The largest gastronomy and cocktail festival in Taiwan is back! "2025 Kaohsiung Cocktail Day" will take place on September 13th and 14th at the Love River.
Updated:2025-09-02
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Kaohsiung's annual gastronomy and cocktail extravaganza, the "2025 Kaohsiung Cocktail Day," is set to make a grand return to the Love River on September 13th (Saturday) and 14th (Sunday), running from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.Director Kao Min-Lin of the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau stated that to actively promote nighttime tourism and the night economy, this year's "Kaohsiung Cocktail Day" has been expanded in scale. The event will bring together over 70 popular bars, bistros, and creative dining brands. It will feature three bars from Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung that were selected as part of the "2025 Asia's 100 Best Bars," and will also, for the first time, invite a top Japanese mixologist to showcase their skills and engage in exchange.Admission to the entire event area is free. The public is welcome to come to the Love River in the afternoon to savor a variety of creative cocktails, including highballs and shots, and enjoy the relaxing summer atmosphere. Alcoholic beverages require the purchase of cocktail vouchers. Early bird tickets are now available for purchase at all 7-Eleven ibon kiosks nationwide for NT$888 per person. This includes one wristband for drinking, five cocktail vouchers, and an exclusive event-themed canvas bag. Ticket holders will also receive dual discounts on transportation and accommodation, making it an excellent value!
Director Kao Min-Lin stated that Kaohsiung is home to numerous unique bars and bistros offering international cuisine, craft beer, and creative cocktails, making it a perfect destination for a relaxing evening drink. To promote nighttime tourism and the night economy, this year's "Kaohsiung Cocktail Day" has expanded its scale, inviting 48 vendors, including international mixologists and well-known local bars, bistros, and dining brands. This year's lineup includes three establishments featured on the "2025 Asia's 100 Best Bars" list: "To Infinity and Beyond" (No. 41, Taipei), "The Han-Jia Pairing Dinner" (No. 59, Tainan), and "Maltail" (No. 75, Kaohsiung). The event also features popular local Kaohsiung bars such as "Bar DIP," "Bartender," "T.A.C.B. Bar & Bistro," "Halftime," "Kóng-Kóo," and the "Indigo PIER NO.1 Rooftop Bar." This diverse selection aims to showcase the rich and varied dining culture of Kaohsiung and create a premier cultural exchange event for mixology in Asia.It is hoped that this event will boost Kaohsiung's nighttime tourism and economic benefits, attracting more visitors to experience the city's unique bar and dining culture and the charm of its harbor.
In addition to specialty cocktails, the event will also feature over 25 well-known dining brands and food trucks, offering everything from classic Taiwanese flavors to creative new dishes. The lineup includes popular southern Taiwan izakaya "Yakiniku SHOJO," the historic sausage brand "Black Bridge," the popular railway-themed Italian ice cream "SNOW," and summer essentials like "Bo Gong Zai Mung Bean Soup & Traditional Health Drinks." Other delicious options include handmade burgers, sweet fried dough twists, cheese takoyaki, flavored skewers, and fluffy egg waffles, allowing attendees to fully experience a rich and diverse food culture right on the banks of the Love River.
This year, the event offers special transportation and accommodation discounts. Guests with a pre-sale cocktail voucher ticket and a High-Speed Rail ticket to or from Zuoying Station can get a special HSR fare. Additionally, by presenting their ticket or event wristband, guests staying at Hotel Indigo Kaohsiung, Fullon Hotel Kaohsiung, or City Suites Kaohsiung can enjoy exclusive discounts on rooms and dining. This encourages visitors to explore Kaohsiung’s streets and coastline, experiencing the city’s unique landscape and lifestyle beyond the event. For more information, please check the HSR section of the ibon ticketing system and the official websites of partner hotels.
The Tourism Bureau would like to remind everyone: "No alcohol for those under 18," "Don't drink and drive—your safety is guaranteed," and to "drink responsibly."At the event, you must present a cocktail voucher and complete a consent form to you are of legal drinking age. After you receive and wear your wristband, you can then redeem your alcoholic beverage. Early bird tickets are now on sale at all 7-Eleven ibon kiosks, and we recommend purchasing them in advance to avoid disappointment. Additionally, warning signs will be posted and promoted throughout the venue. A taxi stand will also be set up at the intersection of Hexi Road and Zhongzheng 4th Road, where designated driver services will be available.
The Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau advises that parking is limited around the Love River. It is recommended to use public transportation. You can take the MRT Orange Line to Yanchengpu Station or Qianjin Station, or the Light Rail to True Love Pier Station, and then walk to the venue.
