The
Hsiaoling Pub
2nd Fl, 20, Shuang Cheng Street
Taipei
Tel: (02) 2591 8995
Just about everybody in Taipei has heard of the Hsiaoling and
most foreigners - at least those that aspire to the occasional
night-owl syndrome - have dropped by at one time or another.
It is justifiably famous as one of the last of the more traditional
"club/bars" that used to be everywhere in Taipei but which now
are really confined to the "other" entertainment area around
Linsen North Road and Nanking East Road.
The Hsiaoling is really "Japanese style" though you would not
know it from the clientele which is around European and Chinese
in equal mix. The formula is a simple one: hire a number of
pretty young ladies, make sure they speak passable English and
have them rotate between the tables making conversation with
the guests and making sure everyone has a drink. As a result,
people feel welcome at the Hsiaoling and keep coming back. The
only problem is that it is a relatively small pub and so popular
that it is often hard to get a seat.
Jointly owned by Wendy and Michelle, the Hsiaoling has followed
the same successful formula for more than12 years and has to
be one of the most profitable bars in Taipei. A visit to this
place is always a lot of fun and the ladies are there to joke
and drink with but nothing more. Uncouth behaviour is tolerated
and is part of the fun but has its limits.
This is a good place to visit with friends for an inexpensive
night of fun and if you are a visitor to Taipei, it is also
a good place to meet some of the resident foreigners; either
way you will not be left to drink alone - not unless you want
it that way.
A point of etiquette: There is no obligation to purchase drinks
for the ladies but if you are occupying her time for any extended
period, it would be a normal courtesy. As in all pubs in the
area, the ladies do get a portion of the drink price returned
as a "tip". And do remember, that despite all the fun and bravado,
these are real ladies and deserve respect as such. IE When you
leave, the ladies stay. Got the picture?
Opening Hours: 7 pm ~ 3 am every day
Beer Prices: From NT$120 + 10%
Happy Hours: Until 8:30pm (30% discount)
Food: To order
Recreation: Loud music and girls who just want to have fun
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