3 Best Bars in Busan, South Korea

Abnormal Taphouse and Cantina

Haeundae-gu

Located on the first floor of the Pale de CZ building on Haeundae Beach, this laid-back bar features 12 craft brews from San Diego's Abnormal Beer Co. as well as West Coast–style tacos. Grab an outdoor table, sip a pint, and watch the evening unfurl. 

Galmegi Brewing KSU

Nam-gu

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.

Gorilla Brewing

Suyeong-gu

Located in a massive second-story space just a couple of blocks from the beach, Gorilla has the most comprehensive selection of craft beers in the city, featuring their own great brews, along with loads of revolving guest taps. The atmosphere is laid back, the music always chill, and their Western-style barbecue menu never fails to hit the spot. 

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