Andong Nightlife

There are a few nightclubs scattered hither and yon around Andong, most noteably Canberra and Arabian Nights. They're a different animal than typical western-style nightclubs . . .instead of a cover fee you have to purchase a table (around 30,000 won in most clubs) which will come with a set amount of side dishes and alcohol. If you want something more or different, expect to pay through the nose. There will also be truely atrocious DJ's, strange decor, and possibly some topless foreign (usually Russian) dancers. Koreans nearly always go these places in groups, and so should you - preferably with Korean friends (once in a blue moon foreigners have trouble getting in, especially foreign men) Ladies, be aware that some of them also function as "booking" clubs, meaning that waiters may drag you over and make you sit with some random guys who will buy any drinks you consume with them and pay the waiter a gratuity for having brought you by. Also expect local gangsters cheap suits (mostly harmless). Many of these clubs feel a bit like a sleezy Sinatra/Ratpack dream come to life.
UPDATE - there's a new nightclub called BLUESKY . . .look for it down the road from the bus station.

Dress Code: Not sloppy. Jeans may keep you out, but then again this is Andong and it probably won't make a difference. Grunge won't work, but just about anything else will pass. Koreans, especially the women, will of course be dressed to the nines. Men, if you have any shiny faux-40's style pinstripe suits, now's the time to wear them . . .