Bar: Spark

Taiwanese super club Spark has finally opened its doors to the public, and the result is fairly mixed. The Beijing branch is located on the ruins of the old Song Bar and Kitchen, but the feel of the venue has changed drastically. Gone is Song’s subtle lighting in flavor of a laser show that both baffles and beguiles.

The music policy is house and commercial hip-hop—nothing too risky, nothing too underground. With a weekend door price of 200 RMB for men and 100 RMB for women, this isn’t a place to go and nurse one drink on the side of the dance floor all night; head in with deep pockets or with a group of friends who have a table booking. While at the time of writing, Spark is still undoubtedly Beijing’s newest, hippest spot.