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Buddha Lounge

Dive Bar$$$$

Chinatown, San Francisco

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Buddha Lounge

6.7^/10

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"Jukebox available."(2 Tips)
"Cash only, and bottled beer only."(2 Tips)

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good for singles
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cash only
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ivan rhivanzFebruary 22, 2015
Love this place! Jukebox available. cash only!!!! Bathroom is abit sketchy so bring someone with you.
Margot SeetoSeptember 3, 2018
Been here 5+ times
No Chinese mai tais, but usually a less crowded, low key, and cheaper alternative to Li Po. Juke box. The main bartender is no frills and hilarious.
ConnorDecember 3, 2014
The Chinese whiskey is the reason to come here and the friendly service is why you stay.
Matthew VelardeJanuary 1, 2014
The tunes are great and the vibe was my scene. Dive bar to the max
Brodie OlmsteadDecember 10, 2016
Cheap drinks, great vibes and so many dice games. Midnight is addictive.
Dave HuthDecember 7, 2012
Vodka soda is $4.75, music is great, dice are rolling, worth a visit, stop being a stiff! pv (Dec 2012)
Samantha SchroederAugust 25, 2011
The best part of this bar is the bartender!! If you're from out of town this is an AWESOME experience!
David PalerminiFebruary 12, 2017
Mark is the greatest dive bartender in SF, no competition.
Christina LSeptember 21, 2012
Mark the bartender is amazing. Ask him to teach you how to play dice. :)
Kevin RipperMay 20, 2015
Great atmosphere, bartender, and prices
Emily BNovember 12, 2014
Friendly staff.
Mark BauerMay 30, 2016
Nice bartender, not much else going for it.
J KDecember 3, 2016
Dive. Fun Chinatown bar with crazy bathroom
Austin WangApril 7, 2015
Cash only, and bottled beer only.
Mitch BrownJanuary 13, 2015
Ca$h only Bar... ATM in the Bar
Derek HodgesSeptember 11, 2015
Dive bar, easy and heavy
Mike FroelichFebruary 20, 2014
80s music trivia with. Ark
NikoAugust 18, 2014
Liar's dice if you ask.
Dan EymanSeptember 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Ask Mark for a shot of the "special" liquor.
Donovan NixonAugust 10, 2014
Lucky Buddha Beer!
Jeffrey BarrettApril 6, 2012
Best liars dice in SF!
Akiko IAugust 14, 2014
Cash only.. 2 very weak drinks for $12. Rip off. Terrible dive bar. Going to The restroom is scary cuz u got to open the iron gate (inside of the bar)... Lame.
Jay JapraDecember 18, 2010
Liar's dice. Just look it up online. Pretty easy to learn. Loser buys a drink though. Could be the bartender.
AshMay 13, 2012
Shitty bar that plays baseball on tv and gives you weak drinks at strong prices.
Matt CadleSeptember 28, 2012
Strong drinks. Lookout 
Matthew BrandOctober 30, 2010
Watch out for the liars dice...it's a slippery slope with Mark behind the bar.
Matthew BreedenDecember 1, 2010
Try a Chinese watermelon or Washington apple.
Clint IrvinJanuary 25, 2014
Buddhaesque. Is that a word? F it. Drink
Richie VosDecember 15, 2011
Epic.......
Marc McCabeJuly 14, 2012
No hooks? What's the deal?
Benjamin StandeferMarch 24, 2009
Beat the bartender at Liar's Dice for a free drink

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