The second part of the Daegu reviews, will include some chill spots as well as additional bars/clubs.  I went to Daegu this past weekend and have the following updates to my first review.  The clientele at Gogo Party (underground sister club to GogoVinyl) was than desirable, experience at MK CLUB was inviting and crowds continue to move from one spot to the next.  If you’re looking for a game plan when you come to Daegu, it’s quite simple – BAR HOP! Thankfully, Daegu’s scene is small and conducive to bar hopping.

  <- AU bar <-D bar

Let’s start with some of my favorite chill spots.  While I’m not a wearing suits or dressy clothes kind of guy, it’s still nice to dress up once in a while.  The following spots are great places to take your dressy clothes (or for the fashionista readers - Haute couture) and be showcased.  The evening starts around sunset at Daegu’s first foreign chain hotel - Novotel Daegu City Center.  Quick side note, this hotel offers a teacher’s discount, so make sure you call the hotel and ask for rates (always check internet and compare!).  On the 8^th floor (see pic on top of article) of the Novotel, you will find a great rooftop bar overlooking downtown Daegu.  Prices for cocktails are 7,000 - 9,000, but we’re not here to get a buzz, just for the views.  After drinks, it’s time for dinner.  Make sure you read my last installment of the Daegu reviews (GRUB).  After dinner, you have 2 great options between #2- AU bar and #3- D (wine bar).  AU bar is by far one of my favorite bars (mostly Korean patrons) in Daegu, unfortunately it gets packed during the weekends and getting a table/seat can be challenging.  Challenging but not impossible, this is why I tend to visit AU bar during the week.  Any time of the week, you’re going to get a skillful DJ and you will enjoy great tunes while drinking.  AU bar has 2 floors, first floor (entrance) has men bartenders and upstairs are the women bartenders.  D wine bar has numerous intimate tables (and by table I mean sitting on the floor) with candles everywhere.  If you’re on a date this is a MUST, either way it’s an extremely relaxing venue.  If you’re tukas has the dancing itch, walk over to one of Daegu’s SALSA club #6- Babalu.  It’s predominantly Korean, with a few lost Hispanics roaming around, and there is at least a 2 to 1 girl/guy ratio.  This venue’s SALSA style is more on the LA style, than the east coast SALSA which I grew up on.  It’s the perfect conclusion to a fancy night out in Daegu.

 <- Babalu

Now change out of your nice clothes and let’s get dirty-haha.  Across from MK club, you’ll find #7- Organ bar which has nothing exciting to write about, just providing yet another option for your bar hopping schedule.  If you’re looking for an out of the ordinary option, you must check out #8- BUS bar because you are literally getting onto a bus and drinking.  Sorry folks, this bus can’t pass go.  A few buildings past BUS you’ll find a popular Hookah bar amongst both Koreans and Waegukans.  I don’t know the name, so make sure to check out the picture I attached.  You are looking for a stairwell upstairs, with candles leading up to the entrance door.

  <-BUS

The last 2 clubs I want to mention are #9- G2 and #5- Julliard.  G2 is predominantly Koreans and few Waegukans frequent it because it’s out of the way and most don’t know where it is.  Don’t bother choosing between G2, MK and Frog because they’re all pretty much the same.  The music might differ but you will have a GREAT time at all 3 locations.  Julliard is another military spot (CLUB) that isn’t as popular as Old Skool, but since Old Skool recently started charging cover, something tells me the crowd may migrate over to Julliard. 

  <-G2

Last but not least, don’t have a place to crash?  #11 - Gallery Zone is one of Downtown Daegu’s 24 sauna/jimjilbang.  The sauna is not big but you’re just here to grab some zzz’s for close to nothing $$.

DIRECTIONS BY CAB: If you're travelling by cab, tell the cabby 'Sam Duck So Bang Suh' (aka Downtown Fire Station #1 on map),  From either cab drop off point, just look for the fire station and search for the side street attached to the station.  The side street looks like it’s headed into the main downtown area; this street is called Main Street (on map provided).

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