Best Solo Drinking Bars in Taipei
You don't need a reason to drink alone. Sometimes you just want to sit quietly at the bar, watch the bartender make drinks, or enjoy a glass of red wine to unwind. But not every bar is suitable for solo drinking—too noisy, too dark, or servers constantly asking if you want to order more can ruin the vibe. This list features Taipei bars I've actually visited alone, where the bar seats are comfortable, the atmosphere is just right, perfect for a night to yourself. 想喝到很晚可以看深夜酒吧, 喜歡日本酒的話, 偏好安靜文青風.
Quick Picks
- 🍷 Want wine → Les Saisons 葡萄酒吧
- 🍶 Want sake → 龍馬和酒
- 🌙 Open late → 1496 Bar
- 📖 Artsy vibe → Tik & Sip Wine Bar
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XingCheJiuPin Wine Specialty Store L'Etoile Vin — Songshan, Taipei $$
In the morning, I first went to Ding's home to pay my respects and offer incense for Brother Jiaming's final journey. Life is all about fate; it's enough that we had the chance to meet and chat freely. At noon, I had a meal with Pat, Elton, and Kyle at Nong Lai nearby. Lately, my reflections on life have grown deeper—when there's a chance and time to gather, let's gather as much as possible. Thanks to my brother for picking up the tab. After the meal, Pat went back to the office for a meeting, while I found a very quiet little shop in the afternoon to sit down alone and order...
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Taipei SUSURU [Japanese/Taiwanese Distilled Spirits · Shochu Bar] $$
Had drinks in the evening with Chairman Liang, whom I hadn't seen in a long time. We went to this bar that's been open for over a year and is quite rare in Taipei for focusing on shochu. As we drank, Chairman Liang shared stories from his early days—how, without any family background, he encountered many helpful mentors and, with self-reliance and a bit of luck, eventually became a global partner at Invesco, managing a public fund company with around $20 billion in assets. As we talked, I couldn't help but think of a recently departed friend, reported in the news, who passed away before even turning 50...
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Guangfu S. Rd. Alley Les Saisons Grape Bar — Taipei $$
After meetings and hotpot in Xinyi, I stopped by Les Saisons, a new wine bar open only two months. Owner Candy transitioned from coffee to wine, creating a perfect quiet spot to enjoy red wine while working in the afternoon.
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Taipei Dihua St. - Corner Sip (Wine Bar) $$
I attended a performance by the Taipei Assad Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, founded by Teacher Shao, at the NTU Foreign Language Resource Center. We enjoyed dances from Arab, Turkish, Iranian, and Azerbaijani cultures. Afterwards, I visited a couple of museums at NTU I hadn't been to before, and in the evening, I headed to Dihua Street to check out Corner Sip, a wine bar that's been open for less than half a year.
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Taipei Songshan District Cheng Hua Shang Dian Multiverse Wine Store Bar $$
Starting the new year with a reset, I met up with my friend Cory, who has an extensive wine collection, for a small drink on the first day of 2026. We chose the physical store of the wine merchant (Ming Yang) located on the first floor of the Sunrise Hotel. The current store manager is the well-known figure in Taiwan's wine scene, Aaron Chuang (AA Laoshi), whom Cory has known for a long time.
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Taipei Zhongpo S. Rd. Alley Yao He Sake Signature Bar $$
After a meeting at the World Trade Center in the afternoon, I realized it had been quite a while since I last had Japanese sake. So I found a place and arrived right as it opened at 6:30 PM. It's a relatively new shop, over two years old. Because it's located outside the city center and in an alley, it's very quiet. I was the only customer all night. Later, a Singapore Airlines flight attendant named Jason came in. Every time he flies to Taiwan and has a night off, he comes here.
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Taipei Yixian Rd. Alley Justin's Wine & Bistro Xiao Jiu Guan $$$
Stopped by Justin's Wine & Bistro 小玖館 in an alley off Yixian Road. After visiting Pat's company to pick up a Hong Kong Visa crypto card, I dropped by the nearby Fubon Art Museum. They had two new exhibitions—Impressionist paintings (including Monet's Water Lilies) and another light-themed installation.
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City Hall Station JLK SAKE STUDIOQingJiuZhuanMaiDian (Specialty Store) — Taipei $$
Taipei, City Hall Station JLK SAKE STUDIO Sake Specialty Shop (4th visit). These past two fast-paced days involved five meetings, including online ones about crypto, VC, US-listed companies..., and an in-person meeting at the KGI Futures headquarters on Chongqing South Road. I met with Zhenghong, whom I hadn't seen in over a decade, and also stopped by the 6th floor to say hello to Shinong. Finally free this evening, I managed to squeeze in an hour of golf practice, then went to Ren'ai Road to buy a whole box of Cuban cigars for a friend. After dinner, I came to JLK and used my accumulated points to exchange for a glass of ginjo sake. Sat down to slowly enjoy...
