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The Craic House
Nightlife
The Craic House
Korea's most authentic Irish pub, right in the heart of Itaewon. Proper Guinness, traditional Irish food, live music, and pub quizzes in a space that feels like Dublin.
Seoul
Bar it: Pangyo
Nightlife
Bar it: Pangyo
A hidden speakeasy-style cocktail and whiskey bar in Pangyo, entered through a barbershop facade. Over 200 types of whiskey and seasonal omakase cocktails.
Gyeonggi-do
Seoul Survivors Rugby Football Club
Sports
Seoul Survivors Rugby Football Club
Korea's oldest expatriate rugby club, est. 1979 🏉 Competing across Korea and Asia. Open to all new members - training Saturdays at 10am, Jamwon Rugby Pitch.
Seoul
Hoi Polloi Coffee Roasters
Dining
Hoi Polloi Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee roastery in Seoul's Gongneung-dong neighborhood, run by an English-speaking owner. Great beans, fresh pastries, and a laid-back vibe that'll make you a regular.
Seoul
GUGUS
Nightlife
GUGUS
Casual Itaewon pub perfect for a 2nd-round drink after dinner. Tacos, pizza, nachos, and beers on the main strip.
Seoul
Seoul Sisters Rugby Football Club
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Seoul Sisters Rugby Football Club
Korea's oldest women's rugby club ❤️🏉💙 Contact and touch rugby for all skill levels, ages, and nationalities.
Seoul
Uplift Seoul
Nightlife
Uplift Seoul
We're more than a bar - we're a home, a stage, and a celebration of self-expression.
Seoul
Eric's Pub 에릭스펍
Nightlife
Eric's Pub 에릭스펍
Live music bar near Jeongja Station in Bundang. Jazz, hip-hop, synth pop, punk rock - live indie bands every night from 9PM.
Gyeonggi-do
Bluehum Guest House & Coffee Roaster
Dining
Bluehum Guest House & Coffee Roaster
Bluehum Guest House & Coffee Roaster offers a cozy, modern retreat in Incheon! 🌟 Featuring seven private rooms and an on-site specialty coffee shop, it provides travelers with high-quality comfort, warm hospitality, and easy access to Seoul and major transport hubs. 🚉
Incheon
Triport Pub
Nightlife
Triport Pub
Football (soccer) pub on the 6th floor of Bupyeong's bar district. Craft beer, Mexican food, darts, pool, and a spacious escape from the crowded streets below.
Incheon

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