Japanese izakaya style gay bistro located near Dansungsa theatre in
Chongro 3 ga.
Its name, Gatai, is said to mean 'Solid body type' in Japanese gay
terminology.
If you look for a gay bar where you could have Sake, this is the place
you shouldn't miss. Also guess bear lovers will feel for Gatai once
they see the bar owner here.
Master here wouldn't call his place 'wine bar' but it's for sure that this is a recommendable place if you enjoy wine in a casual atmosphere. All the red walls decorated with flower patterns are pretty sensual.
Located on the 4th floor of a building-I'd rather call this building QUEER GIFT PACKAGE since 3 bars gather in this one building. How convenient!- near Jongno 3 ga station(gate 5 of line 5), it is quite easy to spot.
Blood G closes earlier than other bars during weekdays at 2:30. One thing I dislike about it is that there's no elevator so you need to walk up the stairs to the 4th floor. Quite an excercise?
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Another soju place in Jongno 3 ga. Hit this with my friend and I would say this place is no more than just a tasteless, boring and unattractive bar. Friendly and charming crew, nice atmosphere telling its own story and good food/drink - any of these essential factors to be a good bar was hardly found here.
BTW, AI, its name, means 'love' in Japanese. Love, AI.
AI
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What I loved about AI was copies of Gogh paintings hung on the wall.
Low light, hip and ambient musics and tasty cocktails. Many gay cocktail bars are flourishing in Itaewon in their every unique ways but this 'Fu' bar is still being my favourite since it opened last (maybe) 1997.
Bring your friends or enjoy your time alone - whaever your choice is, you'll feel relaxed and comfortable there.
My fave, Sanghai lily, vodca mixed with milk and flavoured with citron liqeuer. Served at Fu bar.
Doesn't look hygienic to have a drinks and snacks on the street? Some say Yes and some say No.
Whatever they say, dominant gay gathering scenes are being found at (so called) tent bars on the street like this. There could be a couple of reasons for that; First, its seasonal atmosphere attracts gays out of buildings to enjoy summer nights on a cool breeze. Second, a tent bar provides an easy atmosphere for any gays and straights who enjoy drinking. That's a quite convenient option for those who gathered for social drinking.
BTW, night time drinking is just a part of gay scenes in Seoul. Korea society is now much opening up its door to social minorities and consequently many other kinds of gay cultures are being COMING OUT, from queer movie productions to lovely gay choir concert. Exciting, isn't it?
A cocktail bar quite a few foreigners enjoy visiting. Good cocktails reasonably priced. Located in Jongno-3-ga. If you look for a bar that's not too exotic nor strange, this is a place you may try. Another good thing here is that you may have free WIFI connection if you're at some urgent e-mailing.
One of the karaokes in Jongro area, which has been known well among gays in their late 20s/30s. Quite typical karaoke atmosphere and not very special.
But it's always fun if you're with your friends, wherever you are. Enjoy
