3 Best Nightlife in Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Magpie Brewing helped launch Korea's craft beer scene when they opened their first brewpub in Seoul in 2011. In 2016, they opened a beautiful brewery and taphouse in Jeju, repurposing an abandoned tangerine warehouse. (Last order is 7 pm and it's a bit out of town, however.) Much more accessible is Bluebird by Magpie, a lively second-story space in downtown Jeju, not far from Jeju International Airport. In addition to their four regular beers—the pale ale, porter, kölsch, and IPA—they serve a range of seasonal beers, often incorporating local elements such as Jeju tangerine peel and smoked pumpkin. The pub grub here is pretty good, too, including handmade pizzas and tasty chicken tenders. Tables and bar seating are available.

Overlooking the sea not far from Jeju International Airport and Yongduam Rock, Hwasan 2020 brings together the best culinary traditions of Jeju and Japan. Essentially an izakaya, the menu boasts some excellent Japanese favorites, including a maguro futomaki stuffed with tuna and local fernbrake fried shiitake mushrooms and shrimp. Local Jeju favorites figure prominently, too, including a bomal bibimguksu (seasoned chilled noodles with sea snails) garnished with seaweed and buckwheat. All dishes are beautifully presented. As for alcoholic beverages, you'll find a pleasing selection of traditional Jeju firewaters, including omegisul, a fermented beverage made from the local staple, millet. For something fruitier, try the Hondiju, a fermented drink made from tangerines. Tables have views of the sea, but sit at the bar if you want to watch what's happening in the open kitchen.

This cozy wine bar offers more than 130 reasonably priced vintages from Chile, France, the United States, Spain, Italy, Argentina, and New Zealand. There's also a small menu with pizzas, pastas, salads, and cheese plates.