Must-see nightlife in Taipei

  • Lao Pai Gongyuan Hao

    Taipei

    Across from 2-28 Peace Memorial Park in an old Japanese-era corner shop is this decades-old place, selling a refreshing suān méitāng (酸梅湯; sour plum juice…

  • Abrazo Bistro

    Taipei

    The hottest and swankiest gay bar in town, catering to well-groomed and well-heeled professionals. Downstairs has VIP booths, a DJ and a throbbing…

  • 23 Public

    Taipei

    With 12 kinds of craft beer on tap (eight from their own 23 Brewing Company), this little corner place is a great spot for sampling great beer; 23 IPA, a…

  • Lioujisiang

    Taipei

    Lioujisiang is a relaxed and simpler style teahouse. The owners claim they run the oldest tea farm in Maokong, started in 1895. Try their namesake…

  • Drop Coffee House

    Taipei

    Set in an 80-year-old gutted Japanese-era private residence with lovely worn wooden flooring, this coffee house serves single-origin coffee from places…

  • 23 Public Beitou

    Taipei

    This cosy nook tucked into the side of the MRT (come out and immediately turn right) is a branch of the popular local craft-beer brewery, 23 Public, back…

  • Prost Bar

    Taipei

    This simple hole-in-the-wall watering hole is right up against the riverside, perfect for a sunset-bathed drink. There are 42 bottled beers, mostly…

  • Taboo

    Taipei

    This long-running basement lesbian club attracts a young set of women, with the liveliest nights Fridays and Saturdays. There's a dance floor and DJ, and…

  • Cha Cha Thé

    Taipei

    A hyper-stylish but genuinely serene teahouse designed by chic fashion house Shiatzy Chen. One wall is made of compressed tea bricks, and there's…

  • Soi 13

    Taipei

    Taipei's new favourite gay sauna. Has a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, darkroom, maze, cabins, lounge and cafe. Crowded on nights when locals get a discount.

  • ANIKi Club

    Taipei

    This gay sauna is not as popular as it once was but it has high-tech and clean facilities, with weekly events and a gym.

  • G*star Club

    Taipei

    Still going strong, this fairly small but packed dance club puts on lots of parties. Expect a youngish crowd.

  • Goldfish

    Taipei

    Nice cocktail bar with inventive recipes in the Japanese quarter. Popular with bears and muscled types.

  • H*ours Cafe

    Taipei

    Lovely little gay-owned cafe serving simple snacks and beverages.

  • Speakeasy Bar

    Taipei

    This long and dark Irish bar has probably the cheapest Guinness on tap in Taipei (NT$180 a pint during the 7-9pm happy hour). English Premier League games…

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