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A selection of restaurants, bars, design shops and other spots, primarily in Itaewon and Hannam-Dong, that I like, some of them I even like-like!
Updated 4 years ago
Brewpub in Itaewon, plenty of beers on tap and good small bites.
- +82 2 797 2227
225-5 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
용산구 이태원동 225-5번지 Seoul, Korea- https://www.facebook.com/pg/namsanchemistry
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Permanently closed... Thai place with an authentic feel, small and usually packed. Step into Bangkok while in Seoul.
- +82 70 8872 1995
706 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Small and cosy bar with a very chill bartender. They’ve got excellent boozy but simple cocktails without the fuzz. In winter their cast iron fireplace adds to the homey ambiance.
- +82 2 749 5601
48 Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 용산구 한남동 이태원로54길 48
MMMG - MILLIMETER MILLIGRAM Design store with several floors filled with design goods. Top floor is home to a great select second hand selection.
- +82 2 549 1520
240 Itaewon-ro, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울시 용산구 이태원로 240 우140-892- https://www.mmmg.net/stores-2/itaewon-2/
Design shop with an interior design focus. Nice stuff and they make good coffee as well.
- +82 2 6953 0151
First Floor, 302-18 Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- https://www.twl-shop.com/
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Makegeolli brewery with a vast selection and free flow deals for an indulgent evening. They’re food is good but you go there for the makegeolli.
- +82 2 6030 0999
Mirae Assets Center 1, 26 Eulji-ro 5-gil, Suha-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 중구 수하동 을지로5길 26- https://www.slowbrewpub.com/
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Great value design hotel in a vibrant neighborhood with narrow alleyways mixing old and new cafes, restaurants and bars.
- +82 2 747 5000
33 Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 종로구 돈화문로 11길 33 (낙원동 132-2)- https://www.makers-hotel.com/
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Good design / business hotel with a uninspired breakfast. Loved the room and general feeling of the hotel but the breakfast leaves a lot to wish for. Opened in March 2018.
- +82 2 2197 5000
92 Mapo-daero, Gongdeok-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 마포구 마포대로 92- https://glad-hotels.com/
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With the recent years inflation in craft beer places Alecrew stands out of the crowd. Located on the Gyeongui Line Book Street, a train track converted to an pedestrian walkway, it offers a great setting for a few cold ones. They offer take out beer, so you can bring it to the oversized stairs along the tracks. Their beer selection is mostly local but a few international ones are also available.
- +82 2 332 8663
7, Wausan-ro, 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
마포구 와우산로 37길 7- http://www.facebook.com/pg/alecrew12
Dammit! Seriously the best barbershop I went to. This will become a regular visit whenever I pass by Seoul. The interior is a bit old school and campy, filled with Americana objects. Other the that, good service and great skills on beard trimming and hair cutting. Walked out feeling like a million bucks! 😁 Located in the hip Usadan-ro which is so dense with nice places it deserves its own list.
- +82 70 7804 0427
72 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- https://www.facebook.com/pg/slumdogbarbershop.kr/
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Now this is a sweet spot on Usadan-ro! The focus on analog music culture is hard to miss. Posters all over the place reference lyrics from musical highlights that were pressed on vinyl. Supposedly their music library is based on a private collection of 80.000 LPs! There’s a few floors and a casual rooftop with one of Itaewon’s best views. Go there for some beers and enjoy, the music, view and overdose of neon!
- +82 70 4001 0625
620-152 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
용산구 한남동 620-152 Seoul, Korea- https://www.facebook.com/pg/mmmrecords.seoul
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