Shortbus
Gay bar · Seoul Jongno 3-ga
Shortbus is a third-floor gay bar near Nakwon Arcade in Jongno 3-ga. Because English is spoken and the crowd is used to travellers, it’s the first stop in Jongno for many visitors.
- ★ 4.1 on Google (100)
- English & Japanese
- Address
- 3F, Nakwon-dong, Jongno-gu
03140 Seoul - Opening hours
- daily 8 pm–3 am
Fri–Sat until 5 am (according to Travel Gay, as of 2025) - Crowd
- Gay men from about 30, locals and travellers, many from Japan
- Facilities
- V-shaped bar for conversation, happy hour, free Wi-Fi
- Location
- Jongno 3-ga, exit 3
What makes Shortbus stand out
Guests praise the way the owner and bartenders get conversations going between guests, with a translation app if need be. The owner speaks Japanese and some English. The latest review from May 2026 praises the friendly team.
A good fit if you …
- are in Jongno for the first time
- want to get chatting at the bar
Not ideal if you …
- want to dance
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified Aug 2026, page updated 18 Oct 2026), Google reviews (4.1 stars, 100 reviews, latest May 2026), Travel Gay (Sep 2025). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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