Kaohsiung's annual gastronomy and cocktail extravaganza, the "2025 Kaohsiung Cocktail Day," is set to make a grand return to the Love River on September 13th (Saturday) and 14th (Sunday), running from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.Director Kao Min-Lin of the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau stated that to actively promote nighttime tourism and the night economy, this year's "Kaohsiung Cocktail Day" has been expanded in scale. The event will bring together over 70 popular bars, bistros, and creative dining brands. It will feature three bars from Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung that were selected as part of the "2025 Asia's 100 Best Bars," and will also, for the first time, invite a top Japanese mixologist to showcase their skills and engage in exchange.Admission to the entire event area is free. The public is welcome to come to the Love River in the afternoon to savor a variety of creative cocktails, including highballs and shots, and enjoy the relaxing summer atmosphere. Alcoholic beverages require the purchase of cocktail vouchers. Early bird tickets are now available for purchase at all 7-Eleven ibon kiosks nationwide for NT$888 per person. This includes one wristband for drinking, five cocktail vouchers, and an exclusive event-themed canvas bag. Ticket holders will also receive dual discounts on transportation and accommodation, making it an excellent value!
Director Kao Min-Lin stated that Kaohsiung is home to numerous unique bars and bistros offering international cuisine, craft beer, and creative cocktails, making it a perfect destination for a relaxing evening drink. To promote nighttime tourism and the night economy, this year's "Kaohsiung Cocktail Day" has expanded its scale, inviting 48 vendors, including international mixologists and well-known local bars, bistros, and dining brands. This year's lineup includes three establishments featured on the "2025 Asia's 100 Best Bars" list: "To Infinity and Beyond" (No. 41, Taipei), "The Han-Jia Pairing Dinner" (No. 59, Tainan), and "Maltail" (No. 75, Kaohsiung). The event also features popular local Kaohsiung bars such as "Bar DIP," "Bartender," "T.A.C.B. Bar & Bistro," "Halftime," "Kóng-Kóo," and the "Indigo PIER NO.1 Rooftop Bar." This diverse selection aims to showcase the rich and varied dining culture of Kaohsiung and create a premier cultural exchange event for mixology in Asia.It is hoped that this event will boost Kaohsiung's nighttime tourism and economic benefits, attracting more visitors to experience the city's unique bar and dining culture and the charm of its harbor.
In addition to specialty cocktails, the event will also feature over 25 well-known dining brands and food trucks, offering everything from classic Taiwanese flavors to creative new dishes. The lineup includes popular southern Taiwan izakaya "Yakiniku SHOJO," the historic sausage brand "Black Bridge," the popular railway-themed Italian ice cream "SNOW," and summer essentials like "Bo Gong Zai Mung Bean Soup & Traditional Health Drinks." Other delicious options include handmade burgers, sweet fried dough twists, cheese takoyaki, flavored skewers, and fluffy egg waffles, allowing attendees to fully experience a rich and diverse food culture right on the banks of the Love River.
This year, the event offers special transportation and accommodation discounts. Guests with a pre-sale cocktail voucher ticket and a High-Speed Rail ticket to or from Zuoying Station can get a special HSR fare. Additionally, by presenting their ticket or event wristband, guests staying at Hotel Indigo Kaohsiung, Fullon Hotel Kaohsiung, or City Suites Kaohsiung can enjoy exclusive discounts on rooms and dining. This encourages visitors to explore Kaohsiung’s streets and coastline, experiencing the city’s unique landscape and lifestyle beyond the event. For more information, please check the HSR section of the ibon ticketing system and the official websites of partner hotels.
The Tourism Bureau would like to remind everyone: "No alcohol for those under 18," "Don't drink and drive—your safety is guaranteed," and to "drink responsibly."At the event, you must present a cocktail voucher and complete a consent form to you are of legal drinking age. After you receive and wear your wristband, you can then redeem your alcoholic beverage. Early bird tickets are now on sale at all 7-Eleven ibon kiosks, and we recommend purchasing them in advance to avoid disappointment. Additionally, warning signs will be posted and promoted throughout the venue. A taxi stand will also be set up at the intersection of Hexi Road and Zhongzheng 4th Road, where designated driver services will be available.
The Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau advises that parking is limited around the Love River. It is recommended to use public transportation. You can take the MRT Orange Line to Yanchengpu Station or Qianjin Station, or the Light Rail to True Love Pier Station, and then walk to the venue.
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