There are two major "downtown" areas for drinking in Daejeon. One is in new-town in Dunsan-dong, opposite the Timeworld Galleria shopping complex, and a short walk from Government Complex Daejeon subway station. The second is in the city centre of old Daejeon, down by Jungangno subway station.
In addition, two further large drinking quarters exist in Yuseong and around Chungnam University as well as opposite Seodaejeon Korail station. Smaller areas of bars naturally exist beside each of Daejeon's universities, such as Hannam in the far East and Woosong in the far south.
Santa Claus Lounge, Kung-Dong. Basement hangout place that offers free: darts, pool table and fooseball. This bar is popular with foreigners, especially international KAIST students. �
The Shisha House, Kung-Dong 404-5. The Shisha House is one of only a handful of bars in Daejeon that carry draft imported beer. The bar is owned by a French expatriate, and is typically very popular for shisha smokers and shisha newcomers due to a wide range of shisha strengths. 10,000 won for a shisha, 6,000 won for a Big Rock beer. �
Ethnic Bar, Dunsan-Dong. An alternative shisha bar located downstairs in Dunsan. Entrance is a little stairwell amongst all the izakayas by GS25. A little less selection on the smoking front, but beautifully decorated with a fake stream in the middle. Music caters more to dates on weeknights and group sessions on weekends. �
Sponge, Dunsan-Dong. Western style drinks and imported bottles along with 2 dart boards and free pool. It is one of the largest bars in Daejeon and is frequented by expats, locals and travellers. �
Yellow Taxi, Dunsan-Dong. Yellow Taxi is the newest western bar in Daejeon. It is very large, with enough space to dance in, and has lots of tables to sit and enjoy company. They serve drinks and food. They also have 2 dart boards and a pool table. They have live music; rock, funk, blues, electronic almost every weekend. �
There are three western-style dance clubs in Daejeon:
Cocoon, Dunsan-dong (On the same side of 2 floor arcade but slightly north. Well marked with a ''7-eleven'' diagonally opposite. The cover charge also gets you free draft beer all night). Dance club that plays a mix of hip hop, house, and K-pop.15,000 won cover. �
After Hours, Dunsan-dong (On the north side, opposite Sponge.). Dance club that exclusively plays house and tries to cater to a more mature and upscale clientele.10,000 won cover.. �
Club Volume. New dance club (named after the popular "club Volume" is Seoul) that plays electronic music. It is near (I heard right beside) "News Nightclub," which is near the Express Bus Terminal. Across the bus terminal you'll see an Angel-in-us coffee shop at the corner; enter that street and keep walking. Eventually you'll see News, spelt "뉴스." �
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