Li Po Cocktail Lounge

Katie Zarate★★★★★★★★★★5.03 weeks ago

We fell in love with this little gem. From the punk rock playlist to the moody lighting and decor, it’s impossible not to sink into a bar stool and just vibe. We had the Mai Taos and only wish we had tried a Buddha beer.

Ben Park★★★★★★★★★★3.010 months ago

The Chinese Mai Tai is as potent as advertised. Whether it’s a good cocktail or not is questionable. You can probably make a better drink by mixing some liquor and liqueurs at home. This place has a unique vibe though. It’s worth visiting at least once for the experience.

Peter Farejowicz★★★★★★★★★★4.010 months ago

Li Po Cocktail Lounge is exactly what you would expect from a dive bar in Chinatown, and that is part of its charm. The interior is a little worn but it works perfectly for a casual, laid back drink with friends. The Chinese Mai Tai is the signature drink here and definitely worth ordering. It is popular for a reason, with a smooth and tasty flavor, though for me personally it was not too strong as some other reviews mentioned. Service was quick and the atmosphere was easygoing. It is a fun stop if you are in the area and want something low key.

charlee johnsen★★★★★★★★★★1.05 months ago

Gross, dirty, run-down atmosphere that is only worsened by the horrific older woman bartender- whom I’m assuming is Connie based on reviews. She was beyond disrespectful to everyone in my party. Here’s everything she did: - Yelling at my party for sitting down at a table and asking her where to order. -Telling us to “buy a drink or get out” after already purchasing 3 drinks and simply asking for a water. We learned this happened to another woman who was at the bar and asked for water 10 minutes prior. No water served here! - Yelling at my party members for removing the tip from our bill, demanding we tip her after calling us “cheap” and saying “don’t disrespect my (receipt) paper” after removing the tip. Everything in this establishment is gross - the bathroom, the atmosphere, the attitude of the bartender - the list goes on and on. If I could rate this place zero stars, then I would. I’m not sure how the photos on this Google Listing are still allowed since they do not accurately represent what the Actual Establishment looks like in 2025/2026. Same for the reviews, we thought this would be a fun place because of the 4.4 rating, but obviously that is not an accurate representation of reality at Li Po. Yeah, Anthony Bourdain visited this establishment - that’s the only reason it’s getting visitors. Not worth it! If you want to be berated for existing and be served a bad, brown Mai Tai from pre-made mixes that’s over-served to mask the cheap mix, then this just might be the place for you.

Paul★★★★★★★★★★4.011 months ago

Okay, so this is a Chinese dive bar at its fullest, super fun unique experience, but also the service is a little weak. They sequestered us to a corner and were oddly strict about it. I would 100% go back just because of its uniqueness and to show friends something unique but alone I don’t know if I would come back