Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Yaya]

Just curious as to which bars are the ones people on this board frequent in Seoul. When a big game is on, I like to hit one of the sports bars in Itaewon (like the Pacquiao-Clottey fight).

I'm into low-key places with no drunk slimeballs as regulars and friendly bartenders.

[peter07]

1) Scrooge -- I like the Filipino staff

2) Manila Bar -- good open karaoke and Filipino atmosphere (and yes, I like the Philippines and its people)

3) Dilinger's -- friendly bartenders and it's not a sausage party or loser fest like other Itaewon bars are

4) Beer O'Clock -- friendly bartenders and good location

I'm hoping more bars in the style of neighborhood watering holes open in Itaewon.

[thrylos]

Nana in Itaewon hits the spot for me-- nice K-staff, nice foreigner/Korean mix of people, though it can get busy at times. Weekdays are great for listening to really cool tunes and meeting other relaxed people-- quite rare for the area. Almost feels like you're not in Korea (or Itaewon) at all.

[reactionary]

Reggae pub was a favorite, I like it less now that it's on the hill and is called Club Zion.

manila's gotten too crowded so I dont like it as much anymore.

come to think of it, i don't seem to frequent bars as much as i used to, as the ones i used to hit up have gone under. i guess that's a good thing. i wonder if watt's on tap is still around

also, there's beer o clock in itaewon now?

[Fishead soup]

Don't really get into the Ex Pat scene anymore. I will go to pretty much any Oil drum Samgyupsal restaurant.

[NYC_Gal]

Scrooge's, 3 Alley, Sam Ryans, and Rocky Mountain Tavern (on occasion).

[beckett]

2) Manila Bar -- good open karaoke and Filipino atmosphere (and yes, I like the Philippines and its people)

3) Dilinger's -- friendly bartenders and it's not a sausage party or loser fest like other Itaewon bars are

4) Beer O'Clock -- friendly bartenders and good location


Where are these bars ??
Im always in itaewon but have never seen these places. The Filipino place I wouldnt mind checking out especially.

Im a creature of habit so usually the wolfehound , good food ,good atmosphere good drink selection, will play any music you ask for and nice staff. Although I will agree that the crowd can be a bit sketchy sometimes.

[peter07]

[beckett]

Thanks but Cafe Mingnon ? Nana ?

Sorry man these places mean nothing to me !
Could you be a little more specific , near which exit ? by hamilton ? kfc ? some sort of noticeable landmark !

cheers !

[peter07]

[beckett]

cheers !

[Zilong]

Bar 다 in Hongdae. There are two, not the one close-ish to Hapjeong, but the one that faces the accessory street on one end and Woodstock on the other. Great decor, great music, great simple bar food, and you can have all the peanuts and 멸치 you can handle. If and when I return to Seoul that's the first place I'll hit.

[dirving]

After hours:

Le Club DeBut and The Corner Pocket in I'taewon; any of the clean jobbies in the Busan Station area; Club New York and Jenny's Cafe in Shin-Jeju City on Jeju Island; U.S.A. Bar in Dongdaemun Station; The Nepalese and Russian restos near Tongdaemoon; and, Super Dave's/The Baron's Apartuh in Samseong 2-Dong, Kangnam-Ku near What's His Face's Place.

Overall, hanging at The Baron's place is the best time one could hope for in Korea. Thing is, you gotta know him. He''s got excellent tunes and way-good stories as well.

[buildbyflying]

I'm going to give Beer O'Clock in Sinchon a bump because they deserve it. Great specials, sports, and a good mix of Korean and foreign regulars.
Would be nice if they had a foosball table though (Rene Pierre preferably.)