Goût Bar 好吧 — Restaurant in Taichung

Lovely retro speakeasy, with interior design truly reminiscent of the prohibition period.

Bartenders gave great service! When I told them I wasn’t sure what I wanted, they asked a few questions about what taste I preferred and made a cocktail for me. All drinks are made to order and there is no menu. They were happy to chat with us and teach us about the different kinds of liquor and martinis, and suggested local places in Taichung to visit.

To enter the speakeasy go into its beef noodle front (gubami), move a circular glass container on the second level of the right bookshelf to find a metal button. Pressing the metal button will cause the bookshelf to slide open and reveal...

Awesome little speakeasy. Came here on a Thursday night, you'll need to ring the doorbell to be let in the restaurant; once in, head to the bookshelf on the right. Lift the jars from the second-from-top shelf to find the secret button to get in.

It's absolutely worth it. Inside is a speakeasy with a very skilled bartender, plus a really interesting collection of gin.

Before you order anything, they offer a small cup of chicken soup to warm your stomach,and perhaps your soul.

No menu, just talk to the bartender and try and discover what Taichung has to offer. I promise...

Loved the bar. It’s hiding behind a bookshelf. It’s a decent speakeasy with light jazz and a classy cocktail bar vibe. We sat at the bar, the barman was very cool, polite and engaging. They have no menu, you just tell them what you like and they mix it up for you. Loads of types of gin, less rum. Not a cheap bar, not cheap drinks but it was worth it. You can pay with a card. It was my birthday and the barman gifted me a shot, it was a...