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Kaohsiung · Nightlife

FIESTA SIDE
Where Kaohsiung goes after dark — bars, live music and the late ones worth staying up for.
Fishing boat in Kaohsiung Harbor with the 85 Sky Tower skyline
Liuhe Night Market
Open nightly from about 17:30 to midnight at Formosa Boulevard Exit 11. Papaya milk here dates to 1965; also braised duck.
Ruifeng Night Market
Where young Kaohsiung actually eats, by Kaohsiung Arena station. Closed Mondays and Wednesdays; come for the newest snacks.
Maltail
68th on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 and the city's standout cocktail room. Small, so book rather than simply turning up.
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Love River boat and bars
Small cruise boats run into the evening past the lit bridges, with cafes and bars along both banks near Yanchengpu.
Pier-2 after dark
Warehouses stay open to 20:00 Friday to Sunday, and the waterfront bars, live music and Great Harbor Bridge run later.