Korea's 10 Best Bar & Pub Restaurants in Apgujeong

Loved by locals and travelers alike, ZEST is the kind of cocktail room where citrus oils perfume the air and glassware gleams like stage lights. Spirits are layered with seasonal produce and house techniques, delivering balance you can smell before you sip. Expect an elegant, quietly celebratory mood that suits birthdays, big news, or a date you want to impress.

• Order this: Let the team steer a produce-driven pairing; ask about off-cuts, ferments, and low-waste twists.

A locals-and-visitors favorite where the open kitchen hums and the bar seats are the best show in town. Plates lean bright and seafood-forward, the kind of Korean you want with a crisp sool or a clean white—fragrant, precise, and plated with care. Dinner brings an elevated set with their signature Chicken Gomtang added for extra comfort.

• Order this: Jooansang dinner set with Chicken Gomtang; don’t miss “Bada Damda” for an ocean-fresh hit.

Both in-the-know locals and curious travelers pack this counter for a Basque-inspired pintxo progression that’s built for sipping. Each bite is engineered for the next sip—clean, savory, sometimes cheeky—and the pairing program is the clincher for a perfect nightcap or date.

• Order this: Pintxo Omakase via CATCHTABLE; ask for the pairing if you love balance in every sip.

A feel-good Italian den loved by locals and visitors alike, where the lighting flatters and the wine list invites a second glass. Swing by late for pizza, pasta, and that easygoing clink of glasses that turns a casual night into a memory.

• Order this: A classic pie and a pasta to share; ask about pop-ups like the daytime pizza party.

A perfect “friends-in-town” pick, adored by locals and travelers for its fusion-friendly comfort and shareable plates. The room is cozy with just enough buzz for a date; dishes are bright and pantry-savvy, great with makgeolli or a light red.

• Order this: Truffle potato pancake and a spread of small plates to pair with sool.

If Apgujeong had a stage, this would be it—bar at the center, a massive media wall, and a grill menu built for toasting the night. Locals and visitors mingle over 1++ Korean beef, creative pastas, and cocktails that feel celebratory without trying too hard.

• Order this: 1++ Korean beef on the grill; pair with a glass of Maison No.9 rosé by the glass.

A serene hideaway where the courses carry Korean flavors forward in precise, modern strokes. It’s the thinking drinker’s table—subtle textures, seasonal references, and pairings that feel tailor-made. Locals and visitors come for perspective, and leave planning the next visit.

• Order this: Tasting menu with pairing; flag any allergies in advance.

Named for the darkness before sunrise, aseul strikes a moody note that locals and visitors both chase for relaxed drinks and seasonal plates. Chef Youngwon Lee weaves the market into soulful dishes that shine next to a curated list of traditional Korean liquors.

• Order this: Seasonal signatures and a makgeolli or cheongju flight to see the pairings click.

A warm izakaya that feels like dropping by a friend’s home—locals and travelers swap seats here over sashimi plates, savory rolls, and easy-drinking highballs. The menu runs from seafood to pasta, giving every table a “just one more” moment.

• Order this: Sashimi plate and the mackerel-potato maki; pick your highball wisely—there are playful takes.

Sunlit by day, sultry by night—this all-day dining bar is where locals and visitors catch up over Dutch babies, then slide into steak, lasagna, and cocktails after dark. Windows open to Rodeo’s buzz while Dosan Park’s calm keeps the mood relaxed.

• Order this: Brunch Dutch baby or evening sirloin steak; match with a house cocktail or glass of wine.