2 Best Bars in Busan, South Korea

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This seaside city sparkles after dark and there are plenty of options for tripping the light fantastic, or simply sitting back and enjoying the view.

Dormer

Haeundae-gu

Accessed by a small door and a narrow staircase leading up into an attic, this intimate bar specializes in single malt whiskies and creative cocktails inspired by traditional Korean ingredients and liquors. Try the K-pep, a refreshing sparkling cocktail with Korean pine spirit and maesil, Korean green plums.

Joseph Bar

Suyeong-gu

Dark, stylish, and intimate, Joseph Bar sets the standard for craft cocktails in Busan. Situated just a block back from the main Gwangalli beach road, Joseph's mixologists are such experts that the place doesn't even bother with menus. Just tell them what you're thirsty for and watch them deftly whip up your concoction on the spot.