To Infinity and Beyond

To Infinity and Beyond is Taipei's highest-placed bar on the 2026 edition of Asia's 50 Best Bars, where it ranked No. 35, up from No. 41 in 2025. It is a playful, imaginative place that commits fully to its theme: the name, the decor and the drinks all take their cue from outer space, and the interior is designed to feel like a spaceship drifting among the stars.

Behind the fun is serious technique. The team uses modern equipment and methods to build high-tech cocktails, and the menu reads like a tour of the solar system. The guide highlights The Comet, a combination of miso, rose geranium, apricot and guava foam topped with ice cream made with liquid nitrogen, and the Neptune from the planet series, which mixes yuzu, jasmine, clarified watermelon soda and coconut air. Expect unusual textures, foams and aromas as well as flavour; if you are curious about how a drink is made, it is worth asking the bartenders.

Food continues the theme. The Mars Spicy Dumplings are designed to pair with the drinks, and they make a sensible order if you plan to stay for a few rounds. The bar suits couples on a night out, groups of friends who enjoy something theatrical, and cocktail fans keen to see how far modern techniques can go. It is less suited to anyone wanting a quiet pint.

The bar opens every day of the week; check its Facebook page for current times and for any booking arrangements before heading out, particularly at weekends, when demand is high after its rise up the rankings. Expect premium prices, and allow at least an hour to try two drinks.

To Infinity and Beyond is on Lane 160 off Section 1 of Dunhua South Road in the Da'an District, the same lane as Bar Mood, which makes it easy to visit both in a single evening of award-winning cocktails. The Public House on Xinyi Road and the dining options of Da'an, including Really Good Seafood and Little Tree Food, are all within reach, and taxis are the easiest way home after a late night. Pace yourself if you are bar-hopping, and drink water between rounds; complex cocktails can be stronger than they taste.