What to do in Gangnam Seoul, South Korea?

[pchang]

Just checked into my hotel. Now looking for something to eat and something to do before bed time.

[SlowwHand]

Club Ellui

If you're looking for a classy venue, top-class sound system and music, often featuring world famous DJ’s, find your way to Ellui. Don’t be fooled by the modest entrance, this is a massive multi-level club. Inside, there are three main sections where music is played. The VIP white room plays lounge style house music, the DJ’s in the black room spin funky to hard electro full of bass, and the main stage is where resident and world famous DJ’s perform. It’s probably the club with the most room to dance and it won’t feel too busy, so if you like to roam around, there’s enough going on to keep you entertained. The crowd is refined, young and beautiful. You might get the impression that people are hard to approach but with a little bit of bravery you could end up having a lot of fun. Due to its size it may not have that intimate feeling some other clubs have.

Tip: If you’re looking to club hop, don’t come here first. If you leave before 1:30 AM you’ll lose your wrist band.

Peak hours from 2-4 AM.


Club Answer

The music at Answer is high energy and there’s an intimate feeling because the club layout is focused on the main dance floor. Answer has a lot of partnerships with promoting companies so it often has little events that other clubs don’t have such as free giveaways, professional dancers performing on stage, fire shows and other random promotional events. If you want to have the full experience of this club, you should gather a group of friends and get a VIP table on the 1st or 2nd floor because of the layout and the high energy. Going out in Seoul should be a pleasurable experience, and you may feel like you want to take a step back and breathe. Tables also provide a comfortable place to invite new friends. The tables are affordable if there are 3-5 people in your group. When you reserve a table, everyone in your party should show up before 11PM to ensure your spot. Answer has been around longer than most of the clubs in Gangnam, so it has a wider range of people coming; pretty much anyone who is looking to party.

Tip: If you’re worried about feeling out of place partying with only Koreans, Answer is the club with the most foreign nationals in Gangnam because it is the best known.

Peak hours 2-5 AM.


Club Octagon

This is one of the newest nightclubs in Seoul and has its own unique style. Everything is brand new but it reminds you of a cool underground hideout. The music is very deep and it’s dimly lit. Octagon’s trying to stand out from the other main clubs. They probably have the best sound system in Seoul and they even have a large pool inside the club, where hired dancers perform on certain events. It is not as segmented or massive as Club Ellui, but it is noticeably bigger than Club Answer. It has a nice sit down lounge area right next to the main dance floor, possibly fitting up to 20 people. If you like a variety of music go to the upstairs lounge, which is accessible to normal guests. The DJ upstairs plays tech-house/electro. Don’t be confused with the VIP elevator; you must access the lounge up the main staircase. If you have money to spend, this is the place to get a VIP table. You can choose from 1st to 3rd floor and if you prefer a private room they are also available.

Tip: If you don’t have a table you might find yourself walking in circles unless you spend a lot of time on the dance floor. The crowd is sexy and stylish.

Peak hours 1-4 AM. When you get out of Gangnam subway station line 2, or Nonhyeon subway station line 7, just tell your taxi driver “New Hill Top Hotel” in English.

http://www.mydestination.com/seoul/travel-articles/72996/seoul-nightlife-3-top-clubs-in-gangnam

[pchang]

Umm, can you tell from my picture that I'm old and fat?

[SlowwHand]

So? I'm old and not fat. Go for the experience.


Whiskey Weasel Western-style bar known for fun events and a friendly atmosphere.



Woodstock western-style bar with huge music selection, specializing in 60s & 70s rock and blues

https://www.facebook.com/Woodstock.Music.Bar.Gangnam

[onodera]

There's a music video that explains what there's to do in Gangnam. If only I could remember its name...

[Alexander's Horse]

Okay unlike almost everyone else here, I used to go to Gangnam regularly when I lived in Seoul

if you are alone, the best thing to do in Gangnam is eat. Try any of the restaurants. You won't be disappointed, even the Mom and Pop looking ones. Don't order too much because everything comes with lots of side dishes. You should try Soju - a fermented wine like saki and Korean beer is very good with their food.

Eating off the street stalls is also popular, but a bit cold this time of year. If I recall correctly the area specialises in seafood, like squid, and things on a stick like hotdogs or sausage.

Just walking around Gangnam is quite an experience, and quite safe.

Korean bathhouses are also excellent, they usually offer a package of sauna, spa and massage. But this is an acquired taste - be prepared for naked Koreans, same sex, shared pools etc. Also some are brothels and you need to know which is which.

if you have company, the main thing to do in Gangnam is karioke, you book a room and sing your heart out. Hostesses can be provided but avoid this unless you know what you are doing. This is also expensive and can include "extras". You can usually tell the difference from the people going in - mixed groups it's okay.

I would avoid the bars and clubs - noisy and expensive, and either empty or full of drunk Koreans.

[pchang]

I think Horse and I must be more similar than I thought......

[pchang]

Thanks for all the suggestions to Sloww and Horse.

[Dinner]

I'm pretty sure it has changed a lot in the last 14 years which is how long it has been since I was last in Korea. Besides, I spent most of my time near Youngsan & Itaewon or further north near the DMZ. On my last trip I stuck in South Korea's version of Cheyenne Mountain (an underground nuclear proof command center) for a week. Talk about boring.

[regexcellent]

I've heard particularly bad things about Camp Casey (or the Great Korean Speedbump)

obviously Horse won't be going there though.

[Captain ******* Kirk]

What to do in Gangnam Seoul, South Korea?

[Dinner]

I've been to Camp Casey. It sucks.

The DMZ tour was nice and I liked how they took you down into some of the intercept tunnels the Americans & South Koreans dug to head off the invasion tunnels the North Koreans were building.

[Alexander's Horse]

I never saw anyone prancing around Gangnam style.