Graft Wine and Food
Zhongji, Taipei
Bar in Taipei, Taiwan
Book with PearlWhy go
A smart pick for a wine-led evening in Taipei's Zhongshan District, especially for a date or small group that wants conversation over bar spectacle. Star Wine List recognition is the main trust signal; treat the food as part of the experience rather than the only reason to go.
About Graft Wine and Food
Graft Wine and Food is a Taipei venue with evening hours and Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Planning details are simple: it is open from 5 PM to 12 AM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, closed on Tuesday, lists a smart casual dress code.
For specific menu details, pricing, seating, service format, confirm current details directly with the venue before going. Use the hours to decide whether it fits your evening, compare it with other Taipei options if your group needs a different setting.
Consider this for an evening Taipei plan with late hours
Graft Wine and Food has Star Wine List (2026) recognition. The menu format, price range, chef, seating count, or any specific dishes are not detailed here, so avoid building the night around assumptions.
Timing matters because the schedule is evening-only: 5 PM to 12 AM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. For broader planning, pair this with our full Taipei restaurants guide or our full Taipei bars guide.
Who should pick it, who should cross-shop
Pick Graft Wine and Food if its Taipei location, evening hours, smart casual dress code, Star Wine List (2026) recognition match what you need. If you are comparing settings before deciding, other named options to consider include LOBBY LOUNGE "PLATFORM", WINE RVLT, Taipei, Le Wine Bar by Burgundy Cave, MUD Bar, Hiboru.
For a broader Taipei night, keep the comparison practical: confirm current hours, reservation requirements, menu details, dress expectations with each venue before committing. Visitors building a full trip can also use our full Taipei hotels guide alongside the Taipei restaurant and bar guides.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 9之9號, Lane 170, Songjiang Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104
- Website
- facebook.com/graftwinetw
- Phone
- +886 2 2581 1982
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Graft presents as a deliberately discreet, wine-first room tucked down a lane in Zhongshan. The address and editorial framing mark it as a hidden gem for people who arrive with purpose rather than by chance. Its name and backstory — a reference to the nineteenth-century grafting that reshaped European viticulture — underline a thoughtful, classic sensibility: this is a place that prizes wine knowledge and long-term perspective. The writing emphasizes ritual and a program built around bottles, so the atmosphere reads intimate and concentrated rather than loud or social; visitors come to focus on the wine rather than to mingle aimlessly.
Best For
Graft is best for intentional evenings built around wine: quiet date-night dinners, focused conversations with fellow wine-minded friends, and visitors seeking to learn more about bottles and provenance. The bar rewards people who prioritize the list over casual drop-ins — it’s a specialist destination for those who want tasting-led experiences rather than generic bar service. Because food is described as working within the wine program, the venue also suits dinners where pairings matter, and guests who appreciate a measured, educational approach to drinking will get the most from a visit.
Ordering Tips
Treat the list as the starting point: Graft positions wine as the architecture of the evening, with food designed to complement bottles rather than compete. Arrive ready to ask staff about the thinking behind the selections and to order wines before deciding on dishes; expect guidance that links plates to specific bottles. If you’re coming for discovery, request tasting-oriented pours or staff recommendations that reflect the bar’s longer-term view on wine. Because the venue filters casual passersby, plan your visit with intention and allow the program to shape the meal rather than treating it like a typical bar stop.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined atmosphere with elegant, understated furnishings and design details.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
Planning details
Location
No. 9之9號, Lane 170, Songjiang Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the night is really about wine, cross-shop WINE RVLT, Taipei first, then Le Wine Bar by Burgundy Cave. If the group wants cocktails instead, MUD Bar is the cleaner pivot.
Bar context
How it compares in Taipei
Choose Graft Wine and Food when wine is the anchor and the night needs to feel adult without becoming formal. WINE RVLT, Taipei and Le Wine Bar by Burgundy Cave are the direct cross-shops for wine drinkers; Graft is the better call when food is part of the plan, while those two make more sense if the bottle list is the whole brief.
For cocktails and a later-night mood, MUD Bar and Hiboru are stronger alternatives. They fit drinkers who want bar energy first and food second. Graft is easier to recommend for a date or quiet catch-up because the format points toward conversation rather than a crawl.
If comfort and hotel polish matter more than wine specificity, LOBBY LOUNGE "PLATFORM" is the safer pick. It is the more conservative choice for mixed groups; Graft is the sharper choice for people who actively want a wine-bar evening.
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Compare Graft Wine and Food
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Graft Wine and Food | Taipei | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| MUD Bar | Taipei | No published awards |
| Hiboru | Taipei | No published awards |
| LOBBY LOUNGE "PLATFORM" | Taipei | No published awards |
| WINE RVLT, Taipei | Taipei | No published awards |
| Le Wine Bar by Burgundy Cave | Taipei | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Graft Wine and Food open late?
Yes. The hours are 5 PM to 12 AM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday. Tuesday is closed.
What's the crowd like at Graft Wine and Food?
Details about the crowd are not available. Graft Wine and Food is in Taipei, has Star Wine List (2026) recognition, keeps evening hours, lists a smart casual dress code.
Does Graft Wine and Food have outdoor seating?
Is Graft Wine and Food good for a date?
It may fit an evening plan if the details work for you: Taipei location, 5 PM to 12 AM hours on most operating days, smart casual dress code, Star Wine List (2026) recognition. Confirm current reservations and any other needs directly with the venue.
