HQ Gwangan — Restaurant in Busan

The best bar and general place to hang out in the city. The food is excellent, good (strong) drinks, super friendly staff. This is a great space for foreigners who miss the feel of western pubs, where you can interact with other foreigners and Koreans as well. Sunday board game days are the best. HQ Bar is a pillar of our local community, and also a great stop off for tourists visiting Gwangalli beach. Unreal view of the Diamond Bridge. Thank you HQ Bar for bringing the community together for the...

I went for New Year's and it did not disappoint. Definitely a foreigner spot. They had some good drinks, but I splurged on sparkling wine and a couple beers (my friend let me try her Moscow Mule and it was good). The view for the fireworks and bridge was amazing, but definitely had to work our way over to the windows. It was super crowded, but the crowd was friendly and chill. They were also playing a movie on a wall. The bathrooms were clean, but the lines did get long (to be...

One of the true gifts to Busan is the bar HQ. With regular themed events, a decent beer selection and a savory menu of delectable eats, HQ boasts the trifecta of pub culture. In addition to this the bar's co-owner, and local scallywag, John is as friendly and kind as he is fun and creative. With musical events, open mics, theme parties and a relaxed atmosphere, this place is truly the best watering hole for Westerners and friends...