Alleyway Taphouse
Suwon's number one spot for live music and craft beer. Foreign-owned taphouse in the historic Paldal District near Hwaseong Fortress.
Alleyway Taphouse is Suwon's premier live music venue and the city's best craft beer bar, rolled into one. Located on the fourth floor of a building in Paldal-gu's historic district, just a short walk from Hwaseong Fortress and Paldalmun Gate, it's a spacious venue with plenty of seating and a stage that hosts bands from across Korea several times a month. The tap list rotates regularly with a solid selection of Korean and imported craft beers. Whether you're into IPAs, stouts, or wheat beers, there's usually something interesting on draft. The food menu complements the drinks well, and the vibe is welcoming to both Korean locals and the expat community. Foreign-owned and English-friendly, Alleyway has become the default gathering spot for Suwon's international community. Bands from Seoul, Busan, and beyond love playing here, and the Korea Times has called it out as one of the best live music venues outside the major cities. If you live in or are visiting Suwon and want a night out that isn't a chain beer bar, this is where you go.