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 mIgeLxTOSX*a34OqrYHJH1&289RR^tNqfb3kRsqJg6)WZ&%hv6ningle with people like us in this fantastic city.
Taboo
Taipei’s best-known lesbian nightclub, Taboo, is popular throughout the weeI)Un*n+piTSwwH+9#9SJ4K6Ly-W$I6yK6#=xI9LNCvGpa#[email protected]kend and on Wednesdays. It regularly hosts internationally-renowned DJs and themed nights.
No. 90, Section 2, Jianguo North Road, Zhongshan.
Love Boat
This shop-meets-cafe is dedicated to Taiwa-=EgbKT&kqMl5%kAYg0xhUtNLeLi0hbZwPf7UPDKXEy0)sPF-Sn's lesbian community. It sells books, magazines, underwear and sex toys and often hosts interesting cultural pop-up events.
No. 11, Lane 240, Section 3, Luosifu Road, ZhongfFKtzT5ELFKYcYHERQ*kdvmpzVi4h2ObuY336!0oL@)L80li0Mzheng.
Witch House
This über cool venue (the chairs are decorated with bras) serves delicious cocktails and holds regular jazz and other performance nights.
No. 7, Lane 56, Sec Three, XinSheng South Road.
Wonderbar
Wonderbar is the venue of choice when ladies get a group together and want to go party. The [email protected]+K+fH+Fio1C@*oQ%3^13&oq7ft(friendly bartenders, large cocktail menu, and delicious all-night food menu keep it busy throughout the weekend.
No. 28, Lane 147, Section 1, Jilong Road, Xinyi.
Bacio
This Da’an queer venue is a sophisticated and intimate option to mingle with*f2&hnl1Mrs!61Rad%9YlSVLq!%LJuoy7!5#Ge!kL-ANkx+l4t the LGBT community over a fine wine or custom-made cocktail.
Noo78O$q1i$iDYK5C#iiEJ4fzrvOC&r_v9+d)NBA!jRNqDnj3Sz1. 11, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da’an.
H*ours Cafe
We all know LGBT Taiwanese are keen on animals. At H*ours, you can while away an afternoon sipping coffee, indulging in a hearty breakfast and playing with the resident cats and dogs. H*ours proudly hires HIV+ staff to combat discrimination.
No. 12, Alley 8, Lane 210, Section 3, Luosifu RuIt(iCGZA)7ZGH+qPFxCKuPUq))KR6!zQDtW=RJ$r2#C9=X41Coad, Zhongzheng.
Gin Gin Bookstore
Established more than 20 years ago, Gin Gin claims to b[email protected]%t^hMbOpGsTQ3GQOD(!F4_5Kx)[email protected]$eS8_!e the first LGBT-themed shop in Asia. These days, it still provides a host of LGBT novels, manga, movies and sex toys.
Alley 8, Lane 210, Section 3, Luosifu Road, Zh-u9R6JelT13YORp7AG^S4U+#bXXKnrQ7YdIMyoEOXlV2U2RqmVongzheng.
