The best bars and cafés South Korea

With no name, phone number or address, this bar is located in the second alley towards Insadong coming from Jongno Avenue. Passing the bend in the alley, it's the second door on the left, a screened door by the way. You have to bend down to reach a table in the large, smoky, noisy room with graffiti-covered walls. As soon as you sit down, you are served a large bowl of homemade makgeolli (whitish fermented rice wine) and a delicious fish grilled in coarse salt.

A good bar as we like it with good music. Located in the Samsandong district, it stands out from the many other establishments because of the very warm welcome but especially its delicious cocktails (try the apple flavoured mojito). This bar also specializes in darts and organizes competitions (with prizes). The very generous boss often offers a tray of fruit but also a glass or two (it's always good to have). There is a smoking room inside. All the staff speak English.