The number of nightclubs is limited though. Many are only open 3 nights a week on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesdays are actually getting more and more quiet, even with lower entrance fees.
There are surprisingly few Westerners in Taipei and as a result you will get more attention from normal girls compared to Singapore or even Bangkok (not to the level of Jakarta though).
Another particularity of Taipei's nightlife is that almost all the interesting bars and nightclubs are located in the central area, near the Taipei 101 Tower. Two complexes have several clubs: ATT4FUN and NEO19. This is very convenient and if you choose a downtown hotel you will be able to walk easily to many of the places listed below.
If you need hotel recommendations, you can search for hotels near the nightlife on this page: Taipei Hotels Near 101 Tower.
Even if you stay further, you have an efficient MRT system that can take you there quickly. Make sure you are within reach of Taipei City Hall Station or Taipei 101 Station.
Quick Tips on Taipei Nightlife
Smoking
At the time of writing, it is allowed for people to smoke inside clubs. I noticed tons of girls are smoking in Taipei, which is uncommon in Asia.
At the time of writing, it is allowed for people to smoke inside clubs. I noticed tons of girls are smoking in Taipei, which is uncommon in Asia.
Dress code
Even though some clubs allow it, don't wear shorts and sandals. You will be immediately branded as a tourist. It will not help you with girls nor to socialize. Some venues like Wave will also give you a discounted entrance fee for wearing a collar shirt (or a one-piece skirt for women).
Prices:
Even though some clubs allow it, don't wear shorts and sandals. You will be immediately branded as a tourist. It will not help you with girls nor to socialize. Some venues like Wave will also give you a discounted entrance fee for wearing a collar shirt (or a one-piece skirt for women).
Prices:
Mixed alcoholic drinks on average: 200 TWD, Cocktails 300 TWD, Entrance Fee between 500 TWD and 1000 TWD (with 1 or 2 free drinks). You can often get a free entry by showing up before midnight or 11pm. Most ladies nights are on Wednesdays.
Several nightclubs like Wave or Babe 18 have cheap all-you-can-drink entrance.
Several nightclubs like Wave or Babe 18 have cheap all-you-can-drink entrance.
Bottles and tables
Many Taipei nightclubs will suck if you don't have your own table, particularly Myst, Elektro and Omni. You have a minimum charge system, meaning to get a table you must spend at least a certain amount of money.
The best venues will ask around 15,000 TWD for 10 people on weekends. If your budget is tight, you can go during the week instead and pay half of that.
If you drink a lot, bottles are really an economical way to spend the night. It is also a huge plus with girls since many are just dying to get invited to a table and drink for free.
Prostitution
Taipei nightlife is quite clean. Few prostitutes, few naughty places. Fortunately, most clubs have sexy dancers.
Many Taipei nightclubs will suck if you don't have your own table, particularly Myst, Elektro and Omni. You have a minimum charge system, meaning to get a table you must spend at least a certain amount of money.
The best venues will ask around 15,000 TWD for 10 people on weekends. If your budget is tight, you can go during the week instead and pay half of that.
If you drink a lot, bottles are really an economical way to spend the night. It is also a huge plus with girls since many are just dying to get invited to a table and drink for free.
Prostitution
Taipei nightlife is quite clean. Few prostitutes, few naughty places. Fortunately, most clubs have sexy dancers.
ID
Important - You should bring always bring an official photo ID with you, even if you look 45. Bouncers will ask you for it. Police ID checks also happen from time to time.
Drinking
Taiwanese, both girls and guys, get pretty wild inside clubs. They often drink until they pass out. It is not rare to see someone throw up because he couldn't make it to the toilets.
As a foreigner, you should behave if you want to avoid problems, particularly in the streets.
Recommended Weekly Schedule
If you are in Taipei on a particular day, these are my party recommendations:
Monday: Vogas
Tuesday: Bravo
Wednesday: Elektro
Thursday: Lava, Brass Monkey (it's a bar but you have a ladies night with a DJ)
Friday and Saturday: You can take your chances anywhere.
Sunday: Babe 18 or Lava
Recommended Bars and Lounges for pre-party drinking:
Marquee, Barcode, WOOTP
Expat Bars for Older Guys:
Carnegie, Brass Monkey
Best Nightclubs in Taipei:
Korner
Korner is the only club I know in the city that does not play EDM, Top 40 or Rn'B. As such, I feel it deserves to be on top of this personal list.
