HOLIC

Over the last 6 months or so a bar called Holic has opened in downtown Gwangju. This is another bar that caters to the foreigner style. It's an actual bar, not those sit down at tables Korean bars. However, there are a few tables located at either end of the bar for those who have a small group or want to buy a bottle and have a place to sit down.

Hana DJing

One of the best parts about the bar is the owner Hana. He's a great guy and loves to become friends with his customers. You can almost always find him behind the bar as the DJ. He plays a wide variety of music and takes all requests, which is rare in Gwangju bars. Just write it down or ask and he'll be sure to play it. He also has a nice size dancing area where you can cut loose and dance like crazy.

Another nice thing is that the staff is fabulous! The Korean staff are all males but they all speak good English so you don't have to worry about things getting lost in translation. They all like to have a good time and will maybe have a drink with you at the end of the night.

They have a wide variety of drinks and shots and everything is reasonably priced. You can also purchase a bottle that comes with tonic, your choice of juice, and a little snack. Personally, I find this a better deal and if you don't finish it you can leave it there for the next time you go back.

They're open 7 days a week. And on not so busy nights he's been known to turn it into karaoke and let people sing a few songs. Those are always the best nights.

So, if you want to have fun, dance, drink, and meet some great people I recommend Holic for all.

LOCATION: From the YMCA you walk past the bus stop and past the North Face store, keep going past Loteria and it will be on the right, right after the intersection.

From the Grand Hotel you will cross the street so you're on the opposite side of the mini stop and on the same side as Bubble Bar. You will walk past Bubble Bar and past S Bar and it will be on your left.

**Update**

Holic is now closed. However, the owner has opened a new bar in the area called Vanilla Sky Lounge. It's not as foreign frequented, but it's another alternative.