This quirky bar wedged inside the narrow confines of a building in the Zhongzheng District may not sound like the perfect date spot, but perhaps the New York City subway theme, a handful of wonderful libations and exciting fusion-style eats will convince you otherwise. B-Line By A Train fashions everything from its dreary staircase entrance to the raw industrial-yet-chic interiors after the Big Apple's iconic transport system, and adds the magic of a clandestine bar to it. Order your poison at the bar, before you settle at a cozy spot with some handmade dim sums, and surrender to the subway frenzy.
Revolver, in the heart of Taipei, is a three-story live music venue with a relaxed bar on the first floor, an intimate stage on the second floor and a pool table and hang-out area on the third floor. Revolver offers a place for all kinds of up-and-coming and established musicians and artists to strut their stuff in front of Taipei's eager audience. Every type of music can be found here, and there's something worth checking out almost every night of the week. Drinks are reasonably priced and you can share a shisha pipe with your friends around a table, too. This venue is open late. Call ahead for details. -Alice Davis
A bar serving just plain water? Yes, indeed! Adam's ale comes in numerous brands at this hangout, catering to health-conscious folks. Drown your sorrows in the liquids that range from the rich-in-minerals to the pure and still. This watering hole takes its name quite literally. Understandably, the crowd here is rather docile, comprising mostly of society ladies and fitness freaks. Good for a one-time visit.
This quirky bar wedged inside the narrow confines of a building in the Zhongzheng District may not sound like the perfect date spot, but perhaps the New York City subway theme, a handful of wonderful libations and exciting fusion-style eats will convince you otherwise. B-Line By A Train fashions everything from its dreary staircase entrance to the raw industrial-yet-chic interiors after the Big Apple's iconic transport system, and adds the magic of a clandestine bar to it. Order your poison at the bar, before you settle at a cozy spot with some handmade dim sums, and surrender to the subway frenzy.
Revolver, in the heart of Taipei, is a three-story live music venue with a relaxed bar on the first floor, an intimate stage on the second floor and a pool table and hang-out area on the third floor. Revolver offers a place for all kinds of up-and-coming and established musicians and artists to strut their stuff in front of Taipei's eager audience. Every type of music can be found here, and there's something worth checking out almost every night of the week. Drinks are reasonably priced and you can share a shisha pipe with your friends around a table, too. This venue is open late. Call ahead for details. -Alice Davis
A bar serving just plain water? Yes, indeed! Adam's ale comes in numerous brands at this hangout, catering to health-conscious folks. Drown your sorrows in the liquids that range from the rich-in-minerals to the pure and still. This watering hole takes its name quite literally. Understandably, the crowd here is rather docile, comprising mostly of society ladies and fitness freaks. Good for a one-time visit.