Sapporo vs Ebisu draft beer taste test at Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2

I want to introduce a bar with insane atmosphere that I found on a trip to Busan. It's the kind of standing bar you'd see in Japan, and it's officially collaborating with Sapporo on its draft beer — let's head to Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 together.

Main photo of the standing bar Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2

Location and hours of Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2

Location: 593m from Gwangan Station Exit 3
Name: Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2
Address: 1F 101, 10 Gwangan-ro 62beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
Hours: 18:00–02:00
Parking: Nearby public and private parking lots

This is a Gwangalli bar that stakes its life on draft beer quality, following the rule of using its official Sapporo collab draft within 24 hours.

Exterior of the Gwangalli bar selling official Sapporo collab draft beer

What's the standing bar atmosphere like?

The vibe of the place is super hip ~ Even from outside you can feel the hot energy inside — this is Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2, a Gwangalli hotspot.

Storefront entrance of Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 seen from outside

There's a huge stack of kegs in front of the store! The combo of wood and aluminum colors gives it a distinct atmosphere.

Beer kegs stacked in front of the store with wood and aluminum interior

We were 3rd in line, but since it's a standing bar, turnover is fast so we got in quickly. Inside, the energy was overflowing, almost bursting! There were a lot of foreigners and young people, but this middle-aged guy snuck in to enjoy it too.

Interior of the standing bar packed with customers

Getting a window seat at a hotspot isn't easy... we ended up sharing a table with another group.

Interior decor inside Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2

Wall decor giving a Japanese-style bar atmosphere

All the various decor pieces inside the store give off such a hip feeling! It's been a while since I've been in a vibe like this, but let's adapt haha.

Interior of the store filled with hip decorations

Looking toward the back of the store, you can see photos of the countless people who've visited, and we left our own certification shot too haha.

Wall covered with customers' certification photos

NO BEER NO LIFE

A life without beer has no meaning... well, it's not quite meaningless, but that happiness a glass of beer gives you, haha, it's kind of right.

Set menu board at Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2

Menu board showing Sapporo and Ebisu draft beer prices

The best SET menus are the Ganppa special tebasaki (chicken wings) + 2 Sapporo drafts for ₩26,900, Ganppa fried chicken skin + 2 Sapporo drafts for ₩25,900, and spicy-sweet gyoza addiction + 2 Sapporo drafts for ₩24,900. A single Sapporo draft is ₩8,900, and Ebisu draft is ₩11,900. With good value prices and plenty of light snacks, I'd recommend Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 to anyone looking for a second-round bar in Gwangalli.

Sapporo draft vs Ebisu draft and tebasaki: an honest review

Ganppa special tebasaki set + 2 Ebisu drafts. Being a beer specialist shows even in the skill of pouring! They say it uses a direct-draw system without going through a chiller, extracting the freshness of the keg itself.

Sapporo draft beer served in an ultra-thin glass

Wow ~ just look at the visuals haha. The glass is an ultra-thin type, so the feeling against your lips is great and the coldness comes through perfectly 👍👍👍 The beer taste is the best draft I've had in a while! And the carbonation held up well over time too. I chugged the first glass in one go though 🤣

In between, the staff ran a rock-paper-scissors game, and whoever won all the way got a free draft beer. Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 was heated up by the rock-paper-scissors event!

Ganppa special tebasaki and draft beer set

The tebasaki was the textbook definition of sweet-and-salty, and the side dish quality was just so-so. Overall the food menu isn't too heavy, so it seems like a great spot for a light second-round visit.

Sweet-and-salty seasoned tebasaki side dish

The Sapporo draft was so good we immediately ordered an Ebisu draft too! Maybe our expectations were too high... it wasn't as good as the Sapporo draft.

An additional glass of Ebisu draft beer ordered

Review raffle event and rock-paper-scissors prizes

If you leave a review on Naver, Google, Kakao, or Catch Table, you can enter a raffle event ~ they offer various prizes from 1st to 5th place.

Signage explaining the review raffle event prizes

We got one each of 4th and 5th place! 4th place was a Sapporo draft beer, and 5th place had a choice between a polaroid photo or a rock-paper-scissors match where winning doubles your money starting from ₩1,000. I heard someone once won over ₩100,000 playing rock-paper-scissors ~ we lost in round 2 and got a draft beer.

A glass of Sapporo draft beer won as a prize

A Sapporo draft won as a prize! We had a great time with delicious draft beer in such an energetic atmosphere. If you're looking for a good second-round bar in Gwangalli, you should definitely visit Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 ^^

If you've been missing the taste of Japanese draft beer, Ganppa Beer Gwangalli 2 is a must-visit. Why not end a day of your Busan trip with the insanely good Sapporo draft from their official collab, in a space full of energy?? I'd definitely visit again ^^