South Korea · DRINKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 bar & soju nights worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Join English- and Korean-speaking hosts for a 4-hour-30-minute Seoul night out across four bars and clubs. Hongdae runs Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, while Friday heads to Itaewon. Expect free entry, at least four shots, party photos, and a mixed international group.
“Such a good tour met so many travellers and had a great night. Amazing for solo travellers”
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Join a four-hour Seoul night out with a local party captain and an international group. You get four drink coupons, entry to three bars and one club, line-skipping access, and drink discounts. Friday routes use Hongdae and Itaewon venues; Saturday routes follow a different pair of neighborhoods.
“Not worth your money or time at all. It may have been a quieter night for the tour, but even still I can't recommend it. Barely any people attended, those who did it was 99% males, and eventually, everyone left to do their own thing. The tour guide just sat around with her friend on her phone and left everyone by themselves. The free drinks aren't worth it either, they're the weakest, smallest drinks. My advice, find another tour, or plan your own night out.”
Join Mike, a Seoul food guide and former chef, for a five-hour walk through Kwangjang Market, Jongro’s back streets, and Euljiro-dong. You’ll try local dishes, unusual snacks, beer, soju, and makgeolli in small groups of up to 11. Food costs extra, but the final drinks round is included.
“Mike was an extremely good host, and super knowledgeable about the food scene in Seoul! Would highly recommend booking with him, he really knows the “if you know you know” places, and has great taste as a former chef.”
Spend about three hours in Mapo with guides such as Jeff, Joe, or Hannah, eating charcoal-grilled pork, savory pancakes, tempura, tteokbokki, and Korean drinks. The core tour ends at a market pub, with an optional fried-chicken stop afterward. Pork and alcohol are central to the evening.
“We were only in Seoul for four days, and this tour was easily one of the highlights of our trip. The food was amazing - even better than we expected - and the real standout was being immersed in Seoul’s restaurant culture. Each place had Read more”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Josh, Ian, or Ruslan for a Friday crawl around Gwangalli Beach or a Saturday night in Seomyeon. You visit at least four bars and clubs, receive four or more welcome shots, meet local and international people, and get discounts at selected venues.
“The pub crawls never disappoint. Always a great way to get out there and go to places you wouldn’t think of.”
Join Absolute at 8 PM for a four-stop Seoul night out. Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays focus on Hongdae, while Fridays explore Itaewon. Friendly hosts such as Zara, Ricky, Maddie, and Manuel help solo visitors meet people, skip some queues, and reach the final club around 12:10 AM.
“Absolutely fantastic time !!!! 100% recommend. I signed up for the 2 pass and it's the best thing I could have done especially traveling solo... I got to experience the nightlife in 2 different areas of Seoul.. everyone has friendly the Hosts were absolutely wonderful as well very friendly and social Zara and H kings 😅🤣😂...... lo recomiendo al 100% mi primera vez aquí y aparte sola. Estuvo muy divertido entre los bares y los antros conocí a mucha gente y aparte los organizadores son muy sociales y tiernos Cuando regrese lo haré de nuevo!!”
Meet guide Taeseong near Hongik University Station and walk to a local Hongdae bar for two hours of Korean drinking games, Somaek, Soju Bomb, beer, soju, kimchi seafood pancake, and soft drinks. The small group welcomes solo visitors and non-drinkers, with simple English instructions and optional nightlife advice afterward.
“It was amazing experience, especially as a first-time solo traveller! I got the opportunity to connect with new people, and learn about Korean drinking etiquette. Taeseong is a wonderful host and very dependable with helping to resolve any issue that may arise. 10/10 would recommend!”
Join guides such as Isabelle, Yoon, Ava, or Alexis for a four-hour Seoul night out across Hongdae or Itaewon. You will visit four bars, receive one shot at each, and enter a popular club with skip-the-line access. Groups usually include 40 to 60 people, making this a social choice for solo visitors.
“Had an absolutely unforgettable night with Seoul Top Crawl in Itaewon. The energy was electric from the very beginning and the entire experience was seamless, wild, and packed with good vibes. Massive credit to our hosts Alexis and Beryll—they were fun, welcoming, and genuinely made the night what it was. They kept the whole group engaged and smiling the entire time, always checking in and making sure everyone felt included. The bar lineup was great, each place had its own character, and the transitions were smooth. Loved the mix of icebreakers, drinking games, and spontaneous dancing that just made the whole crawl feel like one big global party. The people…”
Meet host Jin, or another assigned host such as Alex, near Sports Complex Station for a Korean meal before heading to Jamsil. From April to November, expect baseball, organized chants, dancing cheerleaders, and assigned seats. From December to April, the experience may switch to basketball.
“Booked this game last minute was hoping for the best. I had a great time Alex was very knowledgeable and helpful during the game”
Join a small evening group in Mangwon for three different chicken-and-beer stops, a walk through Mangwon Market, and stories about Korean food culture. Guides such as Joe, Jeff, Ron, Simon, and Hannah lead the route, which runs about three to four hours and includes dinner and alcoholic drinks.
“We had a truly memorable evening with Jeff. He is amazing fun, full of energy and great conversation. We all had an excellent evening. We korean fried chicken and beer, followed by a wander through a market, then another chicken dish Read more”
Join the Absolute Busan Pub Crawl at 8 pm for four to five hours of guided nightlife in Seomyeon or Gwangalli. You’ll visit four or more bars and clubs, receive free entry and at least four shots, meet solo visitors and groups, and get help from hosts such as Ian, Ruslan, Jesse, or David.
“Host made an effort to keep "herding cats" , since it's always difficult keeping any group of people drinking together.”
At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon Market, Korean alcohol sommelier and brewery founder Joe Kim guides you through makgeolli history, tastings, ingredients, tools, and hands-on brewing. You will sample craft and commercial rice wines, try soju, and take home makgeolli to ferment.
“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”
Join English-speaking nightlife guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown for a four-hour LGBTQ+ pub crawl through Haebangchon and Itaewon. Visit Life, Social Haven, and Rabbithole Arcade Pub, enjoy one complimentary drink at each stop, and finish with local drag performers in a small group of up to 10.
“Our guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown was a very inclusive guide, fun story teller, interesting person, and an amazing performer!! Favorite parts were the drag show for sure, fun to see local Drag Queens, Kings, and Things for sure. Just a hRead more”
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Walk central Seoul with a certified local guide such as Jessica or Teddy, linking Cheonggyecheon Stream, Jogyesa Temple, and Gwanghwamun Square with stories about Korean history, manners, daily life, and survival Korean. Finish with Korean fried chicken and one beer or Coke in a small group of up to eight.
“Good insight into Seoul. Informative and fun. Teddy was a great guide knowledgeable and very kind. Would recommend.”
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