Red’s Place

What you need to know

Red’s Place is a small bar at 672 Jackson Street that bills itself as the oldest bar in Chinatown. It was among the first in the neighborhood to serve draft beer.

The Drinks

The list is short and inexpensive: draft and bottled beer and well drinks. Cash only.

The Space

It is a small room with a few stools, low light, and a neon sign over the door.

The Story

Red’s has been part of Chinatown’s small bar scene for decades. Hours can be irregular, so check before a special trip.

Practical Info

Price: $. Cash only.

Reservations: None. Walk-in only.

Best time: Early evening. Hours vary.

Getting there: On Jackson between Grant and Kearny, near the Chinatown and North Beach edge. The 8 Bayshore and 30 Stockton stop nearby, and Montgomery Station is about a ten-minute walk south.