Top Bars and Cafes in Seoul

Hard Rock Cafe

The Hard Rock Cafe is a worldwide franchise cafe, which specializes in American cuisine. The chain first started out in London, and it is renowned for delicious hamburgers as well as rock and roll souvenirs. The walls of this cafe are covered with guitars and pictures of music icons. On stage there is a grand piano and other instruments for live performances. Special recommendations include the Hickory BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger and the Hard Rock Natural Veggie Cheeseburger. Catch a drink or two with your friends with some of their cocktails, beer or other alcoholic beverages.

Three Alley Pub

This pub is a paradise for beer lovers in Seoul. It has one of the largest varieties of draft beer in the country. You can down as many pints as you like. Guinness, Heineken, Red Rock, Beck's Dark, Hoegaarden, Miller and OB larger are the most favored drinks at the bar. The place has two large television screens, pool tables, dartboards and a private function room. Chef Gunther Kamp serves European Pub style food as well. Call to know the timings.

ZZYZX

For a lively, unusual and delicious experience, head directly to ZZYZX. This café offers exciting lighting and music, and a mysterious atmosphere, making it popular among young adults and the young at heart. Dark decorations and a television screen broadcasting futuristic images further enhance the mood. Energetic cocktail shows are held nightly - be sure to catch the performace called "Queen of the Bed". Sample Korean cuisine such as Kimbop (rice with egg and other vegetables rolled in a sheet of laver).

Free Bird

Free Bird is regarded as the home of Korean rock bands. On the walls are numerous autographs of famous Korean bands who have visited this establishment. Although the stage is not very large, customers enjoy the positioning of seats so close to the stage. Everyday, this place is crowded with people anxious to hear loud rock music. For drinks, have some beer or pick out from their other list of beverages.

Golden Dragon Kwanak

The flavors of Canton await you at this restaurant, where its not only the food but also the exquisite decor that that transports you into the Chinese heartland. A panoramic view adds to the unforgettable dining experience at Golden Dragon.

Kitchen

If good food and wine mixed with some stimulating conversations are the simple pleasures you seek, then head to the Kitchen. The menu is unique and has influences from all over the world. Set in a modern day country cottage, Kitchen is located in the chaotic part of W Seoul. But inspite of its location it stands out be an island of peace where harmony seekers can get what they what. Don't forget to pick up a few handmade chocolates from the Kitchen Pantry on your way back.

Bar 0101

Bar 0101 is a snazzy wine bar and restaurant in the popular Samcheong-dong area of Seoul. The food served is Italian, with pastas ruling the roost. Brews served include some fabulous wine plus some great foamy cappuccinos. The interiors give a very comfy feeling, as you can sit in the orange bucket seats and gaze at the world pass by outside through the huge glass window. The bar is at an elevated area in the corner, thus offering a quite solace to those who wish to hang out on their own.

The Garden Restaurant

The Garden Restaurant is a restaurant located at the Ritz-Carlton Seoul Hotel. This restaurant has a calm and pleasant ambience and guests acn choose to sit either indoors in the main dining room or outdoors in the beautiful garden. The menu is contemporary and dishes such as Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Marinara, Grilled Sea Scallops with Arabiata Pasta, King Crab with Aglio Olio Pasta and the Linguini Carbonara are some of the delicacies. The Garden Restaurant has an impressive wine list featuring quality wines such as Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon and Jean-Pierre Moueix Saint-Emilion.

Ritz Deli

Ritz Deli is a coffee shop located at the Ritz-Carlton Seoul Hotel. The ambience at the place is relaxed and it makes for a great venue to enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee. Try out the fresh creamy pastries, green salads, yummy pastas and the handmade chocolates here. Browse through the imported goodies at the store with the chocolates and cookies being among the favorites. Overall, a great place to socialize over a cup of cappuccino and a light meal in a laid-back atmosphere.

Once In A Blue Moon

Swing to the tune of Jazz and fusion music at the Once In A Blue Moon. This is Seoul's own, designed on the likes of Blue Moon Stars of America— a place where you can feel like you are in Chicago or New Orleans. The food prices are a bit on the higher side, but considering the excellent French, Mexican and other local dishes they offer, this can be happily ignored. Order their famous lobsters and eye steaks that are just mouth-watering, and accompany it with any one of the 300 wines available here.