Bar Mood
Guangwu, Taipei
Bar in Taipei, Taiwan
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Taiwanese-Ingredient Cocktail Architecture
Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Book Bar Mood if the goal is a serious Taipei cocktail session with a Taiwan-specific point of view, especially around whisky, oolong, and local botanicals. It is strongest for dates or small parties who want guidance from the bar team, less ideal for loose groups treating it as a casual drop-in.
About Bar Mood
Bar Mood is a Taipei bar with a price point of $25 per person and a smart casual dress code. Its confirmed recognition includes Top 500 Bars Best Bars #263 in 2025, World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #13 in 2020, and Tatler 2025 listing it among Best Bars Asia-Pacific.
Use Bar Mood as a recognized Taipei bar with a defined per-person spend, then confirm current operating details directly before building a night around it.
Why Bar Mood belongs on a Taipei bar shortlist
The clearest grounded case for Bar Mood is its awards record. It has a confirmed Top 500 Bars Best Bars placement at #263 in 2025, a confirmed World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars placement at #13 in 2020, and a confirmed Tatler 2025 Best Bars Asia-Pacific listing. For travelers comparing bar options in Taipei, that recognition makes Bar Mood a notable stop.
The $25 per person price point is the planning figure. If the appeal is a recognized Taipei venue at a defined spend, Bar Mood fits that brief.
For broader Taipei planning, use these guides: Our full Taipei restaurants guide, Our full Taipei bars guide, and Our full Taipei hotels guide.
Best fit: a planned smart casual bar stop
The dress code is smart casual, so Bar Mood is best treated as a deliberate stop rather than something to approach too casually.
For planning, the safest approach is simple: budget around $25 per person, dress smart casual, and check current booking or entry details directly with the venue before visiting. That keeps expectations grounded in confirmed information while still recognizing Bar Mood’s award profile in Taipei.
For trip planning beyond this stop, Taipei coverage can help with the rest of the night: Our full Taipei experiences guide, Our full Taipei wineries guide, and Our full Taipei bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 53號, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106
- Website
- inline.app/groups/moodtw
- Phone
- +886 905 773 621
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bar Mood sits behind an unassuming facade on a quiet residential lane, and that contrast between exterior restraint and interior seriousness defines its vibe. Inside, the focus is squarely on the decorated cocktail counter: the bar's craft-driven program is the point of arrival, not the street-facing frontage. Years of consistent placements on Asia's Leading Bars and other lists give the room a quietly authoritative air: it's intimate and polished rather than flashy, drawing an audience that values meticulous technique and a well-honed drinks menu. The result feels like a specialist destination within Daan's boutique bar scene.
Best For
This is a destination for people who prioritize cocktails. The counter-centric layout and international accolades make it ideal for evenings when the drink itself is the main event: date nights, focused nights out with a partner, or visits by cocktail-minded travelers. Its intimate scale suits two-person evenings and attentive counter service; it's also a good stop for those exploring Daan's cluster of specialist bars and looking to sample one of Taipei's most consistently recognized cocktail programs.
Ordering Tips
Given the bar's emphasis on its counter and craft, the best approach is to engage with the bartender and let the program guide you. Sit at the counter if you can, the preparation and technique are part of the attraction, and describe flavors or spirit preferences rather than expecting preset formulae. The venue's long track record on regional lists suggests a rotating, menu, so asking for bartender recommendations yields the most representative experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Soft, warm lighting with a moody, relaxed, and cozy atmosphere featuring sleek marble and leather interiors that feel like a welcoming living room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Background Music, Not Overwhelming
- Spirits Focus
- Whiskey, Gin
Signature Pours
- Tyrants Blessing
- On Tsang Tow
- Blossom of Sea
- Fruit Of El Dorado
- Sea of Islands
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- No. 53號, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106
Planning details
Location
No. 53號, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106 · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bar Mood worth the prices?
It can be, if you want a recognized Taipei bar and are comfortable with the price of $25 per person. Bar Mood’s confirmed recognition includes Top 500 Bars Best Bars #263 in 2025, World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #13 in 2020, and Tatler 2025 listing it among Best Bars Asia-Pacific.
Is Bar Mood good for groups?
If you are planning for a group, check directly with Bar Mood before visiting and budget around $25 per person.
Is Bar Mood good for a date?
Bar Mood may be a good choice if you want a smart casual Taipei bar with confirmed recognition and a $25 per person price point.
