This bar is located in a small alley, but the inside is full of trendy young people. It is literally ‘experimental’- the interior is like a science lab! Overall atmosphere is very aesthetic and chill. The bartender is friendly and can speak english well. I ordered the tea cocktail with Jasmine Oolong tea and homemade peach liqueur- very fragrant and delicious. Highly recommend, had a great evening 🍵🍸
A very unique experience indeed - if you want to try something you’ve never tasted before, this is the place to go. Each drink is made to impress, each with a picturesque combination to tell a story.
My favorite bar in Tainan! It was an incredible experience, the cocktails were extraordinary.
I was expecting more of a creative presentation, but the flavors made up for the plain exterior, the complex scents combined so perfectly.
This bar is truly the most unique bar I’ve ever gone to. It was such an experience getting to see the bartender’s skills and learn about cocktails. The atmosphere is pretty chill too. It’s overall a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy tasty cocktails. Highly recommended.
A beautiful little cocktail bar tucked away down an alley. One of the best cocktail bars I've ever been to. You order a cocktail based on what tastes you like (woody, floral, spicy, etc.) and the incredibly knowledgeable bartender will craft you the perfect cocktail. Absolutely amazing cocktails and wonderful ambiance. I highly recommend this place.
What an amazing find especially for off the beaten path visitors to Tainan! With a science/lab feel the bartender and his partner are such a fun duo! With perfectly locally inspired Tainan cocktails! We had a great night with free tastings and a valentines cocktail shot! Yay!
If you are ever in Tainan and wanted an unique bar experience - Algae is the place to be :)
This quirky little place decked out in absolute chicest interior taste, and fantastic choice of drinks that’s out of this world…
a true hidden gem you will NOT wanna miss!!!
If you are in Tainan and you are looking for a cocktail, don't look any further. This is the place for you. Explore and get inside the small alleys in a super local environment, almost magic. Enter the place and be surrounded by an unique environment. From this point you just have to abandon yourself and be ready to say what you want. The bartender will serve you a perfect cocktail for your mouth. I'll go back anytime I'm in Tainan.
Algae is a very unique bar with its specialty in using tea aroma infusions. I enjoyed the details they provided—the relaxed while professional atmosphere and the deco style. Recommended!
I have been to over 40 countries, and this bar is now on my top list.
The thought, concept, and process the bar owners have come up uo with is world-class.
They have taken a very unique and local Taiwanese approach, including local ingredients, which to most westerners is exotic and unique, and combined with classic cocktails to bring an experierience which is truly one of a kind.
I had a few chats with one of the owners/bartenders, to discuss the approach to their cocktails making and to understand the bars concept.
The bartenders are true mixologists/alchemists. There is a scientific precision in how these cocktails are made. They are incredibly simple in their presentation, but a lot of thought has been made into every ingredient and step of the mixing process.
This bar is truly world class, and I'm not sure if they even know it...... which is the best part. The experience is genuine.
A unique, artistic/sciencitic/boutique experience, hidden down this Tainan lane- way.
Ordered two cocktails - about 800 $TWD.
Price per person
$600–800
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tea Perfumer