While Gangneung's daytime activities may be a bit more obvious, it can feel difficult to find things to do in the area at night. However, look a bit more closely and you'll see that there are a lot of bars and cafes to entertain yourself at night.
Going to a cafe can feel like a daytime activity. However, near Gangneung's Anmok Beach lies the famous Gangneung Coffee Street. A few of the cafes and the nearby bars are open until midnight or later, making it a mellow nighttime activity.

One of Gangneung's most famous nightlife areas is a craft beer bar that's been converted from a makgeolli (Korean rice wine) factory. The bar incorporates local flavors into their brews and sees the largest crowds on Friday and Saturday nights.

Another popular nightlife spot is Gangneung's university area. Here, you'll find a handful of bars with live music and dancing.

Those of you staying at a guesthouse may find that you can have a bit of nightlife right at your own accommodation. Guesthouses often have cafes of their own where your fellow housemates are drinking and eating late-night cup noodles.

Those who aren't inclined to drink can check out the Shin-Yeong Cinematheque for a late-night movie. The theater plays everything from independent films to foreign titles.