If you are an occasional clubber who wants to see beautiful people, spend money on bottles and listen to famous songs, you will not enjoy Korner (try instead Omni, Elektro, Myst or Room 18).
If you love hearing a good DJ who plays techno/minimal, then Korner is your place. It is similar to small clubs you would find in Europe, with a hipster design and an underground feel. The crowd is mixed with many expats, a few pretty girls and some Taiwanese guys as well. Most people come for dancing. I would guess that it's popular with LGBT.
Since Korner closes a little late, it can be considered Taipei's unofficial after club.
Contact:
B1, No. 200, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, Taiwan 116
Facebook: Korner Nightclub Taiwan
Twitter: Korner Taipei
Opening Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday from 10pm to 2am
Friday and Saturday from 11.45pm to 5.30am
Entrance Fee:
From 100 TWD to 600 TWD depending on events. One drink included.
Important - You should bring always bring an official photo ID with you, even if you look 45. Bouncers will ask you for it. Police ID checks also happen from time to time.
Drinking
Taiwanese, both girls and guys, get pretty wild inside clubs. They often drink until they pass out. It is not rare to see someone throw up because he couldn't make it to the toilets.
As a foreigner, you should behave if you want to avoid problems, particularly in the streets.
Recommended Weekly Schedule
If you are in Taipei on a particular day, these are my party recommendations:
Monday: Vogas
Tuesday: Bravo
Wednesday: Elektro
Thursday: Lava, Brass Monkey (it's a bar but you have a ladies night with a DJ)
Friday and Saturday: You can take your chances anywhere.
Sunday: Babe 18 or Lava
Recommended Bars and Lounges for pre-party drinking:
Marquee, Barcode, WOOTP
Expat Bars for Older Guys:
Carnegie, Brass Monkey
Best Nightclubs in Taipei:
Korner
If you are an occasional clubber who wants to see beautiful people, spend money on bottles and listen to famous songs, you will not enjoy Korner (try instead Omni, Elektro, Myst or Room 18).
If you love hearing a good DJ who plays techno/minimal, then Korner is your place. It is similar to small clubs you would find in Europe, with a hipster design and an underground feel. The crowd is mixed with many expats, a few pretty girls and some Taiwanese guys as well. Most people come for dancing. I would guess that it's popular with LGBT.
Since Korner closes a little late, it can be considered Taipei's unofficial after club.
Contact:
B1, No. 200, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, Taiwan 116
Email: info@korner.com.tw
Facebook: Korner Nightclub Taiwan
Twitter: Korner Taipei
Wednesday and Thursday from 10pm to 2am
Friday and Saturday from 11.45pm to 5.30am
Entrance Fee:
From 100 TWD to 600 TWD depending on events. One drink included.
Elektro
Located in the ATT4FUN building, just in front of Taipei 101 Tower, Elektro is a huge and modern nightclub, one of the hottest in Taipei at the moment.
Previously called Sparks, it is often the first venue people will recommend for party in the city. The crowd is a mix of rich Taiwanese and expats, with plenty of sexy and open-minded girls. It is a place to show off so make sure you dress well and bring some cash.
Since the dancefloor is small and crowded, it is preferable to book a table and to fill it with drinks. You can expect to pay at least 10,000 TWD on weekends for a group of 10 people. If you are alone or you can't afford a table, expect to be squeezed and to wait a while to get your drinks at the bar.
The best time to go to Elektro is after 2am, so you can try a few other nightclubs before visiting it. The DJs will play commercial EDM and you'll have sexy dancers every 30 minutes.
Previously called Sparks, it is often the first venue people will recommend for party in the city. The crowd is a mix of rich Taiwanese and expats, with plenty of sexy and open-minded girls. It is a place to show off so make sure you dress well and bring some cash.
Since the dancefloor is small and crowded, it is preferable to book a table and to fill it with drinks. You can expect to pay at least 10,000 TWD on weekends for a group of 10 people. If you are alone or you can't afford a table, expect to be squeezed and to wait a while to get your drinks at the bar.
The best time to go to Elektro is after 2am, so you can try a few other nightclubs before visiting it. The DJs will play commercial EDM and you'll have sexy dancers every 30 minutes.
