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The 6 Best Bars in Taipei

Six bars, chosen on the record: one on The World's 50 Best Bars, six on Asia's 50 Best.

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  1. Indulge Experimental Bistro
    ASIA'S 50 BESTCocktail Bar

    Indulge Experimental Bistro

    Aki Wang's Indulge Experimental Bistro has sat at the forefront of Taipei's cocktail scene for years, famed for liqueurs made from hand-picked native Taiwanese teas, seasonal menus tied to the Chinese solar terms, and a kitchen of modern European food built on Taiwanese ingredients, all behind an herb garden in a quiet residential block. No.11 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 and No.21 in the world in 2019.

    Order thisRuby Blackblack tea liqueur, 12-year single malt, raspberry-rose-citrus reduction
    No. 11, Lane 219, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Da'an District, Taipei 106
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  2. The Public House
    ASIA'S 50 BESTCocktail Bar

    The Public House

    William Wu's ode to the good old British boozer, with East Asian discipline: Ginza-perfectionist bartending and hand-carved ice behind a pub-warm room on Xinyi Road. Five house signatures run Public #1 through #5, food arrives late (fried chicken, risotto), and there's complimentary chicken soup after 2am on the way to a 4am close. No.40 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025. The latest lists place it at No. 92 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.

    Order thisThe Public 1gin, paochong tea, osmanthus syrup, chardonnay
    No. 143, Section 4, Xinyi Road, Da'an District, TaipeiTue-Sun evenings, until 04:00
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  3. Bar Mood
    ASIA'S 50 BESTCocktail Bar

    Bar Mood

    Nick Wu opened Bar Mood in September 2017 as a cozy living room, the bespoke furniture was made by his parents, with a bartop garden the team forages for garnishes. Taiwanese produce leads: bitter melon, soy milk, peanuts and oolong reworked through rotary distillation and low-temperature cooking. On Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2019 to 2021 and 2024 to 2026 (No.37 in 2024), with the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award in 2022; sibling MEET by BAR MOOD pours at the Grand Hotel. It sits at No. 82 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.

    Order thisSpice RaftMount Gay Black Barrel rum, pepper & pandan syrup, spiced mango, lime, marigold leaf
    No. 53, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da'an District, Taipei 106Sun-Thu 18:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-02:00
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  4. unDer lab
    ASIA'S 50 BESTCocktail Bar

    unDer lab

    A hidden-door basement in the East District, unDer lab seats guests at a counter facing the team in near-darkness, one spotlight per place setting. The experimental program draws on Taiwan's subtropical terroir, local spirits, tea, seasonal produce, à la carte or as a seasonal tasting set pairing cocktails with dishes. No.73 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 extended list; bartender Liu Guan-lin is a World Class Taiwan champion.

    B1, No. 51, Lane 308, Guangfu South Road, Da'an District, Taipei 106Daily 19:00-01:00 (Sunday tasting menu by reservation)
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  5. To Infinity & Beyond
    ASIA'S 50 BESTCocktail Bar

    To Infinity & Beyond

    Automatic doors slide open onto a spaceship: To Infinity & Beyond, opened December 2019 and led by Mars Chang (World Class Taiwan champion 2021), runs Taipei's most scientific cocktail program, distillation, centrifugation, drinks categorised by texture, in a sleek, psychedelic room. No.35 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026; the dumplings are, of course, Mars Spicy.

    Order this(EARTH) 2025pine needles, pink peppercorns, palo santo
    No. 13, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua S Rd, Da'an District, TaipeiDaily evenings
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  6. Lab
    ASIA'S 50 BESTCocktail Bar

    Lab

    A small cocktail bar owned by bartender Makita Takafumi, working in a precise, technique-led style. The room is monochrome and low-lit, with a pared-back layout that keeps the focus on the drinks. The list covers reworked classics and aromatic cocktails built around herbs grown on site. It sits at No. 99 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026.

    No. 409, Section 4, Ren'ai Road, Da'an District
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