#155Global
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Tainan, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Moonrock is a quiet Tainan cocktail bar combining craft drinks, indie music and carefully chosen objects. Its cocktails range from classics to originals inspired by local artists and friends.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
No. 13號, Alley 42, Lane 22, Chenggong Rd, Gongyuan Village, North District, Tainan City, Taiwan 704North District
- Style
- Craft cocktail and music barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Daily 8pm–2am; food last order midnight, drinks 1am.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Book 1–6 guests; NT$600 drink-only minimum per reserved guest, two-hour limit and ten-minute hold. Walk-in waits also cap at six.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
45.7 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 76.0
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 36.2
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 81.1
- Serious press
- 14.5
- Social Vibes
- 56.7
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
81/ 100
Historical 81/100 and high confidence retained. This source check does not recalculate the score or establish a representative current customer sample.
Score context
Tripadvisor reviewer chaochunh praises the quiet room, drinks and precise bartender recommendations during an October 2025 visit. They reported that the time limit arrived as they reached their fifth drink, and personally suggested reserving two slots if planning more than five drinks. This is one historical customer account; The 50 and Tatler links provide publisher context.
Guest sources checked:
One selected customer account posted 31 October 2025, with an October 2025 visit month. Publisher profile dates and visit dates remain unknown.
Guest score details
Historical customer account
- One customer praised the quiet, comfortable room, drinks and precise bartender recommendations.
Reported limitation
- The customer reported that the time limit arrived as they reached their fifth drink, leaving additional drinks and soup untried.
The stored English sample is a shortened paraphrase of a Chinese-language account, not a verbatim quotation.
This read cites editorial or award context. Those links are distinct from guest accounts; only the reviewed links in Reviews & press count toward Press.
Review & discussion links
- tripadvisor.com.hkTripadvisor — chaochunh, selected customer account · Posted 31 October 2025; visit October 2025
The listing’s Taichung location label conflicts with the Tainan owner location; its street number, alley, lane and phone match the owner’s Moonrock listing. The suggestion to reserve two slots is the reviewer’s personal advice, not a venue booking policy.
Award & ranking citations in this read
- theworlds50best.comThe 50 Discovery — publisher venue profile · Publication and visit dates not established
Publisher description and award context; no independent customer account or visit date.
- tatlerasia.comTatler — publisher list / awards context · 2026 list heading; 2025 badge; publication and visit dates not established
Publisher list and award context; the page heading and displayed badge refer to different editions. No customer account.
Crowd signal
Google 4.6★ across 1,128 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.