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HQ Gwangan

Busan

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DESTINATIONS south korea busan Bars & Nightlife HQ Gwangan

HQ Gwangan

This Gwangalli Beach staple is a bar especially popular with expats for its affordable drinks, live music, great vibes, and a spectacular night view of the Gwangan Bridge. There is also a fairly long list of edible accoutrements on the menu at HQ Gwangan so the beer has something to soak into.

Useful Information

  • Address: 237 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
  • Phone: +82 70 4419 1213
  • Opening House: www.instagram.com/hqbar_busan/
  • Address: Wed 7pm–Midnight, Thu 7pm–2am, Fri & Sat 7pm–3am, Sun 3pm–Midnight
  • More Info: 4th floor
  • More Info: www.facebook.com/hq.bar.5/

Bars & Nightlife

Gwangalli is the area to be once the sun has set, although Seomyeon and Haeundae also remain fairly busy after hours. Hot-spots shift from one year to the next, but HQ Gwangan seems to have been able to maintain its patron base through the years. Galmegi Brewing and Gorilla Brewing are favourites for craft beer.

Gwangalli Beach & Millak Waterside Park Copyright: ST_Travel/Shutterstock.com
Gwangalli Beach & Millak Waterside Park
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Galmegi Brewing Gwangan
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Gorilla Brewing Co.
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HQ Gwangan Copyright: AS photo studio/Shutterstock.com
HQ Gwangan
This Gwangalli Beach staple is a bar especially popular with expats for its affordable drinks, live music, great vibes, and a spectacular night view of the Gwangan Bridge. There is also a fairly long list of edible accoutrements on the menu at HQ Gwangan so the beer has something to soak …
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