Cakeshop

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Cakeshop

One of the trendiest clubs of the moment, Cakeshop is where many international DJs and bands play when passing through Seoul. The crowd here is mostly made up of savvy music-lovers, with genres played ranging from electronic to hip hop. The club has an ever-so-slightly grungy feel to it.

Bars & Nightlife

Nighttime entertainment in Seoul is really more about the neighbourhood than a particular establishment. Each area is known for its very specific vibe, and knowing what kind of pastime you're looking for might be a good idea before deciding on a location. The go-to areas are the stylish and bohemian Hongdae, Gangnam (favoured by young, trendy twenty-somethings), and Itaewon--a location most favoured by internationals. Other great nightlife areas of town include lower-key Myeongdong and Daehangno, as well as upscale Apgujeong-dong or Sinsadong. Most clubs and bars remain open late into the night, and one type of entertainment for those looking for an authentic experience of sorts is one of the many Seoulian "noraebang"--karaoke bars are still quite popular with locals.

Club Octagon

One of the most popular clubs in Seoul's stylish Gangnam district (and a nightlife venue renowned worldwide), Octagon is where the party doesn't stop until the early morning hours, with DJs playing house and electro all night long - all in a trendy interior featuring an indoor …

M2 The Club

M2 is a popular EDM dance club with modern sound and lighting systems. International superstar DJs are frequent guests here, and music genres played range from electronic to house. The place tends to get crowded on weekends when dozens of locals and the occasional foreigners fill up the dance …

Living Room

The cool, laid-back Living Room is a bar and club with a rather chill vibe, serving drinks and cocktails, and frequently hosting guest DJs. Artwork adjourns the walls (sometimes there are even temporary exhibitions), creating a very pleasant, almost bohemian …

J.J. Mahoney's

Located on Grand Hyatt Seoul premises, J.J. Mahoney's is an establishment that has something for everyone. Live music is played here rather frequently, the high-quality sound system makes for great dancing conditions, and there is a billiards and darts room for those who are up for a challenge. The venue attracts a clientele of …

Lobby Lounge Bar

Lobby Lounge Bar

Enjoy a great drink at Lobby Lounge Bar on the 41st floor of the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel. The staff serve a good variety of mouth-watering food, drinks, and delightful desserts. Live entertainment is often provided--all with sweeping views of Seoul uncovering before the guests' …

Club FF

The indie FF is a favourite underground haunt for alternative music-scene enthusiasts and party people--the venue offers an all-inclusive bar service at certain hours of the night, which is normally followed by a dance party of grand proportion with DJs and …

Club Evans

A must-visit for jazz-lovers, Evans takes its music very seriously--Mondays are reserved for jam sessions, and live jazz fills the air almost every night of the week. The venue attracts a mixed crowd of locals and internationals of all age …

Su Noraebang

‘Noraebang’ is the Korean-version of karaoke. Su Noraebang is the place for those willing to sing all night long. In glass-mirror rooms, you can choose your English or Korean playlist and start the night. Prices vary depending on time of day or night, but tend to be highest from 8pm …

Theatre

There are multiple places to catch a show in Seoul, some of the best ones include National Gugak Center (for traditional Korean music and dance shows), Jeongdong Theater (for musicals), Nanta Theatre Jung-gu (which puts on first-rate non-verbal performances with music and comedy), and, of course, the National Theater of Korea. National Theater of …

The Bungalow

Guests arriving at The Bungalow must not forget to lose their shoes and socks, as the floor is covered in sand, and the venue itself was designed to help recreate the atmosphere of a tropical beach bar. The drink list features cocktails of the tropical kind and subdued music …

Glam Lounge

Fit for an evening drink every night of the week, Glam is a sleek, stylish bar in Itaewon--the kind this particular neighbourhood isn't exactly known for. The bar's interior was crafted to emulate old European designs, with well-dressed business-minded professionals frequenting its glamorous …

Cakeshop

One of the trendiest clubs of the moment, Cakeshop is where many international DJs and bands play when passing through Seoul. The crowd here is mostly made up of savvy music-lovers, with genres played ranging from electronic to hip hop. The club has an ever-so-slightly grungy feel to …