Bar Friends

Gay bar · Seoul Jongno

Cosy, with room for around 45 guests, good cocktails and a mostly Korean crowd: Bar Friends is a good introduction to Jongno’s local bar culture.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (121)
• Local scene
• Cocktails and wine
• Good for solo travellers

Address

Supyo-ro 28-gil 9, Jongno-gu
Seoul

Opening hours

daily from 6:30 pm until 2 am
Fri/Sat until 3 am

Crowd

mostly Korean men, plus international guests

Getting there

Jongno 3-ga metro, a few minutes on foot

What makes Bar Friends stand out

If you want to experience the Korean side of the scene, head to Jongno, where dozens of small gay bars are spread around Jongno 3-ga metro station. During the week office workers and middle-aged men meet here; at weekends many young men join them. Bar Friends is a good starting point: cosy, with room for around 45 guests and regular international visitors.

The cocktails, fair wine prices and attentive service get praise.

Atmosphere and crowd

The atmosphere is quieter and more local than in Itaewon, and the crowd is mostly Korean. One guest describes the relaxed mood as ideal for solo travellers.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Korea Exposé, Google reviews (4.5 stars, 121 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.