# Whisky bar in Gwangjin, Seoul: Balvenie and pineapple sorbet at Yahwa - By Jihye (https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-after-work/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-after-work/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@banchan-after-work/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/index.md) ## In short Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk University Branch is a solo drinking bar on the basement level at 16-4 Achasan-ro 33-gil, near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. Inside Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar there are D-shaped bar seats where guests face each other plus a dart area, and the order was a dohwa cocktail, Balvenie whisky, a gin tonic and pineapple sorbet. For a light night of drinks with no food to share — and easy conversation with the next table — Yahwa is a different kind of Konkuk University bar. ## Good to know - **Location**: 16-4 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, basement level 1 (near Konkuk University Station) - **What we ordered**: Dohwa (cocktail), Balvenie (whisky), pineapple sorbet, gin tonic - **Seating**: D-shaped bar seats where guests face each other - **Facilities**: Dart area, selfie zone at the entrance *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Today I went to Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch, which is apparently pretty hot in Konkuk these days! Solo drinking bars have been trending lately so I was curious, and once I actually went, the vibe was way better than I expected — pretty impressive place >.< > Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk ## Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk University Branch at a glance - A Konkuk solo bar close to Konkuk University Station, so it's easy to reach - A clean, sleek space where you can also enjoy darts and games - A good spot for a light drink, from cocktails to whisky to gin tonic ## How to walk there from Konkuk University Station, and the entrance ![Exterior view of the building housing Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-01-198eq-m-900.webp) Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch wasn't far from Konkuk University Station, so it was easy to find. I'd been curious since solo drinking bars have been so hot in Konkuk lately, and the vibe felt different from the entrance already! ![Basement entrance passage to Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-02-a0dr2-900.webp) ![Entrance sign of Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-03-15uk4-900.webp) If you're looking for a Konkuk solo bar in particular, this had a comfortable atmosphere for chatting while drinking, so it'd be a decent pick too if you're searching for bar recommendations near Konkuk University Station. ![Lit-up entrance of Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-04-c4blf-900.webp) ![Selfie zone at the entrance of Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-05-uecb9-900.webp) The lighting had a nice mood too, and it felt hot even before stepping inside. My friend and I took a photo at the selfie zone by the entrance before going in haha ![Photo taken at the selfie zone during the visit to Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-06-1v6wd-900.webp) ![Interior lighting at Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-07-3o8jb-900.webp) ## Inside Yahwa: D-shaped bar seats and a dart area Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch is on the basement level, and once I went in I was a bit surprised at how spacious it was! The facing D-shaped seating layout meant even coming alone wouldn't feel awkward — you'd naturally find a seat. On one side there was even a dart area! It's not just about drinking — there's something to play with in between, so there's never a dull moment. ![Interior with facing D-shaped seats and a dart area](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-08-q8lf2-900.webp) Overall it felt sleek and clean, minimal but with everything you'd need! Not overly decorated — instead it felt upscale and comfortable, which made me think it'd work well as a Konkuk solo bar. ![Minimal and sleek bar space at Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-09-o5u8a-751.webp) ## What we ordered at Yahwa: dohwa, Balvenie, pineapple sorbet, gin tonic - 🍸 Dohwa - 🥃 Balvenie - 🍍 Pineapple sorbet - 🍸 Gin tonic ![Dohwa cocktail and a Balvenie glass on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-10-4nlsq-900.webp) As soon as the menu arrived, my friend and I clinked glasses — cheers! With a pretty cocktail in front of us, the mood felt even livelier somehow. I think the charm of a solo drinking bar is being able to enjoy just drinks lightly, without heavy snacks, even on a full stomach. If you like this kind of vibe while searching for bar recommendations near Konkuk University Station, this might suit your taste! ![The drinks ordered at Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-11-1hkhm-900.webp) ![A glass of Balvenie whisky and a cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-12-cjo11-1200.webp) ### 🥃 How was the Balvenie whisky by the glass? And then the Balvenie I ordered! I wanted to enjoy a clean glass of whisky, so I went with the basic Balvenie. Very clean going down! ![The basic Balvenie whisky glass ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-13-1pcvg-900.webp) ### 🍑 Dohwa, the sweet-and-tart cocktail The dohwa was a cocktail with a subtle fruity aroma and a smooth finish. With its refreshing fruity feel plus some sweetness, it was nice to sip lightly as a first drink. It didn't have that heavy alcohol smell you sometimes get with cocktails — it was on the softer side, so it'd suit people who enjoy the mood more than drinking hard. It looked pretty too, so it was great for photos >.< ![A glass of the fruity dohwa cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-14-1w3q5-900.webp) ### 🍍 Pineapple sorbet as a palate cleanser Lastly I ordered a pineapple sorbet as a palate cleanser. Honestly, this was so refreshing that it was perfect to eat in the middle of drinking haha. With the pineapple's signature tangy sweetness and that cold, melt-in-your-mouth texture, my mouth felt clean again! It was easy to eat without feeling heavy even on a full stomach, so I thought it was a good closing pick. ![Pineapple sorbet ordered as a palate cleanser](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-15-1dtwo-900.webp) ### 🍸 One more round: the gin tonic And I couldn't stop there, so I had a gin tonic too haha. I actually like the gin line and prefer clean drinks, so this was right up my alley! Not overly sweet or heavy, easy to drink another glass of cleanly. If you like this style, try the gin tonic at a Konkuk solo bar too >.< ![An additional gin tonic](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic-16-1ltrd-900.webp) ## 🗣️ Is it easy to chat with the next table at Yahwa? One thing that was a bit surprising about Yahwa's atmosphere was how naturally conversation flows with the next table. The people next to us actually started talking to us — my friend is about to get married and I'm a bit shy, so our chat didn't go on that long lol. But looking around at other tables, a lot of people were naturally talking to each other and drinking comfortably. If you're someone who doesn't mind chatting with strangers over a drink, this atmosphere itself could be pretty fun. ## Is Yahwa worth a visit near Konkuk University Station? Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk branch had a vibe that was a bit different from a typical bar, which made it fun. It was nice to have a drink and chat comfortably in a clean, sleek space, and the atmosphere of naturally connecting with the next table was memorable too. If you like drinking alone or don't mind lightly chatting with strangers, it's worth trying once. Visiting with a friend like I did, enjoying a cocktail and a whisky, was pretty good too >.< If you're looking for bar recommendations near Konkuk University Station and want something a bit different from the usual bar, give Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar a try~~ Next time I'd like to pick a different cocktail to try haha ## Where it is - Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk University Branch (야화 혼술바 서울 건대점) - 16-4 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea, basement level - 서울특별시 광진구 아차산로33길 16-4 지하1층 - 37.5409634, 127.0704233 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%BC%ED%99%94%20%ED%98%BC%EC%88%A0%EB%B0%94%20%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%20%EA%B1%B4%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5409634,127.0704233,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-after-work/yahwa-honsul-bar-konkuk-balvenie-gin-tonic/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt