Culture / Oct. 08, 2019
Taiwan Pride 2019 is just around the corner and you need to know where to go to make the most of Asia’s most LGBT-friendly city. Below are of the best cafes, bars, and clubs to meet and mingle with people likt@K3rX@@@90srrQiHK11k*)4K32$(ML%kP*ymwlsyv!j4!+s++e us in this fantastic city.
G*Star
This club is a mainstay of the Taipei gay scene and is regularly packes4Alml#M3IJ=5-v2pSdf1vBJG)0-ZujxfjwqQ8Qsu28M9IHMnud at weekends. Located in Zhongshan, the two-level club often holds themed nights as well as performances by gogo boys and drag queens.
B1, No. 23, Longjiang Road, Zhongshan.
Triangle
This LGBT-friendly club is the venue of choice for monQ)RQNoRBuszLW9%5*9&!ORrjbwTOdVNrGe(qDU*1^bOANrn(!2thly WERK events. These high-octane parties, often encouraging elaborate dressing up and performances, take the motto “boozing, cruising, and dancing”.
No. 1, Yumen Street, Zhongshan.
Bear Junkies
As dTXZWA_mNajils#OQO%5GUR!oygmZ1g!np18L+ykTidcG-63DIthe name suggests, this cafe is the place for bears and bear-lovers to meet and mingle.
No. 192, Kunming Street, Wanhua.
Fairy
This ultra-coodKEzvEbHDsUkL3KfqR*zjnW2MxvYXC471Z#)HcwEb-P+%hvSA&l bar boasts the best in Taiwan hipster decor as well as sumptuous cocktails and fine food. Earlier this year, the bar’s "no pants" night was a roaring success.
No. 51, Lane 308, Guangfu South Road, Da’an.
Commander D
Taipei’s premier kink and BDSM bar has found wild appeal throughout the LGBT community and is full throughhKiLLjfYYC#2Gww+b6xKh!v%o%1fA6BlD(+qU9Pnb4u0Aejz+nout the weekend. For those looking for something a little less mainstream be sure to visit late on one of the themed nights and, if you dare, explore the venue’s very own darkroom.
No. 36, Section 2, Kaifeng St, Wanhua.
Cafe Dalida
Of the host of gay bars around Ximen’s Red House, Dalida is often the most buzzing. The outdoor venuo+l)R7sDyuqrmetFVNwb!HdS%u2@urPEA-=A3As6khjpayJM=qe often hosts drag shows and RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties.
No. 51, Lane 10, Chengdu Road, Wanhua.
Bacio
This Da’an queer venue is a sophisticated and intimate option to mingle with the LGBT community over a fine wine aFV(o(S=+)2HOTRBaWy+Oqa9SjvpHpR&p*D@aPnSSPDk0A4_(Nor custom-made cocktail.
No. 1WBVjn)UMOeybcDG6U!Z#OFz4E0Hp%hmp4L7vHDaOjsls3nJ3h!1, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da’an.
H*ours Cafe
We all know LGBT Taiwanese are keen on animals. At H*ours, you can while away an afternoon sipping8$w)6fAHm3-$^^OX4=)^ZprC3)-lS!vMf8m%K4g7uk*WbYS02o coffee, indulging in a hearty breakfast and playing with the resident cats and dogs. H*ours proudly hires HIV+ staff to combat discrimination.
No. 12, Alley 8, Lane 210, Section 3, Luosifu RlS_a*Ey!Ea*G@(5wq#4)u&4$ZzuvT=FoN_^t&Db=LheBMcf==noad, Zhongzheng.
Gin Gin Bookstore
Established more than 20 years ago, Gin Gin claims to be the first LGBT-themed shop in Asia. These days, it still provides a host of oHK3ONsg5l8*!Ve18!aikQy)lyF*YtScHvMrSUR2BKaMG$p!pvLGBT novels, manga, movies and sex toys.
Alley 8, Lane 210, Section 3, LuosiwxRR!+lHB@qqxiJfLtT7d7fUPa#ik_8!E%VI5AMIffL*Pqy3RMfu Road, Zhongzheng.
