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Alleyway Taphouse
Nightlife
Alleyway Taphouse
Suwon's number one spot for live music and craft beer. Foreign-owned taphouse in the historic Paldal District near Hwaseong Fortress.
Gyeonggi-do
Pub 210 Bundang
Nightlife
Pub 210 Bundang
English-friendly neighborhood bar on Seohyeon's main walking street near AK Plaza. Pool, darts, beer pong, and some of the best wings in Bundang.
Gyeonggi-do
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
Baby Guinness Dongtan
Nightlife
Baby Guinness Dongtan
Irish pub in the heart of Dongtan serving Guinness on tap, European beers, and traditional pub food. The local for Dongtan's expat community.
Gyeonggi-do
Main Tray
Dining
Main Tray
American diner in Dongtan serving BBQ, pancakes, and Nashville hot chicken. Home-style portions at fair prices.
Gyeonggi-do
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
Bar Pacífico
Nightlife
Bar Pacífico
A laid-back cocktail bar in Itaewon with Latin vibes, great drinks, and an even better crowd.
Seoul
Elves & Espresso
Gaming
Elves & Espresso
Board Game and Card Game Cafe&Bar with cozy Dungeon tavern vibes
Seoul
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
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

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