Nightclubs in Taipei台北夜店
Taipei's nightclub scene runs late, loud, and across three distinct districts. Xinyi has the marquee superclubs — high cover, big-name DJs, dress codes that bouncers actually check. Da'an and Songshan keep the slightly more intimate rooms: better sound systems, smaller dance floors, regulars who know the bartenders. Ximen runs younger and rougher around the edges, with cheap drinks and lines down the block on weekends.
Every club below is a working venue we've checked in the last few months. Hours and door policies change fast — tap through to the venue page for the current door situation, dress code, and whether tonight needs a reservation.
OMNI Nightclub
—WAVE CLUB Taipei
—Taiwan's highest-ranked club — DJ Mag Top 100, #23 in the world. Big-room EDM on the 7th floor of ATT 4 FUN: a Funktion-One rig, an 800-capacity floor, and an open-air terrace facing Taipei 101. One cover buys the open bar till close.
When do nightclubs in Taipei open?
Most clubs open their doors between 10pm and 11pm and don't get busy until midnight. Last call is typically 4–5am, though Xinyi venues will push to 6am on Friday and Saturday. Sunday and Monday are dead nights — many clubs are closed.
How much does a Taipei nightclub cost?
Cover charges range from NT$500 at smaller rooms to NT$1,500+ at marquee venues on big-DJ nights, often including a drink or two. Bottle service starts around NT$5,000 and climbs fast. Many venues are free for women before midnight.
What should I wear to a Taipei nightclub?
Xinyi superclubs enforce smart-casual — collared shirts, no shorts, no flip-flops, and bouncers do turn people away. Smaller rooms in Da'an and Songshan are more relaxed but still lean smart. Ximen is the most casual.
Which Taipei district has the best nightclubs?
Xinyi is the headline strip — biggest rooms, biggest names, biggest cover charges. Da'an and Songshan run smaller and more curated — better picks if you want to hear the DJ and not just be near them. Ximen is the cheap-and-cheerful option for student-budget nights out.
