Seoul · SEOUL NIGHTLIFE & PUB CRAWLS
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The seoul nightlife & pub crawls worth having in Seoul book out weeks ahead. Here are the 14 standouts, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock one in before the dates disappear.
Seoul pub crawl with 4 bars and clubs in Itaewon or Hongdae, free entry, welcome shots, and a safe guided group vibe for $25.
“Great value for the money! Lots of friendly people and tons of solo travelers! I enjoyed this pub crawl even though it's more of a club crawl! Made some new friends! 10/10 recommend doing it!”
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A 4-hour Seoul pub crawl with VIP bar and club entry, skip-the-line access, four drink coupons, and an easy way to meet new people.
“Perfect place to meet some really cool people from different places and experience the bar scene in Seoul.”
Taste 7+ pours of Samhae soju in a working Seoul distillery, learn Korean alcohol history, and try 45%+ spirits in a small group.
“Sam was amazing! A great conversationalist and very knowledgeable about the process of making soju. It felt like trying different bottles with an old friend. I highly recommend this experience.”
Absolute’s Seoul Pub Crawl hits 4 stops in Hongdae or Itaewon in 4–5 hours, with free shots, entry, and guided nightlife.
“It was great. Highly recommend as they took us to places that we would have not tried but were awesome. It helped we were introduced to a great group of other tourists. Went with our entire family and all had fun. Do need to be adults tho of course to drink etc.”
$65 Seoul premium pub crawl with open bottle service, priority entry, snacks, and hosts guiding you through Itaewon and Hongdae nightlife.
“the night was wild, our host was incredible. best night ever!!!!”
Seoul Pub Crawl in Hongdae or Itaewon with 4 bars, 4 shots, VIP skip-the-line club entry, and a 4-hour guide.
“Amazing experience! I loved it. Would definitely do it again next time I visit.”
Itaewon pub crawl with VIP bottle service, open drinks, and skip-the-line entry across three hotspots, led by hosts for small groups.
“I joined the SNL Pub Crawl in Itaewon, and it was an amazing experience! I really wanted to check out the nightlife but was traveling solo, and this turned out to be the perfect way to do it. The tour was well-organized, the hosts were fun anRead more”
Learn traditional makgeolli in Seoul: taste blends, make your own batch with nuruk, and take about 1.2 liters home to ferment.
“It was very good experience. If you’re traveling in Korea please try this event you’ll understand more about Korean culture. Hopefully you’ll try your own drink too. Enjoy”
Sip legendary 3 pig soju in Hongdae with Sam’s English-led tasting of at least 7 samples in 80 minutes.
“This was a really fun event The guide Sam was interesting to talk with and made the experience great The tasting was cool, it was good to be able to hear about the traditionally way of making Soju and taste different flavours Would definitely recommend if you’re in Seoul”
Seoul soju and makgeolli class with premium pours, a blind flight of 10 sojus, cocktail making, and guide Joe.
“We really enjoyed the experience. Our only advice would be to give yourself a little extra time to get there because it's tucked away, but that's part of what makes it a great experience.”
Taste Seoul-made **makgeolli, yakju, and soju** with a 10th-generation brew master, then eat an Insadong dinner paired with rice wine.
“My father and I had a great time! Veronica was a very knowledgeable guide who made us feel welcome. I learned a lot about Korean cultural food practices outside of just magkeolli and rice wine, too. Her company (Gastro Tour Seoul) offers Read more”
In Hyehwa, learn makgeolli from washed rice to filtered pour, taste the results, and leave with a kit or bottle option.
“Had a wonderful time with Omar, learning how to make makgeolli and then putting it into practice. He was a great instructor and took his time answering questions and giving us a great insight into makgeolli, how it’s made, and its importance in Korean culture. Highly recommended!”
A 2-hour Seoul brewery tour led by a master brewer, tasting six makgeolli styles and pairing them with food, plus exhibition time.
“It was a very nice tour and the is even a restaurant across the street that is run by the same people. In general the vibe was very chill”
Learn to make Makgeolli with Joe Kim in Seoul’s Ahyeon Market, taste craft and commercial styles, and take home a fermenting kit.
“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”
