Alchemy
Xicun, Taipei
Bar in Taipei, Taiwan
Book with PearlWhy go
Alchemy is a late-night cocktail bar in Xinyi District that doesn't require advance booking. Counter seating offers the closest view of bartenders at work, though noise levels rise after 10 PM. Open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on weekends, it's a solid post-dinner option when you want drinks without reservation pressure.
About Alchemy
Alchemy in Taipei operates seven nights a week. Hours are 7:30 PM–2 AM Sunday through Thursday and 7:30 PM–3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond those hours and a smart-casual dress code, public details should be confirmed directly with the venue before you plan around a specific seating style, menu, reservation policy, or service format. For readers comparing evening options, Taipei's other venue options may be useful for broader planning.
What to Know Before You Go
The most reliable planning detail for Alchemy is its evening schedule: it opens at 7:30 PM daily and stays open late. If specific details such as seating layout, menu format, booking requirements matter to your night, it's best to confirm them directly with the venue. If you are pairing Alchemy with dinner elsewhere in Taipei, Din Tai Fung on Xinyi Road and 85TD are comparison points to consider, depending on the kind of meal you want before or after.
Late Hours in Taipei
Alchemy's closing times make it an evening and late-night option in Taipei: 2 AM from Sunday through Thursday, 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Those hours are useful if your plans begin after dinner or run late into the night. For broader context on Taipei's dining scene, the city's restaurant guide can help you compare other unnamed dining options before deciding where Alchemy fits into the evening. If you need a venue with a specific food offering, seating arrangement, or reservation setup, check directly before going.
Planning details
- Location
- 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 16-1號2樓
- Website
- inline.app
- Phone
- +886227200080
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Alchemy sits in Xinyi’s concentrated fine-dining corridor, where glass towers meet older lane architecture and the transition from street to dining room feels deliberate. The kitchen marries global technique with Taiwanese raw material, presenting highly technical cuisine that foregrounds indigenous herbs, mountain vegetables, heritage pork and cold‑water seafood. The effect is refined and quietly intense: service and food aim less for spectacle than for precision, and the room rewards slow, attentive dining. Diners who appreciate methodical, ingredient-led cooking encounter a polished, modern expression of Taiwan’s culinary identity here.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for people who want a considered, ingredient-forward fine-dining experience. It suits couples marking a date night or special occasion and guests seeking a polished business dinner where technical execution and local sourcing take center stage. The kitchen’s focus on Taiwan’s indigenous pantry makes the meal especially rewarding for diners curious about native herbs, mountain produce and cold-water seafood handled with contemporary technique. Expect an evening-oriented visit focused on tasting and discovery rather than casual, quick dining.
Ordering Tips
Look for dishes that showcase the restaurant’s thesis: Taiwanese raw materials rendered through international technique. Signature items called out by the venue—Beginning of Prohibition and Aloe No 12—are natural choices to sample the kitchen’s approach. Prioritize a multi-course tasting or selections that sample mountain vegetables, heritage-breed pork and Pacific cold‑water seafood to appreciate the range of local ingredients. Treat the meal as a progression of carefully composed courses rather than standalone plates to get the fullest sense of Alchemy’s culinary argument.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit interior with dark wood and leather furniture, live jazz or blues music, creating an intimate and nostalgic atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Planning details
Location
110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 16-1號2樓 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Din Tai Fung (Xinyi Road), Shanghainese, $$
- Din Tai Fung Chinese Taipei 101 Restaurant, Soup Dumplings, Soup Dumplings
- 85TD, Cantonese, $$$
- Cheers, Notable alternative
- Irodori, Notable alternative
Bar context
Alchemy's easy booking and late hours distinguish it from Taipei's harder-to-access cocktail bars, though the noise level after 10 PM makes it less suitable for quiet conversation than smaller, reservations-only spots. Din Tai Fung on Xinyi Road and Din Tai Fung at Taipei 101 both operate in the same Xinyi neighborhood at lower price points if you're looking for casual dining before drinks, while 85TD offers Cantonese at a higher tier with reservations recommended. For bar-goers who prioritize spontaneity and late hours over intimate counter service, Alchemy delivers without the weeks-ahead planning some cocktail bars demand.
Cheers and Irodori round out Taipei's bar and dining landscape at different service levels, though neither operates as late as Alchemy's 2-3 AM close. If you want a bar you can walk into most nights without checking availability, this is the better bet. If you want a quieter room and don't mind booking ahead, explore smaller cocktail bars in Da'an or Zhongshan districts instead.
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Compare Alchemy
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemy | Taipei | ; | ; | 2016 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #15 |
| Din Tai Fung (Xinyi Road) | Taipei | Shanghainese | $$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Din Tai Fung Chinese Taipei 101 Restaurant | Taipei | Soup Dumplings | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #172025 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #11 |
| 85TD | Taipei | Cantonese | $$$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate |
| Cheers | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Irodori | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alchemy handle dietary restrictions?
If dietary and allergy accommodations matter for your visit, contact Alchemy directly before going or plan any meal separately.
What should I wear to Alchemy?
Alchemy's dress code is smart casual. Choose polished evening attire and avoid overly casual clothing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Alchemy?
Alchemy opens at 7:30 PM and stays open until 2 AM Sunday through Thursday and 3 AM on Friday and Saturday, so it is not a lunch option. If you want dinner before going, consider another Taipei venue such as Din Tai Fung (Xinyi Road) or 85TD, then confirm Alchemy's latest details directly.