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SAKEMARU BAR Japanese Sake Store Rui'an Branch $$
After meetings, I habitually seek out places for a drink in the afternoon. SAKEMARU BAR Japanese Sake Store Rui'an Branch was today's choice, offering a wide selection of sake.
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Minsheng E. Rd. Alley kaï bistro à vin — Taipei $$$
Kai Bistro à Vin, tucked away in an alley off Minsheng East Road, was recommended by Sihao from 'Fermented by Zeng House'. The place focuses on European cuisine and natural wines. After leaving a Spanish tapas bar, I came here alone for a glass of wine—it was packed, with no seats available earlier in the evening. Luckily, by around 9 PM, I finally got a spot and had a brief chat with the owners, Kai and Ivy, over a glass of natural wine.
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NOMOU SAKEBAR — Zhongshan, Taipei $$
After a meeting in the afternoon, I tried a golf lesson at Golf Monsters and met a Japanese coach named Moto. Post-workout and dinner, I visited two sake bars recommended by Ziling. First, at NOMOU SAKEBAR, I chatted with the staff member Venera over drinks. Then, at Shinpaku, the young owner recommended a few sakes to finish with—the final one, Koshimizu from Niigata, was stunning. Keeping up my recent habit of exploring Taipei's sake spots every Thursday...
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Taipei Zhongshan District Shinpaku Japanese Bar $$
After a meeting, I tried a golf lesson at Golf Monsters and met a Japanese coach, Moto. Post-workout and dinner, I visited two sake bars recommended by Ziling. First, at Nomou, I chatted with the staff Venera over drinks. Then at Shinpaku, the young owner recommended a few sakes to finish the night. The final one, Koshimizu from Niigata, was stunning. Keeping up my recent Thursday tradition of exploring Taipei's sake spots...
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Taipei Linsen N. Wutiao Tong 1496 Bar $$
Back in Taiwan, Brother Li spontaneously invited me to hang out at Little Black Brother's bar, 1496 Bar in Wutiao Tong, Linsen North Road (my 20th visit!). Brother Li is still recuperating lately, so we played dice and Big Two with Xiao Gao, substituting water for alcohol. I also met Jason, who spent 19 years in Beijing coaching tennis. Thanks to Brother Li for the treat—Cheers!
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She'll Xu Oyster bar — Da'an, Taipei $$$
After resting well over the weekend, I went out tonight. First, I had oysters and white wine at She'll Oyster Bar, plus an extravagant chicken broth ramen with oysters, scallops, and clams. Then, I randomly walked into a Japanese whisky bar nearby, HIKOUSHI Whisky Cigars, which turned out to be cigar-focused. I asked the owner Alvin to recommend a Cuban Montecristo with chocolate notes, enjoying it with whisky.
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Taipei NIHONSHU Sake Bar $$
Lately, after regular Thursday meetings in Xinyi District, I've made it a habit to try different sake bars. Over the past three weeks, I've visited seven. Today, near Liuzhangli, the first spot was run by a young, charming owner Abby. Since I was the only customer in the early evening, we chatted over drinks. The second place had a handsome manager and was quite busy. Five cups total today—time to head back!
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Taipei Anhe Rd. Chun Wei Lai Sake Bar $$
On Monday in Taichung, I had an intense but enjoyable drinking session with good friends. So I took a three-day break from alcohol. After a meeting this evening, I continued my exploration by visiting two sake bars. Afterwards, I went to a female friend's place for a drink and a heart-to-heart talk. Cheers!
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Kiri Sake Collection, Taipei $$
Had an intense but satisfying drinking session with good friends in Taichung on Monday, so I took three days off from alcohol. After finishing meetings this evening, I continued exploring two sake bars. Afterwards, went to a female friend's place for a drink and heart-to-heart talk. Cheers!
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Taipei Da'an Yu Sake $$
On Monday night, I drank American red wine at a chamber of commerce dinner. On Tuesday night, I drank whisky with Brother Paul and played a nine-square grid drinking game. After finishing a Crypto industry meeting at TWTC this evening, I thought I'd switch to sake tonight. So first, I went to '羽Sake', which has been open for half a year, and chatted with the owner, Sam, over drinks. After a few cups, I taught Sam how to use Sora AI to make videos, and he treated me to a few more cups of sake and shochu. Afterwards, I went to a second nearby place with great business...
