Must-see nightlife in Gyeongsangnam-do

  • The Commonplace

    Busan

    There's nothing common about this exceptional coffee and wine bar. Stylishly decorated, with an ubercool vibe, comfy sofas and friends dissecting…

  • Output

    Busan

    Busan's best underground DJs spin electronic and hip-hop beats for a slick, counter-culture crowd, all aglow in red light.

  • Fermentation Kitchen

    Busan

    Fermentation Kitchen is a great place to sample makgeolli (traditional Korean rice wine). The restaurant-bar serves special carbonated makgeolli in wine…

  • HQ Gwangan

    Busan

    This busy expat bar has cheap shots, pub grub, trivia nights, TV sports and a splendid view of Gwangan bridge.

  • Serendipity

    Gyeongsangnam-do

    Even with industrial digs featuring exposed pipework, the atmosphere is warm and friendly at this cafe near Gyeonsang National University. It's a great…

  • Soundgarden

    Gyeongsangnam-do

    A favorite with indie locals and expats, this bar near Gyeonsang National University has chill vibes, cheap drinks and open mic nights.

  • Maru

    Busan

    Splendid herbal teas and a warm interior make this an excellent alternative to the sterile sameness of chain coffee shops. The dark and earthy twin flower…

  • Galmegi Pub

    Busan

    Craving craft beer? Busan's first craft brewery has an evolving menu, including black, blonde and pale ales. There are five other locations in Busan, but…

  • Diddly Bop

    Gyeongsangnam-do

    It may not have all the trappings of a traditional Irish pub, such as patrons shouting 'How's the craic?', but it does have some good beer on tap, a…

  • Yaman Joint

    Busan

    Vibes are cheerful and carefree at this Jamaican-themed lounge in Seomyeon, which draws an international crowd with DJs spinning reggae and hip hop. There…

  • Thursday Party

    Busan

    This bar is a regular date spot for the university crowd because of the cheap draught, free curry-flavoured popcorn and pounding K-Pop. There are two…

  • Eva's Gwangan

    Busan

    Weary English instructors flock to this breezy, beach-vibe bar to unwind over cheap draught after a hard day of teaching phonics.

  • Emo

    Busan

    One of many orange pojangmacha (tented street stall) tents behind Lotte department store in Seomyeon serving drinks and unusual side dishes, such as…