You don't have to stumble very far to find a drink in this town, or anywhere in Korea for that matter. If beer is your drink of choice, head for a HOF (호프), which sells cheap Korean beer in pitchers alongside a selection of overpriced anju (안주) - fried chicken, fruit platters, nachos, or dried fish - an order of which is sometimes required.
Soju is available anywhere beer is served.
Liquor is not always easy to find. It's more popular with expats than Koreans, so heading for a foreigner bar is a safe bet.
There are no enforced open-container laws in Korea, so if you're trying to save some cash buy a pitcher from the local Family Mart and head for Bukbu Beach or the nearest park.
Downtown'
The main area for nightlife. Several bars in the downtown area cater to the foreign crowd (mix of US military, foreign teachers, university students, and engineers), all with similar atmospheres and identical prices. The downtown area is divided into two main stretches - (1) from the train station to the post office, and (2) from the post office to yukgeori, the 6-way intersection.
Whistler
Two pool tables, electronic darts, secluded tables with couch seating, wraparound bar, big screen TVs and live music at times. 500cc Hite 3,000 won. Jack coke 7,000 won. Location (2)
Beethoven
Small dive bar with long bench seat and three small tables, projection TV screen, wraparound bar. 500cc Hite 3,000 won. Jack coke 7,000 won. Location (2)
Mindy's
Pool table, table seating, small bar. 500cc Hite 3,000 won. Jack coke 7,000 won. Location (2)
Other popular spots
Judaepo (주대포)
Popular for cheap makkeolli (막걸리) and soju cocktails. Good food, seating for large groups. Makkeolli teapots 3,000 won. Soju cocktails 4,000 won. No liquor. Location (1)
Portobello
Calls itself a "Vintage Pub" a title which belies its modern interior design and small drink selection. 50" flat screen TV, live music at times on the weekend. Happy hour(6pm ~ 8pm, everyday) buy-one-get-one-free specials. Excellent fish and chips (owner used to live in England). 500cc Hite with lemon wedge 4,000 won. some cheap cocktails. Gin(Bombay) & Tonic 5,000won. Jack coke 5,000won. Location (2)
Koreatown
From the downtown post office, head two blocks east past KB Bank to reach Koreatown. This area of the city thrives on the weekends, when it is packed with a fun-loving Korean crowd, young and old alike.
S-bar
Dance floor, weekend DJs that spin hip-hop and some rock music, two electronic dart boards, and an enclosed wrap-around bar. Beer by the bottle only, Hite 5,000 won. Jack coke 7,000 won.
Fish and Grill
Delicious chicken and fish menu, wooden tables and chairs, and large open windows. 500cc Hite 3,000 won. Korean sake glass 4,000 won. Excellent blended soju cocktails.
Bukbu"'
Tilt
Best expat bar in town. Foreign-owned and operated bar and restaurant, wooden booths and tables, western menu (sandwiches, nachos, wings, burgers), cheap liquor, big screen TVs, Alley Kat on tap, Sunday brunch. Weekly drink specials. Hite bottle 4,000 won. Jack coke 5,000 won. Alley Kat draft 6,000 won. Behind Valentine Hotel on Bukbu beach.
E-dong
Giant Step
Large projection TV screen, outdoor picnic tables, large group seating. 500cc Hite 3,000 won. Jack coke 7,000 won.
Live Story
Live music on weekends, projection TV screen, outdoor seating. 500cc Hite 3,000 won. Jack coke 7,000 won.
Rumboat
Large boat in the middle of the bar with seating for 6, wooden tables elsewhere. 500cc Hite 3,000 won. Jack coke 7,000 won.
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