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The 10 best speakeasies in Seoul
01 · Seoul
Cheongdam
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Iconic · Behind a bookcase
Iconic Cheongdam speakeasy behind a sliding bookcase.
Order: A pour of rare Macallan
02 · Seoul
Cheongdam
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Iconic · Alice in Wonderland
Iconic Cheongdam Alice-themed speakeasy through a flower shop.
Order: A bartender's signature
03 · Seoul
Itaewon
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Iconic · Modern
Iconic Itaewon modern speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
04 · Seoul
Park Hyatt Seoul
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Iconic · Plush
Plush Park Hyatt hotel whisky speakeasy.
Order: A pour of rare Yamazaki
05 · Seoul
Four Seasons Seoul
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Iconic · Hotel
Iconic Four Seasons hidden cocktail speakeasy.
Order: A pour of rare Hibiki
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06 · Seoul
Jongno
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Iconic · Korean spirits
Iconic Jongno traditional Korean speakeasy.
Order: A makgeolli + a whisky chaser
07 · Seoul
Cheongdam
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Iconic · Modern
Modern Cheongdam speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
08 · Seoul
Itaewon
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Iconic · Modern
Modern Itaewon speakeasy.
Order: A bartender's signature
09 · Seoul
Yongsan
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Iconic · Hidden
Iconic Yongsan hidden hotel speakeasy.
Order: A precise Manhattan
10 · Seoul
Itaewon
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Iconic · British
Iconic Itaewon British-style hidden speakeasy.
Order: A dram of Highland
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How to find a speakeasy in Seoul
The 10 above are where Seoul hides its best cocktails — behind phone booths, fridges, bookcases, and unmarked doors. The point is the secret. The reward is the cocktail on the other side.
