2008 Oct 09 New Openings: MGM
Jumping back into the saddle where Rev fell out, MGM bounds into Chaoyang this month as the latest in the influx of resplendent “superclubs” to converge on the city. MGM, however, seems to have come from nowhere – not for them the massive promotional campaigns that anticipated Bling and ChinaDoll. After a look around MGM, it’s clear that what was saved in marketing budgets paid directly for the stylish Hong Kong-designed decor. An alluring mixture of mind-bending neon and metallic mirrors is attractive but potentially dangerous after a few games of dice with the locals at one of the sofa enclaves surrounding the dance floor. The second-level lounge area is comfortable with nifty ice-cooled drink dispensers at each table. MGM can be especially proud of the dazzling VIP area on the third floor: 13 rooms, each individually decorated, furnished and pimped out with widescreen plasmas, KTV and decadent respite areas. Some of these rooms provide for up to 50 people, while all of them cater to the extravagant. The VIP-only menu includes such delights as Hennessey Richard (RMB 51,300 per bottle).
On our visit, the predominantly Chinese crowd was ripping up some typically bassy hip-hop. But on another night we could have been getting down to house or the big-name international DJs scheduled for the coming months. The menu reads well, with a wide range of vintage premium liquors at the top end to reasonably priced bottled beers (RMB 40) and cocktails (RMB 50) at the other, all served up by flaring barmen impressing the barflies at the central bar. And with a bar snack section in the menu, you can admire the smattering of beautiful young hipsters whilst enjoying a chicken wing and a chilled mojito. The VIP area aside, MGM is an affordably glamorous way to crunk away your night.
MGM
Daily 8:30pm to late. Inside the west gate of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District (6552 5556)
美高梅, 朝阳区工体西门内
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MGM Club Official Site
SG.com.cn: MGM Club
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