Where is Buddha Lounge?

Buddha Lounge is in Chinatown, San Francisco, at 901 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA.

What kind of bar is Buddha Lounge?

It's a easy on the wallet Chinatown spot that leans dive, weird, and themed.

What should I drink at Buddha Lounge?

Go for stiff classic cocktails.

What is Buddha Lounge known for?

Red lanterns and icicle lights year-round, wall-spanning Buddha mural, and Buddha Beer served in a green glass bottle shaped like a Buddha.

Chinatown·$★ 4.3 · 480 on Google

Buddha Lounge

Buddha Lounge is a easy on the wallet dive, weird, and themed bar in Chinatown. Red lanterns and icicle lights year-round and wall-spanning Buddha mural set the tone. Come for stiff classic cocktails.

Directions View on map

901 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA · (415) 362-1792

The vibe

Dive, weird, themed, and trouble — easy on the wallet.

Best for

Rowdy crew, out-of-towners with stamina, and established date with humor.

What to drink

Stiff classic cocktails.

Things to do

Liar's Dice, Buddha beer, Chinese Mai Tai, and jukebox.

What makes Buddha Lounge worth it

red lanterns and icicle lights year-round
wall-spanning Buddha mural
Buddha Beer served in a green glass bottle shaped like a Buddha
Chinese Mai Tai with a splash of 'Three Penis Whiskey' imported from China
bartenders will challenge you to a friendly game of Liar's Dice
cash-only narrow bar
mix of regulars and lost tourists — rare on this stretch of Grant

Good to know

Where is Buddha Lounge?: Buddha Lounge is in Chinatown, San Francisco, at 901 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is Buddha Lounge?: It's a easy on the wallet Chinatown spot that leans dive, weird, and themed.
What should I drink at Buddha Lounge?: Go for stiff classic cocktails.
What is Buddha Lounge known for?: Red lanterns and icicle lights year-round, wall-spanning Buddha mural, and Buddha Beer served in a green glass bottle shaped like a Buddha.
Who is Buddha Lounge good for?: It's a solid pick for rowdy crew, out-of-towners with stamina, and established date with humor.