Comments on: Nightlife

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:11:00 +0000

Hi Queue-

The WarBar chain does vary widely in its offerings by location. I’m not sure that “Western Bar” means that they cater to Westerners. My understanding is that Western Bar means you aren’t expected to purchase sides with your drinks. Glad you had a good time at Ethnic- it’s a good place to go.

Apparently Yellow Taxi near Ethnic and across the parking lot from BonBon (Italian Restaurant) is a good place to spend an evening as well. These places come and go with the changes in season and it’s hard to keep on top of them.

By: queue

queue — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:38:00 +0000

Also a warning for the “Sexy Lady” in Dunsan-dong. They will do whatever they can to rip-off foreigners, while the manager/owner just laughs at the “stupid foreigners.” Avoid at all costs. They refused to give us the “set” of drinks we ordered even though it was paid for (w95,000, we got 3 beers), suddenly spoke no English when we complained, and insisted we tip every server before we were even served any drinks. The server girls were incredibly rude, and the owner was just as bad when he showed up (don’t do devil horns at a paying customer, idiot). Talked to the “manager” later and he “apologized” but made no amends. Absolutely avoid at all costs. I wasn’t treated this rudely when I was a young GI stationed here 20 years ago. (end of the block past Boobi Boobi, Lucky Strike, Ethnic, turn right when the street ends, building to right front, 3rd floor).

For a good night in that neighborhood, highly recommend Lucky Strike, Miller Time, and especially the Ethnic. No words for the Ethnic except try it. It’s that different and that good. The hookah cave. It turned a crappy night (after the Sexy) into a great night.

By: queue

queue — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:15:00 +0000

Hit the Wa-Bar in Dunsan-dong tonight . Kind of a letdown. Huge selection of foreign beers on the menu, but few actually in stock. Drinks by the glass also limited, which is kind of normal here, but not for bars that say they cater to westerners. They make their own beers, but didn’t try any of them. Laid back and pleasant, but not quite what I expected for a bar that says they cater to foreigners. (two blocks past Galleria, left, past the Lucky Strike one block. Turn right. It’s on the right.)

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:28:00 +0000

I’m pretty sure you’re going to need to speak at least some Korean if you want to get hired on as wait staff here. I’m not sure what the limits are on your student visa, either, so be cautious as you seek out work in town. Once your Korean improves, however, there are positions for bilingual staff in some shops near KAIST/Chungnam Univerisity.

By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:59:00 +0000

HI everyone!! I’m f/22/1988, student here. Wanna work in bar. I can’t speak Korean. If anyone knows place where waiters wanted, please write me: roza_2305@yahoo.com Thanks guys!

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:50:00 +0000

Hey Vince-
Thanks for the offer! We also have a Google Map with a similar function. Perhaps we can integrate the two?

By: Vince

Vince — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:17:00 +0000

Suggestion: Panaramio links photos to locations
http://www.panoramio.com/

If you take a photo of a place and upload and assign the location there, viewers can find the location easily. Once I figure out what’s going on in town I’ll try it myself.

By: Vince

Vince — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:14:00 +0000

I wonder if the band Crying Nut knows there’s a bar named after them?

By: Kim Hogg

Kim Hogg — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Do you have directions to these places that you’ve listed? I’d like to put them in the list.

By: Carl Phillips

Carl Phillips — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:06:00 +0000

I am on search-nay, a mission…… to find some clubs that have some decent (hopefully) or great (ideally) live jazz here in Daejeon. I have heard rumor of some but haven’t until recently had the time to explore this…So now I’m hoping to spark some interest….Any leads would be greatly helpful….Since I don’t want to be compelled to go to Seoul to find some…..Thanks…..

Carl

crlphl@yahoo.com