Must-see nightlife in Gangwon-do

  • Budnamu Brewery

    Gangneung

    This splendid craft beer house is a superb place to immerse yourself in a world of beery flavour: try a Zeumeu Blanc – delightful and slightly zingy, with…

  • Gallery Cafe

    Chuncheon

    Part of the Art n Company gallery, this stylish hillside cafe has a great tea selection and commands lovely views of Uiam-ho, accompanied by smooth, jazzy…

  • Bumpin’ Bar

    Gangneung

    This gem, down an alley opposite Terarosa, lives in a ramshackle wooden house with a low ceiling. Park yourself at the beautiful, dark bar, constructed of…

  • Seolhyang

    Seoraksan National Park

    Inside the park and on the outskirts of Seorak-dong, this charming traditional Korean cafe has a terrific range of freshly roasted coffees and is sits by…

  • Cafe Nadoo

    Sokcho

    In the old-timey Abai Village, this small but chic spot is hewn from raw concrete, has a friendly owner and serves coffee, tea and lemonade. It's a great…

  • Cafe Maroo

    Gangwon-do

    Located in one of the temple halls of Sangwon-sa, this is a lovely spot for a coffee, all laid out in fresh-looking wood, with colourful furniture.

  • Jackson Bill

    Chuncheon

    This old-school watering hole between Myeong-dong and the bend of Dakgalbi Geori is overseen by amiable veteran Mr Oh, who sits in front of 8000 vinyl…

  • Sheriff Bar

    Chuncheon

    The name and wagon wheels on the way up stairs are all the clues you need that this is a Wild West Saloon-styled sports bar, up on the second floor across…

  • Ethiopia Café

    Chuncheon

    Ethiopia Café is the main establishment at the lakefront, near the Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans of the Korean War with its triple-pointed roof. It…