Sam Ryan's sits behind the Hamilton Hotel in the heart of Itaewon, an easy walk-in for a game. Weekend mornings open early for live US and European fixtures, so check the kickoff before you head over. Phone 02-749-7933.
Sam Ryan's Sports Bar & Grill sits behind the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon, and the official Visit Seoul guide frames it cleanly as a Western-style sports pub built for live sport, snacks and beer. Multiple screens carry American sports as the default, with Premiership football and rugby shown on request.
The room earns its keep beyond the screens. Visit Seoul notes a games area stocked with beer pong, battleship and shuffleboard, which makes it as much a hangout as a viewing venue. Tripadvisor reviewers consistently describe a lively mix of expats from around the world alongside Korean regulars.
Food is honest sports-bar fare. The menu runs to burgers, hotdogs and wings, served quickly so it does not pull focus from the match. Beers start around 3,500 won and cocktails land near 8,000 won, which keeps a long afternoon affordable.
Hours tilt toward the sporting calendar. The bar opens at 4pm on weekdays and from 11am on weekends to catch early kickoffs, and runs to 2am on Friday and Saturday. For a marquee fixture, this is one of Itaewon's reliable anchors.
Weekend mornings for early US and European kickoffs, or Friday and Saturday nights for the full late crowd. Weekday afternoons are quieter.
Sports fans, visiting expats and groups who want games as well as screens. Not the spot for a quiet pint.
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What to order
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A draft beer
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Burgers and wings
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A round of beer pong
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A cocktail
