Itaewon has been a nightlife hotspot for quite some time now in Seoul. It is just around the corner from one of the main American military bases and has been the hangout spot for not just Americans, but many foreigners. Proof is found in the multitude of restaurants offering international cuisine, opened by expatriates of Korea. Take your pick from Austrian, French, Persian, Italian, Indian, Thai, Korean, and many more varieties of food for a nice night out for dinner with friends or a quick bite to eat before hitting the bars. (One of the editor's favorites is Chez Meili, which offers a great, authentic Austrian menu.
As far as bars go, there's quite a few to pick from in this approximately 2 mile stretch of things to do. There's the Wolfhound Pub and Rocky Mountain Tavern for more of a "pub" feel. Gecko's and Helios offers a sports bar and grill atmosphere. For more of a "club" ambiance, try Cancun, King Club, or UN Club. My personal favorite, is Reggae Pub, owned and managed by a more than amicable Korean named Lim. If you're into reggae roots and culture, Reggae Pub is where it's at!
Many of these establishments offer drink specials (to the ladies in particular) starting on Thursday nights, which are the infamous "Ladies Nights." Hit up one of these places in particular to take advantage of the free drinks, or hit up all of them for a bar hopping night. Either way, Itaewon is a pretty lively and fun place for a night out on the town.
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