Quote:
Originally Posted by Flaming Choy
@DoubleF, I read that as Fountain Beer at 7/11. That'd be awesome to just walking into 7/11 and get beer like fountain pop  Can you drink in public in Taiwan? Might have to alternate between bubble tea and beer |
I drank in public in Taiwan. I am generally not aware of many places that disallow this. I even recall others walking around with beer cans in areas of Taipei, Taichung, Kenting and Kaosiung. I believe they view it similar to drinking a can of cola, but I am not local and do not know the laws, so I do not know for sure. I do believe it is frowned upon to be publicly intoxicated and belligerent though. Buzz, whatever. Fountain beer would be interesting, but I think finding a washroom is the biggest issue.
DO NOT OVERBUY! You will have warm beer fast and convenience stores are everywhere. Sweaty beers are also sucky. "Overpaying" for a beer in a convenience store in Asia is often a price difference around $0.50 CAD. Not a big deal to over pay for convenience.
In all honesty, I've always operated on just pleading ignorance and politely showing a Canadian passport if someone questions me. I am quite certain it's ok to have an open beer in most public places that allow beverages of any type to be consumed. You often seen people in or around 7-11 with a beer though and if the locals are doing it, I generally consider it a green light for myself as well.
I've also noted that Taiwan's drinking culture is very tame. Clubs and Karaoke are different things though than the typical bar, street food vendor or convenience store.
Driveway may know more than I though.