More than just a place to get fat on street food and get high on karaoke, Taipei’s metropolis is home to some of Asia’s top clubs, including a good amount of low-key, underground venues where only the coolest cats go.
From high-end, upscale clubs where only the city’s hottest socialites visit, to gritty, underground venues that’ll guarantee solid music and an epic party nonetheless, here is a list of 5 dope clubs to hit up in Taipei.
1. B1 – One of the Hippest Underground Clubs in Taipei
Having opened only in late 2018, B1 has already earned itself the title of being one of Taipei’s best underground clubs. Located near the Jenguo and Civic Boulevard intersection, this gritty underground nightspot is home to some of the best techno, house and drum and bass Taipei has to offer. The club only opens twice a week so you can imagine how crazy the crowds are. That said, it’s still worth checking out if you’re up for some proper Berlin-style clubbing.
Address: 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 3, Civic Blvd, 198號B1
Opening Hours: 11PM – 5AM (Fri & Sat only)
2. Chess Taipei – Touted by Celebs as the Best Club for Hip Hop
Chess Taipei is fearlessly nurturing a culture of trend-setting rather than trend-following. Located a fair distance away from some of the other more heavily-frequented, EDM-forward clubs, Chess Taipei is where you go to satiate your thirst for hip-hop.
Touted by many celebrities, models, and influencers as the best club for hip-hop and open format music, Chess Taipei hardly disappoints. If you’re lucky, you just might be able to rub shoulders with celebrities.
Address: B1, No, No. 88, Songren Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Opening Hours: 10.30PM – 4AM (Wed to Sun), Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
Contact: +886 905 788 321
3. Klash Taipei – A Local-Favourite Hip Hop Joint
Recognised as one of Taipei’s trendiest nightlife spots, Klash Taipei is where it’s at for a mad evening fuelled by delicious drinks, rap and hip hop. Not many foreigners know about the club, making it pretty exclusive but don’t let that intimidate you because everyone who goes there is either happy-go-lucky or too drunk to care. Finding Klash won’t be much of an issue seeing as to how it’s located in the same district as many of Taipei’s prominent clubs.
Address: 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songshou Road, 22號B1
Opening Hours: 10PM – 4AM (Wed to Sun), Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
Contact: +886 968 000 039
4. OMNI Nightclub – The Swankiest Club in Taipei for EDM Junkies
Spacious and outfitted with fancy designs, state-of-the-art lighting and effects, OMNI is undisputed, one of Taipei’s swankiest clubs. Offering a high-end clubbing experience, be treated to larger-than-life visuals, killer performances and music that’ll make you want to abandon your sanity.
Just be warned that the cover charge are pretty expensive compared to other clubs—so are the drinks—but if budget isn’t a concern for you, then, by all means, knock yourself out.
Address: 號5樓, No. 201, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Opening Hours: 10.30PM – 4.30AM (Wed to Sat), Closed on Sundays to Tuesdays
Contact: +886 983 803 388
5. Triangle Taipei – Very Popular Among Expatriates
Ask any expatriate living in Taipei where their favourite nightspot is and you’ll most likely be directed toward Triangle. The undisputed king of underground party venues, Triangle is a wildly popular French-managed bar and club that has garnered a very loyal following for their diverse range of thematic nights and their overall openness toward members of all communities—students, LGBTQ and so on.
Weekends tend to get pretty wild depending on the event. Previous events have included the likes of Latin nights, hip hop nights, and throwback/retro nights. Oh, and be sure to hold on to your student ID because students are entitled to free entry on Wednesdays!
Address: No. 1號, Yumen Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491
Opening Hours: 8PM – 2AM (Tue & Thu), 8PM – 4AM (Wed, Fri & Sat), Closed on Sundays & Mondays
Contact: +886 933 449 874
Read our guide to nightlife in Taiwan.
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