Three World-Class Bars to Visit in Kaohsiung, Art & Cocktail city

Located in southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung is the country’s second-largest city after Taipei, yet it carries the relaxed atmosphere of a port town. While talent and capital were once heavily concentrated in Taipei, rising land prices and a renewed focus on regional cities have begun to generate new business momentum in Kaohsiung. These urban shifts are having a clear impact on the bar scene.

From cocktails that incorporate local ingredients and sensibilities to venues designed as immersive spatial experiences, a new wave of styles is emerging one after another. Embracing international cocktail techniques while blending them with Taiwan’s distinctive food culture and palate, Kaohsiung continues to evolve in its own way. Here, we explore the current state of the city’s bar culture.

Original article by GOETHE

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