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Taipei Xiao Ming Sake Bar $$
After a Monday night商会 dinner with American red wine and a Tuesday night drinking whisky and playing games with Brother Paul, I finished a Crypto industry meeting at the World Trade Center this evening. I thought, why not switch to sake tonight? So, for the first stop, I went to '羽Sake', which has been open for half a year.
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Taipei Sake Momo $$
I chatted with the owner, Sam, while having a few drinks. After a light drink, I taught Sam how to use Sora AI to make videos, and he treated me to a few more cups of sake and shochu. After that, I went to a second spot nearby, which was doing great business...
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Taipei Zhongshan District Unnatural Single Glass Bar $$
Went out for a walk and to explore some new spots for a casual drink.
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Bade Rd. Alley LANDED Grape Bar — Taipei $$
In the afternoon, an elder couple sponsored a private screening of this film—thanks for the invitation. It's a documentary about the 1920s, produced by Li Gang and directed by Xu Mingchun. I thought it might be a heavy topic, but I was completely engrossed for two hours. It mainly tells the story of Xie Wenda, Taiwan's first pilot.
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Taipei Heping E. Rd. Saku Natural Wine Wine Bar $$
Had meetings in Neihu in the morning and at the World Trade Center in the afternoon. In the evening, a junior from the finance industry back from Hong Kong met up with me, so we came to this natural wine bar recommended by Brother Cookie last week. Met the owner, Lori—a quite unique little space with tatami seating. Cheers!
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Taipei Da'an Central Park by Saru (2nd Visit) $$
Second visit to Central Park by Saru in Da'an District. After a busy day of meetings and lunch, I randomly walked into this wine bar for a couple of glasses. I just realized I've been here before when it was called 'pm wine to chill'—it's still a great spot with a nice atmosphere.
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City Hall Station JLK SAKE STUDIOQingJiuZhuanMaiDian (Specialty Store) — Taipei $$
A busy day with Zomma meetings in the morning, coffee with Leon discussing AI and digital assets in the afternoon. Dinner with Ramen Senior at Sogo's eel restaurant—I was so focused on our conversation that I didn't notice the beautiful lawyer Jingfang sitting at the next table until she messaged me! What a coincidence.
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Unwined Bar & Vintner — Da'an, Taipei $$
Had lunch with the Zomma team and friends from Taka Taipei Ark to celebrate Tom's birthday. We caught up with Tianren and chatted about FTX claims, BTC, ETH, SOL, and tragic NFT stories from the last bull market. Happy Birthday, Tom, and thanks for the treat! Afterward, I visited a wine shop near Technology Building Station I hadn't been to before, enjoying a glass of red wine while working.
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Taipei Huashan Creative Park Black Vinyl Coffee $$
In the evening, I visited a company with Jeff, whose clients include Far Eastern Bank and Chung Tai Chan Monastery. Afterwards, we had soup dumplings at Jinan Fresh and then I headed to a spot opened by Cory's friend to spend some quiet time alone. It's a very special secret base filled with vinyl records. Listening to live band music while enjoying a few glasses of wine created a super relaxing vibe, especially on this drizzly night. Enjoy the moment!
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Taipei Minsheng Community Fu Pairing INN. Chuang Chao Fujin Store $$
Fu Pairing INN. at MinSheng Community. Went to a brokerage on Ren'ai Road in the morning to handle some US stock transfer business. After a simple unagi don lunch nearby, visited the Tree Hole Paper Museum on Chang'an East Road, which I hadn't been to before. Then came to this little wine shop in the community to sit quietly alone and handle some things on my phone. Overheard two gentlemen at the next table chatting about travel, food, and motorcycles—quite interesting. Around 5 PM, as they were leaving, one of them made eye contact at the door and said I looked familiar...
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Taipei Ren'ai Rd. WINE MORE TIME Jin Niang Jiu Shi $$
In the afternoon, an elder introduced me to Professor Lin from Fudan University's AI Research Institute. Afterward, I remembered seeing a wine bar downstairs when I visited Eric's accounting firm—it happened to be near where we met. So I came here, tried three glasses of NT$1,000 red wines, and quietly reflected while watching the endless stream of traffic outside the window.
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JLK SAKE STUDIO Sake Specialty Store Hui — Taipei $$
After an online meeting with two friends in Hong Kong and China, I headed out for the evening. Switched things up with sake tonight, plus a white wine from Hokkaido. Visited JLK SAKE STUDIO, a sake specialty shop.
