A Grey Goose Martini. It's what you didn't know you needed.
Back half of bar with karaoke
red ceiling with christmas lights
Front half of bar
Bow bow special, sorry for photo quality
a bottle of tiger beer
a crowd of people at a bar
a woman in a white dress
even while we sleep
a bartender pouring a drink
interior
interior
2 full packs of fireworks given to us for free by Jenny
Now selling Trumer Pils!
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Cool Local Flavor
Pano of the Bar at Bow Bow
Mama Candy! By far the best bartender/owner!
Mixed company
Dimly lit, cheery bar space
Marlon T.
Feb 7, 2025
I love Ruggy J's review from 2012.5 stars for Bow Bow because it's a no frills straight up drinkery karaoke spot in Chinatown SF. Drinks are reasonably priced and the karaoke system is great. I visited during this year's Chinese New Years and was jumping in and out of this bar to watch people pop off fireworks.Get that Bhudda beer just because the bottle is so cool!
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Bronson S.
Jan 3, 2025
Was headed back to my hotel late at night when I heard Whitney Houston playing loudly nearby. As I passed Bow Bow, I realized it was karaoke! I decided to go in, buy a beer, and queue up a song. After making some friends, one song turned in to four and I ended up staying until 2AM, it was that much fun.The boss and some of the regulars I met were very friendly. There's a large selection of Chinese and English songs. Every song I wanted to sing they ended up having, which is rare!Definitely recommend if you want to have a good time and perhaps socialize with some friendly strangers.
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Ariana A.
Dec 13, 2024
Last night was my first time at Bow Bow and had so much fun! It was recommended to me by some friends who wanted to get drinks and karaoke. It's a small bar, but very lively and a good system for non-private karaoke. I saw 3 karaoke books with the song selections and you write the number of the song on a piece of paper, hand it to the bar tender, and they queue up your song. There is 1 all-gender restroom, bar stools, and free street parking in the evening. Will definitely come back again.
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Roman A.
Feb 6, 2025
Awesome place to have a drink and sing some tunes, friendly vibes with very tendful bar tenders.
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Morgan W.
Nov 15, 2024
Nice owner, passable drinks, and positive vibes. It also helped that our rendition of "dragostea din tei" was well received. This was one of the only non-private room karaoke spaces that I've felt comfortable singing at - I loved how intimate and supportive it was.
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Amy Slates W.
Sep 6, 2024
Omg how fun!! What a cool small little bar!Had the best time!Great location, love the bow bow cocktail, staff were super friendly, and was comfortable and welcoming.
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Ku'ulei R.
Oct 31, 2024
Went here after a night of drinking and had lots of fun singing and hanging out. The bartender, I forgot her name was AWESOME and friendly and really the best. She also has a beautiful singing voice. Will be back again!
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Satyam D.
Jun 19, 2024
Super fun karaoke spot in North beach! It's an Asian owned karaoke bar with a massive collection of songs and horribly bad cocktails! Very divey and relaxed even though they like to call themselves a cocktail lounge. The staff I believe are the owners themselves and they're awesome! Don't go here for cocktails but for music and fun vibes!
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Romy V.
Jan 17, 2025
Stumbled in on Jan. 1 after having dinner in North Beach. Super fun bar, hottie bartender, great crowd ready to karaoke and sing their hearts out!
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Lily D.
Oct 17, 2024
Omg i love it here! Such a staple! Vibes immaculate, cute ambiance, friendly staff. Always my to go in the city for a good time.
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