Euljiro Pocha Row is a bar in Jung Gu And Myeongdong, Seoul.
The pojangmacha tent alleys of Euljiro are old Seoul's most genuine late-night drinking: somaek and dried seafood under orange awnings since the 1970s.
Food program: Tteokbokki, sundae, fish cakes, spicy stir-fries
Address: Euljiro 3-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (alley between Eulji-ro and Toegye-ro)
Sanullim 1992 in Hapjeong is a speakeasy dedicated to Korean traditional spirits: single-variety soju, cheongju, and artisanal makgeolli by the pour.
Signature drink: Andong soju flight with seasonal dried fruit
Food: Traditional Korean drinking snacks (anju)
Damotori is the definitive makgeolli bar in Seoul, stocking over 40 varieties of the unfiltered rice wine from producers across Korea and presenting them.
Signature drink: 12-glass makgeolli sampler tray
Food: Korean pajeon (green onion pancakes) and fried snacks
Juan Makgeolliano is a traditional-style makgeolli bar on the Yeonnam-dong strip, with an extensive curated selection of quality makgeolli matched to a jeon-led kitchen.
Signature drink: Quality makgeolli selection by the kettle
Food: Jeon (Korean savory pancakes) and carefully plated drinking snacks
Charles H in the Four Seasons Seoul is the city's most refined cocktail bar, a Prohibition-era concept built on Korean seasonal ingredients and 200 spirits.
Signature drink: Korean pear and ginger sour
Food: Bar snacks
Magpie Brewing's Itaewon taproom is the craft beer entry point to Seoul, with the full range of Korean-brewed ales and lagers served alongside pub food.
Signature drink: Magpie Porter (Seoul's defining craft dark beer)
Food: Bar food: sliders, nachos, wings
The Booth Brewing on Gyeongnidan-gil pairs its own-brewed IPAs and stouts with a food menu, a full evening destination on Seoul's most international street.
Signature drink: Gildong IPA and seasonal sours
Food: Korean bar food and western snacks
