Cafe Odeon

Taipei


This well-established joint (two decades and still going strong) seems dated with Taiwan's newfound love of craft-beer taprooms and cocktail speakeasies. But if you want comfy chesterfield sofas, worn wooden flooring and a nice beery aroma, Cafe Odean fits the bill. International selections of bottled beers and wines. More of a middle-aged clientele than young crowd.

There's a small outdoor seating area open until 10.30pm for smokers.


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