Discover South Korea's Most Interesting Bars

Zest Seoul is a minimalist, zero-waste cocktail bar in Gangnam, blending Korean ingredients with sustainable mixology, earning global acclaim.

At Bar Pomme, sip artful, apple-inspired cocktails in a cozy, elegant Jongno hideaway — a refined escape into Seoul’s cocktail culture with thoughtful flavors and intimate ambience.

Vinga Bar is a refined wine & jazz lounge tucked beneath the Podo Plaza in Sinsa-dong, Seoul’s Gangnam, offering 3,500+ bottles of global wine, live jazz nightly and polished service—a top-choice for an upscale night out.

Tucked in the heart of Hongdae, Vinyl serves up quirky bag-ged cocktails you can sip on the street, paired with a chilled urban vibe and late-night hours—perfect for a fun, casual drink before the clubs.

Vinyl-driven cocktail bar in Hannam-dong with lush greenery, vintage sofas and low lighting, where DJs, strong cocktails and late-night bites make an Itaewon side street feel like its own tiny universe.

Bar Cham is an intimate hanok cocktail bar in Seochon, Seoul—crafted from oak, spotlighting Korean spirits and regional flavors in inventive, story-driven cocktails. A cozy, elegant gem perfect for culture-loving sippers.

A secret, ultra‑sophisticated speakeasy hidden behind a bookcase in Cheongdam—the entrance opens only with the right "book". With live piano, 200+ whiskies and cocktails served in hardcover menus, it's fine‑drinking elevated.

Discover Charles H: a Prohibition-era, speakeasy-style gem hidden below the Four Seasons Seoul. Classic cocktails meet Korean-inspired ingredients in a world-class, moody lounge — perfect for a refined night out.

Step into Soko Bar: a 1920s-inspired basement cocktail lounge in Hannam-dong where impeccably dressed bartenders craft artful drinks with show-stopping precision and vintage charm.

Venture down a rabbit hole behind a flower shop into Alice Cheongdam—a whimsical, wood-paneled speakeasy in Gangnam, where theatrical, seasonal cocktails meet hidden private nooks inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland.

MOBO Bar (Modern + Botanical) is JW Marriott Seoul’s rooftop cocktail sanctuary—lush greenhouse, botanical essences, seasonal Korean ingredients, glass walls, and urbane craft drinks with garden views.

Hidden beneath the Park Hyatt Seoul in Gangnam, The Timber House is a premium whisky & cocktail bar with live jazz, vinyl-record vibes and refined ambiance—ideal for an upscale night out in Seoul.

Step into Pussyfoot Saloon, Seoul’s chic time capsule—where plush velvet seats, bronze tones, and video screens mimic a moving luxury train. Creative cocktails like Gamcheon Holiday make every night a scenic journey.

Descend through neon red lights into a hidden basement of curated chaos — Speakeasy Boxing Tiger in Sinsa mixes Korean-spirit cocktails, punch-bag signage and moody leather sofas for a speakeasy night you’ll remember.

A secret, shaman-inspired oasis hidden behind a humble façade: Zoo Sindang serves zodiac‑themed cocktails in a lush, Avatar‑like interior filled with floating fish tanks, glowing foliage, and mystical charm.