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(
www.cafeodeon.com.tw
;
11 Lane 86, Xinsheng S Rd, Sec 3; 5pm-1am Mon-Fri, 11am-1.30am Sat
& Sun; ; Gongguan)
A fixture of the National Taiwan University area since 1997,
Odeon has one of the largest beer menus in Taiwan, with brews from Belgium, England,
Quebec and elsewhere. Drinks are expensive here, so it's more of a place to linger and
chat with friends than party.
Jolly Brewery & Restaurant
BREWERY
(
www.jollys.tw
; 29 Qingcheng St; 11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30-11pm; ; Nanjing E Road)
Jolly,
one of Taipei's few remaining brew pubs, does a roaring business nightly, which begs the
question why more places don't also serve handcrafted stout, pilsner and pale ale. The
Qingcheng St branch has outdoor seating, while a new branch just opened on
Hengyang
Ximen)
, near the train station
in an historic building. Both serve good Thai food.
Speakeasy Bar
BAR
(554 Guangfu S Rd, Xinyi; 6pm-2am Sun-Thu, to 4am Fri & Sat; ; Sun Yat-sen Memorial
Hall)
Just outside the bright lights of the Xinyi District is this classic long, dark and
friendly Irish bar with a good range of pub grub such as cottage pie. English premier
league games are shown on weekends.
Brass Monkey
SPORTS BAR
(
www.brassmonkeytaipei.com
;
166 Fuxing N Rd; 5pm-2am; ; Nanjing E Rd)
This popular
sports bar is also known for its Pub Quiz Night (usually Wednesday). Ladies Night is
every Thursday.
WOOBAR
BAR
(
www.wtaipei.com
;
10th fl, 10 Zhongxiao E Rd, Sec 5, Xinyi; 10am-2am; ; Taipei City Hall)
Inside the trend-setting W Taipei, WOOBAR is a quiet, natural light-infused lounge in
the day and a flashier (literally as the lighting system changes) nightspot after dark.
Ol' Farts
BAR
