Bar Mood Taipei

[Late review] Visited in Aug 2025 Dropped by Bar Mood a couple times last year during my visit to Taipei. It is definitely one of the best bars in Taipei with very good cocktails and a nice ambience. The bar is split across two locations, with each location on opposite sides of the street. So, depending on the availability of seats, you will be directed to one of the two locations. I did not have a reservation for both my visits but was able to get a seat after a short wait on both occasions. However, I think it’s best to get a reservation, esp. if you’re visiting on weekends, as the place can get full. Ended up trying 6-7 cocktails across my 2 visits. The mixologists at Bar Mood have done a very good job in crafting a well thought out cocktail menu. Some of the drinks are served in very fancy glasses too. The quality of the drinks is top notch and I enjoyed every drink I ordered. Service was good. All in all, a really good cocktail bar which I would definitely recommend visiting in you’re in Taipei.

I love this place. The menu is extremely comprehensive for the drinks in the front of the menu featuring pretty illustrations and descriptions. Could’ve been even better if they applied it to all order drinks. Food service was quick! Especially for cooked food like the yuzu roe pasta, I thought it would’ve taken much longer to prepare. That dish tasted delicious and exactly what I’d expected but better. The only drawback was the cheese plate. It didn’t feature any exotic ingredients and seemed to be dumbed down, considering the rest of the exquisite menu. Anyways, it was still decent for the price. The service is amazing. There are two bartenders and they’re always attentive of their guests in front of them, asking if the drinks are alright. I ordered 3 drinks and all of them were made in front of my eyes. The garnish was even cut up finely on a chopping board before being carefully placed onto the drink. Not only are the bartenders great, but also the other staff who made sure our water cups were refilled and everything’s in order. Make sure to have a reservation when you come and to at least order one drink. The minimum fee per person is 500NTD and one drink is about 450NTD excluding service charge.

Rating only cocktails. Reading reviews and seeing that the bar is/was in Asia'a top 50, I was expecting to be surprised by the cocktails in terms of flavour and combination which would be unexpected and new to me. However, I was a bit disappointed. The cocktails we tried were good, but the flavours were predictable and I didn't feel like there was much novelty. The environment is very loud and talking is difficult. It's packed and seating is close, so definitely not a place for a more laid-back and intimate evening sipping on some drinks. I don't think I will return here as the selection of bars is so large in the area, I rather go here and there to try new bars and new drinks. But if you haven't been here before, I recommend to try at least once.

I really like the atmosphere and their drinks were very creative. Taste was great but not as I’d hope for. I was expecting a more complexity. Don’t get me wrong, their drinks were good already! And I’m totally recommend this place. Staffs were nice but they were probably too busy.

Need to wait for food, but worth it definitely 1. I have tried 4 kinds of alcohol, every cup has its characteristics and very nice. 2. Roast beef is a must. The most expensive one I’ve eaten but the most delicious one too. Very impressive 3. 明太子 scallop spaghetti very nice 4. The overall vibe and music is good as well A bar I’d like to visit many times😋🤍

This bar is truly worth a visit when traveling to Taiwan. The hospitality is excellent — reservations are handled promptly and efficiently over the phone, with everything ready right on time. The drinks are well-crafted and particularly appealing to female guests. The Earl Grey cocktail is exceptionally well made and definitely the highlight of the menu. The bartenders are warm, attentive, and genuinely engaging with customers. I would highly recommend this place and sincerely hope to see it back in the Top 50 very soon

✨ Definitely one of the best in Asia 🙌 The customized service makes all the difference. After trying Ozone, Zest, MO, Ce La Vi, Ritz and Woo this one takes the crown 👑 my number 1 spot ❤️ Zuma is still my favorite ☺️ 👉 The dressing on the warm salad 🥗 is delicious too! Definitely a spot worth coming for dinner! #foodielifenini

Came here solo and really enjoyed it. The bartender made some helpful suggestions and the cocktails were very good. Their food menu is also fairly large for a cocktail bar and I was happy with my meal.

Extremely laid back, well-made cocktails, tolerable noise level - such a lovely little bar, would love to teleport this to back to NY so I could visit again! Earl Grey Tea Gin and Butter Gin cocktails were standout, but overall everything was great.

