The most "chill" bars in Taipei

If you love original cocktails, look no further for Meowvelous Taipei Fan Club w/ Club Boys Saloon

For active travelers who love to explore, they will definitely hear at least once of Meowvelous Taipei Fan Club. Although this is a complex of restaurants and bars, each place is delicately designed to create a separate atmosphere for each area. The owner of the bar, Kuan Chen, is from Tainan and has many years of experience working in the food industry. His point of view is that he wants to introduce to friends around the world a cheerful and friendly Taiwan image through the restaurant's signature cocktails and dishes. With that spirit, Chen has dedicated a sizable area to the kitchen and bartender for his employees to unleash their creativity. The bar features 20 original cocktails, created using traditional Taiwanese spices and spirits. Each cocktail has its own story and is illustrated through humorous illustrations on the menu. You can try a special cocktail combining a famous ice cream in Tainan and asparagus juice, which is one of the signature dishes of the restaurant.

Address: 05, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, DunHua N Rd, 105號No., No. 220

Phone: +886 2 2717 7596

Operating hours: 05.30PM-00.00 AM (weekdays, except Monday)

Closet Restaurant & Bar, a ravishing bar, is a favorite destination for ladies

Nestled in a bustling street of downtown Taipei, Closet is designed in European style. Behind the mysterious blue door is a magnificent and charming space with pale yellow lamps, meticulous leather sofas... the special interior design of the shop gives the feeling of stepping into a wardrobe. magic in the fictional story The Chronicles of Narnia. With a quiet atmosphere suitable for customers, especially ladies who love luxury, courtesy, not too noisy. One of the bar's signature cocktails is a combination of a hazelnut liqueur with Oloroso and traditional rice wine, creating a drink with a unique Taiwanese flavor.

Address: No. 15號, Lane 101, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

Phone: +886 2 2731 7919

Operating hours: 06.00PM-02.00 AM (weekdays)

Ounce Taipei, voted in the top 50 best bars in Asia

The bar was built in the style of "speakeasy & hidden", a type of bar popular during the prohibition of alcohol and alcoholic beverages in the US in the period 1920-1933. It is not easy to find the bar right away as it is hidden behind a cafe and sometimes you have to ask the cafe staff for directions to the bar. Ounce Taipei was voted by visitors as the top 50 best bars in Asia with classic New York-style cocktails as well as original cocktails with strong Taiwanese flavors. The highlight of the bar is that the bartenders can communicate with customers in many languages, they are always ready to suggest cocktails based on your preferences and share interesting stories behind it. Hometown of the bar owner in the state of New Jersey, he regularly organizes special events, exchanges with the top bartender names in the US.

Address: No. 309號, Section 4, Xinyi Road, Da'an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

Phone: +886 2 2703 7761

Operating hours: 06.00PM-02.00 AM (weekdays)

R&D Cocktail Lab, the only bar with no menu

Located in Jiaxing Street (Jiaxing), R&D attracts customers by a special design and decoration: no signs or windows, only a minimalist logo with dim light reflecting through. The logo represents the chemical formula of Ethanol, C₂H₆O. The bar is aimed at discerning customers and has an endless passion for cocktails. The bar's bartender is professionally trained to be able to create hundreds of cocktails, based on the needs, preferences, and moods of customers because the bar does not have a menu. The bar owner believes that "whatever customers like, that will be the menu of the bar". Come to R&D and experience your cocktail made to order.

Address: No. 36號, Jiaxing Street, Da'an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

Operating hours: 07.00PM-03.00 AM (weekdays, closed on Mondays)

Placebo Taipei, where East and West cultures meet

If you are a lover of traditional space reminiscent of Taiwan and Hong Kong movies in the 80s, this is a great choice for you. As soon as you enter the shop, you will be immersed in a cultural space with Asian characteristics, designed by red lanterns and Japanese wall paintings. Slow down to Western music and enjoy, sipping a Smokey cocktail with juicy rose jelly or a cocktail inspired by a song by Japanese singer Mika Nakashima, or a glass Special cocktails are put on the menu by the owner, inspired by his journeys to explore the world.

Address: No. 83, Section 2, Keelung Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110

Phone: +886 2 8732 2345

Operating hours: 08.00PM-02.00 AM (weekdays)