Vender Bar — Restaurant in Taichung

The problem with this place is not the drinks, it's the ambience. The drink of cos above average, hence #30 in top 50.

Love the gimmick of sensory box, but didn't seem to execute well to the drinks creation.

Not appreciated to be seated at the bar, shoulder to shoulder with others. the chairs and sofa zone were empty when we were there and remained empty when we left. At least u could have told us if we could sit there till certain time rather squeezing us in like a school canteen.

The bar height is too low, the chair is normally dining chair height, it lacks elegance of the bar counter.

I was sitting next to someone who having noodle, food and watching manga on the phone. It was really a school canteen after all.

Someone was right, it was probably the worst experience for top 50...

As soon as you step inside, you’ll receive a warm welcome from the friendly bartending team. Vender is anything but your typical bar. It’s home to vending machines that dispense bottled cocktails and beers. The owner of Vender hails from Singapore, and the current menu draws inspiration from Singaporean dishes. The menu is presented in a large wooden box, unveiling the main ingredients of the drinks, either dried or in small bottles. This unique setup allows guests to explore each component, making an informed choice about their final drink – a delightful gimmick. Beyond their signature drinks, Vender offers a selection of classic cocktails, and the food menu complements the experience with dishes that embrace the rich flavours of the region. Read more on my website about Bars & Booze,...

For me personally the flavour combinations only work for one of the drinks I tried. I have no complaints about the staff or service, but the main reason I won't return is the atmosphere. The music was too loud and as per the picture between 1980-1989, this gave rise to one of the patrons singing along to the songs (he was sober). Furthermore, the environment was very cramped, we were all elbow to elbow in one line of tightly spaced bar seats. The guy between me and mr karaoke was watching animé on his phone on speaker. It wasn't possible to relax. You could argue that the bar can't control their patrons, I would argue that the setting encourages...