Where to Drink: the 8 Best Seoul Pub Crawls

1.Seoul: Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25Our pick

Join English- or Korean-speaking hosts such as Fran, Zara, Nadine, or Dasha for a 270-minute Seoul night out. Visit three pubs or clubs plus a main dance club in Itaewon or Hongdae, with free entry, at least four welcome shots, party photos, and a large international group.

“Have done this tour 4 times now across two trips and the guides are excellent, and keep everything moving, even on a busy night like Halloween. Good variety of venues with different music. Pub crawl can be made by the group you're with though so sometimes can be not as fun but guides and tour itself are excellent”

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2.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21Top rated

Join a 4-hour Seoul nightlife crawl at 8:30 pm, with four drink coupons, skip-the-line entry, and stops at three bars plus a club. Hongdae nights visit Dokkaebi Party House and Mike’s Cabin, while Itaewon nights include JR PUB and Sam Ryan’s. Guides such as Isabelle, Ava, Cat, and Lucas help solo visitors meet people.

“Tons of fun. Great way to meet plenty of people from different backgrounds. Also get to go to pretty good clubs. Awesome experience with plenty of dancing and drinking”

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3.Seoul: Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $132

Spend three hours in Seoul’s Mapo district eating Korean BBQ, savory pancakes, tempura, tteokbokki, and traditional drinks. Guides such as Jeff, Joe, Hannah, and Ron explain dining customs and local life. The main tour centers on galmegisal and a market pub, with an optional fried chicken stop. Pork and alcohol are part of the experience.

“No better way to get to know people and a city than eating and drinking your way through an amazing evening. I recommend the three-stops option and to pace yourself. Not only is the food worth it, but moreso is the experience of restaurant/bar hopping with your group and guide. Jeff gave us an awesome time, and shared lovely background on the food, culture, and his own experience living in South Korea. If you are staying here and trying to find a way to familiarize yourself with the city, this tour is mandatory!”

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4.Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $20

Start at 8 pm with hosts such as Zara, Maddie, Ricky, or Manuel, then visit four bars and clubs in Hongdae or Itaewon. Expect free entry, four or more shots, drink discounts, party photos, dancing, and a final club around 12:10 am. Bring a physical ID and dress for nightlife.

“Well organized, different kind of pubs and music, and very fun! I recommend it 100%. You won't regret it!”

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5.Seoul: Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 129 reviews · from $65

Join Seoul Night Life hosts such as Adam, Xen, Grazia, or Yeonjoo for an evening of open bottles, snacks, hosted entry, and priority access to bars and clubs in Itaewon or Hongdae. You will meet at a location set by your booking, walk between venues, and finish back at the meeting point.

“Amazing the host Dafne is the best she put the energy and dance, she make a great job so good that I’m coming back every time !!!!”

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6.The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Join an English or Korean-speaking guide for four hours of bar hopping in Hongdae or Itaewon. You will visit four venues, receive one shot at each, use skip-the-line club entry, and meet a group of roughly 40 to 60 people. Guides such as Yoon, Ava, Isabelle, and Alexis have earned praise for keeping solo visitors and mixed groups connected.

“Isabelle and Maren were amazing and incredibly friendly. We had an awesome time!!!!”

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7.Seoul: LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Meet your drag queen host at Life in Haebangchon, then visit Social Haven and Rabbithole Arcade Pub with a small group of up to 10. You’ll receive three complimentary drinks, skip venue lines, and may see your host perform. Guides may include Kiki, Zen, Yeonju, Celeste, or Andrea, depending on the night.

“Amazing! They were so helpful, and made you feel really comfortable. I came on a solo trip and was nervous but was easily comforted. Started at HBC and ended up at Agave which was both exciting and fun. Rabbit hole was so fun, and hilarious! Really memorable. Thank you. Zen and yeonju, thank you thank you thank you. Y’all were amazing.”

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8.Seoul: Showflix Korean Musical Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

Spend an evening at Showflix, a Seoul musical pub where local performers sing, act, dance, and joke at close range. Your ticket includes entry, live entertainment, and one glass of wine. Plan extra money for a main dish and other drinks, and bring ID proving you are at least 18.

“What fun!!! And some beautiful voices the waitstaff have! Fun concept!”

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