Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Drinking & Nightlife
Gwanghwamun & Around
ET M'AMIE
TEAHOUSE
(Tongui-dong; 11am-11pm; Line 3 to Gyeonbokgung, Exit 5)
A rabbit poking its head from a lamp-
shade, attractive print wallpaper, curtains and upholstery add to the charm of this
salon de
thé
serving Mariage Frères teas and home-baked goodies. Treat yourself to their afternoon
tea tray for
₩
24,000 for two.
CAFE
(Tongui-dong; 11am-11pm; Line 3 to Gyeonbokgung, Exit 5)
The name indicates the style of this
cafe, which is tastefully furnished with mid-century modern pieces. It's a good pit stop for
coffee and snacks while touring the galleries of Tongui-dong.
CAFÉ IMA
CAFE
(Sejong-daero; 10am-10pm Mon-Sat, 11.30am-8pm Sun; Line 5 to Gwanghwamun, Exit 8)
This casual,
spacious cafe is on the ground floor of the Ilim Museum of Art, which is housed in the at-
tractive 1920s building that once was home to the Dong-A Ilbo (East Asia Daily) newspa-
per. It's handy if you've been walking around Gwanghwamun Square or along the Cheong-
gye-cheon.
NAGWON-DONG & DONUI-DONG GAY BARS
For most international visitors, queer Seoul amounts to Itaewon's 'Homo Hill' (
CLICK HERE
). However, for
Korean
iban
(gay men and women) the most popular area of town is between Tapgol Park and Jongno 3-ga sub-
