Li Po Cocktail Lounge
Li Po Cocktail Lounge is a easy on the wallet dive, historic, and themed bar in Chinatown. Legendary trademarked Chinese mai tai ($12) and cavernous red interior set the tone.
916 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA · (415) 982-0072
Hours
| Mon–Sun | 2 PM–1:30 AM |
Hours via OpenStreetMap — double-check before a special trip.
Dive, historic, themed, weird, and iconic — easy on the wallet.
Friend crew, out-of-towners, and established date.
What makes Li Po Cocktail Lounge worth it
- legendary trademarked Chinese mai tai ($12)
- cavernous red interior
- giant gold lantern
- since 1937
- Anthony Bourdain endorsed
Good to know
- Where is Li Po Cocktail Lounge?
- Li Po Cocktail Lounge is in Chinatown, San Francisco, at 916 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA.
- What kind of bar is Li Po Cocktail Lounge?
- It's a easy on the wallet Chinatown spot that leans dive, historic, and themed.
- What is Li Po Cocktail Lounge known for?
- Legendary trademarked Chinese mai tai ($12), cavernous red interior, and giant gold lantern.
- Who is Li Po Cocktail Lounge good for?
- It's a solid pick for friend crew, out-of-towners, and established date.
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