The Best Bars in Chinatown

718 Speakeasy Lounge

Sitting on the edge of Chinatown and Nob Hill, the Asian inspired lounge serves up delicious cocktails in the space that used to be home to Cathay House. Club 718 also has random live music and club nights. more

Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge

A small little dive bar that features Karaoke if you ask the bartender -- songs in Mandarin are also available.  more

Buddha Lounge

This is one of the best places in Chinatown to catch up with friends and drink. A dive bar with lots of history; man if those walls could talk. If you haven't drunk at Buddha Lounge, you're missing out. more

Chi Lounge

CHI LOUNGE is an underground space in Chinatown where you can find golden dragons & hidden musical treasures. Come escape on the historic dance floor and enjoy delicious cocktails. more

Li Po Lounge

A truly classic San Francisco bar. Mai Tais, oh yeah. ----- You've got 'em lined up like dim sum on a Sunday: hot dates with the good-looking citizens of our fair city. Once dinner's over and done, though, where to go and make out? The weather... more

Lion's Den Lounge and Bar

Lion's Den is a historic live music lounge in the heart of Chinatown. more

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Mister Jiu's

Mister Jiu's is a contemporary Chinese American restaurant and bar located in a historic Chinatown building which previously housed the iconic Four Seas and Hang Far Low restaurants. Mister Jiu's opens with a five-course set-price menu, whose d... more

Moongate Lounge

Join us for a cocktail and bar snacks in Moongate Lounge, located on the top floor above Mister Jiu's. more

Mr. Bing's

Mr. Bing's is a classic bar that's been on the map as a must-visit stop in San Francisco. It's old school, it's kitschy, and it's the perfect place to get a drink or two before continuing on to whatever the evening holds. more

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Mr. Mahjong's

Mr. Mahjong's menu offers a vibrant array of dishes, from artfully crafted dim sum, like dumplings and crispy spring rolls, to our take on the classic Vietnamese banh mi with its savory meats, tangy pickled veggies, and fresh herbs. Don't miss our wi... more

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Red's Place

Known by locals as the "Cheers" of Chinatown, Red's Place opened its doors in the early 1960s in a spot that has long been home to family businesses. more

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