Historic Venues and Local Tastes Shape Kaohsiung’s Nightlife

　Kaohsiung’s summer nights offer a distinct charm that is often more enjoyable than the intense daytime heat. As temperatures cool in the evening, the city takes on a more relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The scent of fruit, tea, and alcohol fills the air, creating a distinctly seasonal atmosphere that offers both locals and visitors a chance to relax and unwind.

Aqua Vitae Bistro

　Tucked away in the old Taipower dormitories on Gueilin Street, Aqua Vitae Bistro is housed in a former plant director’s residence. The building has been carefully restored to retain its historical character, incorporating Western design elements to create a refined and tranquil atmosphere.

　The bistro’s signature cocktails combine fresh fruit and tea infusions, producing a sweet and distinctive flavor. The food menu, rooted in French cuisine, is adapted with Taiwanese influences and changes with the seasons. The venue also features large, shared tables, making it suitable for group gatherings.

Island Bar 小島茶酒

　Island Bar (小島茶酒), located on the ground floor of a vintage townhouse in Kaohsiung, combines a retro interior design with a menu rooted in local Taiwanese flavors. The space features terrazzo flooring, vintage-style lighting, and velvet seating, reflecting a nostalgic yet contemporary aesthetic.

　The bar specializes in tea-infused cocktails that retain the natural sweetness of Taiwanese tea and present a mixture of subtle flavors. These are paired with traditional Taiwanese snacks such as braised dishes, swordfish oden, and sticky rice sausage, offering a culinary experience unique to Kaohsiung.

Patrons are reminded to drink responsibly and arrange for a designated driver. Alcohol is served only to those of legal drinking age.

解放開醺夢幻夜 夏日裡的果香特調

文/李瑰嫻  

　　盛夏的高雄，夜晚比白天更迷人！微醺氣息在城市中瀰漫，果香、茶韻與酒精交織出屬於夏日的奇幻風味，為旅人與在地人提供放鬆身心的去處。

　　穿過桂林街台電老宿舍群，藏身其中的 Aqua Vitae Bistro，前身為廠長宿舍，修復時特意保留老宅原有特色，結合西方元素，營造雅致、靜謐的氣氛。

　　這裡的創意調酒揉合鮮果與茶香，甜美的氣息，風味獨特。餐點則隨季節變化，以法式料理為基礎，融合臺灣風味。不同於一般酒吧，另設有大桌區，也適合成群好友歡聚。

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　　隱身復古透天厝1樓的小島茶酒，愛迪生燈泡的光影投射在磨石子地面，絨布座椅散發著復古韻味，讓人彷彿進入一場古老又前衛的夢境。

　　招牌茶調酒，不僅完美保留了臺灣茶的清雅回甘，同時展現出細膩且多層次的風味，搭配滷味、旗魚黑輪及大腸包小腸等臺味小吃，呈現屬於港都獨有的風味。

官方網站：https://island148.com/

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