Li Po Cocktail Lounge

The Mai-Tais, blended and served in plastic cups, are a particular favorite here. Anthony Bourdain got bombed on them. You will too. The well whiskey comes from China. Cash only . Read more

I love this dark, gritty dive. Tons of character and great, reasonably priced drinks. The mai tai is super tasty and will sneak up on you. Check out the secret club downstairs behind the bathrooms .

Wander through the mysterious alleyways of Chinatown until you find yourself at Li Po's. A round of high-proof Chinese MaiTais masked by pineapple juice will go down easy. Read more

Find the basement . Congrats. You’ve made it to the hippest non hip spot of the bar . Enjoy the lights and grab a Buddha beer

There is a secret bar within this spot: walk past the giant air conditioner downstairs , through the corridor, and into the room back towards the front.

It's all about the Chinese Mai Tai with Light and Dark Rum , 151, "Chinese Liqueur " and Pineapple Juice

This place is awesome!! get a Chinese Mai tai (or 3), Anthony Bourdain approved. Buddha beer is gross but comes in an adorable glass.

One of my favorite spots in all of SF. Can’t imagine you can get a better mai tai !

Coolest little bar in Chinatown, where tired regulars, hip locals & confused tourists meet. Tip: Get a shot of the magical Chinese elixir pronounced “in-gah-pay” in the clay bottle behind the bar .

If you do anything at least once in your life, visit the Li Po Lounge and have a Mai Thai with the "special Chinese whiskey ." So fun. So boozy .

One of the coolest dive bars anywhere. History galore. Anthony B approved (RIP). Get a Mai Tai or 2 or 3 or..

Sometimes cash only , but seem to accept Visa/Mastercard now. Different experience tonight with loud music . Not my thing, but like the divier experience I had last year. Nice servers!

Love it! Chinese dive bar right up to the early 90s hip hop they play. Do a shot of Chinese whiskey for me!

I know everyone likes the Mai tais , but the Buddha beer is pretty great and super affordable .

Dangerously good Mai tai . Cash only . Crowd is a little different now that Anthony Bourdain profiles but still a good time.

Check out Li Po Lounge as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Oldest bar in Chinatown. Trademarked the Chinese Mai Tai Read more

Very cool place. Get yourself a Lucky Buddha (bottle is amazing) and some of that Chinese elixir ; just ask for "in-gah-pa".

Love this place. Downstairs area is great for hanging out with a big group

Mai tais (notoriously lethal) named after Li Po, famous Chinese poet who drowned after trying to embrace the rays of the moon reflecting off the water.

Gotta love a place with padded stairwells to accommodate the shithoused. Oh, and get a mai tai . This stuff's not complicated.

Beware of the Mai Tai : so good you won't want to stop at just one. Though you should probably stop at just one.

Everyone gets Chinese Mai Tais here, ones that would make Trader Vic scream and then get over it and then try it saying, "Alright, that's pretty good."

Warning: chinese mai tai goes down extremely well . Buddha beer is light and also goes down too well . Be careful.

Popular local dive bar in Chinatown . Mai Tai is the only drink you should get. It's basically a cave so don't expect phones to work.

Awesome Chinese dive bar decor, strong drinks . Maybe take Uber, you won't want to drive after.

It's all about the Chinese Mai Tai cocktail here.

Oh! You must have the "in-gah-pay"! It'll rock your world!! Girls restrooms were quite ok when we were here!

Came here after Anthony Bourdain did for "The Layover" with high expectations. Unfortunately, the Chinese Mai Tai was not nearly as strong as advertised, and we all felt a little let down.

Check out the secret bar / lounge in the basement (past the bathrooms and ice machine).

A ridiculously chill dive bar in Chinatown . Definitely get a Mai Tai

MaiTais. But the prices get raised on weekends and during Chinese New year 's

Get their Chinese rum-based Mai Tai , made famous by Anthony Bourdain on Layovers.

Potent Mai Tai 's, friendly staff ! Anthony Bourdain got his drink on here on Aug 9, 2011! Be sure to tip well !

Sunday Nights. Sweater Funk. Family. See legends like DJ Spinna, Dam Funk, Peanut Butter Wolf, ShredOne and more on the shh shhhhh

Interesting dive bar in Chinatown . Get a mai tai out other mixed drink

Have a Mai tai , more than two will sink your ship!

Get a Lucky Buddha and a Mai Tai (house special )!

Classic Chinese Mai Tai will send you to Mars.

Great Mai Thai and unique bartenders

There's a lounge area in the basement if you walk past the ice machines

A gem of a bar located smack in the middle of Chinatown. Just do it. You won't leave disappointed.

Hilariously awesome dive bar . REALLY divey.

Cute bar , love the Buddha sculpture , nice bartenders and painting on the wall but the bathroom smells like rape... ;-)

Chinese Mai Tai : house special . Do it

Famous for its Chinese Mai Tai , a must-try

Mai tais , duh

Not the cheapest drinks that you would expect from a rando bar in Chinatown, But Anthony Boudain came here so will I!

The mai tais will knock you out.

best mai tai in town !

Cash only . Mai Tais have gotten less strong