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Drink in Cheongju
Drink in Cheongju
The local specialty, Cheongju daechusul is a type of takju, unrefined liquor fermented from grains. It would be in the same family as the popular makgeolli and its cousin, dongdongju. Carefully brewed with jujubes, glutinous rice, yeast, malt, pine needles and spring water pumped from an underground rock bed daechusul tastes sweet with a bitter aftertaste. The alcohol content is 16 percent.
Cheongju has hundreds of drinking establishments scattered across the city. The most popular spot is the area around Chungbuk University, Chungdae Jungmun, frequented by Koreans and foreigners every Friday and Saturday night.
Chungbuk University area:
Pearl Jam A popular place for expats to meet up for a drink. Pearl Jam has live music most weekends and a good selection of food.
Buzz Bar One of the biggest Western style bars in in the area complete with darts,Foosball and a pool table. A good selection of Korean and Western beers, Guinness on tap and a happy hour between 12 and 1am.
Road King Across the road from Buzz. This bar caters primarily to Westerners on the weekend. A biker themed bar with a pool table, darts and Foosball and comfortable booth type seating. They serve tasty burritos at all times of the night.
MJs A few doors down from Road King, it's one of the only bars with a rooftop. MJ's has a chilled atmosphere that is occasionally spiced up by a local band or two.
Frog Rain The only club type venue in the area. Frog Rain comes with a cover charge (but this gets you unlimited beer) and is 'the' place to dance up a storm after midnight.
Garten Bier Also in Shinae; the beers are served in unusually-shaped glasses which you place in chilled cupholders set into the table. Unfortunately you won't find German beers here.
Ethnic Bar If you fancy some sheesha and soju slushies head for this place. Candles and pillows set a relaxing mood.
B One A dance club with a live DJ. This offers free entry to foreigners but charges Koreans 10,000W to get in. Despite this there are a lot of Koreans in there, and often they are very happy to talk to you while you are in there. The bar is a western style go up and order and there aren't many tables. It is not, however, an ex-pat bar and most of the patrons are Korean.
Beauty and Beast A booking club, the only one in the area. There is a cover charge and it is fairly popular, often with long lines to stand in from around 11pm on a weekend.
In Shinae:
Da Bar With their own brew on tap, Da Bar is a refreshing change for Cheongju. Along from Baskin Robbins and next door from the tattoo and piercing shop. Look for the sign.
In Ha Buk Dae:
Roma Night Club Cheongju's hippest night club is located directly across the street from the less popular 'Don't Tell Mama' in Ha Buk Dae. Show up in your finest as a dress code is strictly enforced. And don't be surprised to rub elbows with some of Cheongju's wealthier socialites.
In Chung Dae Jung Moon
86 Bar In the basement of a small building is 86 Bar. Decorated as if it was Korea in 1970 this is a welcome departure from the neon signs of every other bar in Korea . The mood is subdued and the staff are prompt and friendly. It is popular with Koreans and Westerners alike. Unique and a must see...if you can find it.
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