Bar Pine

Bar Pine (松) situates itself at the intersection of memory, terroir, and design. Located in Da’an District, Taipei, it inhabits what was once a woodwork shop, channeling its material legacy into every detail of the space and drink program. The name “Pine / 松” draws from the pine trees that once stood on its rooftop and the site’s prior life as a timber business. That dual reference to wood, nature, and architecture offers continuity between its past and present. Designers (including Insitu Design) shaped the interior with stone, wood, subtle lighting, and quiet elegance. The entrance leads you through a garden-hallway concept, easing visitors from street noise into a contemplative drinking den. Bar Pine’s menu is not static: it rotates seasonally (they mention “Season 7” in social media). Their cocktail philosophy frames every drink as a story—rooted in memory, in Taiwan, in “菜市場” (marketplace) themes, in local ingredients (pine needle, preserved plum, oolong tea, etc.). One feature that sets it apart: patrons sometimes receive complimentary hot soup (often chicken) before or after drinking, a gesture of Taiwanese hospitality merging warmth and conviviality. Though primarily a cocktail bar, they also pair with dishes: their food menu leans into Taiwanese flavors and uses local ingredients, making drinks and food part of a unified experience. In short: Bar Pine is less about spectacle and more about slow sediment—the taste of place, memory, and design, distilled into a glass.