Korea's 10 Must-Try Bar & Pub Restaurants in Anguk

Begin with a whisper of fermentation that perfumes the room, then the first bite clicks into place, bright and savory, as kimchi driven tapas meet well chosen bottles. Loved by locals and travelers alike, this intimate dining bar pairs crackling textures and clean acidity with a playlist made for lingering conversation.

• Order this: A progression of kimchi tapas and a bottle that can stretch across the spread.

A few lanterns away, a calm hanok wraps you in cedar and soft light while marbled Korean beef hits the grill, sending a buttery aroma that begs for a thoughtful pour. Loved by locals and travelers alike, Woosol turns a classic table into a celebration with rice in a pot, clean banchan, and a gentle finish of porridge.

• Order this: Hanger steak and sirloin, then slow down for dessert in the courtyard hush.

Walk a little, and you will find a bright counter where oysters arrive shucked to order, briny and sweet, with sauces that lift rather than cover. Loved by locals and travelers alike, the room moves from uni perfumed noodles to jewel box bibimbap, each plate designed to meet wine, sake, or whisky with balance.

• Order this: Sambae oysters to start, then uni perilla buckwheat noodles and a seasonal plate to share.

If On 6.5 speaks in whispers, Gonggan hums with a confident shake and a citrus mist that catches candlelight. Loved by locals and travelers alike, the bar’s clean lines and measured music let the drinks lead, while a compact food menu keeps you fueled late into the night.

• Order this: A house signature followed by something spirit forward to match the midnight mood.

A short elevator ride opens to sun and city lines, where handmade pasta and clean Italian plates become the perfect partner to a crisp white or a light red. Loved by locals and travelers alike, this Perigee sibling keeps things relaxed, so you can linger between bites and sips as dusk paints the windows.

• Order this: A duo of fresh pastas and a simple seasonal side to share with a bottle.

A few steps toward Samcheong brings you to a veranda that breathes with the seasons as foam crowns a freshly pulled pint. Loved by locals and travelers alike, the tap list is thoughtful and the snacks do their job, with staff that guide you to a style you may not know you already love.

• Order this: A tasting flight, then settle into your favorite with a hot crisp side.

Your night flexes easily here, where wok aromas meet a gentle dining room, ideal before or after a bar hop. Loved by locals and travelers alike, Soma centers Cantonese sensibilities with balanced seasoning and clean sauces that sit beautifully with a cold beer or a floral highball.

• Order this: A couple of shareable mains and a bright veg side to reset your palate between drinks.

Head downstairs into warm light and the soft clink of stems, then taste a kitchen that enjoys bending rules. Loved by locals and travelers alike, Uncorked’s cream gnocchi and ragu tteokbokki are comfort meets curiosity, with a monthly pasta that keeps regulars coming back.

• Order this: A bottle on weekends and the cream gnocchi, plus a seasonal pasta to share.

Turn a quiet corner and you will see a single chef moving between pans and pours, the room fragrant with butter and herbs. Loved by locals and travelers alike, this is where you watch dinner made before you, sip by sip, with a playlist that feels like a friend’s living room.

• Order this: Cheese pizza for the table, then follow the chef’s pairing suggestion for a glass that sings with it.

Close your loop in a room that radiates warmth, where dishes are seasoned with care and the owner reads your preferences with ease. Loved by locals and travelers alike, Rashinvin has that rare mix of smart pricing and honest hospitality that turns first visits into rituals.

• Order this: Trust the recommendation for glass pours, then chase a favorite dish with a second pairing.