Travel Reference
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Drinking & Nightlife
Hongdae & Around
CAFE
ANTHRACITE
an old shoe factory, a short walk towards the river from the heart of Hongdae, this is one of
Seoul's top independent coffee roaster and cafe operations. Drinks are made using the
hand-drip method at a counter made out of an old conveyor belt. Upstairs the industrial
space has been converted to an ubercool lounge and there's outdoor seating on the roof.
CAFÉ SUKKARA
CAFE, BAR
Exit 9; )
There's a brilliant range of drinks and some very tasty things to eat (try their
butter chicken curry) at this shabby chic farmhouse-style cafe. They make their own juices
and liquors - try the black shandy gaff, a mix of homemade ginger ale and Magpie Brew-
ery dark beer.
AA CAFÉ
CAFE, BAR
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The antithesis of Seoul's usual cramped cosy cafes, aA offers soaring ceilings and
space, filled with designer and retro furniture. It's a pleasure to hang out here, do some
web-surfing and have a light bite - their food is very tasty (try the chicken salad). Browse
more classic furniture pieces in the basement shop/museum. There's also a branch in
Samcheong-dong.
THE CURE
(blog.naver.com/thecure_bmp; Hongdae;
6pm-2am Sun-Thu, 5pm-5am Fri & Sat; Line 6 to
Sangsu, Exit 1)
Chris, a former professional Korean table tennis player in France (!), has an
amazing collection of 1980s British music including, of course, the Cure. His spacious
basement bar, lined with sofas and video screens, is a comfy place to indulge in pop nostal-
gia.
BAR
