Craft sake & cocktail bar
A proper sake list and cocktail bar with red-leather seating — the post-Merriweather round, the post-dinner nightcap, the Howard County date night.
20 min from Columbia
Columbia Private Karaoke Near You
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Why Columbia guests make the drive
Three reasons Columbia guests keep US-29 on speed dial — not a boilerplate list, but what actually brings them through the door.
Business dinner → karaoke
Columbia Gateway and Gateway Commerce Center teams flow from dinner into a private VIP suite without relocating. One bill, one coat check, one invoice.
Anniversaries & date nights
Quiet dining on the izakaya side, then a small karaoke room just for two. Small room is $58/hr — fits a private duet budget better than most date-night tasting menus.
Getting here from Columbia
Columbia sits south of Catonsville along US-29 / Columbia Pike. From Columbia Town Center and Columbia Mall, US-29 North runs straight to Catonsville — about 14 miles / 20 minutes. Ellicott City travelers use MD-100 east to US-29 North.
Merriweather Post Pavilion14 mi · 20 min · US-29 N
Columbia Mall14 mi · 20 min
The Mall in Columbia / Town Center14 mi · 20 min
Columbia Gateway12 mi · 18 min
Clarksville17 mi · 25 min
Lake Kittamaqundi14 mi · 21 min
Local tips
Arriving from Columbia Town Center
US-29 North from Columbia Mall flows open most evenings. 20 minutes off-peak, 25 during a Merriweather concert release.
Merriweather nightsIf the show ends at 10 PM, pull onto US-29 during the encore to beat the Pavilion traffic. Door-to-door is 20–25 minutes depending on the release wave.
Gateway / business dinnersColumbia Gateway teams route through US-29 North to I-695 exit 15. Reserve the izakaya side ahead of 7 PM on weekdays for groups of 8+.
Anniversary & date nightsIzakaya dinner then the Small room for two at $58/hr is the most-booked pairing for Howard County couples — call the KTV line for a private duet slot.
Clarksville & River HillMD-32 east to US-29 North adds about 5 minutes; still faster than most Howard County-to-downtown options and ends in private parking, not meters.
Cocktail bar + private rooms · 20 minutes north on US-29
Full izakaya kitchen on one side, private KTV karaoke rooms in 5 sizes on the other — one reservation can flow from dinner through karaoke.
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Izakaya kitchen serving fresh sushi, ramen, and a proper sake and cocktail bar. Columbia Gateway teams book dinner for 8-12; Howard County couples come for anniversaries without driving into DC.
Explore the menu →Private Karaoke Rooms
Private KTV rooms in 5 sizes from $58/hr (10 guests) up to $388/hr (50-guest VIP). Business groups take the VIP for end-of-quarter dinner and karaoke nights; couples take the Small for an intimate duet.
See rooms & pricing →Quick Answers from Columbia Guests
What's the karaoke booking minimum?
2-hour minimum; 48-hour cancellation notice. Reservations taken by phone at (443) 860-9015.
Can a Columbia corporate team book the VIP?
Yes — VIP seats up to 50 at $388/hr, X-Large seats 20 at $168/hr. Both are popular for Columbia Gateway and Merriweather-adjacent team dinners.
Do you have a cocktail / sake bar?
Yes — a full bar with craft sake, cocktails, and red-leather lounge seating. A common pre-karaoke or post-Merriweather stop for Columbia guests.
What Guests Say
“I had my son's 10th Birthday Party here. WE HAD A TIME. I love doing karaoke. The atmosphere was excellent. The staff were amazing. The food was good and they had reasonable prices.”Tiffany J. · Verified Review
“We loved the atmosphere here! Kim was our server and she made us feel right at home. Everything is super fresh and the Takoyaki was the highlight. The vibe and experience was amazing.”Rochelle T. · Verified Review
Visit Us From Columbia
20-minute drive from Columbia via US-29 north. On-site parking available. Reservations recommended Fri/Sat and for business bookings — call (443) 860-9165 to plan your visit.
Address & Phone
The Hub Japanese Restaurant & Bar · Karaoke
6510 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD 21228
Restaurant & Bar: (443) 860-9165
KTV: (443) 860-9015
Email: [email protected]
Hours
Restaurant & Bar (ET)
Mon — Thu: 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Fri: 4:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Sat: 12:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Karaoke Rooms
Private karaoke rooms are booked by phone — (443) 860-9015 for current room availability and evening hours.
The Merriweather night playbook
The Merriweather Post Pavilion concert wraps at 10 PM. Most Columbia venues close shortly after. Here's a field-tested post-show plan specific to Howard County guests.
Step 1 · 10:05 PM
Leave the pavilion
Head north on US-29 toward Catonsville. Most of Columbia Town Center is clearing out by 10:30, so the lot empties quickly if you skip the encore crush.
Step 2 · 10:25 PM
Sushi bar landing
The izakaya kitchen takes last call around the Fri 11 PM / Sat 11 PM restaurant close. A 14-mile drive puts you at a sake-and-small-plates order inside 25 minutes door-to-door.
Step 3 · After dinner
Private KTV encore
Rebook the concert setlist in a private karaoke room — call (443) 860-9015 before leaving Merriweather so the room is ready when you pull in. Reserved by phone, 2-hour minimum.
Also popular: post-Columbia Mall dinners, Clarksville date nights, and Howard County Chamber dinner-and-karaoke business evenings — different playbook, same address.
Step Inside
A Night at The Hub
Japanese dining · Private karaoke · Catonsville, MD
Also serving neighboring towns
Each location has its own drive time, route, and local guest notes. Pick the one closest to you.
Plan your Columbia evening
Reserve a table or book a private karaoke room — usually answered live during restaurant hours.