The Den is Beijing's longest-standing meat market and an institution among youthful travelers. There's a vague opium den theme downstairs, with low light and lots of quasi-ornate wood embellishments, but the main draw is the sweaty, no-frills dance floor upstairs, crowded until the wee hours. Music is mostly 1990s pop dance hits and half-hearted R & B. There's an authentic Western brunch here, with eggs Benedict and bagels, from 9am to 1pm. The half-price happy hour, which runs for 5 hours (5-10pm), is unbeatable.
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| Location | Intersection of Gongti Dong Lu 4A, next to the City Hotel (Chengshi Binguan) | |
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| Phone | 010/6592-6290 | |
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| Prices | Cover ¥30 ($4) | |