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Seoul: Hongdae and Mangwon Listening Bars
Five rooms where the records come first: Cream, OZ LP Bar and LP Music Bar around Hongdae, Bar Kian's craft cocktails in Hapjeong, and House of Vinyl's vintage living room in Mangwon. Write your requests on the slips of paper they hand you.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 2.2 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. Cream (LP Bar)
Second-floor LP bar with what a reviewer calls a truckload of records, mostly oldies, and walls of vintage singers. Song requests are welcome.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Reviewers say the owners are welcoming to solo travellers.
South Korea, Seoul, 2F Hongik-ro 5-gil, 45 KR 서울특별시 마포구
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday Closed 2. Bar Kian
Craft-cocktail LP listening bar where reviewers praise the sound quality and vinyl collection. The bartender-owner and his team are known for careful mixology.
Tip: Good for solo visitors, per reviewers. Opens at 7 PM.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil, 25-6 1 층
Hours
Monday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Tuesday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Thursday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sunday 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM 3. LP Music Bar
Small Seogyo-dong LP bar with an amazing vintage collection that the bar uses to DJ. Request songs on the paper they give you.
Tip: Staff may not speak English, but they read what you write.
402-18 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
4. OZ LP Bar
Hidden Hongdae alley bar with a massive record collection, self-serve beer and cozy vibes. Write down what you want to hear and the owner plays it.
Tip: Reviewers say pop and rock requests work best. Open late.
332-19 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours
Monday 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM Tuesday 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM Thursday 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM Sunday Closed 5. House of Vinyl Mangwon
Mangwon cafe styled like a vintage living room, with LPs playing in rotation, a wall of records and about 18 seats spread around the room.
Tip: Reviewers say you give your name to wait for a table, and that service is not geared to foreigners.
South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Huiujeong-ro 16-gil, 23 1층
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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