Ounce
Fuzhu, Taipei
Bar in Taipei, Taiwan
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Why go
Ounce is worth targeting for a focused Taipei cocktail night, especially as a date or second-drink stop in Da'an. The appeal is atmosphere and Asia's Best Bars credibility, not a full dinner setup or large-group flexibility, so book it when cocktails are the point of the evening.
About Ounce
Taipei has many places to plan an evening around, Ounce is one to note if you are looking for a bar with recognition rather than a restaurant-led stop. The clearest confirmed details are simple: Ounce is in Taipei, the dress code is casual, it was ranked #40 on World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars in 2016.
Because the public details are limited, it is best not to overbuild the plan around assumptions about menu format, food, seating, pricing, or service style. Treat Ounce as a Taipei bar with established recognition, then confirm current details directly before making it the anchor of a night out.
Book it as a recognised Taipei bar, not a full-itinerary guarantee
The strongest grounded reason to consider Ounce is its confirmed bar recognition. Its 2016 Asia's Best Bars #40 ranking gives it a clear place in Taipei's bar conversation, while the casual dress code keeps the planning direct.
Beyond that, keep expectations practical. Readers building a wider night should use Our full Taipei bars guide for alternatives, or cross-shop dinner separately through Our full Taipei restaurants guide. If the trip is broader than one bar stop, the Taipei hotels guide and other Taipei guides can help round out the itinerary.
How to think about it against Taipei's bars
Ounce is easiest to position as a recognised Taipei bar with a casual dress code. If you are comparing other options, Aha Saloon is another name to consider, while Our full Taipei bars guide is the better tool for deciding which venue best fits the night.
The main reason to choose Ounce is its confirmed place in Asia's Best Bars history. It is not possible to verify more specific claims here about atmosphere, menu style, seating, or group suitability from the available facts, so the safest approach is to treat it as a notable Taipei bar and confirm current operating details before going.
Planning details
- Location
- 106, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, 190號二樓 2F
- Website
- facebook.com/OunceTaipei
- Phone
- +886 2 2703 7761
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ounce presents an understated, modern cocktail room that favors craft and restraint over spectacle. Tucked on the second floor of a Xinyi Road building, it sits apart from street-level bustle and fits squarely into Taipei’s quieter, more serious cocktail conversation. Its early recognition on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and sustained positive reviews signal a focused, consistent program rather than flash. The room feels deliberately removed and refined, rewarding guests who appreciate low-volume service, meticulous drinks and an atmosphere that prioritizes taste and technique over theatrics.
Best For
This is a place for focused evenings: date nights, solo visits and low-key get-togethers where conversation matters more than volume. The bar’s craft-first approach and measured atmosphere make it poorly suited to rowdy groups or loud celebrations, but ideal for couples, cocktail-minded individuals and small parties seeking considered service and well-executed drinks. Visitors come prepared to linger over the menu and trust bartenders, treating the room as a destination stop in Taipei’s serious cocktail circuit rather than a casual late-night stop.
Ordering Tips
Ounce is clearly driven by its cocktail program, so approach the bar with a willingness to explore crafted drinks and bartender recommendations. Ask about signature cocktails or the current program highlights and indicate flavor preferences rather than specific spirits. Given the room’s emphasis on depth over volume, expect thoughtful, balanced mixes rather than punchy novelty drinks—letting the bar curate your choices usually yields the best results.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and dimly lit interior with a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere; small square room divided between table and bar seating with carefully curated spirits collection prominently displayed.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Music
- Old School Hip Hop and Rock
Signature Pours
- Birlinn
- Treacle
- Aviation
- Gordon's Breakfast
Planning details
Location
106, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, 190號二樓 2F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Earnestos, Notable alternative
- Aha Saloon, Notable alternative
- WINE RVLT, Taipei, Notable alternative
- Indulge Experimental Bistro, Notable alternative
- Can Nature, Notable alternative
Bar context
Among Taipei peers, Ounce is the better choice when the brief is a serious cocktail room with a quieter, later-evening feel. Earnestos and Aha Saloon are more useful cross-shops if the night needs a different tempo or a less hushed feel, but Ounce is the more targeted pick for a two-person cocktail stop.
WINE RVLT, Taipei is the clearer alternative if wine is the priority, while Indulge Experimental Bistro makes more sense when food and drinks need to share the spotlight. Ounce is less about breadth and more about committing to a cocktail-led evening, so the value depends on wanting that specific format.
Can Nature is the peer to consider when the mood of the room matters as much as the drinks. For booking strategy, treat Ounce as the plan-ahead option, then keep Aha Saloon or Can Nature as the practical fallback if the night needs more flexibility.
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Compare Ounce
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ounce | Taipei | 2016 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #40 |
| Earnestos | Taipei | No published awards |
| Aha Saloon | Taipei | No published awards |
| WINE RVLT, Taipei | Taipei | No published awards |
| Indulge Experimental Bistro | Taipei | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #4932023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #112022 Asia's Best Bars · #62021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #42020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #42020 World's 50 Best Bars · #432019 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #32019 World's 50 Best Bars · #212018 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #2 |
| Can Nature | Taipei | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ounce have happy hour deals?
There is no happy hour information here. The confirmed details are that Ounce is in Taipei, has a casual dress code, was ranked #40 on World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars in 2016.
Does Ounce have outdoor seating?
Is Ounce good for a date?
Ounce can be considered for a Taipei bar stop, especially if you value its confirmed Asia's Best Bars recognition. Specific details about seating, atmosphere, or service style are not here, so confirm current conditions if they are important.
Is the food good at Ounce?
There is no food information here. Treat Ounce as a recognised bar in Taipei, choose a restaurant separately if the meal is the main priority.
Do I need a reservation at Ounce?
Is Ounce good for groups?
Group suitability is not here. If you are planning for more than a simple bar visit, confirm current seating and booking details directly with Ounce.
What's the crowd like at Ounce?
The crowd profile is not in the available information. The grounded takeaway is that Ounce is a Taipei bar with a casual dress code and a confirmed 2016 Asia's Best Bars #40 ranking.
