Must-see nightlife in Tainan

  • Narrow Door Cafe

    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…

  • Lola

    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…

  • Pari Pari Apartment

    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…

  • TCRC Bar

    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…

  • Bar Home

    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…

  • Gandan Café

    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…

  • Daybreak 18 Teahouse

    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…

  • A Chuan Melon Drink

    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…

  • Pista Alcohol

    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…

  • Dai Ran Po

    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…

  • Lily Fruit Shop

    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…

  • Willy's Second Base

    Tainan

    This American franchise offers live sports coverage, draught beer, cheap pizza, dart boards and a pool table.

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