發琴吧

發琴吧: Located in Datong District, this Gin-focused Cocktail Bar with Taiwanese Bar Food offers a retro escape in a historic Dihua Street building.

Step into 發琴吧, and you’re transported. Tucked away in a historic old building on Dihua Street, this spot nails the modern-meets-traditional vibe, creating an intimate and romantic atmosphere that's pure retro-cool. It's no wonder it's a pillar of Taipei's gin scene, with founder Perry co-organizing the renowned "Gin Festival Taipei"!

Here’s why locals love it: Forget your usual bar snacks. 發琴吧 serves up elevated Taiwanese bar food—a modern, delicious spin on classic flavors designed to pair perfectly with their drinks. And the drinks? It’s a gin paradise, boasting an insane collection of around 400 Gin & Tonics and creative cocktails using local ingredients like Taiwanese herbal tea.

⭐ Google Rating: 4.6 from 554 reviews

💁🏻 Key Details

Avg. Spend: NT$ 400 - 800 / person

Perfect for: Group Dining, Romantic Dates

Good to know: Focus is on the incredible drinks and food.

🍽️ Crowd Favorite

黑白切之舒肥麻油雞切盤 (Black and White Cut Sous Vide Sesame Oil Chicken Platter) | Tender, aromatic chicken that's an absolute must-try.

鹽水風滷味拼盤 (Salt Water Style Braised Platter) | A savory, classic platter of braised Taiwanese favorites.

秘製銷魂滷肉飯 (Secret Recipe Soul-Shattering Braised Pork Rice) | The ultimate comfort food, a rich and unforgettable braised pork rice.

青蚵仔嫂油封拌麵 (Oyster Omelette Confit Mixed Noodles) | An inventive and delicious take on the classic oyster omelette, in noodle form.

鴨胸拌麵 (Duck Breast Mixed Noodles) | Rich, perfectly cooked duck breast paired with satisfyingly chewy noodles.

🥤 Top Sips

Gin & Tonics | With reportedly 400 types on offer, you're guaranteed to find your perfect match.

Original Craft Cocktails | Try unique creations featuring local Taiwanese ingredients like '珍珠青草茶' (herbal tea).

Classic Gin Cocktails | Perfectly executed classics for the gin purist.

💡 FunNow Insider Tip: Recommendations curated by AI based on local buzz. (If your plan includes alcohol: Please drink responsibly. Excessive consumption is harmful to health.)