Seoul travel guide_Cocktail in a zip lock bag

It's one of the smallest bars in Seoul but the most unique and cozy. Cocktails are sold in ziplock bags. It's run by three sisters and is a must-visit.

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It's one of the smallest bars in Seoul but the most unique and cozy.
Cocktails are sold in ziplock bags. It's run by three sisters and is a must-visit.
The sisters designed and made the interior themselves so everything you see inside the bar, from cushions to drawings, are all handcrafted items.

I was first drawn to the music and made my way towards the place about four years ago. It was only days after it first opened. From then on, I became a regular. Vinyl has the best music selection in Hongdae and it's a very fun place to be on Haloween, bar's anniversary and so on. Hongdae's underground DJ's play music on many occasions. The place goes crazy and fun on those days. It's a mini sized bar so you can't help but bump into other customers so in a way, it's a great place to make friends and meet the craziest and artistic people.

Beers and cocktails are sold at moderate price range.
KRW 2,000 ~ 6,000

I suggest you try the lime beer. It's a sour, bitter tasting beer.

You can walk from the Hongik University Subway Station but it's closer to Sangsu Station(line number 6). From Sangsu Station, exit no. 1 and walk straight down until you see it on your left.

Address: 411-1 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul (T_02 322 4161)




The zip-locked cocktails.




Also have house wine and vin chaud.




The exterior.




Event, concert, party posters.




Cute little chairs and tables, most of them handcrafted.




I think it was the bar's second anniversary party.




My friend DJ Spitz behind the table.

Seoul travel guide_Hongdae Guest Houses

Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) is a popular place where young people hang out in that has various shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

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Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) is a popular place where young people hang out in that has various shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Hongdae has many clubs, bars, and shops. It is also a place where many young artists hold unique performances. The number of guest houses has notably risen in this area. Moderate price range and great location of these places are drawing a lot of students from overseas and young tourists. It's also not too far from Dongdaemun (about 25 mins on subway), so this is probably the best area to enjoy night life but not to miss out on shopping. I'm introducing one of these popular guest houses called 'Kim's Guest House.'

Kim's Guest House

Just a short walking distance away from Hapjeong Station is Kim’s Guest House, offering clean facilities and a family atmosphere. The neat wooden floors are nice to walk on in your bare feet, and the guest house provides dormitory style rooms, twin room s, double, and triple bedrooms, giving you a wider selection to choose from. There is a laundry room with irons prepared for your use, and each room is equipped with an air conditioner to keep you cool during the summer. Personal lockers are available in each room for safekeeping. Free internet access, and a simple breakfast consisting of bread and jam, and coffee is provided. For visitors who stay more than 3 days, the guesthouse can store your larger bags while you are traveling around to other cities.

• Location : 443-16, Hagjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• Inquiries : +82-2-337-9894/ e-mail: mail@kimsguesthouse.com
• Homepage : www.kimsguesthouse.com (Korean, English, Japanese)
• Directions : Subway Line No.2, No.6 Hapjeong Station Exit No.8 → Pass SK Gas Station and Holt Children’s Services, and make a right at the second SK Gas Station→ Make a left at the third intersection → Make a right at Neona Supermarket, and walk pass Kim Ji Hyun Hair Salon and Mangwon Car Center → A red 2-story Western-style house on the right is Kim’s Guest House.
  * For first time visitors, the directions may be a little difficult, so contact the guest house in advance to arrange a free pick up at Hapjeong Station. 
• Rates : Dormitory-style rooms: 15,000 won, Single rooms: 27,000 won, Double & Twin rooms: 37,000 won, Triple rooms: 47,000 won for 1 night Dormitory-style room: 28,000 won, Single rooms: 48,000 won, Double & Twin rooms: 68,000 won, Triple rooms : 90,000 won for 2 nights 5% discount for more than a 2-weeks stay, 10% discount for more than a 4-weeks stay (Discount not applicable in July & August)