Hop Sing Laundromat

"Hop Sing Laundromat’s air of mystery enhances its allure — and the outstanding drinks don’t hurt, either. The hidden Chinatown cocktail bar features a strict set of rules enforced by owner and proprietor Lê. Dressing inappropriately or taking photos inside might get you added to the bar’s banned list. And no one wants to be banned from a spot named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the 30 greatest bars in the world." - Annemarie Dooling, Ernest Owens

"Dress code, no phone usage, and more are rules to abide by at this intimate speakeasy located at an unassuming location in the heart of Chinatown. With a menu of rotating cocktails, some of which are Asian-influenced, Hop Sing Laundromat is a great spot to stop by for a round of drinks before you grab dinner at one of the many delicious and quality spots nearby. Walk-ins only." - George Banks-Weston, Missy Frederick

"Hop Sing in Chinatown is one of the coolest bars in Philly, and it makes its own rules—no phone usage, and don’t be an asshole. The walls are covered in velvety red wallpaper and there are old candelabras on every table that look like they’re about to come to life, a la Beauty And The Beast. It’s not a place to head to with a large group—it’s more of a pick-your-date’s-brain kind of bar where you can have beautifully mixed drinks with Vietnamese coffee and flower-infused gin. The cash-only spot gets busy late at night, so stopping by around 5pm is probably your best bet if you want a seat at a table. " - candis mclean

"Hop Sing in Chinatown is one of the coolest bars in Philly, and it makes its own rules—no phone usage, and don’t be an asshole. The walls are covered in velvety red wallpaper and there are old candelabras on every table that look like they’re about to come to life, a la Beauty And The Beast. It’s not a place to head to with a large group—it’s more of a pick-your-date’s-brain kind of bar where you can have beautifully mixed drinks with Vietnamese coffee and flower-infused gin. The cash-only spot gets busy late at night, so stopping by around 5pm is probably your best bet if you want a seat at a table." - Candis R. McLean

"Put away the cell phone, please. This speakeasy has rules. Respect them for a chance to enjoy some of the city’s very best cocktails inside a candlelit spot national magazines have ranked among the greatest bars in the country. Legend has it owner Lê took a trip through 48 states, where he visited dozens of bars in search of the best one. Not finding it, he returned to Philly and opened his own." - Ernest Owens, Kae Lani Palmisano, Sarah Maiellano