Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Fitted out in designer furniture and caffeine-related paraphernalia, this cool little cafe is a great spot for coffee. It roasts all its single-origin…
Must-see nightlife in South Korea
Chuncheon
Part of the Art n Company gallery, this stylish hillside cafe has a great tea selection and commands lovely views of Uiam-ho, accompanied by smooth, jazzy…
Jeju-si
On the coastal road behind the airport is this eclectic cafe-bar-restaurant that often stages craft exhibitions and other arty events. A ₩6000 taxi ride…
Seoul
This vegan bakery-cafe is one of the few places to get an excellent soy latte in Seoul. Dairy-free temptations include dense matcha muffins, macaroons,…
Busan
Craving craft beer? Busan's first craft brewery has an evolving menu, including black, blonde and pale ales. There are five other locations in Busan, but…
Gangneung
This gem, down an alley opposite Terarosa, lives in a ramshackle wooden house with a low ceiling. Park yourself at the beautiful, dark bar, constructed of…
Seoul
Taking on the same name as the first official cafe and parlour in Korea from 1931, Nakrang Parlour is an airy cafe and vintage goods shop located in…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
For top-quality third-wave coffee at a great price, Standing Coffee Roasters can't be beat. This is its roastery, with a tiny shop and cafe attached. Buy…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Named after Korean owner Jay's love affair with the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds album, this friendly upstairs rock bar provides a paper and pen to put in your…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Order your makgeolli (milky rice wine) by the half-litre or litre at this homey bar and restaurant up the hill from the main Itaewon dining alley. Or pair…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This shabby-chic, three-storey cafe is a chilled place to hang out and enjoy art books and magazines with a creative hot drink (try the espresso with a…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Part coffee shop and part Braille library, this bright and spacious cafe caters to the sight-impaired community. The library consists of hundreds of…
Seoul
This two-storey bar and cafe is all about its dozen vintage video games on the basement level. Drinks include decent coffee and a few craft beers on tap;…
Seoul
An icon of Hongdae and known simply as 'Playground', small Hongik Munhwa park turns into an impromptu outdoor party most nights. Weekends are especially…
Jeju-si
Dark and relaxed bar run by a well-travelled, English-speaking Jeju native. Craft beer, soju and wine match nicely with the mismatched antique furniture,…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
This fabulous cafe in a temple hall at the heart of Haein-sa is arrayed with Buddhist books on shelves. A state of zen calm presides over the neat,…
Seoul
The owners of this coffee 'showroom' studied the art of the bean for years in Melbourne to fine-tune their barista skills before opening up this venue in…
Seoul
Myoung Wol Gwan (MWG) translates as 'bright moon house' but lunar sightings are not on the agenda from this dark, basement venue, one of Hongdae's longest…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Rustic charm meets Apgujeong chic at this convivial makgeolli (milky rice wine) bar and cafe spread over two floors. The menu has several different types…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Blaze up a top-class Cuban, swirl your aged single malt and kick back in a leather club chair as you savor the sophisticated (and smoky) ambience at this…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Shared tables and a chill vibe draw the laptop crowd to this roomy cafe, making it a good spot to plug in and update that blog over a latte and coconut…
Seoul
A dark and wonderful LP bar in Hongdae lined with over 15,000 records. Jot down your song requests and pass it to the cool older DJ who might play one on…
Seoraksan National Park
Inside the park and on the outskirts of Seorak-dong, this charming traditional Korean cafe has a terrific range of freshly roasted coffees and is sits by…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
The Edge is half record store and half cafe and bar. The venue focuses on selling records by day, but invites DJs and sells drinks after dark. On…
Seoul
A 2nd-floor vinyl bar, Man Pyung is often the only venue open past midnight on this Hapjeong-dong cafe street. Opened by two DJs, this bar is one for die…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Eulji Brewing is a two-storey craft beer bar that opened in 2018. The interior is decorated with graphics by local artists, and the menu focuses on local…
Gyeongsangnam-do
It may not have all the trappings of a traditional Irish pub, such as patrons shouting 'How's the craic?', but it does have some good beer on tap, a…
Busan
Vibes are cheerful and carefree at this Jamaican-themed lounge in Seomyeon, which draws an international crowd with DJs spinning reggae and hip hop. There…
Seoul
This cosy craft-beer pub on the top floor of a small backstreet block is a good place to savour a pint or two. Choose between four local beers on tap and…
Seoul
Hip hop club owned by YG Entertainment (Big Bang, One, previously Psy), with '90s classics and modern EDM hits. Sociable, high-energy and open late. Cover…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
If you're seeking refuge from all the craft beer and KoMex, this low-key wine bar is just the ticket. Serving Iberian wines with petiscos (Portuguese…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
For a vibe somewhere between a club and a bar, duck in to Living Room, a cosy basement lounge attracting a friendly Haebangchon crowd for well-priced…
Busan
This bar is a regular date spot for the university crowd because of the cheap draught, free curry-flavoured popcorn and pounding K-Pop. There are two…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
An inspired mix of florist-meets-gin-bar, the perfumed scents here match the drinks superbly. Run by a young female owner, this tiny bar only does gin…
Sokcho
In the old-timey Abai Village, this small but chic spot is hewn from raw concrete, has a friendly owner and serves coffee, tea and lemonade. It's a great…
Seoul
A relaxing place to hang out with mismatched furniture, cheap western-style eats and drinks and a rooftop garden, this self-serve cafe, library and…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Run by a mild-mannered coffee nerd who roasts his own beans onsite, this is one of the least pretentious independent cafes in the area, and a handy pit…
Daegu
Part of a successful chain that has been in business in Daegu for almost three decades, this relaxing and very spacious cafe offers supreme views of…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
If you’re into whisky, this swank Japanese bar is for you, as it sports one of the largest selections of drams in the city. It’s also famed for its…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This tiny backstreet bar, an ubercool beacon for local bohos, feels almost Parisian with its artsy vibe, low-fi beats and bartop candles buried under a…
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