# Free beer for a 5-second chug at a Changwon bar: Ganppa Maekju

- By Garam (https://superchart.com/en/@warm-rice-route/)
- Written Sep 21, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Changwon, Gyeongnam
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@warm-rice-route/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@warm-rice-route/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/index.md)

## In short

Ganppa Maekju Changwon Sangnam Hyeongje Branch is a standing beer bar with no chairs, on the main shopping street in Sangnam-dong, Changwon. Three friends stopped in for a second round at 8pm on a Saturday and ordered three glasses of Sapporo draft and a chicken skin tempura set, winning a free beer with the 5-second chug challenge and a free snack by beating a staff member at rock-paper-scissors. Your legs may ache from standing, but as a second-round spot Ganppa Maekju is hard to beat.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 105, Moa Ent Mall, 10 Madimi-ro 43beon-gil, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (main shopping street in Sangnam-dong)
- **Visit**: Saturday around 8pm, second round with three friends
- **Order**: 3 glasses of Sapporo draft beer, chicken skin tempura set
- **Seating**: Standing only, no chairs
- **Events**: 5-second chug challenge (success = 1 extra beer), rock-paper-scissors with staff, review-event raffle ticket, betting game machines, photo zone

*as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026*

## Where is Ganppa Maekju, the second-round bar in Sangnam-dong, Changwon?

Ganppa Maekju Changwon Sangnam Hyeongje Branch is a standing beer bar on the main shopping street in Sangnam-dong, Changwon. After a hearty first round of meat with friends on the weekend, we headed out for a cool second-round pint at a bar that's been getting buzz lately. This is Ganppa Maekju Changwon Sangnam Hyeongje Branch, the Sangnam-dong spot in Changwon known for word-of-mouth-famous Sapporo draft beer.

It's right on the main shopping street in Sangnam-dong, so it was super easy to reach for a second round, and it had that distinct small-izakaya vibe you'd find in Japan. The biggest thing that sets this Sangnam-dong favorite apart? It's a standing bar — no chairs, you drink on your feet!

![Exterior of Ganppa Maekju Changwon Sangnam Hyeongje Branch, a standing bar in Sangnam-dong, Changwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-01-6go4f-900.webp)

We went with three friends around 8pm on a Saturday, and you could feel that lively, buzzing standing-bar energy from the entrance — instantly puts you in the mood for a drink haha ^_^ The moment we stepped inside, what caught my eye was a seriously fancy-looking beer tap machine.

![Fancy beer tap machine inside the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-02-1j9ah-900.webp)

## Thin glasses and thick foam: how staff pour Sapporo draft

Once we settled in, a friendly staff member gave us a really detailed rundown of the beer.

![Standing table seating while staff explains the beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-03-gtuw7-966.webp)

![Inside Ganppa Maekju with beer information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-04-eqh25-966.webp)

He warned us that the glasses were premium and super thin, so we had to be careful not to break them, and let us in on the secret that a just-right amount of foam on top really brings out the beer's aroma and flavor — hearing that only built up my expectations even more.

![Thin glass with foamy draft beer on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-05-vjmnf-966.webp)

Without hesitation, we ordered three glasses of Sapporo draft that looked radiant even in color.

![Three glasses of ordered Sapporo draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-06-bei46-966.webp)

Generously poured draft beer

![A full glass of Sapporo draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-07-1jopd-1200.webp)
*Generously poured draft beer*

The color is seriously gorgeous,,

![Close-up of golden-colored Sapporo draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-08-7e80y-966.webp)
*The color is seriously gorgeous,,*

### The ice-water glass-rinsing performance at Ganppa Maekju

Here's the truly fascinating performance: after pouring the beer, the staff member dipped the glass into ice water to clean off any beer that dripped down the side, so it wouldn't get on our hands. I was totally touched by that level of care.

![Beer-serving performance of rinsing the glass in ice water](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-09-g249m-900.webp)

Taking a cool sip, the thin glass changed the whole feel against my lips, and the smooth foam plus the rich, distinctive Sapporo flavor had me saying it was insane.

![A glass of Sapporo draft beer after one sip](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-10-10gyj-966.webp)

![Draft beer glasses set on the standing table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-11-1a2wn-966.webp)

## Chicken skin tempura set with Sapporo draft

Even the menu has strong Japanese vibes

![Ganppa Maekju's menu with a Japanese feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-12-1lxg0-966.webp)
*Even the menu has strong Japanese vibes*

We also ordered the chicken skin tempura set, and it was so crispy and salty that it paired perfectly with the cool Sapporo beer — my hand kept reaching for more.

![Crispy fried chicken skin tempura set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-13-14ihz-m-966.webp)

## 5-second chug challenge and rock-paper-scissors: the free-drink games

Another huge draw of this place is that there's never a dull moment thanks to all the events and games!

![Event signage posted in the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-14-qpjwk-m-900.webp)

![Sign advertising the 5-second chug challenge and other events](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-15-48fwg-900.webp)

One of my friends even took on the "chug a beer in 5 seconds" challenge, and she genuinely emptied the glass in 5 seconds flat, winning us a free beer. Watching from the side, it was hilarious haha.

![A friend taking on the 5-second chug challenge](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-16-tc5mv-m-900.webp)

That machine really looks nice,,

![The bar's beer machine](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-17-1hra4-900.webp)
*That machine really looks nice,,*

There are also little betting game machines set up around the bar, perfect for friends to bet on who pays or who's buying the next round!

![Betting game machines set up inside the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-18-1dqct-900.webp)

The staff are so upbeat, constantly chatting with guests and running all sorts of events — our table ended up playing a rock-paper-scissors win game with a staff member. I threw rock and won proudly, which got us an extra side dish on the house. They kept giving our table extras ^^ They wouldn't let us leave haha,,

![Side dish won from the rock-paper-scissors game](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-19-wi0jc-m-900.webp)

### Photo zone and review-event raffle ticket

There's a spot in the bar set up for taking memory photos, so we all snapped some pics together with friends~!

![Photo zone set up in a corner of the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-20-1hcy6-900.webp)

Leave a review and you get a raffle ticket too — ended up landing 5th place (a Polaroid)

![Polaroid won from the review-event raffle ticket](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge/gyeongnam-changwon-ganppa-standing-beer-challenge-21-dpxwn-900.webp)
*Leave a review and you get a raffle ticket too — ended up landing 5th place (a Polaroid)*

## Is a standing bar worth it for a second round?

Your legs might ache a bit from standing, but with the genuinely Japan-trip-like standing bar vibe, insanely good Sapporo draft, and an endless stream of events and games, it doesn't get more perfect for a second round! If you're looking for a cool, special Sapporo draft spot or a fun, lively bar in Sangnam-dong, I highly recommend stopping by Ganppa Maekju Changwon Sangnam Hyeongje Branch.

## Where it is

- Ganppa Maekju Changwon Sangnam Hyeongje Branch (간빠맥주 창원상남형제점)
- 105, Moa Ent Mall, 10 Madimi-ro 43beon-gil, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- 경상남도 창원시 성산구 마디미로43번길 10 모아엔트몰 105호
- 35.2201375, 128.684076
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%84%EB%B9%A0%EB%A7%A5%EC%A3%BC%20%EC%B0%BD%EC%9B%90%EC%83%81%EB%82%A8%ED%98%95%EC%A0%9C%EC%A0%90/@35.2201375,128.684076,17z

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