In Pohang, you can spend a colourful evening engaging in various activities at night. You can go to the first Maritime Pavilion in Korea to enjoy the nighttime view of the seawall, steel mill and coastal scenery, or you can visit a cultural space featuring independent films and creative artists’ works and performances.

If you want to recharge, breaking away from the daily routine of life, try watching a film in the comfort of a cinema or relieving stress in a bright cafe or casual bar. It would be nice to have a jolly good time in a cafe or pub with an ocean view for fully enjoying the charms of the coastal city. Have a pleasant day in Pohang by going to a pleasant and delightful cocktail bar or sipping various drinks at a craft beer bar.

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    Yeongildae Maritime Pavilion

    Pavilion over the sea offering a wonderful nightscape

    Yeongildae Maritime Pavilion
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    Yeongildae Maritime Pavilion is one of Pohang’s representative attractions along with the beach, which is famous for the panoramic view of POSCO and its beautiful nightscape. This is the nation’s first pavilion built over the sea, which was established by the city of Pohang in 2013 to create a landmark of Yeongildae Beach.

    When you cross the bridge over the sea some 80 metres from the shore, you will find a viewing deck and a two-storey pavilion. You get to see the whole view of the Yeongilman Bay area, POSCO and Duho Port from here. All the lights of the various shops lined up along the beach turn on at night providing you with a more beautiful night view. The crash of waves against the seawall on the beach and Yeongil Bridge lighting up the night create a romantic atmosphere. Stop by when you want to get emotional while taking a stroll along the beautiful beach after dinner.

    Location: Samho-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Open: 24/7

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    Pohang City Joongang Art Hall (Indie Plus Pohang)

    Complex cultural space that nourishes your heart with culture

    Pohang City Joongang Art Hall (Indie Plus Pohang)
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    Pohang City Joongang Art Hall is operated as Indie Plus Pohang and is a complex cultural space where you can enjoy independent films, performances, exhibitions and education programmes in one place. The city of Pohang provides Joongang Art Hall as an open space without commercial influences and supports people from various classes to enjoy cultural life.

    Diverse free concerts, exhibitions and performances held throughout the year are available to anyone who wants to enjoy them. In particular, independent films that express an aesthetic point of view with creators being central also play in an exclusive theatre. If you want to get energy through culture during your busy days or have some quiet time to think, try visiting Joongang Art Hall after dinner. You might find an impressive movie or performance that is unforgettable for the rest of your life.

    Location: 83, Seodong-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Open: Daily from 9 am to 10 pm

    Phone: +82 (0)54-280-9380

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    CGV Bukpohang

    Multiplex cinema to enjoy movies in pleasant surroundings

    CGV Bukpohang
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    CGV Bukpohang (North-Pohang) is a multiplex cinema where you can get away from the hustle and bustle and watch movies in comfort. How about watching a movie here when you want to simply enjoy the cultural life after having a delicious dinner, or have an evening date with your lover?

    CGV Bukpohang is clean and not crowded, so you can enjoy a movie in silence. It is ideal to go before or after a meal as there are many restaurants in the area. The greatest advantage of this cinema is that it has a premium theatre with recliner chairs. If you want to focus on a movie in comfort like at home, it is recommended to use this premium theatre. There is also a 3D theatre, so you can realistically watch your favourite movies.

    Location: 93, Seodong-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Phone: +82 1544-1122

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    Cafe Tbay

    Cafe where you can view the sea in a different atmosphere

    Cafe Tbay
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    Cafe Tbay is an emotional space where you can enjoy the clear view of the sea. The cafe is located on the 3rd floor and the rooftop of the building with a modern appearance. Overall, the interior is charmingly and brightly decorated in white. Various coffee beverages, desserts and pastries are available at the cafe.

    The cafe has a window wall on one side, so you can get a panoramic view of the sea. You can enjoy a particularly wonderful view on fine sunny days. The stairway leads up to the rooftop with outdoor seats, and you can view the sea in a different atmosphere from the unique space decorated with blue glass like an igloo. It is recommended to visit Cafe Tbay if you want to enjoy dessert in a romantic setting after having a delicious dinner.

    Location: 3F, Building A, 20-13, Haean-ro 445beon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Open: Monday–Friday from noon to midnight, Saturday–Sunday from 11.30 am to midnight

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    XTC PUB

    Pub where you can spend time in the background of the night sea

    XTC PUB
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    XTC PUB located in front of Yeongildae is a lively pub where you can have a drink pleasantly. Glass wall windows at the pub facing towards the sea let you enjoy a drink while looking over the wide sea. There are alcoholic beverages including delicious bottled beers and cocktails.

