Beijing's Best Hip-Hop Clubs for Homies, Husslers, and Shorties

Probably one of the best-known clubs in Beijing, Gongti's Club Mix is divided into two main floors, essentially separating it into two clubs. While the main floor by the entrance usually features top 40 pop remix and EDM, the basement is where the party's at for some trap. Entrance fee is RMB 50 on most nights (coat check included), which isn't terrible if you enjoy older mainstream hip-hop sprinkled with some newer hits. Depending on the DJ and the night, you might also get some reggae and afrobeat. While cocktails and shots can get pricey, most beers in the self-serve fridge area in the basement are all under RMB 30.

A favorite among Chinese hip-hop lovers, PH Global typically spins some of the younger names in hip-hop. If Travis Scott, XXXtentacion (RIP), Cardi B, and even Jaden Smith (who actually performed in the club in October 2018) get you excited, then this is the place for you. A little more compact than the other venues on this list, PH's two floors are split between the bar, stage, dancefloor, and various couches on the first floor while the second floor and balcony is predominantly lounge space. Don't be surprised to see hip-hop dance battles break out with seemingly professional hip-hop dancers. If you want bottle service, prices are certainly not friendly to broke brothers and sisters but luckily there's a beer fridge area à la Heaven Supermarket and mixers like mojito buckets go for RMB 150. Additionally, PH has a decent patio space outside if it all gets too much inside.

A certified newbie to the Beijing hip-hop club scene, 6 Six-Uno in the basement of Gongti's Tango Club has only been open a couple of weeks so its true potential has yet to be seen. Things are off to a good start, however, with a very bling and boardable chrome VW Camper sat in the middle of the bar area, which as with Playhouse Global, is similarly divided between beer fridges and a bar catering to cocktails and liquor. There's also a plethora of plush white seating to rest while you're not pogoing with the masses.