Contact:
ATT 4 FUN, Taipei, Taiwan, 110
Phone number: +886 27737 9887
Facebook: Elektro Nightclub Taipei
Opening Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday from 10pm to 3.30am
Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 4.30am
Entrance fee:
700 TWD with 2 free drinks on weekends
Ladies night on Wednesday. Free for girls.
Room 18
Ladies night on Wednesday. Free for girls.
Room 18
This club was renovated in 2014 and it is the best one in the Neo 19 building. It is not as crowded as Myst or Elektro so it can be a good alternative to ATT4FUN if you are looking for a more laid-back club.
You have a main room with a very impressive design where most people party. The DJs play EDM and commercial songs there. You also have a more quiet lounge and a rooftop.
Contact:
Songshou Road No22, Xinyi District, Taipei 110
Phone number: +88 6 958 1111 88
Facebook: Room 18 Taipei
You have a main room with a very impressive design where most people party. The DJs play EDM and commercial songs there. You also have a more quiet lounge and a rooftop.
Contact:
Songshou Road No22, Xinyi District, Taipei 110
Phone number: +88 6 958 1111 88
Facebook: Room 18 Taipei
Website: http://www.room18.com.tw
Opening Hours:
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 4.30am
Entrance Fee:
700 TWD with 2 free drinks. Ladies night every Wednesday (Free entry for ladies and free drinks before midnight).
Opening Hours:
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 4.30am
Entrance Fee:
700 TWD with 2 free drinks. Ladies night every Wednesday (Free entry for ladies and free drinks before midnight).
Myst
Located inside ATT4FUN, it is one of the most famous nightclubs in Taiwan. So famous that it was actually featured in the movie Lucy with Scarlett Johansson. It is expensive, yet it manages to be completely packed on weekends. Wednesdays (ladies night) is a busy night as well (you can get in for free before 11pm).
Crowded with foreigners, Myst has 3 rooms: The main one has the largest dancefloor in Taipei and DJs who play EDM, Top 40, House music. The second one is more intimate with mostly sofas and a bar. They have hip hop, Rn'B and old school music. Expat tend to prefer that one. The third one is a VIP room.
If you are more than 7-8 people, order a bottle to avoid being squeezed on the dancefloor. You'll also save money. Minimum table spending on Wednesdays is 6,000 TWD (10 people) and on weekends 15,000 TWD (10 people).
A few times during the nights, you will see amazingly sexy dancers perform on the podium. It might be the closest thing to gogo dancing in Taipei. They even have male dancers.
Contact:
9F, No. 12, Song Shou Road, Taipei, Taiwan 110
Phone number: 09 83 803 388
Phone number: 09 83 803 388
Email: info@omni-taipei.com
Facebook: Myst Nightclub Taipei
Website: Myst Taipei
Opening Hours:
Wednesday from 10pm to 4am
Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 4.30am
Email: kevin@club-myst.com
Phone number: +88 6 958914 777
Entrance Fee:
Wednesdays: 600 TWD for men and free for ladies. Girls get free cocktails before 12pm.
Weekends: 700-1000 TWD (with two drink included).
Alcoholic drinks from 250 TWD.
Omni
Omni is a very impressive nightclub with an award-winning design (360° LCD panel circling the club, plenty of lasers and fog, etc), an amazing sound system and a list of already several famous guest DJs (Hardwell, Skrillex, Dash Berlin, etc...).
It is a money-making business though, and money comes from tables/bottle service. If you are just a dude by yourself ordering whisky-coke at the bar, you won't feel very special and comfortable. I'd recommend Omni if you are coming with friends and don't mind spending a few hundred US dollars for the night. Bottles at 150US$. When you order champagne, sexy sailor girls will bring it to you with firecrackers.
Music is almost always EDM/trance/house. For DJs, their reference is the DJ Mag Top 100. They have some hip hops nights too. Many foreigners and foreign-friendly girls.
Contact:
106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, 201
Phone number: 09 83 803 388
Email: info@omni-taipei.com
Facebook: Omni Nightclub Taipei
Instagram: Omni Pictures Taipei
Website: Omni Taipei
Opening Hours:
Wednesday from 10.30pm to 4.30am
Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 4.30am
Entrance Fee:
800 TWD (on average)
Halo
This nightclub in ATT4FUN is free and more easy-going than nearby Myst or Elektro. I'd recommend it if you are alone as you don't really need to book a table to enjoy it. Also, you have a nice balcony with a great view on the Taipei 101 Tower where it's easy to meet other people.