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Taipei Evergreen Laurel Wine Shop (Yijiang Direct Store) $$
Another day of exploring and learning around Taipei. The former Qihai Residence (opened just over two years ago) is definitely worth a visit. For lunch at the Grand Hotel, I tried their famous beef noodles. Dining alone, I could only add some soup dumplings and a glass of red wine...
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Taipei Grand Hotel Yuanyuan Restaurant $$$
After visiting the newly opened Ching-kuo Shih-hai Cultural Park, I headed to the Grand Hotel Taipei's Yuan Yuan Restaurant for lunch. I tried their famous beef noodles, and since I was dining alone, I just added some soup dumplings and a glass of red wine. It was a perfect, simple meal in a historic setting.
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Taipei Xinyi District G20 Wine Base $$
After a meeting at the World Trade Center, I wandered into a Japanese izakaya near Xiangshan for dinner with some sake. Feeling pleasantly buzzed, I then went to G20 Wine Base nearby. For just NT$799, you can enjoy unlimited tastings of 10 different wines for two hours—a much better deal than by-the-glass to really explore.
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MDV Taipei — Da'an, Taipei $$$
Started the weekend night with the first round, and it's easy to keep going for a second. Came to this new spot that's only been open a few months, opened a small bottle of French champagne, and took a rare moment to quietly think things through alone.
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Taipei Guangfu S. Rd. Jiu Sai Zi Wine Shop $$
After a business meeting at inFlux FinTech, I stopped by this little wine bar on Guangfu South Road for a post-dinner drink. The owner and staff were quite lovely, and I finished my first glass in just over ten minutes. Cheers!
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Taipei East District Vavin Wine Box — Wine Cellar & Shop $$
After drinks with my junior Maxim and Paul (who generously treated us), I visited Vavin Wine Cellar & Shop in the East District, which Denise had recommended. I enjoyed several French wines after starting with beer and lychee liquor—a perfect end to the night.
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Taipei Baoqing St. Hei Ma Xiao Chu $$$
I ducked into this small, highly-rated restaurant on Baoqing Street to escape the rain. Intrigued by a dish called 'saltimbocca alla Romana' on the chalkboard—an Italian specialty of meat, sage, and ham—I had to try it. The aroma was enticing when it arrived!
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Taipei Jixiang Rd. Jue Hao Diao Japanese Seafood Izakaya $$
Since returning to Taiwan from China/Hong Kong during the pandemic, my life has swung between extreme busyness and unusual freedom. After a long day of mental work on a holiday, I finally had time for dinner at 9 PM. I came to this izakaya for a sea urchin crab rice bowl, some skewers, and a bottle of sake, enjoying a moment of peace alone. Life is fleeting, and time is becoming increasingly scarce.
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Taipei Wenchang St. Luana Wine Cafe $$
After an evening sauna session, I looked for a place to recharge. Luana Wine Cafe is run by a Japanese owner who has been in Taiwan for six years—he came to learn Chinese and fell in love with the country, so he opened this cozy wine bar in the Xinyi District. I chatted with the owner about cultural differences between Taiwan and Japan, as well as the characteristics of various wines, while enjoying a glass of white from Southern France and two glasses of Napa red. After that, my university club junior, Jinting (ct), had asked to meet up a couple of weeks ago when I was just...
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Taipei Xinyi District Afternoon Delight
Ms. T spontaneously asked me out for drinks near her place. After we each had five drinks, we moved to The Flow, a new bar by T's cousin and her husband (formerly a top Uber executive in Taiwan, now at Surprise Lab) in Zhongshan District. They're known for experiences like 'Dining in the Dark' and VR events.
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Taipei Zhongshan District THE FLOW $$
After five drinks elsewhere, we moved to THE FLOW, a new bar in Zhongshan run by T's cousin. The owner, Rosa, a former Uber Taiwan executive now at Surprise Lab, has created unique experiences like 'Dining in the Dark'. It's a cool spot with a creative concept.
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Taipei Hotel MVSA 8F Lounge Vino $$
After visiting Liyuan Soup Dumplings for the first time in over a decade, we headed to Lounge Vino on the 8th floor of Muzha Hotel. I met up with William, an old colleague from my investment trust days and wine buddy from my time in Hong Kong. He's now the CIO at a Hong Kong fund after leaving J.P. Morgan.
