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  1. 3 Alley Pub

    Mixing together an English pub atmosphere (darts, pool and a trivia quiz every Thursday night) with top-notch European-style pub grub and seven draught beers is a formula that makes this an expat magnet.

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  2. 360@

    Dip your feet in the pool, sunbathe on a sunlounger, sit in a garden swing seat or relax in a hammock outside or on a bed inside this bar, which is full of relaxing ideas and has an all-white upstairs floor.

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  3. Alice Live Club

    Anything from acid and rock to lounge jazz and pop is put on at this new venue in the heart of Hongik, usually between and . Ask at the door about what's on.

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  4. All That Jazz

    Local jazz bands have been playing here since 1976 and still play every night at (from on Sunday). Both beer and food are reasonably priced.

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  5. Always Homme

    The beer, wine and cocktail list is impressive enough to keep you coming back to this unpretentious gay bar. The music is not so loud that you can't talk, the staff are friendly and the place has a touch or two of style. .

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  7. Bahia

    A Latin American dance club that is buzzing by with a friendly atmosphere, great music and around cheapo beers. Wednesday is bachata (music originating from the Dominican Republic) night.

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  8. Bar Bliss

    English-speaking, motorbike-riding gay gypsy Ted Park welcomes everyone to his smart wine bar. The armchairs, the music, the good house wine and the cheese and crackers are all so tempting you may never want to leave this bar that's hidden behind Reggae Pub.

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  9. Beatles

    An enviable record collection of over 10,000 LPs fills a wall in this basement log cabin 'old music bar' where beers cost next to nothing. The host is laid-back and the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing.

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  10. Beautiful Tea Museum

    This is not a traditional Korean teashop, but instead offers the chance to sip teas from around the world in the pleasant covered courtyard of a modern hanok (traditional Korean one-storey wooden house with a tiled roof), with tea sets on display.

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  11. Bebop Jazz Club

    Up on the 5th floor Bebop caters to an older crowd with its armchairs and cool jazz. A singer or an instrumental band perform from to . Beers are cheap enough but do get more pricey when the live music starts.

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  13. Bier Halle

    This lively and cheerful bare-brick cellar-style bar lures customers with its cheap beer - either by the glass or giant 2.7L pitcher - and its Euro menu of sausages and smoked meats.

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  14. Blue Bird

    Young couples are attracted to this bar, which has a romantic ambience with comfortable chairs around tables that are adorned with flickering candles, while soft jazz plays moodily in the background.

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  15. Buck Mulligan's

    The Guinness is a little pricey, but at least you can find it here at this popular joint. Live pop and rock music can be enjoyed at and in this Irish-themed bar with a pool table.

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  16. Chasarang

    This traditional teashop brings a relaxing and rustic Insadong atmosphere to Hongik's youthful clubland. Unusual teas include those made from mountain berries, pine needles and even bamboo.

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  17. Chongdong Theatre

    This well-regarded and well-established theatre is centrally located and puts on 1½-hour performances of traditional music, singing and dancing. The shows are targeted at foreign visitors and English subtitles appear on a screen. After the show you can take photographs of the performers in their traditional clothing. The ticket office opens at . Tickets cost around ₩30 0 to around ₩40 0 with discounts for students.

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  19. Cine Cube

    This well-respected art cinema near Deoksugung screens international festival films, which are usually shown in their original language with Korean subtitles. Interest in world cinema is growing, especially amongst young Seoulites.

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  20. Club Caliente

    The salsa Latin beats will get you up and dancing around the unusual circular bar as the Itaewon expats show off their moves. Ask about lessons if you want to become a star dancer.

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  21. Club Evans

    Relax at tables and chairs and catch all kinds of jazz from at this long-running 2nd floor lounge venue that caters to a more mature crowd than other live venues in Hongik.

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  22. Club Funky Funky

    This small club (sometimes called Club FF) combines a live band with a DJ who plays anything from rock and funk to hip-hop. This is a favourite among the local indie scene, who pack the place out and rip into the fairly well-priced beers.

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  23. Club Otwo

    A smart, spacious club with stacks of lights and screens, which is down in the basement on the right side of the Hogok building. They call their dance music 'electro-trance techno'.

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  25. Club Saab

    Plenty of hip-hop DJs with a hard attitude play here including the popular Schedule 1. It's the nearest thing to gangsta rap in Seoul, but is it for show or for real?

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  26. Coex Mall Megabox

    A mega popular 17-screen multiplex cinema with over 4000 seats that screens some films at , when most other cinemas have closed for the night. Queues can build up at busy times.

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  27. Dalsaeneun Dalman Saeng Gakhanda

    This special, poetically named teashop (the name translates as 'Moon Bird Thinks Only of the Moon') is packed with plants and rustic artefacts, and bird song, soothing music and trickling water add to the atmosphere. Huddle in a cubicle and savour one of the many teas, which include gamipcha (persimmon-leaf tea). Saenggangcha (ginger tea) is peppery but sweet.

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  28. Dongbang Sauna

    This clean and spacious sauna in Hongik offers separate sections for men and women. Facilities include an exercise centre, two sleeping rooms (one with bunks), a TV room, a green-tea pool, clay and crystal saunas and massages.

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  29. Dongsoong Arts Centre

    This complex has a theatre that puts on modern drama (all in Korean) and a cinema that shows foreign festival-style movies from all around the world, including ones on North Korea.

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