Seoul whisky bars are some of Asia's most serious — Le Chamber leads the field.
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The 10 best whisky bars in Seoul
01 · Seoul
Cheongdam
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Cheongdam speakeasy bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A pour of rare Macallan
02 · Seoul
Cheongdam
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Cheongdam Alice in Wonderland-themed bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A bartender's whisky cocktail
03 · Seoul
Itaewon
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Itaewon cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A precise Manhattan
04 · Seoul
Park Hyatt Seoul
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Plush · Whisky
Plush Park Hyatt hotel whisky bar.
Order: A pour of rare Yamazaki
05 · Seoul
Four Seasons Seoul
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Four Seasons cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A pour of rare Hibiki
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06 · Seoul
Jongno
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Jongno traditional Korean cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A makgeolli + a whisky chaser
07 · Seoul
Itaewon
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Itaewon British-style whisky pub.
Order: A dram of Highland
08 · Seoul
Itaewon
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Modern · Whisky
Modern Itaewon cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A bartender's whisky cocktail
09 · Seoul
Itaewon
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Itaewon craft beer + whisky bar.
Order: A boilermaker
10 · Seoul
Cheongdam
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Modern · Whisky
Modern Cheongdam cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A precise Manhattan
How Seoul drinks whisky
The 10 above are where Seoul actually drinks whisky — back-bar shelves with depth, staff who know what they're pouring, lists that go beyond Glenfiddich 12.
