THE READER’S 10: Favorite Place to Hang Out
10’s readers have spoken, and the answer is Hongdae! With its prime location and great artistic influence (Hongik University is the #1 art school in Korea), the area is brimming with art galleries, unique cafes, tons of great international dining, and incredible nightlife. Famous for being the hottest place to catch up-and-coming bands performing live, [...]
Clock 16: The Sheraton Walkerhill’s Newest Addition
It’s hard to argue there’s a hotel in Korea more beautifully situated than The Walkerhill with its lovely perch on Mt. Acha overlooking the Han River. Now they’ve taken full advantage of that view with the new “European Restaurant and Bar” concept they’ve applied to Clock 16. The “16” is apparently a reference to both [...]
A Night of Professional Comedy
Nightlife September 3rd – 4th Edit: Saturday is already sold out. Contact Brian now to get your tickets for Friday! We’re getting a little ahead as far as the calendar goes, but this one will obviously sell out, so there wouldn’t be much point in waiting until September. Stand Up Seoul, led by Korea’s hardest-working [...]
Re Bar Revelations-Supporting Hongdae’s Lounge Scene
There are three major components that any party area requires: solid clubs for dancing, cheap street eats to satisfy late-night cravings, and a quality lounge spot – someplace chill to begin or end the night in comfort and style. And while Hongdae has the first two in spades, the options for quality lounging in NW [...]
Hooters Is Back in Gangnam
Gastronomic News When both the Gangnam and Apgujeong branches of Hooters shut down not so long ago, foreigners wondered where to go for their dose of “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” Americana. Of course, there was still the Yongsan store, but that was tucked away in the basement of the electronics market. Now, the relaxing atmosphere [...]
October Reader’s 10 Open Thread – What’s Your Favorite Bar, Pub or Lounge in the Country?
In last month’s open thread asking what your favorite place in Korea was, many people mentioned a specific bar or pub in Korea, rather than just a favorite area. We didn’t count bars in that survey, but it does raise the question, “What’s the most popular bar, pub or lounge in Korea?” Every bar, pub [...]
Kabrew Riverside Music Festival
Whether you like booze or music, you’re sure to find it at the Kabrew Riverside Music Festival. At this annual festival held in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province an hour and a half east of Seoul, more than a thousand guests will relax on the river banks as they enjoy 14 hours of unlimited craft beer and [...]
Generous Pirates Bring “Sailor Fest” to Itaewon
Walk the plank for victims of human trafficking at the Sailor Fest! You don’t actually have to walk any planks except for the weathered boards at the floor of Rocky Mountain Tavern, the site hosting the event. Guests at the event not only have the pleasure of attending a sailor-themed party with raucous music (and [...]
Open Mic Nights: Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame
Words by Chris Wright Not Amateur—Live and Free! When people hear “open mic night,” they often think amateur performers and poor performances. Well, that’s just crazy talk! The word “amateur” originates from old French, when it meant “lover of.” It’s true that the modern meaning is somewhat more negative, but open mic performers are amateurs [...]
Gecko’s Goes to the Beach
Gecko’s has been providing the foreign community with all of their favorites from the old country for over a decade now. Lasagna with real ricotta and mozzarella, fish and chips, bangers and mash, quesadillas and lovely brunch are served up at their locations in Seoul, and they’ve brought these authentic tastes to faraway lands like [...]
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