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Bars & Nightlife

As the sun sets on another day of trading, the city turns its attention to the serious business of fun. Under the shimmer of the neon-lit sky, the city's bars come alive to the sound of laughter and the shouts of "Gan Bei" (dry the cup!). If you still have the energy after the day’s exertions and are looking to shake it off, then head off to one of Taipei's nightclubs. The pace is frantic and the atmosphere charged as crowds groove until the early hours.

Ximending District Copyright: Artit Wongpradu/Shutterstock.com
Ximending District
Perhaps the hippest neighbourhood in Taipei, Ximending (or Shi-men Ting) is a pedestrian-only area that truly comes to life after sundown. Loud music plays and bright shopfront lights flicker, enticing local youths and tourists with their offerings, some beyond wacky: maid cafes, knife massage, curious bubble tea concoctions, KTV booths, and more – all …
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Ounce
Scheduled to change locations in October 2017 (check their website for updates), Ounce is everyone's favourite Taipei speakeasy, whose secret is now well and truly out. Patrons enjoy the privacy and sense of exclusivity forged by the hidden location and dim …
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Woobar
For a night out in style, try the swanky W Hotel and its bar serving refined cocktails by the on-site poolside. Casual by day, the bar gains an increasingly more stylish feel as the night progresses and neon lights come on …
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Frank Taipei
The swanky Frank Taipei knows how to throw a solid party, and offers unbounded partying of the most varying calibre - from casual evening drinks to all-out celebrations (it's a good deal for special occasions and the year's hottest party, New Year's eve). Has an outdoor area with views over towering Taipei …
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Shaka Lounge Bar
The establishment's interior is planned out according to the principles of feng shui, which promises to bring good luck to those who enter. This venue is popular for after-work drinks and gatherings. Happy Hour is from 7–9:30pm Sunday through …
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Partyworld
Karaoke bar with booths for groups of friends to croon the night away. This is definitely worth a trip to get infected by the apparent joy and the ardour with which the visitors engage in the fine art of …
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