2 Best Bars in Nam-gu, Busan

Galmegi was one of the the first brewers to bring proper craft beer to Busan, and this branch near Kyungsung University features all of their staples, along with rotating seasonal varieties. This second-story pub is clean and airy, with windows looking out onto the side streets below, making it a perfect spot for sipping a quiet pint and watching the world go by.

With cold beer, strong cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and a whole wall of classic vinyl, this friendly basement bar has been a center of the Busan music scene since 2006. The Canadian owner books live music several nights a week, running the gamut from rock, blues, jazz, indie, reggae, to hip-hop, and more.