    You can play a dart game machine with your friends or feel the clubbish atmosphere under the colourful lighting. The unique laser lighting is the most attractive feature of this pub. The advantage is that whether you are alone or with a group, you can enjoy yourself without caring about people’s eyes. This pub is recommended when you want to enjoy a drink in an exciting place with a nice view after dinner.

    Location: 123, Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 7.30 pm to 4 am

    Phone: +82 (0)10-8526-3514

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    Tilt

    Restaurant to enjoy in a casual mood

    Tilt
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    Tilt is an American restaurant in Pohang that’s quite popular among foreigners. It’s a great place to enjoy delicious dishes and various drinks in a casual mood. The menu mainly consists of snacks and meals including burgers, sandwiches and pasta, with most people coming here for drinks. As an American restaurant, the dishes are big and copious. For alcoholic beverages, various imported and draft beers are available.

    You can have a comfortable conversation under slightly dim lighting. There is also a dart machine at the entrance and spaces to play various games all around the restaurant. If you want to spend a pleasant time with your acquaintances or friends while eating dinner, you should visit this place.

    Location: 243, Samho-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Open: Wednesday–Thursday from 7 pm to midnight, Friday–Saturday from 7 pm to 4 am

    Phone: +82 (0)10-8794-2344

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    Kos Pub

    Pub where you can have a pleasant and fun time

    Kos Pub
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    Kos Pub is a pub located in downtown Pohang. Most kinds of cocktails and a variety of bottled beers are available. When you go up to the second floor of the building and walk through the entrance, a comfortable atmosphere welcomes you.

    The pub has a casual interior with a dart game machine on one side of the pub. The owner will greet you with a smile, so you can have a better time. As it claims to be a hip-hop club, it generally has a lively and fun atmosphere. You can also participate in various events that take place occasionally. Leave your daily life behind for a while and take some time to heal your mind while laughing and talking with people. How about enjoying your Friday at Kos Pub as a reward for working hard for the week?

    Location: 52, Buljong-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Phone: +82 (0)10-8778-6960

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    Goethe and Baby

    Pub specializing in craft beer with a rooftop and soft draft beer

    Goethe and Baby
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    Goethe and Baby is a pub specialising in craft beer on Yeongildae Beach. A unique green sign welcomes you at the entrance and the stairway with various picture frames leads up to a small bar, which is located on the second floor. You can spend time in the cosy and comfortable atmosphere of this pub.

    As a pub specialising in craft beer, it is stocked with various beers. There are draft beers served right from the tap and a variety of alcoholic beverages to choose from including bottled beer, vodka, whiskey, and liqueur. The menu for snacks served with drinks is quite simple like potato dishes, sausages, pizza and fries. If you want to end the day with a drink in a good atmosphere, Goethe and Baby is recommendable. Going up to the rooftop in summer and enjoying the cool evening breeze while drinking beer will help heal your weary body and mind.

    Location: 119-6, Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Open: Daily from 5 pm to 2 am

    Phone: +82 (0)54-247-9891

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    The KUN

    Bar to enjoy cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere

    The KUN
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    The KUN is a cocktail bar where you can enjoy yourself in a relaxed atmosphere. Being located in an alley, it is quiet and has a cosy ambiance with soft lighting. There are seats at the bar, along with some tables for more privacy.

    There is no printed menu at The KUN. Instead, its owner/mixologist can create a cocktail based on your preference. You can ask for various alcoholic beverages if you’re not a fan of cocktails. Prices are quite reasonable, too. Have a good time talking to the owner and learning about new drinks. This place is recommended for those who want to recharge from daily life or are looking for a romantic date spot in Pohang.

    Location: 9-1, Sangdo-ro 66beon-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Open: Monday–Thursday, Sunday from 7 pm to 3 am, Friday–Saturday from 7 pm to 4 am

    Phone: +82 (0)10-4443-1598

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    Pohang Cruise

    Romantic day to enjoy the exotic landscape

    Pohang Cruise
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    The Pohang Cruise is an enjoyable experience where you can feel the romance on a cruise along the waterway running between the cities. Pohang built a canal by connecting rivers, seas and waterways running through downtown Pohang for the first time in Korea. For building the canal, Pohang restored old waterway, which was blocked, by making waterway in the downtown area. On the Pohang Cruise, which runs along this waterway, you can look around the area connecting the inner and outer ports, as well as the Hyeongsangang River.

    Because the waterway is not wide and the roads on both sides are close enough to touch if you stretch out your hand from the cruise ship, you will feel as if you are wandering through the city. If you take a night cruise, you can see the beautiful glow of the sunset that colours the sea and river red and a splendid night view of the city. How about enjoying the romantic feeling of travelling in Venice on a cruise?

    Location: 1040, Huimang-daero, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

    Phone: +82 (0)54-253-4001

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