Real restaurants within walking distance of Gwangju-KIA Champions Field, in the Seo-gu / Buk-gu area of Gwangju. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
부어치킨 광천점
광주 서구 광천동 91-1 · The closest fried chicken spot to the stadium on this list, well positioned for classic “chimaek” (chicken and beer) before or after the game.
고가창평국밥
광주 북구 운암동 488-13 · The highest-rated gukbap shop on this list, good for a quick, filling meal before the game.
교촌치킨 운암2호점
광주 북구 운암동 일대 · One of Korea’s best-known fried chicken chains, open until midnight, so it works after a night game too.
본죽 광주광천점
광주 서구 광천동 38-2 · 10:00 AM-9:00 PM (Sundays split into afternoon sessions). A nationwide porridge chain, a gentle option if you want something easy on the stomach or are traveling with someone who avoids spicy food.
왕뼈사랑
광주 서구 무진대로 937 · Effectively open nearly 24 hours (except 4-5pm). A gamjatang (spicy pork bone soup) specialist with hours that run nearly around the clock, one of the few options open late after a night game.
매드포갈릭 광주광천점
광주 서구 죽봉대로 86 대인빌딩 1층 · 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, open every day. A nationwide Italian restaurant chain, a good alternative if you want steak or pasta on a list otherwise heavy with grilled meat.
멕시카나치킨
광주 북구 임동 신임로 3 · 11:00 AM-1:00 AM (Sundays from 1pm), open every day. A third chicken option, open late enough to work after a night game.
태양식육식당
광주 북구 신안동 473-3 · 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, closed Sundays. A butcher-shop-and-grill combo, the farthest option on this list (about 1km), so it’s best when you have time to spare.