Coffee Hanyakbang sits in a narrow, shoulder-width alley in Euljiro, a space so tucked away that it remains hidden from the main street. The cafe is built upon the historical site of Hyeominseo, a medical institution from the Joseon…
Euljiro Industrial Backalleys
Walk the gritty, labyrinthine printing and metalworking alleys of Euljiro, where active industrial workshops transform into vibrant retro cafes and neon-drenched bars after dark.
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1. Coffee Hanyakbang
2. Euljiro Brewing
Euljiro Brewing is marked by a large window sticker featuring a cartoon man tumbling headfirst into a glass of beer. This taproom sits within a neon-lit alley in the Euljiro district, a neighborhood historically defined by its dense…
3. Eulji Dabang
Eulji Dabang sits on the second floor of a building in Euljiro, marked by the appearance of a classic Korean teahouse that has remained largely unchanged since it opened in nineteen eighty-five. You can pick it out by the retro interior,…
4. Euljiro Nogari Alley
Euljiro Nogari Alley is defined by its nightly transformation, where the street fills with portable plastic tables and stools spilling out from small, narrow pubs. This outdoor seating arrangement occupies a space that functions by day as…
5. Sewoon Arcade (Makercity Sewoon)
Sewoon Arcade is a sprawling concrete megastructure that stretches through the heart of Seoul, resembling a massive power strip cutting across the cityscape. Completed in nineteen sixty-eight, it was designed by architect Kim Swoo-geun as…
6. Eunjujeong
Eunjujeong is a restaurant tucked into the alleys of the Bangsan Market neighborhood. You can identify the building by the frequent presence of patrons waiting in a line that often spills out onto the street. Since opening in nineteen…