The music is not really my thing though as they play mostly Rn'B and Top 40 hits. It's not so busy on Wednesdays.
Contact:
8th Floor, ATT4FUN, Taiwan 110
Phone number: 02 7737 9908
Facebook: Halo Taipei
The music is not really my thing though as they play mostly Rn'B and Top 40 hits. It's not so busy on Wednesdays.
Contact:
8th Floor, ATT4FUN, Taiwan 110
Phone number: 02 7737 9908
Website: http://www.halo-taipei.com.tw
Opening Hours:
Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10pm
Entrance Fee:
Normally free except for special events. Drinks inside around 300 TWD for cocktail.
The Beat
In the location of the Roxy bar, The Beat was opened in mid-2016 and it is specializing in hip-hop, Rn'B, old school and retro music. They also have house and latin themed nights. It's already popular. Many girls looking to meet foreigners. Prices are cheap.
Contact:
Fuxing S Rd, 27, B2, Taipei, Taiwan 106
Phone number: +88 6 925 177477
Facebook: The Beat Nightclub Taipei
Opening Hours:
Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 4am
Entrance Fee:
300 TWD after 11pm (200 TWD before) with 1 free drink.
Best All-You-Can Drink Nightclubs in Taipei
Babe 18
Located in Neo19 complex, Babe 18 is a club popular among younger Taiwanese, mostly because of its all-you-can-drink concept. Many foreigners on a budget go there as well. It is quite messy and not really stylish. You'll probably see a few people pass out during the night. If all you want is to get crazy drunk and dance, it's not a bad place. The best night is on Sunday as other clubs are closed. Music is hip hop and Rn'B.
Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10pm
Entrance Fee:
Normally free except for special events. Drinks inside around 300 TWD for cocktail.
The Beat
Contact:
Fuxing S Rd, 27, B2, Taipei, Taiwan 106
Phone number: +88 6 925 177477
Facebook: The Beat Nightclub Taipei
Opening Hours:
Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 4am
Entrance Fee:
300 TWD after 11pm (200 TWD before) with 1 free drink.
Best All-You-Can Drink Nightclubs in Taipei
Taipei has several nightclubs where you can drink for free all night when you pay an entrance fee. It is only valid for some of the drinks and you should be careful not to lose your glass. The crowd in such places is generally younger and not so sophisticated. In terms of value, it is excellent if you are a heavy drinker.
Babe 18
Contact:
Songshou Road No22, Xinyi District, Taipei 110
Phone number: +88 6 930 78 5018
Opening Hours:
From Wednesday to Sunday from 10pm to 4am
Entrance Fee:
Wednesday:
Ladies: Free before 11.30pm, 300 TWD after
Guys: 400 TWD before 11.30pm, 600 TWD after
Thursday:
Ladies: Free before midnight, 200 TWD after
Guys: 600 TWD all night
Friday and Saturday:
Ladies: 400 TWD
Guys: 700 TWD
Sunday:
Ladies: Free before 11.30pm, 250 TWD after
Men 550 TWD (200 TWD discount for Taiwanese students before 11.30pm)
Vogas
Lava
Lava is an upmarket version of Babe 18, but with much less foreigners. They have commercial music. Sexy dancer competition on Saturdays.
Contact:
B1, Songshou Road No22, Xinyi, Taipei 110, Taiwan
Facebook: Lava Nightclub Taipei
Opening Hours:
Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.30pm to 4am
Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 4.30am
Entrance fee:
During the week, all you can drink for 700 TWD for guys and 400 TWD for girls (100 TWD discount on Sundays)
During the weekend, 700 TWD for 1 drink, 1000 TWD for 3 drinks
Box
Previously called Wax, Box has a terrible reputation for being low-class, yet it is quite popular. It is a small, foreigner-friendly nightclub, especially to the young ones studying in the nearby National Taiwan University. It's not very sophisticated but still decent in terms of design and facilities. The crowd gets drunk quickly and by the end of the night, the club turns into a total mess.
I would only recommend if you are in your early 20s and on a strict budget. Music is Top 40 and Rn'B. Single guys may find opportunities for one-night-stands.
