Taiwan is known as the island that never sleeps and the city of Taipei is exactly where you should be head to have an enthralling nightlife experience. The ever vibrant Taipei's nightlife sees entertainment outlets, shopping centers, restaurants, and even boutiques open their doors till late at night, some of them even till late into midnight. Moreover, it is increasingly becoming a trend among many bookstores and convenience stores to stay open 24X7 for those who lay awake from dusk to dawn.

Taipei's nightlife is always bustling and it makes the city look livelier than during the day. The night scene in Taipei takes care of everyone who is looking to find something entertaining every evening, be it the nightclubs, the night markets, or karaoke, Taipei's favorite pastime.

Taipei's nightlife areas are distinct from one another in different ways. For example, while Xinyi is the hub of nightclubs, Ximending is a place to have traditional experiences of theatres and markets; Zhongshan has the largest pub scene, Daan has a fair share of speakeasy-style bars.

1. Barcode

Visit Barcode to see and be seen in Taipei. The club is located on the fifth floor of the NEO 19 building in the shopping district of Xinyi and gives a breathtaking view of the impressive skyscrapers and lit-up skyline both from the balcony and the indoor seating, thanks to the tall glass windows. Dress to impress at this chic club where DJs mix up the classic house to acid jazz, new wave, funk and much more. The club is also known for its unique selection of champagne-based cocktails served by the London-trained bartenders and a wide range of light bites coming out of its kitchen.

2. Taipei’s Eye

Taipei's nightlife is clean and for everyone. For those who are looking to wrap up the night early and still make it perfect the Taipei's Eye in Zhongshan is where you need to be. The theatre presents a ninety-minute performance showcasing the broad culture and tradition of Taiwan every night. The performance unfolds the traditional side of Taiwan through its aboriginal dance and music, traditional opera, local skills, martial arts, and more. The theatre is known for its quality of Beijing opera section, which takes place during the second half of the show while the first half showcases Taiwan's culture. A night at Taipei's Eye is fun-filled, educational and perfect for family groups. The performance changes every three months keeping it fresh and worth the return visit.

3. Revolver

For those looking to dance away the night into the wee hours, Revolver, a well-established underground music set up will take care of it. The place is open all around the week till three in the morning except on Saturdays when it caters to the floor thumping crowd till five in the morning. The rock 'n' roll atmosphere creates a livelier than lively aura throughout night well into the early morning. The place has three floors, the ground floor is a street bar, the second floor, a live music stage, and the third floor, a lounge bar. The place serves craft beers and imported European beers along with other cocktails and drinks.