The 4 Best Bars in Chinatown
Melody Lounge
A red-lit neighborhood bar on N Hill with Chinese lanterns overhead and a menu of craft beers and cocktails. It is the kind of unassuming place that is easier to settle into than it looks from the outside.
General Lee's
Tucked into historic Gin Ling Way, this bar leans into tropical decor and creative cocktails, with DJs and live music adding to the atmosphere on the right nights. It's a genuinely fun room with some history behind it, and one of the more distinctive places to drink in Chinatown.
Lollicup
A Taiwanese bubble tea chain on N Hill Street serving boba drinks and snacks like fried popcorn chicken at low prices. It is straightforward fast-casual, good for a quick takeout order or delivery when you want something cold and sweet.
Homage Brewing
A neighborhood brewery on the edge of Chinatown that has built a loyal following among locals. Worth knowing if you want a low-key place to drink well-made beer without trekking far.