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COMPASS MAGAZINE, August 2005

--By Douglas Habecker, translated by Uvia Chang

Yes, that's right, The Londoner has returned to Taichung! After closing their landmark establishment opposite Peoples' Square earlier this year, owners/managers Paul and Jennifer have decided to stage a comeback with an all-new sports bar, this time located along the HuaMei West Street canal and north of TaiZhongGang Road. The red British phone booth outside makes this place hard to miss. Inside has a bright attractive, upbeat feel to it, with a first-floor bar (offering Stella Artois, Old Speckled Hen and San Miguel on tap) and some high tables and chairs. A wide staircase leads to the spacious, wood-floored area upstairs, where the big, projection-screen sports broadcasts are shown, thanks to Londoner's three satellite channels airing everything from Canadian hockey games to rugby and football. There is also a dance and DJ area, a pool table and foozball. In addition to a full range of drinks, Londoner will also maintain its diverse menu, with favorites like the Chicken Kebab in Pita Bread, and have NT$250 weekend brunches from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.--diners pick five out of 10 menu selections and get coffee and juice. There will be parties every month and readers can check the Nightlife "What's On" listings in this magazine for other regular Londoner specials (like free bar on your birthday!).