SWALLOW TAINAN

“Wonderful coffee and cocktail bar. Friendly, passionate staff with excellent local recommendations, great happy hour drinks and the best garibaldi of my life.”

“Really tasty drinks made from their own special distillates. We sat in the back room along with their lab equipment which added a funky edge to the atmosphere.”

George Huang★★★★★

A beautifully designed café that blends rustic charm with modern elegance. The warm wooden interiors, soft lighting, and thoughtfully arranged seating create an inviting atmosphere perfect for both quiet reflection and casual conversation. Service is exceptional attentive yet relaxed, with staff who genuinely care about the guest experience. The coffee is rich and balanced, complemented by delightful desserts like their silky caramel pudding. It’s no surprise this spot earned a Tatler 2026 spotlight. Every detail reflects dedication to quality and comfort. A must visit in Tainan for anyone who appreciates refined simplicity and heartfelt hospitality.

Jose Rangel (Rango)★★★★★

Loved this place! Great atmosphere, amazing drinks, and the staff is wonderfully professional they take the time to explain your drink when it's served, which is a really nice touch. One thing to keep in mind: the room is very well-lit with an open, it has an airy feel, so if you're after a dark, cozy vibe this might not be your spot. That said, it's absolutely not a criticism just something to set expectations. Highly recommend you stop here for drink!"

Mark Vail★★★★★

Had a great time on my visit to Tainan and my girlfriend found a nice intimate coffee/cocktail bar The drinks were perfect and so was the service. We ended up going two times in 3 days and the staff was amazing Edward, Mae, Andrew and Dan were all so fun to talk with and kind Their drinks were a mix of pre-made with extra show of love and some were from scratch. Either way very drink that we had was absolutely amazing. From the Old Fashion to the Financier or espresso martini to the Pistachio drink were perfect. However they had a whole selection of coffee and food , I was there for cocktails and ambience. There’s not a lot parking, but we took an uber so there was no issue. Check this place out if you’re in the area.

Zach Xue★★★★★

A reservation is nice to have, but not required for this cocktail bar. We were able to secure outdoor seating for a party of 4 and then eventually moved to the indoor bar after some other couples cleared out. The scenery and aesthetic were really unique, it gave me a very cozy, natural vibe. I ordered the financier, a rather sweet drink with lots of vanilla. The staff were also extremely nice and spoke decent English as well. Would recommend.

Shane Snyder★★★★★

Not only the best bar in Tainan. It's the best bar in all of Taiwan, maybe the world. This place is absolutely awesome with the best happy hour imaginable! 11 to 6pm everyday. Can verify this to be the case for Sunday and Monday at least. Their stiff drinks are very stiff. Yummy too! The best bar in my life and I travel a lot. You might miss it if you don't look carefully. It's in a neighborhood, making it all the more awesome. Try. I'll be back too often when in tainan! Forgot to say. Must try the wasabi cheese made in house!

Stefan Coolen★★★★★

Absolutely amazing experience! The staff is super helpful and kind. They explained their concept and menu very clearly and kindly recommended me some items. I visited around 2pm and there were only a couple of tables free. The atmosphere is unique and calm, I can imagine that during the day its a great place to read a book. The bar area looked like a it would be fun later at night! Next time I visit Tainan, I’ll return to this place in the evening. Oh, and the drink and cake I had were delicious!

Kirsty Woodward★★★★★

Wonderful coffee and cocktail bar. Friendly, passionate staff with excellent local recommendations, great happy hour drinks and the best garibaldi of my life.

Francis Malinosky-Rummell★★★★★

Really tasty drinks made from their own special distillates. We sat in the back room along with their lab equipment which added a funky edge to the atmosphere.