# Classic cocktails compared, Piña Colada to Godfather: Ugly, Gangnam - By Haon (https://superchart.com/en/@closing-hour-glass/) - Written Sep 3, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of an on-site sponsored visit, and the writer states the review reflects their honest opinion. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@closing-hour-glass/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@closing-hour-glass/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/index.md) ## In short Ugly is a low-lit cocktail bar in Gangnam, Seoul, on Gangnam-daero 96-gil. Revisiting for a second round after dinner, the writer worked through a Piña Colada, Black Russian, Kahlua Milk, and Godfather, comparing everything from sweet, fruity sips to whiskey-based classics. With alcohol content printed right on the menu, picking a drink by taste preference is easy, which is exactly why this place keeps pulling the writer back. ## Good to know - **Hours (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)**: 18:30 – 02:00 - **Hours (Fri, Sat)**: 18:30 – 03:00 - **Groups**: Group visits welcome - **Seating**: Bar seats, table seats, partitioned seating - **Drinks had**: Piña Colada, Black Russian, Kahlua Milk, Godfather - **Location**: 5 5F Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Menu**: Menu viewable on Instagram *as written by the visitor on Sep 3, 2026* * This review was written honestly. ## Ugly's hours and basic info - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun 18:30 – 02:00 - Fri, Sat 18:30 – 03:00 - Group visits welcome - You can check the menu on Instagram!! ![Classic cocktails compared at Ugly, a Gangnam Station cocktail bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-01-18qk0-900.webp) ![Entrance signage at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-02-1fvi1-m-817.webp) ## Why I went back for round two near Gangnam Station I was trying to figure out where to go for round two after dinner near Gangnam Station, and I finally went back to Ugly after a really long time! There are so many cocktail bars around Gangnam Station, and new ones keep popping up, but weirdly, Ugly is one of the first places that comes to mind whenever I'm craving a cocktail haha. ![Low-lit interior of Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-03-1irf0-m-900.webp) ![Interior of Ugly showing the unique ceiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-04-15wvk-900.webp) ![Dimly lit seating area at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-05-5v7as-900.webp) ## The vibe and the seating Walking into Ugly, you immediately get a distinct atmosphere. It's totally different from the chaotic energy of Gangnam Station right outside. The whole place is low-lit and dim, so the mood shifts the second you step in haha. The ceiling is unique too! Ugly is actually a place a lot of people come to specifically for the atmosphere — it works for drinking solo, for a date, and for a casual drink with friends too. There are bar seats, table seats, and even partitioned seating, which is great for talking with your group. ![Bar seats and table seating atmosphere at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-06-b7qxi-1200.webp) Personally, I liked that it wasn't so quiet you had to hold your breath, but it also wasn't the typical loud Gangnam bar where the music and everyone's voices blend into chaos. It hit the sweet spot!! ![Page from Ugly's cocktail menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-07-m3b66-966.webp) ![Menu page listing classic cocktails at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-08-5wvxn-966.webp) ![Ugly cocktail menu showing alcohol content](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-09-9fq96-966.webp) ## Alcohol content is printed right on the menu One of Ugly's strengths is just how many cocktails they have. From classic cocktails to signature ones, the variety is wide enough that picking takes a while when you're staring at the menu lol. Still, instead of a menu that just lists cocktail names, this one makes it easy to picture what each drink feels like, so even first-timers won't have trouble choosing. Best of all, you can check the alcohol content while deciding. Cocktails aren't automatically sweet just because they look pretty — some are stronger than expected, so having this info is really useful. ![Piña Colada and Black Russian on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-10-1b0n2-900.webp) ![A glass of Piña Colada at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-11-d69jy-900.webp) ## Piña Colada and Black Russian Piña Colada, Black Russian. Piña Colada is a cocktail you can pretty much guess the flavor of just from the name, and it lives up to that — tangy pineapple. This was actually my first time trying it lol. The bright, tart pineapple flavor hits first, and the coconut aroma builds up as you keep drinking. Personally, I think Piña Colada is a good option even for people who don't love cocktails where the alcohol taste is really strong. It's sweet and smooth, so it wasn't heavy at all as a second-round drink after a meal. That said, if you like sweet cocktails and keep sipping without thinking, the alcohol can sneak up on you fast, so watch out for that^^* ![Close-up of the coconut-scented Piña Colada](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-12-wgw8g-900.webp) ![A glass of Black Russian with a lingering coffee note](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-13-z6zgp-900.webp) Black Russian is the complete opposite of Piña Colada. If Piña Colada is sweet and refreshing, Black Russian is heavy and bitter with a lingering coffee note. It's funny how two cocktails can feel this different — it made me think this place would be great for a group, since everyone can order according to their own taste. ![Kahlua Milk and Godfather at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-14-1yh5n-900.webp) ## Kahlua Milk and Godfather Kahlua Milk, Godfather. Kahlua Milk is exactly what it sounds like — coffee liqueur with milk, centered on a smooth, sweet flavor. The nutty, creamy milk hits first, and the coffee aroma and sweetness follow behind. It's a relatively approachable pick for people who can't drink much or are new to cocktails, and honestly it's my personal favorite. If you like coffee milk, this will taste almost instantly familiar to you!! ![A smooth Kahlua Milk cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-15-5cbas-900.webp) ![A whiskey-based Godfather cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-16-m0k7y-900.webp) Godfather is built on whiskey and amaretto, so it's a whole different world from the Piña Colada or Kahlua Milk I had earlier. The whiskey character hits you right away in the aroma. If you're into this style, I think it's great to sip slowly while chatting. ![Four cocktails set on the table at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four-17-vlg1b-900.webp) ## Why I keep coming back to my go-to spot There are so many bars around Gangnam Station that it's honestly hard to decide where to go. But Ugly clearly has a different vibe from your typical bar, so if you like this kind of atmosphere, you should just go. The space is fairly spacious, and it works whether you're going with a group of friends or just as a pair. Sitting at the bar and watching the bartender make cocktails is great, and sitting at a table catching up with your group is great too~ In the end, Ugly is a place I have real reasons for revisiting as my go-to spot~!! ## Where it is - Ugly (어글리) - 5 5F Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로96길 5 5F - 37.4998201, 127.0274766 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%B4%EA%B8%80%EB%A6%AC/@37.4998201,127.0274766,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@closing-hour-glass/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-classic-four/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt