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Seoul: Jongno and Euljiro Kissa Trail
Our closest thing to a Japanese kissa walk in Seoul: Hell Cafe Music's Tannoy Westminster speakers, Fizz Social Club's jazz cafe, Music Complex's wall of records in Insadong, Objktt in Myeongdong, then Soulville's high-end sound near Seochon after dark.
City Route · 5 stops · about 3.4 miles. The stops are spread across a city. Plan on a rideshare, bike, transit or a short drive between shops. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. Hell Cafe Music
Daytime listening cafe near Euljiro playing records through Tannoy Westminster speakers, with quality coffee. Reviewers stay an hour or more and praise the owners' passion.
Tip: The menu is in Korean, but the barman is friendly and will explain. Closes at 8 PM.
227-1 Jugyo-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 2. Fizz Social Club
Jazz cafe in a vintage Euljiro building, filled with LPs, cassettes, vintage photos and jazz artwork, with hand-drip coffee and a turntable playing.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Reviewers recommend it for a quiet read as much as the music.
51-4 Eulji-ro 35-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM 3. Music Complex Seoul
Fifth-floor Insadong lounge built around a wall of records, where you can play vinyl, eat and soak up the room. Reviewers call it aesthetic and busy.
Tip: It is on the fifth floor. Open daily from noon.
49 Insadong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM 4. Objktt Record Coffee & Bar
Fourth-floor Myeongdong coffee and cocktail bar playing great music from late morning, with friendly staff.
Tip: Open daily from 11:30 AM; look for the fourth floor.
South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, 58 4층
Hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM Tuesday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM Saturday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM 5. Soulville Listening Bar
Listening bar tucked into a quiet Seochon-area street, with a state-of-the-art sound system, whisky and a welcoming staff. Reviewers say it is the place in Seoul to hear music in ultra high definition.
Tip: Opens at 7 PM.
94 Naeja-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Hours
Monday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Thursday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Friday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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