662, XiMen Road, Section 1, 3F, Tainan
(07) 215-6658
Hours:Sunday - Wednesday 10:30 pm-6 am
Thursday - Saturday 9:30 pm-6 am
(Readers are advised to call to confirm opening times. Ed.)

The Orient gives sanctuary for those seeking to break free from the traditional Tainan pub scene. Located across from the famous Tainan Landis Hotel, take an elevator up to the third floor and step into the red light lobby. Entering the club you'll first notice the Saturday Night Fever-esque disco dance floor, small stage and surrounding seating; faced by a long bar. Private rooms, available for group reservations (or an intimate night out), sit off to the side. The layout focuses on the dance floor, beckoning you to join the party.

A favourite of locals and foreigners, on any given evening the Orient is packed as people party the night away to hip-hop and dance beats provided by the two in-house DJs. Occasionally there are live bands as well. The Orient has daily specials, like Ladies Night on Wednesdays (NT$150 cover for ladies and NT$350 for men with one free drink), and all-you-can-drink cocktails on Thursdays (NT$400), plus and a draw for NT$5000. Fridays are Bikini Night (students NT$200 and anyone wearing a bikini free), while on Saturdays NT$350 will get you one free drink and into the busiest bar in Tainan.

Bar selection at Orient is extensive, with a wide range of cocktails (NT$200 - NT$350), a large selection of 12-30 year old whiskeys, imported bottled beers for NT$150 and Carlsberg on tap for NT$150. Champagnes and wines are available as well if you're out to celebrate. To recharge your batteries there is a small snack menu with everything priced from NT$150 - NT$200.

The party at the Orient kicks off at 10:30 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 9:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and goes all night until 6 a.m. For information about booking private booths or live bands just call.