If you’re into drinking, there’s no city in the world as equipped for a night of imbibing shenanigans, as Seoul. Dotted with a prime selection of the weirdest and most imaginative venues ever, this is a city that understands the phrase ‘let your hair down’ and spoils its residents and visitors for choice.
Even on a school night, cafes, bars and restaurants are packed till at least 3am and because it’s such a large city, it doesn’t matter what niche you’re into, you’re bound to find it. You want an anarchist club with live punk bands? Not a problem. Like indie music and small, intimate venues? Take your pick. But if they’re not quite your scene, how about heading to an upmarket bar complete with individual foot spas and table service? Seriously, the choices are endless and the locals are out in droves.
And when it comes to whetting the whistle, most places serve beer, wine and spirits as well as the more traditional Cheongiu, Makkoli or Soju. But the current trend with well-to-do locals is to order a large bottle of Absolut vodka for the table and get the waiter to bring a few different mixers to use as you please.
Sure the footpaths are occasionally dotted with carrot-clotted puddles, but that’s soon forgotten at the next watering hole.