You walk in alone, show your QR code, and pick up a name tag. Five minutes later you're at the bar comparing hometowns with someone from Osaka, and nobody minds that your English pauses now and then.
That's a normal Lounge Asia night. It's a relaxed meetup for making international friends in Taipei, practising easy English and just talking. No games, no forced introductions.
Asian roots, open door
Lounge Asia started in the Asian community, so many people from Asia feel at home here quickly. Everyone else is welcome too: locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees and digital nomads. Your English doesn't need to be perfect. It just needs to be friendly.
Getting in
Tap RSVP on this page
Show your Meetup QR code at reception
Get your name tag and start saying hi
Check the time: Meetup might show Brisbane time or a different time zone. Go by the Taipei local time above.
House rules
The venue lets us run this for free or cheap, so please buy at least one drink during the night.
We may take photos and short videos for community and promo use. If you'd rather stay out of them, tell an organiser when you arrive.
After the night
Lounge Asia is growing in Australia and is now expanding to Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Join the Lounge Asia Taiwan WhatsApp group to hear about upcoming events and keep in touch with the people you meet. You can also follow along on Instagram at @_lounge_asia or sign up for VIP access.
一起來聊天吧! 気軽に遊びに来てね! 편하게 놀러 와요! Tới chơi nha! Come say hi. 🍜