KTV with private rooms of various sizes, hostess service at moderate prices, and a more accessible price point than the Tokyo-styled Arena. The space holds about 60 across multiple rooms with the smallest fitting 4-6 patrons and the largest accommodating 10-12. Drinks and food markups match the typical KTV format. The crowd is mostly Filipino professionals, smaller groups of tourists, and longer-stay expats; the format is more walk-in friendly than the booking-heavy upper-tier KTVs.

Where to stay near Songhits KTV Bar

Hotels and rentals within walking distance.

What to Expect

A standard Filipino KTV with private rooms and hostess service. The mid-tier format runs cheaper than Arena but with a similar structure.

Atmosphere

Mid-tier private-room KTV. Cebu's reliable middle-ground KTV option.

Music

Karaoke. The venue's purpose.

Dress Code

Casual to smart casual.

Best For

Mid-range KTV visitors, small groups wanting karaoke with hostess service

Payment

Cards (all major) and cash. Cash strongly preferred for tips.

Price Range

Room rental 800-1,800 PHP/hour, lady drinks 200-400 PHP, beer 100-180 PHP, food 200-500 PHP per dish

Room ~$14-32/€13-29 per hour, lady drinks ~$3.50-7/€3.20-6.50, beer ~$1.80-3.20/€1.60-2.90, food ~$3.50-9/€3.20-8.30

Hours

Daily 16:00-02:00

Insider Tip

Confirm room rental rate and lady drink prices on entry. The smaller rooms are more cost-effective for groups of 4-6; larger groups should split across two rooms rather than booking the biggest space. Cash strongly preferred.

Full Review

Songhits KTV on Mango Avenue runs as one of multiple Songhits branches across Cebu; the chain has been operating since the 2000s and represents the most established mid-tier KTV brand in the city. The Mango Avenue location has a clearly signed entrance; reception handles room booking, hostess preferences, and drink and food orders.

The room format is the standard Filipino KTV: dedicated karaoke equipment with multilingual song selection, seating for the group, a small service area for staff, and the hostess accompaniment. The room sizes range from 4-6 patron rooms (the most common) to 10-12 patron rooms for larger groups. The decor is functional rather than themed; comfortable rather than polished.

The pricing structure runs cheaper than Arena KTV. Room rental at 800-1,800 PHP per hour; lady drinks at 200-400 PHP; the room rate and the drink markups combined produce a typical evening bill in the 3,000-8,000 PHP range for a small group with moderate consumption.

The hostess service runs the standard Filipino KTV format. Hostesses join the room (number depending on group size and preference); the format includes singing along, conversation, and drink service. Tipping at the end (typically 200-300 PHP per hostess) is standard; the venue collects the room and drink revenue.

The crowd is mostly Filipino professionals, mid-tier expats, and tourists who want the KTV experience without the price commitment of Arena. The format encourages planned visits with specific group compositions but walk-ins are accepted readily.

Compared with Arena (upper-tier, Tokyo-styled) and Jane KTV (similar mid-tier), Songhits is the most established and the most reliable of the Mango Avenue mid-tier KTVs. The multiple-branch presence across Cebu suggests consistent operational standards; the format runs predictably.

The Neighborhood

Songhits sits on Mango Avenue (General Maxilom Avenue) in central Cebu.

Getting There

Grab to General Maxilom Avenue. The Songhits signage is visible from the road.

Address

Mango Avenue, Cebu City

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