ELECTROW VOLUME THREE
Plan ahead
We’ve worked hard to provide the best information
we can on our site to help you party with ease. With
that being said, utilize the tools we’ve given you.
Start with thecalendar and find artists that interest
you. If you have no idea who an act is, then simply
click the ‘more information’ link and you can find
out what they are all about. After you’ve found a
party that interests you, take note of the location
and head to ourvenue list. You’ll find the address,
nearby subway stop(s), hours, and more. The easyto-read map is very useful when you’re under the
influence. (Trust us. We’ve been there.) Also, look
up the websites for these venues and make sure you
are clear about the price you’ll be paying and the
dress code. They will turn you away at the door if
you aren’t dressed properly.
Get in good with the bar staff
Even if you aren’t a big drinker, this suggestion can
still be beneficial to you and your friends. For those
that don’t know, tipping isn’t a common practice in
South Korea. If you come from a country where
tipping is always practiced, drinking and eating
here will almost feel unnatural. After spending
several years in South Korea, we’ve noticed that
tipping is the easiest way to get on a bartender’s
good side. They aren’t expecting tips, so they are
surprised when they get them. They’ll almost
always refuse, but if you insist, they’ll settle. Then
comes the good stuff. After they know you are a
good customer, you’ll get better drinks (read: more
alcohol), quicker service, and sometimes even free
shots. The other night, we witnessed a guy tip
3,000 won (about 3 USD) and get a whole round of
free shots for himself and several friends. You can’t
beat that!
If a club or lounge is strict on not accepting tips,
they’ll still appreciate the gesture. You can always
smile and give them a big “thank you” instead.
This will probably not have as an extreme of an
effect, but it will still work if done repeatedly.
Another workaround for tipping is to actually buy
the bartender a shot or drink when you order. They
appreciate that just as much, if not more
sometimes!
Be smart about taxis
If you already know how much a taxi fare should
be when you are changing neighborhoods, don’t let
the taxi drivers try to offer you a fixed fare. For
example, if you are in Itaewon and grabbing a taxi
to head to Gangnam, this should cost somewhere
between 8,000-10,000 won most of the time.
However, you