The best bars and cafés Seoul 서울

One of the most sought-after cafés in the area, if not the capital! This is hardly surprising, given the enchanting setting and delicious pastries. Nestled in an elegantly renovated old mansion, you can sit on the floor in the traditional way, or opt for tables, indoors or out. The menu offers a variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as delicious and original pastries, breads, pizzas and sandwiches. For a pleasant moment at any time of day, but watch out for rush hour.

A very good cosy jazz bar with concerts from 21 am to 23 pm, sometimes at 18 pm. A classic.

This pure souche bar is very popular, with true chapeau hat Texan and cowboy boots dancing up the country. A not to be missed.

This bar is very popular in the neighborhood. The decor certainly plays a part in its success. The atmosphere is very "rich English gentleman's club", with dark wood furniture and upholstered leather seats. On the menu, there's plenty of alcohol (cocktails, beers, wines, champagnes, whiskies and other liqueurs), but also a few dishes (cheese platter, fruit platter, chicken, prawns, pizza...). Even if the prices aren't cheap, this bar is still a great place to enjoy a drink or two.

A chic, luminous and trendy decoration. Gangnam with a capital G! And the prices have been affected. You can enjoy good pasta dishes, risottos and other salads (very generous portions). As far as drinks are concerned, you will find mostly champagnes (overpriced) and tasty cocktails (much more reasonable). Even if it's not the most affordable outing you can do in the capital, the atmosphere is really top-notch and will leave you with really good memories. For an outing in pure Gangnam style.

This intimate bar with its muffled light is a landmark for fans of rock and blues music from the 70s and 80s. Decorated with the vinyls of the owner, Kyu Nam Jo,who has made a name for himself with his incredible record collection, it feels like in a friend's living room with a touch of vintage. Kyu Nam Jo continues to play his favorite tunes himself every night, while his wife serves drinks and popcorn at will. Attended by Europeans and Seoulite hispters. Music lovers are highly recommended to take a little trip there, pleasure guaranteed!

We really like the concept of this cute little place. As the name of the establishment suggests, it is both a bar serving gin cocktails and a flower shop. These, freshly plucked, come to decorate the drinks nicely. The aromas of the flowers delicately embalm the place and blend perfectly with the gin. For a really charming and original cocktail break. Besides, it is the ideal place for a little romantic outing. Successful "Date" in perspective!

Asian countries have a special relationship and connection with tea. Tea takes an important place in everyday life, such as at major events or more formal and traditional celebrations. The Beautiful Tea Museum honours it perfectly by hosting in its modern hanok a museum with elements characteristic of tea and the art of its service. There is also a charming café with an impressive choice of varieties. The covered terrace is particularly enjoyable in summer.

It is in an industrial, very minimalist and somewhat "destroy" setting that you can enjoy very good roasted coffees from the four corners of the world. The establishment also offers us some beers and wines by the glass. But we come here especially for the delicious homemade cakes and pastries, which are a little different from those found in the big chains (Ediya, Angel-in-us...). In case of good weather, we do not hesitate to take advantage of the roof terrace (often crowded we must admit).

Undoubtedly one of Seoul's best-known tea rooms, in a small cul-de-sac in the heart of Insadong, next to the famous Sanchon restaurant. Delicious teas can be accompanied by sweet treats such as toasted tteok or 팥빙수/patbingsu, the famous Korean dessert of crushed ice; or 약과/yakgwa (our favorite), a small cookie made with honey and sesame. The decor and atmosphere are an invitation to relax after a busy day.

It's certainly the busiest place in the neighborhood. Just across from the famous Noriteo Playground Park, this two-storey bar/lounge is popular with foreign and Korean students alike. Meeting people, exchanging, starting to learn a language (one or two beers help for that): this is the program of the place. Cocktails on the terrace, international evenings or "all-you-can-drink", the young students will appreciate. Plus, the drinks are cheap.

This rooftop bar is the place to enjoy the sunset before throwing yourself into Itaewon's wild nights! It offers a wide range of drinks, including delicious cocktails, as well as gourmet dishes. A variety of concerts and DJ sets by local and international artists are organized every week. In addition to the rooftop and its incredible view, you can also enjoy a cosy indoor space. Run by two Frenchmen and frequented by both local and international clientele, it's the ideal place to meet new people.

Minimalist card for this establishment. Some teas and coffees as well as some sweets as an accompaniment, ice cream and sweet breads. What has seduced us here is most certainly the setting, a successful alliance between the modern and the traditional. A wooden hanok (the front door is really beautiful), simple but modern furniture, touches of greenery and play of light. Moment in zenitude and for which time appears suspended. A bubble of serenity appreciable in this capital where everything goes very fast.

The best souvenir of Seoul is here, in this café which offers an unobstructed view of the Lotte Sky Tower (really splendid at night). A really well decorated interior with very well done "old fashioned" touches, where it is good to chill. But the highlight of the visit is on the roof terrace, for the famous souvenir photo with the tower in the background and the name Seoul (there may be a little wait to take this picture). On the menu are coffees, beers and cocktails as well as a selection of brunches.

An ideal place to start or continue your evening in a gentle way, your choice! The wine list has been lovingly concocted by Anthony, the owner, who will be happy to tell you about the virtues of each drink and the dishes that go best with it... We tested it and... approved it more than twice. What's more, you can nibble on all kinds of side dishes, pizzas, salads and, of course, cheese platters! All this in a chic and cosy atmosphere but at reasonable prices: we can only love it and recommend it to you!

This three-storey store is dedicated to Line friends (characters from the Asian instant messaging service Line), who are real stars in the region. Everything here bears the effigy of these cute and funny stickers. Giant plush toys, key rings, gacha balls, arcade games... Enough to have fun and fill your suitcases with goodies and souvenirs not found in Europe. You too will fall for their adorable little faces! So cute! If you're not passing through, don't worry, there's also a version in Itaewon and Myeongdong.

Located in the heart of the antiques district, Nono shop is a vegan café-patisserie that also doubles as a zero-waste grocery store, with a bulk section and organic local and international products. They also host pop-up shops focusing on upcycling and sustainable development. The pastry chef is French and brings her personal, creative touch to the vegan desserts - which are to die for. With its warm decor and friendly team, it's the ideal place for a gourmet break in Itaewon!

A girly café, perfect for instagrammers and it girls. Young women from Seoul flock to this café... most of them in powder pink. At the far end, there's also a small swimming pool (which we don't enter), which adds to the originality of the place. Even if the decor is stylish, the drinks are quite ordinary; we come here mainly to take photos, let's face it. It's one of the capital's most famous cafés, but it's a nice one all the same.

Proud representative of the independent rock scene, this bar-club offers live rock performances before turning into a real dance floor. A festive atmosphere that brings together Koreans and foreigners alike and which, it must be said, is uninhibited as the night progresses. It must be said that the signature cocktails of the FF club are particularly tasty (but misleading). Since it opens early and closes late on weekends, it is perfect for those who just want to drink and drink and listen to music, as well as for those who want to dance.