These days, if you want to make something popular, just put a cat in it. Apparently, cats make up some of the most viewed content on the web. And felines, as it turns out, have also made Tianhe Bei Lu meow once again.
Say hello to Cat Lounge, clawing its way into the hearts of late-night partygoers who, on the night we visit, appear to be running amok in a playground that can only be safely described as somewhat sweaty, crowded and just plain old entertaining. When the weather is cold and the vibes are hot, Cat Lounge is here to promise some warm encounters and funky moves.
The bar is its centerpiece, and those milling around it appear to have one of two things in mind: getting sloshed, or getting sloshed. Really, it’s not hard to achieve given that Cat Lounge opens late and closes early – in the morning that is. The décor falls into the more traditional category, with plush leather sofas, mahogany tables and a wall of bottles lined up for ogling at.
What makes the drinks at Cat Lounge stand out? Quite frankly, very little. The menu is run of the mill, and prices are the norm. You’ll pay RMB68 for a shot of Black Label with Coke or a gin and tonic. Bottles like Jagermeister start at RMB680, while premium tipples like Grey Goose will set you back RMB980.
Upon entering, you will be greeted by party people speaking a multitude of languages: French, Arabic, Russian, Angolan Portuguese, Spanish and more. Through the flashing strobe lights, you’ll catch a glimpse of those on the dance floor letting loose to the sounds of hip hop, Afro beats, Latin and deep house, and just before you can figure out your bearings, you’re pushed into the center of the fray. Lights rain down like candy from a piñata. Your senses are overwhelmed and as you’re about to flee the scene for a breather, a strange thing happens.
A familiar song comes over the Void acoustics sound system and your soul begins to let itself free. Slowly but surely, the LEDs come alive, and then there’s no turning back.
All in all, Cat Lounge offers up a good time if you’re looking for a late night club to hit up and dance the night away.
Price: RMB200
Who’s going: night owls, dance-a-thon competitors
Good for: post-party mayhem
Nearest Metro: Linhe Xi (Exit D) 6 minutes
Wed, Fri, Sat and holidays, 11pm-5.30am. See listing for Cat Lounge.
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