Suwon Station social bar to chat with strangers: Yahwa Honsul Bar

Some days you want to drink quietly on your own, but also chat a little with new people, right? 🙃🙃 Today's post is a visit review of Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2 (야화혼술바 수원역2호점), a hot spot for anyone who wants whisky at a Suwon solo bar, and for people hunting for bars around Dongtan too 🌸

Is the vibe at Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2 okay for going alone?

Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2 is a brand-new bar that opened this past March 💗 The interior is dark but cozy with warm lighting, so sitting alone feels not awkward at all, and the stylish music and moderate noise make it easy for solo-drinking beginners to step in!

Drinking solo without feeling lonely: making new friends

The biggest charm of Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2 is "connection." Where most bars focus on quiet time to yourself, Yahwa has an atmosphere where you can talk naturally with new people!

You might worry it'll be awkward the first time, but the staff and the owner open the conversation for you, so solo drinkers are totally, completely welcome 💛🩵💛🩵

The reason solo-drinking fans in Dongtan make the trip to Suwon Station on purpose is exactly this warm, sociable mood! The thrill of an unexpected conversation with a stranger is the real charm of Yahwa 🎶 When you want to meet someone new, or break out of your daily routine and get your energy up with a fun chat with a stranger, I don't think there's a better place haha

Can you order if you don't know much about whisky?

Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2 has lots of cocktails, plus everything from light single malts that beginners can enjoy to deep-flavored whiskies for enthusiasts, so it's easy to drink to your taste 🍸 Even if you don't know whisky, tell them the aromas or flavors you usually like (smoky, fruity, etc.) and it seemed like they'd pick just the right glass for you~

Getting there from Suwon Station

Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2 is a 3-minute walk from Suwon Station Exit 7, so it's easy to reach. Yahwa is already well known among people who know their Dongtan bars, right? It also seems like a good place to drop into if you're visiting Suwon for fun like we were!!

Is it crowded at opening time?

We went right at opening time at Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2, and so many guests came in!! The photos above are the Instagram stories showing the scene on the day we visited 🤤🤤 The staff also carefully helped with seating so that even people meeting for the first time could talk comfortably haha

Games and the chicken-leg snack

Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2 also has little games that are great for passing the time, and above all, the chicken-leg snack (a chicken-drumstick-shaped snack) served as the complimentary bar snack 🍗 It was so good we refilled it several times hahahahahaha

If tonight you need time to yourself but also miss having someone to talk to, don't overthink it and head to Yahwa Honsul Bar Suwon Station Branch 2! ‼️🤍