Updated March 18th, 2013: Mike mentioned in the comments below that the current instructions were no longer valid. As I’m no longer in Seoul it’s hard for me to confirm this. However using google maps it appears like perhaps the station exit simply changed numbers. So rather than taking exit #8, take exit #12 and I believe the directions will then be correct. A big thanks to Mike for taking the time to comment!
As I previously mentioned in a post about a wild night at the Big Rock brewery here the place can be a little difficult to find if you’ve never been there. I’ve included directions below in the hopes that it’ll help some of the individuals trying to locate this place!
Take the green line to the Gangnam stop. When you get off the train look for the signs indicating exit #8 exit#12 and use it to head above ground.
Once you’re outside keep walking straight until you see a small street/alley to your left. If the store hasn’t relocated there should be a GS 25 directly in front of you. It’ll be the first alley you will see after coming out of the metro station.
Turn left into the alley and walk straight for approximately 2-3 minutes. Count the alleys on the right side: You will past two of them and both should be have large inclines (hills). Once you arrive at the third alley turn left and keep walking.
The big Rock brewery will be approximately 15-30 seconds walk down this alley on your right hand side. If you reach the end of the alley and you haven’t seen the brewery you’ve missed it! (Turn around and walk up the small hill, the brewery will be on the left)
A quick note regarding the “count the alleys” remark above: if you count the alleys on your right side it will be the third alley, if you count the alleys on your left side it will be the second alley. There’s a street that doesn’t exist on the left hand side but does on the right, as you can see from the map below.
I hope this was helpful to some of you!
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