3 Best Nightlife in Northwestern Jeju, Jeju-do

Jeju Beer is one of the island's most beloved craft beer brands, widely available on the Korean mainland as well. Their wheat ale is particularly popular, as is their citrusy Pellong Ale. The picturesque brewery in Hallim offers tours, though by reservation only, and only on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tours conclude at the third-floor pub, where you can sample the brewery's products. There's also a shop where you can buy Jeju Beer swag, as well as products from the brewery's many brand collaborations.

Old-school vinyl music is the name of the game at this popular LP bar in western Jeju. The drink menu is decent enough, with standard cocktails like gin and tonics, martinis, and jack and cokes, in addition to the usual selection of bottled imported beers and high-priced whiskeys, tequilas, and other potables. Where Matilda really shines, though, is the music selection, with a vinyl selection that would put a streaming service to shame. You're welcome to make requests on a slip of paper you receive when you order, albeit with a couple of provisos: only one song per person, no Korean pop released since 2000, no classical Korean "trot" music, and no club music. The old music posters and retro decor provide an interesting contrast with the ultra-modern raw concrete walls. A single rectangle window frames the sea to masterful effect.

This bistro pub near Hyeopjae Beach makes sublime use of an 50-year-old tangerine warehouse to create a highly atmospheric dining and drinking space, from the wooden truss ceiling to the rice sacks piled up along one of the walls. The drink menu features all the basic cocktails, a few bottled beers, and decent (albeit pricey) selections of wines, cognacs, vodka, tequila, and other fire waters. The real draw, however, is the food, including their signature Jeju black pork barbecue and the "Tanning Banana," a roasted banana topped with ice cream. The place can get quite lively; it draws a younger, hipper crowd, and DJs help keep the mood going. There's also a "photo zone" where you'll find plenty of people waiting to snap selfies in front of a wall of Panama hats.