Contact:
67 Roosevelt Road, Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan 106
Phone number: 02 3365 30 41
Facebook: Box Taipei
Opening Hours:
Wednesday from 10.30pm to 4am
Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 5am
Entrance Fee:
The normal fee is 700 TWD for guys and 500 TWD for girls. If you come before 11pm, you will get a 200 TWD discount. They have other promos for students and foreigners so bring your ID and student cards. Ladies night on Wednesday.
Songshou Road No22, Xinyi District, Taipei 110
Phone number: +88 6 930 78 5018
Facebook: Taipei Babe 18
Opening Hours:
From Wednesday to Sunday from 10pm to 4am
Entrance Fee:
Wednesday:
Ladies: Free before 11.30pm, 300 TWD after
Guys: 400 TWD before 11.30pm, 600 TWD after
Thursday:
Ladies: Free before midnight, 200 TWD after
Guys: 600 TWD all night
Friday and Saturday:
Ladies: 400 TWD
Guys: 700 TWD
Sunday:
Ladies: Free before 11.30pm, 250 TWD after
Men 550 TWD (200 TWD discount for Taiwanese students before 11.30pm)
Vogas
Vogas is one of the hottest nightclubs for young, rich Taiwanese. It is busy every night, including on Mondays. One of their best features is their sexy shows (by both girls and guys). Many sexy girls but most don't seem to be into foreigners.
Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 4am
Entrance Fee:
800 TWD for men and 500 TWD for women
Bravo
Bravo is another venue with an all-you-can-drink offer. It is mostly crowded with students, almost all of which are Taiwanese. The main reason to visit is that it is the busiest club in Taipei on Tuesdays (ladies' night). Sexy dancers and gogo boys.
Contact:
No. 217, Section 3, Nanjing E Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan 104
Phone number: 0938-128-188
Opening Hours:
Tuesday from 10.30pm to 4am
Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 4am
Entrance Fee:
Tuesdays: 600 TWD for men and 200 TWD for women with free flow alcohol
Weekends: 800 TWD for men and 500 TWD for women
Contact:
No. 217, Section 3, Nanjing E Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan 104
Phone number: 0938-128-188
Opening Hours:
Tuesday from 10.30pm to 4am
Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 4am
Entrance Fee:
Tuesdays: 600 TWD for men and 200 TWD for women with free flow alcohol
Weekends: 800 TWD for men and 500 TWD for women
Wave
Self-proclaimed the best open bar in Taipei, Wave is one of the nightclubs located ATT4FUN (next to Myst). It isn't that crowded and happening, but if you are hoping to get drunk with a small budget, this is the place. Mostly a Taiwanese male crowd.
The music is EDM and house. Sometimes hip hop. Sexy dancers.
Contact:
No. 12, Songshou Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Phone number: 0911 439 897
Facebook: Wave Club Taipei
Opening Hours:
From Tuesday to Sunday from 10pm to 4am
Entrance fee:
The entrance fee allows you to a free selection of drinks. They offer a discount if you come before 11pm. The trick is that you have to be inside the club at that time, which can be difficult considering the queues.
Every day before 11pm: Free for ladies, 400-500 TWD for men
Weekdays after 11pm: 700 TWD for men and 400 TWD for women
Friday and Saturday after 11pm: 800 TWD for men and 500 TWD for women
You can get a small discount on Saturdays if you dress up (collar shirts for men and one piece dress for women)
Lava
Contact:
B1, Songshou Road No22, Xinyi, Taipei 110, Taiwan
Facebook: Lava Nightclub Taipei
Opening Hours:
Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.30pm to 4am
Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 4.30am
Entrance fee:
During the week, all you can drink for 700 TWD for guys and 400 TWD for girls (100 TWD discount on Sundays)
During the weekend, 700 TWD for 1 drink, 1000 TWD for 3 drinks
I would only recommend if you are in your early 20s and on a strict budget. Music is Top 40 and Rn'B. Single guys may find opportunities for one-night-stands.
Contact:
67 Roosevelt Road, Sec. 2, Taipei, Taiwan 106
Phone number: 02 3365 30 41
Facebook: Box Taipei
Wednesday from 10.30pm to 4am
Friday and Saturday from 10.30pm to 5am
Entrance Fee:
The normal fee is 700 TWD for guys and 500 TWD for girls. If you come before 11pm, you will get a 200 TWD discount. They have other promos for students and foreigners so bring your ID and student cards. Ladies night on Wednesday.
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