Scarlet

Scarlet is a hip-hop and R&B themed bar in Heping District that draws a younger, nightlife-focused crowd of local and expat patrons in their twenties who come for DJ sets and drink specials rather than quiet conversation. Dress trends casual-to-trendy streetwear, in keeping with the venue's hip-hop identity, and there is no formal dress code enforced beyond general nightclub norms. Music is the bar's core identity: resident DJs play hip-hop and R&B sets most nights, with the volume and energy rising later in the evening as the space shifts from an early-evening bar into more of a dance-oriented venue. The drinks programme leans toward mixed spirits and beer with regular promotional specials -- bucket deals and shot specials are common ways the bar keeps prices accessible for its younger clientele, rather than a craft-cocktail focus. Scarlet typically opens around 8:00pm and runs until 2:00am on weeknights, extending later on weekend party nights when DJ sets and crowds peak. A cover charge applies on weekend party nights, particularly when a featured DJ or themed event is running, but entry is free on quieter weeknights. There is no formal bottle-service or reservation system publicized, so guests generally arrive as walk-ins, though checking Dianping ahead of a visit for the night's specific event and any cover charge is worth doing before heading out on a Friday or Saturday.