# Kid-friendly bar in Dongtan Namgwangjang for pizza and fried chicken - By Somin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-toast-cup/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting with products/services provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-toast-cup/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-toast-cup/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/index.md) ## In short Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang is a beer hall near Dongtan Namgwangjang in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, styled after Jeonju Hanok Village. Visiting on a weekend evening with family, we ordered premium dried pollock, gorgonzola pizza, boneless fried chicken and fries, and Kozel Dark, and the kids happily ate the chicken and pollock. With parking support included, it's a solid pick for a family gathering spot. ## Good to know - **Location**: 9 Dongtanjungsimsanga 1-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Units 103 & 104 - **Hours**: 17:00 – 3:00 (closed on Lunar New Year and Chuseok) - **Service**: Groups / takeout / reservations / parking available - **Parking**: 2 hours free at the building's underground lot, 90 minutes free at Namgwangjang public lot - **Premium dried pollock (myeongpum meoktae)**: ₩18,900 - **Gorgonzola pizza**: ₩15,900 - **Boneless fried chicken & fries**: ₩13,900 - **Kozel Dark**: ₩7,000 (discounted from ₩8,000) *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang cover image](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-01-90kng-1200.webp) Today I'm sharing my visit to a well-known Dongtan bar, Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang. ![Exterior of Sin Gagye Maekju near Dongtan Namgwangjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-02-1lcg5-900.webp) ## Location and hours of Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang - 📍Location: 9 Dongtanjungsimsanga 1-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Units 103 & 104 - ⏰Hours 17:00 – 3:00 (next day) * Closed on Lunar New Year and Chuseok - ☑️ Groups / takeout / reservations / parking available - 🅿️ Parking: 2 hours free at the building's underground lot, 90 minutes free at Namgwangjang public lot ![Entrance of Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-03-14uho-900.webp) ![Storefront sign and menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-04-13f4g-900.webp) We went with family on a weekend evening looking for somewhere to have a light beer and a proper meal too. It's near Dongtan Namgwangjang so it's easy to find, and there's a public parking lot nearby, so I'd recommend it as a gathering spot. ![Menu photos posted at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-05-1yc2g-900.webp) ![Signature menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-06-16h3h-900.webp) So many good-looking menu items that I was already deliberating before even walking in, haha 🤭 ## Inside the place, and what is gamaek? ☝🏻Do you know Sin Gagye Maekju (Singamaek)? Gamaek is short for 'gage maekju' (store beer), a term that comes from gamaek bars that sold groceries as a store by day and beer by night — it apparently represents the drinking culture of Jeollabuk-do in the 1980s. Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang has a big screen, so it's also a great spot to watch a game while having a drink. ![Interior with a modern hanok concept](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-07-1hz2p-900.webp) ![Hall seating with a large screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-08-rcgin-900.webp) ![View of tables at Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-09-57phd-900.webp) True to gamaek style, you can enjoy affordable beer and snacks here, which is why it's popular with everyone regardless of age. I'd recommend it for a date, for drinks with friends, or as a simple meal-and-a-beer spot for families with kids. The interior is decorated in a modern hanok style inspired by Jeonju Hanok Village, with a cozy atmosphere. ## The menu Dried seafood / cooked dishes / soups / fried items / pizza / pork cutlet — so many different menu categories in one place!! First round, second round, third round, haha, there's plenty to eat no matter what time or who you're with. ![Menu page for dried seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-10-g4oah-900.webp) ![Menu page for cooked dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-11-rgyys-900.webp) ![Menu page for soups](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-12-s8bbz-900.webp) ![Menu page for fried items](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-13-1z11u-900.webp) ![Menu page for pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-14-7udnr-900.webp) ![Menu page for pork cutlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-15-1ypqx-900.webp) ![Menu page for bar snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-16-2c7km-900.webp) ![Menu page for drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-17-g9b16-900.webp) ![Final page of the menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-18-9qroz-900.webp) ## What we ordered today - 🐟Premium dried pollock (myeongpum meoktae) ₩18,900 - 🍕Gorgonzola pizza ₩15,900 - 🍟Boneless fried chicken & fries ₩13,900 - 🍺Kozel Dark ₩7,000 This is the fried hardtack (geonppang) they gave us as a basic snack. Total nostalgic treat — crispy on the outside, savory inside, dusted with sugar for sweetness. I kept reaching for more. ### Kozel Dark with a cinnamon-sugar rim I happily had exactly one beer 🍺 — it was so good I held back from ordering a second. They're actually running a discount right now, Kozel Dark ₩8,000 ➡️ ₩7,000. The glass rim comes coated in cinnamon and sugar, and combined with the sweet, nutty malt flavor of Kozel Dark, the cinnamon aroma made it feel more like dessert than beer. The bitterness typical of dark beer wasn't overpowering, it was smooth. Unlike regular beer, the carbonation wasn't harsh either, so it went down really easily. (Highly, highly recommend 👍🏻) ### ☑️Premium dried pollock (myeongpum meoktae) This is the signature dish you absolutely have to order when you come to Sin Gagye Maekju. It's dried pollock that goes through a seasoning-and-aging process said to be unique in Korea, using a seasoning liquid perfected over a long time with various ingredients, bringing out both flavor and texture. They serve it with the crispy skin separated from the flesh. The crispy, nutty skin is delicious on its own, and the flesh has a good chewy-yet-soft texture. The savory, salty umami that builds up the more you chew was addictive 😋 Honestly, every single table had ordered this. One order of pollock per table is essential!! Even the kids ate it well. ![Premium dried pollock served with skin and flesh separated](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-19-1dhbi-900.webp) ### ☑️Gorgonzola pizza A perfect match for beer and pizza. A thin, crispy crust piled high with savory, salty gorgonzola cheese. Thanks to the generous honey and pickles served with it, the sweet-and-salty combo made it excellent as both a meal and a snack. ![Gorgonzola pizza served with honey and pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-20-3k5pz-900.webp) ![A slice of thin-crust gorgonzola pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-21-12fki-900.webp) ### ☑️Boneless fried chicken + fries It just wouldn't feel right to have beer without chicken. Being boneless meant no fussing with bones, and with its Japanese karaage-style texture — crispy outside, juicy inside — it satisfied both the adults and the kids. The generous portion of fries and the side cabbage salad (that old-school salad style you'd get with rotisserie chicken back in the day, haha) were also delicious and nostalgic. 👍🏻 ![Boneless fried chicken, fries, and cabbage salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-22-gd90l-900.webp) Everything I ordered was really tasty and the portions were generous, so I'd highly recommend it. ![Table set with the ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-23-1kgni-900.webp) Sin Gagye Maekju also has plenty of soups and cooked dishes, so come enjoy a drink with friends or family in this great-atmosphere spot~🍻 ![Closing shot of Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage-24-vpch2-900.webp) ## Where it is - Sin Gagye Maekju Namgwangjang (신가게맥주 남광장점) - 9 Dongtanjungsimsanga 1-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Units 103 & 104 - 경기도 화성시 동탄구 동탄중심상가1길 9 103, 104호 - 37.2004851, 127.0721155 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8B%A0%EA%B0%80%EA%B2%8C%EB%A7%A5%EC%A3%BC%20%EB%82%A8%EA%B4%91%EC%9E%A5%EC%A0%90/@37.2004851,127.0721155,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-toast-cup/dongtan-namgwangjang-family-beer-pub-singage/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt