Wandering through the vibrant aromas of traditional dried goods on Dihua Street, you’ll find a striking “Baby Blue” facade with golden accents situated right beneath the famous landmark, A.S. Watson & Co. (Watson’s Dispensary). It feels like a jazz melody drifting through the historic alleys of Dadaocheng.
This is Bookbar 1920s—an artistic salon that perfectly blends a vintage bookstore, a tipsy bar, and a curated select shop. For many, it is the top recommendation and a cherished hidden gem for anyone visiting the Dadaocheng area.
📖 Finding Lightness Between Old Streets and Book Pages
Walking into a space defined by checkered floors, you’ll find more than just rare books from the 1920s; there are curated treasures from around the world. The most charming part of wandering through Dadaocheng is its effortless spontaneity—perhaps you’ve just finished a book, or you’re heading toward the pier to catch the sunset. In those moments, a simple, refreshing sweetness by your side feels perfectly in sync.
📖 A Romantic Stroll through History
At Bookbar 1920s, TOMU serves as the accompaniment to your stroll. It sits quietly at a corner of the bar or accompanies you as you weave through alleys of red brick. Alongside the rich aroma of spirits, it offers a purer, burden-free choice, allowing you to maintain an easy rhythm as you explore this historic district.
📖 The Romance of Living for Today
Here, you can pick up a glass and head out to the streets—whether sitting under a banyan tree, taking a candid photo by the entrance, or even bringing a stylish non-alcoholic option to the City God Temple to pray for love. It is all a gesture of living in the moment.
On nights where cigar smoke intertwines with live jazz, or in street corners bathed in afternoon sunlight, the flavor brought by TOMU blends naturally into the scenery. It participates in every conversation and every story, accompanying everyone who comes to Dadaocheng to bravely pursue love and live a fashionable life. Who knows? Perhaps as you turn the next corner, the surprise meant for you will be waiting right there.
📍Bookbar1920s
🏠 No. 34, Section 1, Dihua Street, Datong District, Taipei City
☎️ 02-2552 1321
🕒 Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00
