Red's Place

Super divey bar that turns into an absolutely happening karaoke bar! Came here last year while hopping around Chinatown and enjoyed a quick and very strong drink. It was just our group and we sat at the bar, got quick service and then headed out. On our most recent visit, we stopped in right as karaoke was about to start, and what was supposed to be a quick drink on a bar crawl, turned into hours here singing our hearts out. The crowd was amazing, everyone was super into karaoke and took turns singing and getting into eachothers performances, it was such a blast! Definitely one of, if not my favorite karaoke experiences I've had. Highly recommend if you're looking for a dive bar with strong drinks, or you want to belt out some jams!

Red's Place is hands down one of the best spots in San Francisco! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a vibe that instantly made me feel at home. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure every detail of my experience was perfect.

Chill ass bar in Chinatown. It apparently has been here a long time and looks like it certainly has. Red's Place is one of the cheapest places to get cocktails around here surely. Even though it's not as cheap as it was it's not bad. This seems laid back compared to the commotion that goes on outside. Apparently it's Chinatown's oldest bar. It's been around here since 1937 and looking at it you can believe it. This is certainly a bar for the neighborhood. Has that classic dive bar interior. Lots of wood. Clientele seems to be mostly Chinese, as expected. There's lots of local beers, mostly in bottles in the refrigerator. It's about $8 for a basic cocktail. They can make fancier ones like martinis. Has a lot of history. It's one of the oldest bars around, and has that family owned feel to it. There's no food, but people often bring in something.

It's hard to love a bar that *tries* to be a dive bar. I ordered a cocktail and it was weak and the bartender didn't even garnish it. I had a draft beer for my 2nd and last drink and it was flat. Won't come back...there are better options in the neighborhood for real dive bars that serve quality drinks.

If you come to Chinatown for a drink, there are several choices, but to me, the focus always seems to stay on Buddha Lounge (review: https://yelp.to/FWFpZOyKcy) and Li Po Cocktail Lounge (review: https://yelp.to/ga8MGK8BIK) since they both have prime locations on Grant Avenue and serve their own signature Chinese Mai Tais. This one happens to be Chinatown's oldest bar, so you'd think I would've been here before.However, despite passing by it dozens of times, nope, I had not been here until I decided to drop by on a random Thursday afternoon. Pretty quiet in here. First things first, there was nothing inside that would make you think you're in Chinatown except the greasy container of chicken chow mein a regular customer was eating at the bar. It was definitely the kind of place that attracts regulars regularly.No tourist magnet for sure, and that was a major plus. No Chinese Mai Tai either, but I'm not a huge fan of them anyway. I had a $10 Tequila Sunrise that the bartender mixed quite meticulously (photo: https://yelp.to/5rxRldeLir). Her name was Amy, and she was chatty and friendly. The regulars not so much as they just talked just to each other despite Amy's best efforts to engage everyone. Well, Norm and Cliff weren't that friendly to everyone either.DRINKS - 4 stars...Amy made a fine Tequila SunriseAMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...oh yes, it's a dive but with character and the smell of takeoutSERVICE - 5 stars...giving it up for AmyTOTAL - 4 stars...the place to get a stiff drink in ChinatownRELATED - Exploring Chinatown? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2WoF1Z2

Great divey place w in door and outdoor seating nestled in china town. Love coming here for that truly 'institutional' and local SF feel before all the tech money swooped in! w/ 4 beers on tap & lots of cocktails catering to your mood - this little joint is a great beginning (or end) to your SF extracurricular weekend or weekday itinerary. Cheers

Love the vibe here nice go to spot for a drink they have everything you need. Amy the bartender drinks on Point. Music box for the drinks yes please

(Tony Leung Chiu-Wai voiceover)The vibe is dive bar right smack in the middle of Chinatown! Never been. First time for a lot of things.Jenny warmly greeted me.I'm here tonight to listen to the very best Taylor Swift Karaoke contest in San Francisco! Met the host, Hayley, who reigns from Vancouver. Not only does she have exquisite taste in cinema and music; her drive is even more admirable!Ordered the usual Red Bulls to mellow me out for the evening festivities!My gosh, the energy was stratospheric and seismic! And yes I, Tony Leung, just like my bestie (who I sometimes sound like) Ryan Reynolds are Swifties. And yes like Ryan, I've been to 2 of her concerts at Levi & Sofi. Let me tell you, Swifties know how to rock and will save the world! In my less-than-humble-because-I'm-over-qualified opinion (as well as the audience-wide gasps and unbridled raucous applause), the clear winner for the contest was the rendition of Taylor Swift's Beautiful Ghosts. The audience fit the clinical definition of slack-jawed! Yes, we were in awe!Wait...was this even karaoke? What was Whitney Houston doing in the house?! That was an absolutely amazing performance!My oh my. That was a witnessed objective truth! Objective truth does exist! Fabulous vocals! Music, mirth, wine, conversation, and places like Red's is how we will achieve world peace, a prosperous economy for all, defeat the lies of depopulationist globalist tyrants, and find meaning!Jenny also recommended a Bulleit which was absolutely fab!Would order everything again! And will be back to try some of the exotics I saw on the top shelf (especially on a Saturday to see Jenny)!Duì!Xiè xiè, Jenny & Hayley!Zài jiàn!Woohoo!

Such a fun place! My friends and I were walking around the area and came across Red's Place. It's a small karaoke bar with the nicest staff and adorable Christmas decorations. It has classic bar drinks at a reasonable price. There is no karaoke book, and you can sing literally anything. My friends and I went up and sang so many times (sorry to everyone who had to listen to us!). A few other groups were doing the same thing and everyone was having a great time together. A fun, friendly vibe with a bar full of great people! Will definitely be back many times.

This small lil bar tucked away in Chinatown is always such a good time. The times I've gone, the crowds were pretty small, but the patrons consisted of locals and regulars which gives this place a nice homey feel. Their bartender Jenny is super nice, attentive, and really adds to fun and casual vibe this place has. This is a no frills bar, just drinks and good company. If you're looking to escape some of the more crowded bars in Chinatown, try taking a peek here and see what the situation looks like.Overall, I give this place a 9/10.