Drinking & Nightlife - Seoul - page 73

will just push groups of people together (Koreans rarely go partying solo). There's even a
chain of pub-clubs called Blue Ketchup ( www.blueketchup.kr ) devoted to this kind of so-
cialising.
NEED TO KNOW
Opening Hours
» Bars Noon-6am
» Clubs 10pm-6am Wed-Sun
How Much?
» Local beer ₩3000-5000
» Craft beer ₩5000-10,000
» Cocktail ₩6000-15,000
» Coffee ₩3000-6000
» Tea ₩6000-9000
Cover Charges
At clubs the entry charge of ₩10,000-20,000, usually includes a free drink; charges can be as high at
₩30,000 on Friday and Saturday nights or for special events.
Drinking Water
In restaurants and cafes you'll be presented bottled or filtered water ( mul ) upon sitting down, which is safe to
drink.
Drinking Etiquette
Always pour for your elders, never pour for yourself and use both hands to hold your glass when it's being
filled.
GLBT Scene
GLBT friendly areas of the city include Itaewon (mainly gay and transsexual/transvestite
bars), Nagwon-dong and Dongui-dong near Insa-dong (gay bars) and Hongdae and Edae
(mainly lesbian bars). The Rainbow Meet Market ( www.facebook.com/meetmarketseoul )
organised by the Butch-Hers is a semi-regular gay/lesbian party held at Club Myoung Wol
Gwan in Hongdae.