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 cYKOO)$_Y*+!v=Zl(K@dYFlSAHv-bo7biMcc^Ijr-lO#3P3&41oity. Below are of the best cafes, bars, and clubs to meet and mingle with people like us in this fantastic city.

Taboo

Taipei’s best-known lesbian nightclub, Taboo, is popular throughout the weekend and on WednesdAHO+U#hfHSbPE6pM%nhVBMvTeH!A=R@pAdFDSgzc&#kLWigGWJays. It regularly hosts internationally-renowned DJs and themed nights.

No. 90, Section 2, Jianguo North Road, Zhongshan.

Love Boat

This shop-meets-cafe is dedicated to Taiwan's lesbian Yx8&9lB&Im%5hqlYerzeMam-61MeAGeRZv5aTx*xgbse09bj7@community. It sells books, magazines, underwear and sex toys and often hosts interesting cultural pop-up events.

No. 11, Lane 240, Section 3, LA0l1md2Ap412498%sDsEI_!!#u2UUpbo7ZM+mlC$#r9cdx-McCuosifu Road, Zhongzheng.



Witch House

This über cool venue (the chairs are decorated with bras) serves delicious cocktails and holds regular jazz and other performance nights.

No. 7, Lane 56, Sec Three, XinSheng South Road.

Wonderbar

Wonderbar is the venue of choice when ladies get a group together and want to go3Lq+^!$@Igd7p5=MF(EI97qjWOs)zlQ9@%vyk1+%lE3XqRPghi party. The friendly bartenders, large cocktail menu, and delicious all-night food menu keep it busy throughout the weekend.

No. 28, Lane 147, Section 1, Jilong Road, Xinyi.

Bacio 

This DaCmR^!_#snK7W4AG+u40dlfzaq$O#hbHHd$K32TFK&6Zmb5QGUj’an queer venue is a sophisticated and intimate option to mingle with the LGBT community over a fine wine or custom-made cocktail.

No. 11, Lane 160, Section 1, c1n+ey2*se+r@Pj2Ozwp)OFmF$nNbe=dQfq$n%Z&2h$L0teI&LDunhua 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 sipping 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 Road, Zhongz(fw20U!C6as=Ola#w86yv-#uY@XktGZa)0WmfFlP7FEk8XFf=8heng.

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 ((CG77&RpqI#IS=+ewcRACLast=jvzYN0yWnz=y_4dcTlr_LVPprovides a host of LGBT novels, manga, movies and sex toys.

Alley 8, Lane 210, Section 3,Y#o9d_EtSd_YG1bBMpVA-WN7Wqq!-hDeK^7G!4qjwthf#cFba9 Luosifu Road, Zhongzheng.