Where Kaohsiung goes after dark — bars, live music and the late ones worth staying up for.
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.
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.