A great dive bar. Locals holding court at the bar, reasonably priced beers, but the star was our bartender Jazz (sp?). She singlehandedly poured beers, shots engagaged with all customers, stocked the coolers, and put up Christmas decorations, all while spinning a high - energy DJ music set that energized the whole place with positive, upbeat vibes on Xmas eve. Her ever present smile and dancing were added bonuses.

A classic dive bar right next to Chinatown! Pretty good selection of beers and plenty of cocktails

The service is awesome. Drinks are stiff. Prices are great. ... And industry love, to boot. New favorite drink spot after work.

Such a nice bar in north beach! The bartender Michelle was so sweet, the vibes were chill so I could chat and still hear my friend, drinks were decently priced, plus they have the cutest bar dog!!

Does your watch not tell you if it is AM or PM when it displays 1:00? It doesn't matter at Mr Bing's. On any dark and gloomy day or night in San Francisco, if it is 1:00, Mr Bing's is open. There is not much about going to this place except to drink. The music is an loop of 60s and 70s rock with a few more moderns thrown in. It's only playing to help you stop thinking. The straight hard liquor is reasonably priced. You shouldn't be drinking beer without a hard accompaniment. Go elsewhere on Columbus if you're seeking wine or a beer with two or three words in its name. Yes, it is a bit of a dive bar. But it is safe. No one will bother you or judge. It is also on the list of San Francisco Legacy Businesses. I don't love Mr Bing's. I'm not a "psychotic fucking freak", R.I.P., Mr Bourdain. But I like it.

It's clearly a local's dive bar but there's room for tourist too. The beer is cold and the bartender is friendly. There isn't much seating inside so be prepared to stand or sit outside if there isn't any room.

Could it BE any more divier? (That's a Chandler, aka Mr. Bing, reference) During the day, it's a pub. At night, it's a lounge. It's a pub and a lounge. It's a pounge. And I am in lub. P.S. "Anthony Bourdain, champion of dirty dives and the souls of cities, is a fan of the dark, late-night environs of Mr. Bing's, having visited it during the filming of his show The Layover in 2012. He famously told The New York Times: 'Anyone who doesn't have a great time in San Francisco is pretty much dead to me. You go there as a snarky New Yorker thinking it's politically correct, it's crunchy granola, it's vegetarian, and it surprises you every time. It's a two-fisted drinking town, a carnivorous meat-eating town, it's dirty and nasty and wonderful.' (SF.Eater.com, 2016)