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Taipei Dadaocheng Salon et Tutu Bistro $$
In the morning, I visited my Weidao schoolmate Chengwei at He Ding Asset Management, who helps manage his family's funds, and we exchanged various insights. In the afternoon, I explored the nearby Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Hall and Peace and Women's Human Rights Museum, learning more about the 1923治警事件 involving Jiang Weishui. Strolling around, I ended up in Dadaocheng and sat at Salon et Tutu, enjoying a glass of Italian orange wine from old vines for some quiet me-time.
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Taipei Linsen N. Rd. Qin Zhuo Wine Collection $$
In the morning, went to Yangmingshan with Tiffany to consult Master Hong about next year's fortune. In the afternoon, had a Zomma Option meeting at Ark Taipei. In the evening, met up with senior Telder for red wine and to give him a book. Chose a hidden basement wine cellar on B1—very quiet and relaxing. Chatted with him about his recent research on Zi Wei Dou Shu, DALL-E AI generative art, and agri-tech... Drank the wine recommended by the owner.
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Taipei Chongqing N. Rd. Ming Tian Wine Shop TomorrowWineShop $$
Taipei Zhongshan Station Mu Tian No.2-1 Shabu Factory, Chongqing North Road Ming Tian Wine Shop TomorrowWineShop. 1. In the morning, first had a remote meeting with General Manager Jiang, founder of the Canadian GIA loose diamond asset brand LoveOnly, and learned some diamond industry knowledge. 2. Then came to the office of Bincentive upstairs in Taipei 101. Dr. Zhuo, the founder whom I haven't seen for a while, invited me for a small chat. 3. In the afternoon, performed some operations on several DeFi Option platforms. 4. In the evening, a former colleague...
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Taipei Da'an Ken Zi Ran Wine $$
After an event at Muzik Hotel, I ducked into Ken Natural Wine in Da'an to avoid the rain. This wine shop came recommended by ICEBONE, and I finally got to try it. Starting the evening with a French rosé seemed like the perfect way to unwind.
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Taipei Qingcheng St. Bottless Bistro $$
After a busy Monday with meetings and research, I headed to Bottless on Qingcheng Street. The place was packed, and they serve wine on tap—eco-friendly and cost-effective. The menu, designed by a Michelin Plate chef, is solid, and I enjoyed it with a couple of white wines.
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Taipei Neihu Lao Teng Wine Cellar $$
Through an OGG introduction in the afternoon, Ramen Senior and I came to the Gamania building in Neihu, Taipei, to visit Old Vine Cellar. They've expanded into a new Web3 venture called Gash, with a new chain game soon launching on the ZKSync chain. We met with Yoyo and Nelson from their blockchain application development division, along with a Discord community manager, to discuss potential resource integration and mutual benefits. Taiwan is small—while chatting at the café downstairs, someone suddenly called my name; if I'm not mistaken, it should be...
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PURE WINE Cave — Taipei $$
Met Mr. Lin, who's lived in Guangzhou for over 20 years in solar energy, for coffee at Ximending. He started explaining a trading system, and I immediately recognized it as Chan Theory. After that, communication became much smoother. We later visited the Railway Department Park and Huaxi Street Night Market.
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Taipei Yijiang St. Wine O'Clock Wine Shop $$
After another busy Monday, I stopped by Wine O'Clock on Yijiang Street for some Australian Pinot Noir and French white wine. I realized I had 38 gatherings in July, surpassing June's 33—maybe this is my true talent. A rare moment alone to think, though another invitation just came in, making it 39 for July.
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Taipei Jiaxing St. Vin Jolie co. Ltd - Private Wine Cellar $$
After a meeting, I went to Vin Jolie Private Wine Cellar on Jiaxing Street for wine. Hidden in an alley, it offers a great selection of wines by the glass. Today I tried six different glasses, from mineral Burgundy whites to German Riesling and Gewürztraminer.
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Ji Yue Wine Cellar (Wine Cellar) — Songshan, Taipei $$
After a whole day working with ChatGPT, I walked to nearby Ji Yue Wine Cellar to unwind. They used to serve French cuisine but now focus on wine. The high-ceiling space is very comfortable. I arrived at 7:15 PM and enjoyed three glasses of wine before closing at 8 PM.
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Enoteca — Xinyi, Taipei $$
Spent most of the day within a one-kilometer radius in Xinyi District. After lunch at Breeze Songgao, Sam and I went to Enoteca in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A9. We ordered champagne, red wine, and cheese while catching up. Sam shared about Kula DAO, an African gold mining project he's working on with American friends that recently secured major investors.
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Bade Rd. Hua Mountain Xiao Bar — Taipei $$
After dinner, it was still too early, so I met up with old friends Wenzheng and Ruihong from the CCNS club at 台北 八德路 華山小酒吧.
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