When The Tavern opened its doors in January last year the owners had no idea that the European-style watering hole would prove as popular with the local 30-something professional crowd as it has with the sports-hungry expat crew.
“Last year we reckoned that we'd get a few expats in who wanted to eat European grub and watch sports on TV,” said a Tavern spokesperson. “We never figured we'd end up with such a large local clientele.” At lunchtime the joint enjoys the patronage of civil servants and office staff from nearby financial institutes and City Hall who come to chow down on the NT$199 lunch buffet and in the evenings an assortment of expats gather there to chat and watch sports on TV. All of which takes place without the frustrating addition of a DJ and loud music.
Cheap buffet lunches and a lack of loud music are only a couple of reasons behind The Tavern's popularity. It also offers an extensive range of alcoholic beverages, which includes all the usual offerings, plus draft Boddingtons, a selection of Belgian beers and an extensive menu.
Everything from pasta to cottage pie, steak and even fish and chips are available and range in price from NT$199 to NT$ 450.
For pub patrons who enjoy a modicum of exercise with their libations, The Tavern also boasts a foosball table, darts board and pool table.
The Tavern is open from midday through 1am or 2am Monday through Friday and from 6pm through 2am on Saturdays and Sundays. Food is served between midday and 2pm and from 5pm onwards on weekdays. The Tavern is located at 5, Lane 380, Keelung Road, Section 1, Taipei (台北市基隆路一段380巷5號).
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