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Mr. Bing's

Mr. Bing's is a mid-range dive, historic, and neighborhood bar in Chinatown. Open since 1967 — San Francisco Legacy Business and originally owned by Henry 'Mr. Bing' Grant until 2017, now Irish-owned set the tone. Come for craft cocktails.

201 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA

The vibe

Dive, historic, neighborhood, cash only, and no frillsmid-range.

Best for

Solo drinker, locals, old-timers, and night owls.

What to drink

Craft cocktails.

Things to do

Drinking and people watching.

What makes Mr. Bing's worth it

  • open since 1967 — San Francisco Legacy Business
  • originally owned by Henry 'Mr. Bing' Grant until 2017, now Irish-owned
  • V-shaped bar, 60s/70s rock on a loop
  • cash only, no food
  • open 2pm–2am daily (1pm weekends)
  • building previously housed a Prohibition-era Italian speakeasy

Good to know

Where is Mr. Bing's?
Mr. Bing's is in Chinatown, San Francisco, at 201 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA.
What kind of bar is Mr. Bing's?
It's a mid-range Chinatown spot that leans dive, historic, and neighborhood.
What should I drink at Mr. Bing's?
Go for craft cocktails.
What is Mr. Bing's known for?
Open since 1967 — San Francisco Legacy Business, originally owned by Henry 'Mr. Bing' Grant until 2017, now Irish-owned, and V-shaped bar, 60s/70s rock on a loop.
Who is Mr. Bing's good for?
It's a solid pick for solo drinker, locals, and old-timers.

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