Bar in Taipei, Taiwan

Ounce

45Pearl Points

Date-night bar

About Ounce

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.

Taipei has many places to plan an evening around, Ounce is one to note if you are looking for a bar with verified 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 verified 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. The verified information does not establish a specific food offering, seating format, reservation policy, price level, or opening schedule. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ounce have happy hour deals?

There is no verified 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?

Outdoor seating is not verified in the available information. If that matters to your plan, confirm directly with Ounce before going.

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 verified here, so confirm current conditions if they are important.

Is the food good at Ounce?

There is no verified 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?

Reservation requirements are not verified in the available information. Because plans can change, check directly with Ounce before visiting.

Is Ounce good for groups?

Group suitability is not verified 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 verified 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.

Location

106, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, 190號二樓 2F

Taipei, Taiwan

Compare Ounce

Ounce Taipei and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards
Ounce	Taipei	World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #40 (2016)
Earnestos	Taipei	,
Aha Saloon	Taipei	,
WINE RVLT, Taipei	Taipei	,
Indulge Experimental Bistro	Taipei	,
Can Nature	Taipei	,

How Ounce Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.

Also Consider

Earnestos, Notable alternative
Aha Saloon, Notable alternative
WINE RVLT, Taipei, Notable alternative
Indulge Experimental Bistro, Notable alternative
Can Nature, Notable alternative

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.