#1 Seongsu-dong Shoe Craft Street

This street is one of the hottest spots in Seoul. This area is packed with aesthetic restaurants, cafes, breweries and tap houses. It is full of shops that have preserved the old forms of the small factories, warehouses and shoe crafting shops from the days past. Here, you will be surrounded by a retro aesthetic. A few places you should try are:

• Amazing Brewing Company Seongsu (Main) - 4, Seongsuil-ro 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
• Seongsu Beer - 69, Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
• Liquid Lab - 9-31, Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
• Carnivore - 20-1, Seoulsup 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

#2 Eulji-ro Nogari Alley

This alley has several draft beer places that for a number of years have been the go-to spots for workers after a long day of work. OB Bear was the first one amongst all, opening its doors in 1980. Once Eulji OB Bear started to become loved by workers, Mansun Hoff, Chowon Hoff and other pubs opened up.

• Eulji OB Bear - 12, Chungmu-ro 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

#3 Ikseon-dong Hanok Street

A recent popular place where it’s a continuation of the Bukchon Hanok Village that’s  filled with traditional houses. More visitors have been making their way to the street thanks to all the unique and hip stores currently available. Some days, you may even have to wait up 30 minutes to an hour to get a seat at some popular restaurants and pubs in this area. A few places you should try are:

• ArtMonster Ikseon-dong - 30, Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• Goose Island PUB - 32, Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• Craft Roo - 17-7, Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• Turtle Supermarket - 17-25, Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

#4 Sharosu-gil

Located near Seoul National University Station, this area has a bunch of restaurants, cafes, and pubs that throws out its own unique vibe. Although there are no breweries crafting their own beer here, there are craft beer taprooms known for their exceptional snacks. A few places you should try are:

• Wheat Bros Brewery - 22, Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
• WENZY - 106, Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
• Tailor Slice Pizza - 28, Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

#5 Songnidangil & Bangi-dong Gourmand Alley

If you plan on making a visit to the Seokchon Lake or the Olympic Park, why not end the day at Songnidangil and Bangi-dong Gourmand Alley? Bangi-dong is close to both park, which attracts opening of new restaurants, cafes, pubs, as well as visitors. A few places you should try are:

• By the Lake - 20, Songpa-daero 48-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
• SteinDorf-Bräu - 11, Ogeum-ro 15-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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