Definitely not a place to come for a quiet chat, Babyface serves it up for the wealthy young elite of the capital. If you think shows like Laguna Beach only apply to the West Coast, Babyface will make you think again. The Valley Girl is on the march. Dance floors are small and much of the clientele has an air of studied boredom, but it's near impossible to fault the music (often supplied by Ministry of Sound DJs) and the stylish metal-and-glass decor. Try not to scratch the paint on anyone's Mercedes when you stumble back outside, disoriented by the thumping bass and the potent shooters.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Beijing, 5th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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