Munster-Dam in Paju
Many tourists travel to Paju for its heritage and to take a peek at North Korea. After all, Paju is located along the borders of the 2 countries. It is also home to cafes and pubs such as Munster-Dam, which is a little slice of Germany itself.
German interior & daily live band performances
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Munster-Dam’s interior will make you feel like you’ve teleported to Germany. If you don’t already know, Münster is a city located in west Germany and Munster-Dam’s interior is inspired by said city.
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There are paintings on the wall that will make you feel as if you’re dining along the streets in Münster.
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Munster-Dam is a large-scale cafe with plenty of seating options and it’s a great place for a date, big groups of friends, or family gatherings.
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What’s even better is that there are live band performances every day to keep you entertained while you dine.
Live band performances:
Weekdays: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday: 1.30pm to 2.30pm & 6pm to 9pm
Sunday: 3pm to 4pm & 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Note that there can be changes to the performance schedule for each month.
In-house camping site
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When the weather is great, grab an outdoor seat to enjoy the sun and view of nature.
What makes Munster-Dam different from other cafes and pubs is that they have a camping site within its premises.
Rental fee for the small tents is KRW10,000/2 hours (~USD6.96) and KRW20,000/2 hours (~USD14.11) for the big tents. The caravan can be rented at KRW30,000/2 hours (~USD21.18) too.
Note that the tents are only available for rental from 10am to 10pm and overnight stays are not allowed. Do come in the late afternoon to catch the beautiful sunset.
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Enjoy a totally different vibe in the evening as the sky is painted with colourful sunset hues. Fairy lights decorate the dark camping site so you can enjoy a dreamy and cosy atmosphere.
German cuisines such as schweinshaxe & currywurst
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Munster-Dam sells a wide selection of food, including pastries, ice cream, and German dishes.
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Munster-Dam’s signature dish and best-selling item is the Schweinshaxe (KRW42,000, ~USD29.54), a crispy roasted ham hock served with grilled vegetables such as capsicum, onion, corn, king oyster mushrooms, and green beans.
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Another German dish to try is the Currywurst (KRW21,000, ~USD14.79), which comprises an assortment of sausages served with salad and potato wedges.
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Munster-Dam also has a pub zone where you can get alcohol to go with your main dishes. They sell draft beers, cocktails, and mocktails.
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Quench your thirst with the popular Paulaner Hefe Weissbier (KRW15,000, ~USD10.59), a type of wheat draft beer.
Getting to Munster-Dam
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Munster-Dam is located in a less-accessible area of Paju, so do expect to walk a distance from the nearest bus stop. Therefore, we recommend you to drive or take a taxi instead if you hate walking.
How to get there:
- Take the Gyeongui Jungang Line to Unjeong Station and leave by Exit 2.
- Walk for 330m and board Bus No. 3 from Discount Mart Bus Stop.
- Alight after 2 stops at Sangjiseok 5 Tong Bus Stop and walk for 120m.
- Slide into the left alley then walk for 900m and you’ll arrive at Munster-Dam.
Address: 113-175 Unjeong-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: 031-949-6020
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- MalDdong Donut: retro meets modern in a dessert cafe perfect for lovers of sweet treats
- Cafe Mandi: hidden hillside cafe in Busan set in nature to whisk you away from reality
- Elafonisi Gyeongju: seaside resort in Gyeongju with stunning ocean views
- London Bagel Museum: homey cafe with unique bagels that will teleport you to London
- Viaggio: cafe in Busan with its own garden, sheep & a scenic river view
Cover image adapted from: @iam._.ka, @mimm_taste, @han_nah_0901