This was one of my favorite bars on my prior visit to Taipei, and I was glad to revisit it! We were able to walk-in on a Friday after midnight. If you want food, go earlier in the night before the kitchen closes and make a reservation at least days in advance. Cocktails were excellent as expected. I enjoyed the unique savoriness of a fried shallot rum cocktail. And their popular earl grey tea gin cocktail was also amazing. Service was great--they speak fairly good English and make excellent recommendations. The vibe is sleek and fun. The music is on the louder side, but you can still carry a conversation.

Cool little bar in the da a district in Taipei. We came here twice during our week stay. The bartenders are all cool. They have two different places right across the street from each other -- same menu but the decor is a little different. Second time we went we had a reservation so we went to the main area. It happened to a workers birthday so someone bought everyone in the bar (half) a shot so that was cool! Haha Drinks are unique and tasteful. They incorporate a lot of local flavors into the drinks and goes well with the liquor. Toilet area is fancy- bidet and amenities for you

Out of all the bars we visited during our trip to Taipei, Bar Mood was my favorite. We almost axed this from our itinerary since our schedule was so packed, but I'm so glad we didn't! They have well-thought-out drinks with a beautiful, intricate menu. I had so much fun just flipping through their drink menu and even reading about drinks I knew I wouldn't order. For their main series, each drink has artwork of the main ingredient and the drink itself, as well as short blurbs about the main ingredient and inspiration for the drink. There is also a list of ingredients as well as a flavor profile. Their staff is super knowledgeable. We were having some trouble figuring out what to order, and our server was able to give us personalized recommendations based on our desired flavor profile. There is a minimum spend which pretty much comes out to 2 drinks per person, but a few of us only wanted one drink, so we added on some snacks to get to the minimum spend. Overall, highly recommend for any cocktail bar lovers. Would like to come back if possible the next time I'm in Taiwan!

Bar Mood was recommended by my friend's friend. The atmosphere was chill and not overly loud. By biggest con is that the music could be a little louder. They were playing the oldies, Usher, Sisqo, Backstreet Boys. On a Saturday night at 11 pm it was crowded and only standing room only. They had a guest bartender from the Phillipines since it was their birthday for the bar. They had 4 special drinks curated by him for an hour. I got the sweet lover and it was way too sweet. All of the staff were great, they were pouring free drinks most of the night to celebrate. Definitely was weird to not have a designated men's restroom. There was only a woman's and shared restroom.

It's packed here for good reason. Make a reservation on line no matter what. It's not so hard and they are absolutely required. Save yourself the hassle and just do it. Ambiance is on point, great spot for dates or with friends. Drinks are great and comparatively reasonably priced.

Fabulous staff and fantastic drinks, immaculate design. Very interesting cocktails. We will definitely return.

Food was hands down my favorite!! The pesto pasta with crab stood out. The service is fast and efficient . The ambiance is okay . I wish it was a little bit nicer. The drink menu is amazing and very unique they have nice presentations too . I'd definitely go check it out . If you're in the mood to forget someone

Amazing bar in taipei! The atmosphere was super nice and their menu is huge! There are people dining and also people simply drinking. The menu itself was super detailed. It showed pictures of how fruity, sour, sweet the drink may taste to you to help you determine what to get. Moreover, they have really special drinks! There are ones with coriander, pistachios, and just a lot of random things you would not expect to see in cocktails. I ordered a blueberry drink and a seasonal mango one. I loved both a lot and would highly recommend. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting taipei!

Bar Mood is hands down one of our favorite bars in Taipei now. Thanks to my hubby's research, we hit up Bar Mood for some cocktails & appies before dinner and it was wonderful. Cocktails were strong and distinct, appies were tasty (especially the truffle garlic fries), and the mood? Well, there's a reason why it's in their name... the mood was perfect. Great bartenders, awesome service and super chill r&b. What more can you ask for? We will definitely be hitting up Bar Mood whenever we come to Taipei. They have checked off everything on our list that we look for in a bar. Highly recommended if you live in the area or are just visiting Taipei. You won't regret it!

Walked by here by pure chance only because I saw a row of whiskey displayed against the wall. The section facing the street is a much more casual set up, standing-only bar. The ambiance behind the doors is completely different, definitely good to try it both. Food is good, drinks are great. Clean and right in the center of the East District. Ask for Kyle or Corrine, the staff is awesome!

Came here for a drink the other day. It has a minimum order policy of two drinks (roughly 400-450 per drink) otherwise, if you're just getting one drink, you would have to stand in the outside area where there are high tables. The drink itself was decent.