Old Taipa Tavern
7.5Friend Score / 10#2 of 7 Bars & Nightlife in Macau
Known forfish and chipsburgersMacanese minchitacos
A laid-back Aussie/NZ-style pub beside Pak Tai Temple in Taipa Village — craft beer, pub grub, and live sports with a friendly expat-and-local crowd. Go for the terrace people-watching after a village food crawl, not for Macanese food. It only opens at 4pm on weekdays, so plan it as your evening stop.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Fri 16:00–02:00 Sat–Sun 12:00–02:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | LRT Pai Kok station, about a 7-minute walk; buses 11, 15, 22, 28A, 30, 33, 34 stop near Taipa Village |
| Time needed | 1-2 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday early evening for a quiet pint; weekends get lively for sports broadcasts |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.5/10- Value7.0
- iconic6.0
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level8.0
- Authenticity6.5
- Accessibility7.5
Frequently asked questions
- Does Old Taipa Tavern serve food?
- Yes — pub classics like burgers, wings, fish and chips, and pizzas, plus daily specials. It's honest pub grub rather than fine dining, and portions are generous.
- What time does Old Taipa Tavern open?
- Weekdays it opens at 4pm and runs to around 2am; on Saturdays and Sundays it opens at noon. So it's an evening spot on weekdays — don't plan a weekday lunch there.
- How do I get to Old Taipa Tavern?
- Take the LRT to Pai Kok and walk about 7 minutes into Taipa Village, or hop any bus that stops near the village (11, 22, 28A, 33 among others). It's next to Pak Tai Temple — locals will point you there if you say 'OTT'.
- Is Old Taipa Tavern expensive?
- Mid-range by Macau standards — expect roughly MOP 150-300 per person with a couple of drinks. Craft beers cost more than local lagers, as you'd expect anywhere.
- Is Old Taipa Tavern good for watching sports?
- Yes, it's one of Macau's go-to spots for rugby, football, and cricket broadcasts. Big matches pack the place with expats, so arrive early if there's a final on.
- What else is near Old Taipa Tavern?
- You're in the middle of Taipa Village, so the Taipa Houses-Museum, Rua do Cunha food street, and Pak Tai Temple are all within a few minutes' walk. It works perfectly as the last stop of a village afternoon.
- Is Old Taipa Tavern family friendly?
- Earlier in the evening, yes — the terrace by the temple square is relaxed and kids are fine at dinner time. Later at night it's firmly a bar crowd.
- What is Old Taipa Tavern known for?
- It's Taipa Village's long-standing gastropub — the OTT to regulars — known for cold craft beer, burgers, fish and chips, and live sports on screens. It sits right beside the Pak Tai Temple, which makes the terrace unusually scenic for a pub.
Nearby in Ask Macau
- Tai Lei Loi Kei (pork chop bun)Restaurant0.08 km · 1 min walk
- Taipa VillageNeighborhood0.36 km · 4 min walk
- Taipa Village Market (Mercado de Taipa)Market0.47 km · 6 min walk
- Café LitoralCafé0.54 km · 7 min walk
- Fong Kei Bakery & CaféCafé0.55 km · 7 min walk
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