To Infinity & Beyond

Where Da'an's Side Streets Meet Serious Cocktail Craft

The approach matters at bars like this. Lane 160 off Dunhua South Road sits in a part of Da'an District that mixes residential calm with the kind of low-key commercial density Taipei does well: small restaurants, the occasional convenience store, a few unmarked doors that reward the curious. To Infinity & Beyond is on that spectrum. The address is No. 13 in the lane, and arriving on foot from the main boulevard, the shift from arterial noise to quieter sidestreet is part of the sensory transition that sets the register before you're even inside.

That physical approach — from the wide, lit thoroughfare of Dunhua South Road into something narrower and more deliberate — is a useful analogy for what Taipei's ranked bar scene does more broadly. The city's cocktail culture has moved away from obvious signalling. Venues that have earned sustained recognition tend to work in less conspicuous spaces, letting the drink program carry the authority. To Infinity & Beyond fits that pattern.

Taipei's Ranked Bar Scene and Where This Venue Sits

Taiwan's cocktail scene has developed a credible international presence over the past several years. Taipei in particular has produced a cluster of bars that appear consistently in Asia-facing rankings, and the spread of that recognition across the city's districts suggests this is a scene with genuine depth rather than a single outlier. To Infinity & Beyond has tracked upward in the period most relevant to current visitors: ranked #61 in Asia's Leading Bars in 2024, it moved to #41 in 2025. That 20-place climb in a single cycle is the kind of movement that signals momentum rather than maintenance.

The bar also holds a position at #299 in the Top 500 Bars global ranking for 2025. Cross-referencing Asia-regional and global lists gives a more complete picture of where a bar sits than either ranking alone. A venue that performs well on both is operating with consistent quality across different evaluative frameworks. For visitors building a Taipei itinerary around the city's cocktail culture, that dual recognition is a practical indicator of reliability. The full Taipei bars guide places To Infinity & Beyond in a broader map of the city's drinking scene, from Da'an to Zhongshan and beyond.

For comparison within Taipei's ranked tier, bars like Aha Saloon, Bar Mood, Alchemy, and Club Boys Saloon each occupy distinct positions in terms of format and neighbourhood. To Infinity & Beyond's Da'an address and its upward ranking trajectory place it in a competitive set where the programs are measured against regional peers, not just local ones.

The Atmosphere: What the Space Does

Bars that earn recognition from Asia's Leading Bars tend to think carefully about the physical experience, not just what ends up in the glass. The name itself , drawn from the Buzz Lightyear catchphrase, with all its connotations of aspiration and the absurdly vast , signals a program that doesn't take itself with the kind of heavy seriousness that can make certain high-concept cocktail bars feel more like performance art than a good evening out. There is an implied playfulness in the brand identity that, in the better bars operating under this kind of rubric, translates into the way drinks are conceived and presented.

In Da'an, the venue sits in a district that has long supported Taipei's more neighbourhood-oriented dining and drinking culture. This is not the hotel-bar corridor or the nightlife-dense Xinyi axis. The neighbourhood dynamic here means the crowd tends to be local-facing even as the venue draws visitors from elsewhere in Asia and beyond. That mix , regulars who know the program and travellers who have done their research , is the social atmosphere that sustains a bar's creative ambition over time. A venue building for the tourist trade alone doesn't iterate the way To Infinity & Beyond's ranking trajectory suggests it has.

The Sensory Register

Taipei evenings in the warmer months carry a particular atmospheric quality: the residual heat of the day releasing slowly after sundown, the sound texture of a city that doesn't go quiet early, the particular quality of light in a lane where a few sources are doing most of the work. Approaching a bar like this through a side street rather than directly off a main road means the transition into its interior environment is more pronounced. The contrast between outside and inside, between the ambient noise of the city and the more controlled acoustic of a serious cocktail bar, is part of how the experience begins.

The Google review score of 4.5 across 498 reviews indicates a consistent visitor experience over a substantial sample. For a bar operating at the #41 level in Asia's Leading Bars, that kind of ground-level sentiment data confirms that the ranking recognition maps onto actual visits rather than representing a disconnect between critical and popular reception.

Planning Your Visit

To Infinity & Beyond is located at No. 13, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Da'an District, Taipei. The address places it within walking range of the Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT station, which makes it accessible from most parts of the city without requiring a cab. Given the bar's current ranking position and its upward momentum, arriving with a reservation or arriving early on quieter weeknights is the more reliable approach than assuming walk-in availability on weekends. Phone and online booking details were not confirmed at time of publication; checking recent visitor notes or the bar's social presence closer to your visit date will give the most current access information.

For visitors building a wider Taiwan itinerary around its drinks culture, the scene extends beyond Taipei. Maltail in Kaohsiung and Moonrock in Tainan represent the spread of Taiwan's ranked bar culture into the island's other major cities. Internationally, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu offers a point of comparison for Pacific-facing programs with their own distinct regional identity.

For context beyond bars, the Taipei restaurants guide, Taipei hotels guide, Taipei wineries guide, and Taipei experiences guide cover the full range of what the city offers for premium travel planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I drink at To Infinity & Beyond?

The specific menu at To Infinity & Beyond is not confirmed in available data, so naming particular drinks would be speculative. What the bar's dual recognition in Asia's Leading Bars (#41 in 2025) and Top 500 Bars (#299 globally) does confirm is that the drink program has been assessed positively by two independent evaluative frameworks. Bars at this ranking level in Taipei typically run original cocktail programs rather than classic-only lists, meaning the more interesting choices are usually the house originals rather than the standards.

Why do people go to To Infinity & Beyond?

Visitors go primarily because the bar is one of the more credentialled cocktail programs in Taipei, with a 2025 Asia's Leading Bars ranking of #41 and a Top 500 Bars global position at #299. The upward ranking movement from #61 in 2024 to #41 in 2025 suggests a program that has been improving, which draws both returning visitors tracking the evolution and first-timers working through the city's best-recognised bars. The Da'an District location also places it in one of Taipei's more pleasant neighbourhoods for an evening out.

How hard is it to get in to To Infinity & Beyond?

Current booking policies and capacity details are not confirmed in available data. As a bar ranked #41 in Asia's Leading Bars for 2025 with a 4.5 Google score across nearly 500 reviews, demand is demonstrably high. Checking the bar's current social channels or contacting via whatever booking method they have active is advisable before visiting, particularly on weekend evenings. Weeknights generally offer more reliable walk-in access at bars in this tier.

Is To Infinity & Beyond worth visiting if you're already planning stops at other ranked Taipei bars?

The bar's climb from #61 to #41 in Asia's Leading Bars between 2024 and 2025 places it on an upward trajectory that distinguishes it from peers holding static positions. Within Taipei's Da'an District, its location and the consistency suggested by a 4.5 Google score across 498 reviews make it a logical addition to an itinerary that already includes other city-ranked programs. The dual recognition across regional and global lists means it isn't redundant even if you're visiting multiple Taipei cocktail destinations in the same trip.