landmark
The Red House
A 1908 market building whose South Square is Taipei’s easiest queer meeting point. Come before dinner to get oriented, browse the shops, and see which outdoor bars feel right.
西門紅樓與西門町
The Red House and Ximending
The easiest place to begin a first queer night in Taipei. Ximen MRT, Rainbow Six, the Red House, outdoor terraces, bars, food, and shopping all sit within a compact walk.
Updated 11 August 2026
Getting oriented
Think of this as a useful area, not a border.
Queer life spills across Taipei. This page simply groups places that are easy to combine in one outing.
- Getting there
- Take the blue or green MRT line to Ximen. Exit 6 opens beside Rainbow Six; Exit 1 is useful for the Red House side.
- Accessibility
- The square is outdoors, but individual terraces, shop thresholds, toilets, seating, and the best lift route vary and are not uniformly verified.
What to find here
9 places to start with.
bar
Café Dalida
A tropical-looking LGBTQ+ bar beside the Red House, known for cocktails and drag on selected nights.
cafe
Mudan
A relaxed food-and-drink stop with a good view of the Red House’s rainbow flags and evening lights.
shop
PAR.T
A small queer-focused shop for gender-neutral underwear, rainbow accessories, and gifts near the Red House.
landmark
Rainbow Six
The rainbow-painted streetscape beside Ximen MRT Exit 6. It is a quick photo stop and the clearest starting marker for a Red House walk.
cafe
Somebody Café
An art-filled café for coffee, afternoon tea, and brunch when you want a quiet break from Ximending.
Around the area
A little visual orientation
