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Drinking & Nightlife
NAOS NOVA
WINE BAR
the lower slopes of Namsan, this elegant bar and restaurant occupies an angular, light-filled
contemporary building. There's a fine wine and liquor list here and some very tempting
food to go with it, but bring your credit card as it's not cheap.
GROVE LOUNGE
CAFE, BAR
(1F State Tower, Namsan, Toegye-ro;
11am-midnight Mon-Fri, 11am-10pm Sat; Line 4 to Myeong-
dong, Exit 4; )
This attractive cafe-bar is a stylish and spacious spot for a reviving coffee or
draft beer while lounging in comfy, designer chairs. Their international style food is good
too and includes tasty toasted sandwiches with fries.
PIERRE'S BAR
BAR
(
317 7181;
www.pierregagnaire.co.kr
; 35th fl New Wing Lotte Hotel; Line 2 to Euljiro 1-ga, Exit 8)
Pierre
Gagnaire's Seoul restaurant is an epicurean and wallet hammering experience (lunch kicks
off at
₩
84,700 including tax and service). Alternatively drop by the attached glam-to-the-
max bar specialising in vodka and champagne. The plush booths are ideal for intimate liais-
ons.
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(Namsan; 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Sat; Line 4 to Myeong-dong, Exit 1)
Myeong- dong isn't short on chain cafes, but for something with more individual character
hike up to this hidden gem on the lower slope of Namsan next to Literature House. Sip
your coffee (which at
₩
2000 is one of the cheapest decent brews you'll find around here)
inside or at outside tables.
CAFE
