Best Izakaya & Bars in Seoul

A fourth-floor rooftop wine bar with signature lasagna, wine-glass decorating and walk-in seating options.

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Casual Italian dining and wine in Seongsu, with a relaxed setting for an everyday meal or evening conversation.

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A casual wine bar combining Italian-based cooking with Korean seasonal ingredients, with open-kitchen and window seating.

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European-based seasonal cooking and sommelier-selected white wines in a second-floor dining bar near Trimage.

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Seasonal handmade ice cream and approachable glass wine, with rooftop seating in Seongsu.

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A basement izakaya near Ttukseom station: sake, highballs, and the sliced-raw-fish hansang sets.

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A two-floor cocktail bar in Hongdae with an indoor white-sand beach lounge on the 6th floor and an open skyline terrace on the 7th.

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A subterranean natural wine bar in Seongsu with small plates, handpicked natural wines, and candlelit seating for an unhurried evening.

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A Korean dining bar in Seongsu, set in an old house with plates made for wine and traditional Korean spirits.

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A purple-lit alley bar near Soongsil University: cheap, generous anju from egg-in-hell to dak-galbi.

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Basement yakitori omakase in Sinsa, 35,000 won a head, charcoal skewers plus a straw-smoke show, ending with chicken porridge and lemon sorbet.

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An unlimited cocktail lounge in Hongdae with around 60 cocktails, 10+ highballs, board games, and no seating time limit.

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A Porta guide to Deep Forest, a cocktail and beer bar in Hapjeong.

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A Porta guide to Dyquem, a rooftop dining bar in Hapjeong.

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A Porta guide to Bitters, a speakeasy cocktail and whisky bar in Hongdae.

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A Porta guide to Cebu in Vodka, a cocktail and wine lounge in Hapjeong.

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A Porta guide to Eoli Lounge, an art and cocktail lounge in Hongdae.

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An intimate Italian-influenced bistro and wine bar in Namyeong-dong, with warm oven dishes and curated bottles.

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An alleyway wine bar and bistro in Namyeong-dong, with Port wine flights and seared duck steak.

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A second-floor wine bar in Namyeong-dong serving sea urchin perilla oil pasta, seasonal small plates, and curated wines.

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A retro wine bar and pocha stop in Yongsan, with an English guide to Bampijang.

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An evening wine bar in a restored Hanok in Yongsan, with house-made jambon and charcoal-grilled small plates.

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A neighborhood wine bar and bistro on Sinheung-ro, with natural wines and global comfort dishes.

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A wine bar on the hills of Haebangchon, with an English guide to Vinvin and its sommelier-led room.

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An intimate subterranean wine salon and tasting cellar in Gongdeok, with an English guide to Andante Vino.

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An owner-led wine bar and Mexican kitchen on Sinheung-ro in Haebangchon, with low-intervention bottles and house pairings.

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A wine bar in Yongsan, with an English guide to Curated by Label.

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A Haebangchon bistro and wine room, with an English guide to birch seoul.

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An intimate wine salon and counter in Yongsan, with curated wines and small-plate pairings.

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A two-story listening bar, wine lounge, and coffee roastery in Jung-gu, with DJ-curated rhythms and late-night drinks.

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A wood-fired kitchen and natural wine bar behind an unmarked silver door along Noksapyeong-daero.

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A Portuguese kitchen in Yongsan, with an English guide to Namsan Winery.

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A wine bar in Itaewon, with an English guide to Leseuteu (Bar Rest).

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An intimate Spanish tapas and natural wine bar in Samgakji, with grilled Polvo and curated bottles.

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A modern Italian-Korean fusion wine bistro in Yongsan, with pasta, roasted duck breast, and wine pairings.

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A cozy corner wine and cocktail bar in Yongnidan-gil, with seasonal drinks and 90s analog soundscapes.

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A wine bar and kitchen in Samgakji, with an English guide to Komfy Samgakji.

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A Porta guide to Apt Seoul in Itaewon with location and visit details in English.

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A Porta guide to Daejeop in Itaewon with location and visit details in English.

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A Porta guide to Namsan Sool Club in Itaewon with location and visit details in English.

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A Porta guide to MICHIN SEOUL in Itaewon with location and visit details in English.

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A Porta guide to Blending Bar in Itaewon with location and visit details in English.

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An English guide to Sip-D Bar in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Another Level in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Wine Bar Vinzip in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to West Wing Ace Four Club in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Euljiro MUT in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Minum in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Sipboonil in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Unordinary in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Euljiro Heygenie in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Qual Qual in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Tap Shop Bar Dongdaemun Doota in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Eulji Nareun in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Geumtoil Champagne Bar in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Lost & Found in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Sogyumo Wine Bar in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Shin Gun Shin Yang in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to The Editor in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Yuntaku in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to Pyeonggyunyul in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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An English guide to 59 Stairs Rooftop in Euljiro, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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Intimate subterranean cocktail bar and dining hideaway in Hapjeong, Seoul. Serving the signature Just Tomato cocktail, classic pours, and comforting bar plates nightly from 5:00 PM.

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An English guide to De,fore in Yongsan, with location and visit details checked on the linked page.

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Jake Seoul is a subterranean wine bar in Yongsan District offering curated wines by the glass, sparkling selections, and crafted small plates.

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An intimate second-floor wine and soju hideaway tucked off the main strip in Itaewon, Seoul. Curated natural wines, craft beers, and low-lit rooftop views.

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Intimate natural wine bar and scratch-plate kitchen on Itaewon-ro in Yongsan District, Seoul. Curated low-intervention bottles and house-made culinary pairings.

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