Jongno 3-ga Hof Alley, Bar in Seoul

What to order at Jongno 3-ga Hof Alley

Signature drink: Draft beer (maekju) with fried chicken (chimaek)

CuisineCocktail bar

TypeTraditional hof (beer hall) and pojangmacha tent strip

Price₩₩₩

NeighborhoodJongno and Insadong

HoursDaily 17:00-02:00

Signature drinkDraft beer (maekju) with fried chicken (chimaek)

Last verified2026-05-29

Food program: Fried chicken, dried squid, pickled vegetables

Location

Address: Jongno 3-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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