Put on your blue suede shoes and soak up the atmosphere! Reminiscent of American diners from the 1950s, 86 Cafe shrugs off everything Chinese to provide as authentic a retro-American experience as is possible in Taipei. From subs to milkshakes (and signs prohibiting majong, wearing of slippers or betel nut chewing), 86 Cafe provides a slice of Americana where you least expect it. The cafe's decor plays a major role in enhancing the 86's nostalgic reality, taking customers back to the diners of yesteryear.
Overlooking Ximen Red Building, Midtown lounge is strategically located at the heart of the youthful Ximen. Seats are available both indoor and outdoor and alcoholic drinks are served. Interior is neat and the ambiance is quite cozy, with their closing time on weekends being flexible. This lounge normally closes at 2p, but can open longer to cater to its patrons. It's a perfect place to kick back and have a drink or two. With its convenient location, one can also opt to have dinner around Ximen first, then come over for an after-dinner treat.
Located in the Wenshan District of Taipei, The Wall Livehouse is a popular concert venue known for its great acoustic sound. Having attracted both local as well as international acts, the venue is just the perfect place to unwind, make new friends and have fun. This medium-sized space also has a well stocked bar. The Wall Livehouse plays hosts to the Megaport Music Festival which brings some of the best acts in town together to perform on one platform. So the next time you're in Taipei, you know where to go for live music. Call ahead for hours of operation.
For anyone hankering for a taste of the West, On Tap is the perfect remedy. It's a typical English pub, with an enviable selection of beers and spirits, welcoming staff, and an eclectic, entertaining clientele. On Tap's menu includes the finest English fare, from pies to pasties. Sausages and mash is particularly satisfying on one of those wet, damp days when the weather is like England's. When it's warm, the decent-sized patio is a perfect place to enjoy a cold lager. All major sports are shown live, and you can play darts and pool downstairs. -Alice Davis
Opened in April 2009 and set within the world's tallest building, the Spark Club has left an indelible mark on Taipei's throbbing nightlife. The decor's revolutionary concept includes a translucent glowing dance floor and ceiling, accentuated by a array of LCD screens showing music video montages. Surreal and hypnotic are 2 words to define your experience at this club which attracts the city's hottest people. Check website for details.
Back Yard is a place that belongs to the night. Here, you can enjoy a bottle of cool beer, a tasty meal and a view over Taipei City enhanced by the twinkle of stars and streetlights. Mysterious and romantic, it is has a wooden balcony with seats—the best place to enjoy the view. The menu features mostly Taiwanese cuisine including fried rice and noodles and hot pot. The bar serves local and imported beers, wine and cocktails.
Back Yard is a place that belongs to the night. Here, you can enjoy a bottle of cool beer, a tasty meal and a view over Taipei City enhanced by the twinkle of stars and streetlights. Mysterious and romantic, it is has a wooden balcony with seats—the best place to enjoy the view. The menu features mostly Taiwanese cuisine including fried rice and noodles and hot pot. The bar serves local and imported beers, wine and cocktails.
Labeled as one of the premier night spots of Taipei, Halo offers an unmatched experience to revelers coming from nearby areas and far-off places. A ritzy lounge, vibrant night club and a family-friendly restaurant merged into one, Halo plays address to the city's swish set who party till the wee hours of dawn. It occupies the 8th floor of ATT 4 Fun tower and is made famous for some breathtaking views of the neighboring Taipei 101 tower. The open-air portico lends its a very appeal, while it also impresses with an exciting menu of inventive cocktails and delectable American grub to savor.
Taipei has quite a vibrant LGBT scene as evidenced by the many trendy gay clubs and bars in the Red House Square area. Café Dalida is one of the better venues in this neighborhood where you can go and enjoy some zippy drinks and shake a leg to some of the foot-tapping beats played by the DJs. Both the interior and the outdoor patio emulate a tropical garden so that the effect is both trendy and exotic. If you happen to be clubbing or bar hopping in the area, this is a nice stop to make.
Located in the Wenshan District of Taipei, The Wall Livehouse is a popular concert venue known for its great acoustic sound. Having attracted both local as well as international acts, the venue is just the perfect place to unwind, make new friends and have fun. This medium-sized space also has a well stocked bar. The Wall Livehouse plays hosts to the Megaport Music Festival which brings some of the best acts in town together to perform on one platform. So the next time you're in Taipei, you know where to go for live music. Call ahead for hours of operation.
Located in Taipei's thriving gay village, G-Paradise is a relatively laid back gay bar which is popular with everybody regardless of age. The bar serves a long list of zippy craft cocktails as well as a list of beer, wines and champagnes. Aside from alcoholic beverages, their tea and smoothies are also quite popular. Dim colored lighting and intimate seating arrangements gives the place a cozy ambiance. Guests can also sit out in the patio on summer evenings and enjoy the summer breeze.
Put on your blue suede shoes and soak up the atmosphere! Reminiscent of American diners from the 1950s, 86 Cafe shrugs off everything Chinese to provide as authentic a retro-American experience as is possible in Taipei. From subs to milkshakes (and signs prohibiting majong, wearing of slippers or betel nut chewing), 86 Cafe provides a slice of Americana where you least expect it. The cafe's decor plays a major role in enhancing the 86's nostalgic reality, taking customers back to the diners of yesteryear.