Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, a dense and walkable city of night markets, hot springs, temples, and mountain trails set in a basin ringed by green hills. Its skyline is anchored by Taipei 101, while the National Palace Museum holds one of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art. Taipei pairs an efficient metro, a famously food-obsessed street culture, and easy access to hot springs and tea-growing hills within the city limits.
Taipei's nightlife centres on Da'an speakeasies, Xinyi clubs, Ximending rooftops and late-night eateries. The MRT closes around midnight; taxis and ride-hailing are the after-hours options. Prices use US$1 = NT$31.8.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Da'an (Dunhua South / Fuxing)
Cluster of craft bars off Dunhua South Road.
Best for: Cocktail enthusiasts and expats
Xinyi District
Big-venue clubs near Taipei 101.
Best for: Big-night-out crowds
Ximending
Pedestrian district with rooftop bars.
Best for: Budget nights out
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
To Infinity & Beyond
Known for: Modern craft cocktails
No. 13, Lane 160, Sec. 1, Dunhua S Rd, Da'an District, Taipei 106
Bar Mood
Known for: Taiwanese ingredients (bitter melon, oolong, soy milk)
No. 53, Lane 160, Sec. 1, Dunhua S Rd, Da'an District, Taipei 106
The Public House
Known for: Late-night cocktails
No. 143, Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd, Da'an District, Taipei 106
Lab (Taipei)
Known for: Experimental cocktails
No. 409, Sec. 4, Ren'ai Rd, Da'an District, Taipei 106
Alchemy Speakeasy Bar Taipei
Known for: Speakeasy cocktails
2F, No. 16-1, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei 110
Ounce Taipei
Known for: Dim speakeasy cocktails
Da'an District (behind a coffee shop; exact address on the venue's social page)
Draft Land
Known for: Cocktails poured from 18 taps
Da'an District (Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E Rd area; exact address on venue page)
Indulge Experimental Bistro
Known for: Tea-based cocktails
Off Fuxing S Rd, Da'an District, Taipei 106 (exact address on venue page)
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
OMNI Night Club
Cover: NT$600-1,000 (~US$19-31)
Hours: Thu-Sat 10:00PM-4:00AM (verify)
Myst Taipei
Cover: NT$800-1,200 (~US$25-38)
Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00PM-4:00AM (verify)
WAVE Club at ATT 4 FUN
Cover: NT$800 (~US$25)
Hours: Wed-Sat evenings (verify)
Studio 9
Cover: Varies
Hours: Rooftop bar weekdays; club Fri-Sat (verify)
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.