Tainan
A 38cm-wide alley leads to this charmer where the colours are bold, the ceilings high, and on a fine day, there's always a breeze dancing. The patterns…
Must-see nightlife in Southern Taiwan
Tainan
A moody venue in an old village residence that has retained much of its original look, down to the creaky wooden doors. The bar is at the back, dimly lit…
Kaohsiung
One of Kaohsiung's oldest cafes, Hsiao Ti was started by a Japanese-speaking Taiwanese woman 40 years ago and it seems nothing has changed since then –…
Kenting National Park
Though it's run by the mega-sized Caesar Park Resort across the road, you wouldn't know it. This outdoor bar-cafe on Little Bay Beach (小灣海灘) is everything…
Tainan
A elegant cafe serving good single-origin coffees, homemade cakes and thirst-quenching drinks. You can relax at the communal table and read their books on…
Tainan
Directly opposite Mazu Temple, TCRC (The Checkered Record Club) is cool in all the right places – a speakeasy vibe, indie sounds, colourful cocktails and…
Tainan
The glamorous younger sister of TCRC Bar, Bar Home is all red velvet curtains, green walls and chandeliers, like a cross between old Tainan and Cluedo…
Kaohsiung
Similar to the restaurant downstairs, this bar features retro Japanese decor and music. Cocktails are carefully prepared by mixologist Neil. Hang around…
Kaohsiung
Young beer connoisseurs from Kaohsiung like to hang out at this spacious taproom and discuss local politics over a strong ale or a light Belgian brew…
Tainan
The owner here has built a lush cafe from a rubbish heap by filling it only with recycled materials. The hip spot is wedged into an old building facing…
Kaohsiung
This classy European-style restaurant is one of the few places in southern Taiwan that sells fine European wine by the glass, with a decent Belgian beer…
Kaohsiung
A laid-back bar right on Cijin Beach offering an assortment of craft beers and fresh fruit smoothies. It's great for watching the sunset, especially…
Tainan
Tucked away in the garden of the historic Tainan Public Hall (公會堂, Gōnghuì Táng), this elegant teahouse takes the form of a 1930s Japanese wooden…
Kaohsiung
A fragrant teashop offering an assortment of quality loose-leaf teas from Taiwan. If you want to buy, the English-speaking owner can explain their…
Tainan
Well-known melon (or winter-squash) drink stand across from the Official God of War Temple. Look for the queue. Winter melon cools the body and makes for…
Taiwan's Southwest Coast
A low-key cafe where you can watch the sunset, adopt a cat (it's also a cat shelter), let your kids play and drink coffee. It's your call between all…
Kaohsiung
A warm, jovial place offering good cocktails, craft beer and open frontage. Decor is a light nod to old Kaohsiung with wooden shutters and a calligraphic…
Kaohsiung
The place for clubbing in Kaohsiung, with a DJ and themed parties almost every night of the week and an international clientele. At the time of research,…
Tainan
A shipping container wedged into an alley and converted into a bar and gelateria. Buy your craft beer and salami platter from the counter and proceed…
Pingtung County
A shop for indigenous clothing and handicrafts with a cute cafe serving excellent coffee from Dewen at its back. Gu Liu Fang is three minutes' walk from…
Tainan
A cosy pub cluttered with quirky Japanese toys and other kidult bait. They have a good assortment of Asian and European craft beers; most young locals…
Taiwan's Southwest Coast
An immensely popular cafe offering heaps of foliage, good food and organic Taiwan coffees (from NT$150), but the main draws are the killer sunset and the…
Kaohsiung
A laid-back roadside cafe run by musicians. You can sit on the bench outside and play with the cat or ascend a narrow staircase to a quiet apple-green…
Tainan
Across from the Confucius Temple is this famous shop serving delicious bàobīng (刨冰, shaved ice and fruit) and fruit drinks. There's always a crowd waiting…
Pingtung County
Baiwago is a tiny cafe that whips out excellent coffee and bags of Pingtung beans for sale. It's the one with open frontage and white tiled walls, and…
Kaohsiung
A loud and popular sports bar in the Zuoying District, with good service, live broadcasts and a wide selection of beer and liquor.
Tainan
This American franchise offers live sports coverage, draught beer, cheap pizza, dart boards and a pool table.
