Café Dalida

Gay bar and café · Taipei XimendingCafé Dalida is one of the best-known bars at the Red House: cocktails, 80s and 90s music and a leafy open-air area from which you can see the whole square.★ 4.2 on Google (405)Red HouseTerraceCocktailsAddressNo. 51, Ln. 10, Chengdu Rd., Wanhua DistrictTaipei 108Opening hoursMon–Fri 7 pm–2 amSat/Sun 6:30 pm–2 amCrowdmixed and international, locals and travellersGetting thereMRT Ximen, exit 1, about a 5-minute walkWhat makes Café Dalida stand outCafé Dalida, named after the French-Egyptian singer, is on the square behind the historic Red House in Ximending, where Taipei’s open-air gay bar scene is concentrated. The bar is known for cocktails such as the Dali Iced Tea, plus beer deals and desserts like mango ice cream.After a fire in 2016 that also hit neighbouring bars, Dalida was renovated and reopened in a larger space. Since then guests have praised the leafy open-air area with its planted wall.Atmosphere and crowdThe crowd is mixed and international, with Taiwanese and travellers naturally coming together. At weekends the whole square is full from about 9 pm. The people-watching location, the drinks and the friendly staff, who are happy to give recommendations, get praise.A good fit if you …want to start the evening in the open airlike drinking cocktailslike an international crowdNot ideal if you …are looking for a quiet bar for conversationwant to danceOur tip: Come before 9 pm at the weekend to still get a table outside. For a quieter conversation, head to Casa a few doors down afterwards.ContactFacebookCafé DalidaEditorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut, The Gay Passport, Nighttours, Google reviews (4.2 stars, 405 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.

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