# Baked brie and whiskey at Sidebar in Pop, a Nonhyeon whiskey bar - By Boram S. (https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-meal-map/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-meal-map/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dongne-meal-map/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/index.md) ## In short Sidebar in Pop is a whiskey and cocktail bar on the 5th floor of a building a 5-minute walk from Nonhyeon Station and Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. Visiting for the second round of a university friend's wedding invitation gathering, the group shared baked brie cheese with two cocktails and five whiskeys, and received a vanilla ice cream and yakgwa (Korean honey cookie) set through the Naver photo review event. With soft lighting and several seating types, Sidebar in Pop suits long, quiet conversations. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 19:00–03:00 the next day (closed every Monday) - **Location**: 5th floor, 5 Gangnam-daero 122-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station or Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station - **Parking**: Paid parking at Nonhyeon Elementary School public lot, 270m away - **Seating**: Bar counter, tables for 2 and 4, group seating - **Features**: Groups welcome, reservations, waiting area, Wi-Fi, mobile payment - **Honey truffle fries**: 20,000 won - **Churros with vanilla ice cream**: 20,000 won - **Baked brie cheese**: 20,000 won - **Nachos with cheese & salsa**: 15,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Last weekend I had a wedding invitation gathering with a college friend. Looking for a quiet bar for the second round, I found a good-vibe whiskey and cocktail bar. Today's post is about Sidebar in Pop, located in Gangnam. ![Sidebar in Pop, a whiskey bar near Nonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-01-1g3vn-1200.webp) ## Where is Sidebar in Pop and what are its hours? Sidebar in Pop is a whiskey and cocktail bar on the 5th floor of 5 Gangnam-daero 122-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It's open daily from 19:00 to 03:00 the next day, closed every Monday. Group bookings and reservations are available, along with a waiting area, WiFi and easy payment. > A quick verdict from Deputy Jung — a Gangnam bar with great vibes ### Finding the entrance: Sidebar in Pop from the street ![Exterior of the 5th-floor entrance to Sidebar in Pop](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-02-wqr4d-900.webp) Here's the outside of Sidebar in Pop, a quiet bar in Nonhyeon. Heading up to the 5th floor, you'll see the front entrance, styled like the entrance to an upscale barbershop. You walk in through a hinged door. Sidebar in Pop is a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station and Exit 3 of Sinnonhyeon Station. Parking is available for a fee at the Nonhyeon Elementary School public lot, 270m away. ## Inside Sidebar in Pop: lighting and seating options ![Clean interior view of Sidebar in Pop](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-03-1d2wk-900.webp) Here's the inside of Sidebar in Pop, a quiet bar in Nonhyeon. Maybe because it opened recently, the interior felt really clean and upscale. ![Upscale interior design at Sidebar in Pop](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-04-19zuo-900.webp) ![Bar table seating at Sidebar in Pop](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-05-190g9-900.webp) ![Table seating layout at Sidebar in Pop](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-06-90eil-900.webp) ![Group seating area at Sidebar in Pop](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-07-jbdcj-900.webp) There was a variety of seating — a bar table good for solo drinking, 2-seat and 4-seat tables, and group seating. ![Seating near the floor-to-ceiling window with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-08-12bso-900.webp) ![Table seating with an indirect lamp](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-09-1gr8i-900.webp) The lighting was soft and the floor-to-ceiling windows made just sitting there feel like great atmosphere. Each table had its own soft indirect lamp, keeping things pleasantly dim. ![Sign for the Naver photo review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-10-b9umc-900.webp) They were giving away a free vanilla ice cream and yakgwa (Korean honey cookie) set through a Naver photo review event, so I joined right away. ## Sidebar in Pop menu and prices ![Sidebar in Pop menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-11-104c4-900.webp) ![Sidebar in Pop snack menu price list](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-12-qt9v2-900.webp) ![Sidebar in Pop whiskey menu list](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-13-rq84z-900.webp) ![Sidebar in Pop cocktail menu list](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-14-vj6q9-900.webp) Here's a look at the menu at Sidebar in Pop, the quiet bar in Nonhyeon. Signature menu items include - Honey truffle fries — ₩20,000 - Churros and vanilla ice cream — ₩20,000 - Baked brie cheese — ₩20,000 - Nacho cheese & salsa — ₩15,000 among others. ## What we ordered: baked brie cheese and five whiskeys What we ordered was baked brie cheese + 2 cocktails + 5 whiskeys. ![Baked brie cheese and a cocktail on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-15-1dv10-900.webp) We ordered baked brie cheese, which pairs well with whiskey, and got a free vanilla ice cream through the review event. ![Basic snacks of chocolate and pretzels](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-16-1wfj7-m-900.webp) ![Plate of basic snacks served with whiskey](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-17-8ibkk-900.webp) Chocolate and pretzels, which go well with whiskey, came out as the basic snack. ![Three first-round drinks ordered by the group](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-18-m568v-900.webp) For the first drink, everyone ordered whatever they felt like. One friend who can't drink much ordered a light, tasty cocktail. ![A light, low-alcohol cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-19-1acqx-m-966.webp) ![Close-up of a cocktail at Sidebar in Pop](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-20-1gu15-900.webp) ![Table set with cocktail and baked brie cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-21-1060o-900.webp) The baked brie cheese came in quite a generous portion, along with crackers that went nicely with the cheese. ![Baked brie cheese served with crackers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-22-mxcf3-900.webp) The brie was genuinely delicious paired with whiskey and cocktails. ![Free vanilla ice cream and yakgwa set from the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-23-2xmsm-900.webp) This was the ice cream and yakgwa set we got free through the review event — impressive quality for a free giveaway. ![Three different whiskeys ordered by the group](https://img.superchart.com/images/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar-24-aoarr-900.webp) For our second round, we ordered three whiskeys. Everyone picked a different one, so it was fun to try a bit of each. Sipping whiskey little by little seems perfect for a long conversation. The great atmosphere made talking even better. ## Final verdict: is Sidebar in Pop good for group gatherings? Today I reviewed our gathering at Sidebar in Pop, a whiskey bar in Gangnam. The place was clean and had great atmosphere, making it perfect for a group get-together. If you're looking for a spot in Gangnam to enjoy whiskey and cocktails with friends, I'd recommend it. ## Where it is - Sidebar in Pop (사이드바 인 팝) - 5 Gangnam-daero 122-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로122길 5 5층 - 37.507665, 127.0237584 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C%EB%B0%94%20%EC%9D%B8%20%ED%8C%9D/@37.507665,127.0237584,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-meal-map/sidebar-in-pop-nonhyeon-whisky-bar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt