# Antique Seoul bar near Chungmuro Station with pork cutlets: Boah Boah

- By Damin Roh (https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-low-stool-2/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Jung-gu, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-low-stool-2/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@euljiro-low-stool-2/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/index.md)

## In short

Boah Boah is a craft beer, house wine, and cocktail bar in a basement three minutes from Exit 7 of Chungmuro Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. The order was the Beer Sampler A set (Neomsabyeok, Kelly, Mamma Mia Pilsner, salty tomato sour), an assorted pork cutlet platter, flat dumplings, and old-style tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) — the cutlets were solid, while the tteokbokki was too spicy and the fish cake fell short. With its antique interior, Boah Boah is one of the more atmospheric Chungmuro date bars and worth a second visit.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Unit 1012, B1F Chungmu Building, 197 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (3 min from Chungmuro Station Exit 7)
- **Hours**: 09:20 – 23:30 (break 13:40 – 18:00)
- **Regular closing days**: Saturday and Sunday
- **Public holidays**: Opens at 7 pm, no lunch service
- **Drinks served**: Craft beer, house wine, cocktails
- **What we ordered**: Beer Sampler A set (Neomsabyeok, Kelly, Mamma Mia Pilsner, salty tomato sour), assorted pork cutlets, flat dumplings, old-style tteokbokki

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

With the weather so nice lately, everyone's out in Jongno/Euljiro/Chungmuro, right? Today I'm reviewing my go-to spot in Chungmuro — Boah Boah!

![Arriving at Boah Boah, a craft beer bar near Chungmuro](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-01-qyvzq-900.webp)

![Boah Boah's interior atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-02-lpb4h-m-900.webp)

## Looking for a decent bar in Chungmuro, Seoul

I go to Chungmuro and Jongno a lot, but honestly, in Chungmuro… is it just me? I always struggle to find a place that feels worth going to, so for meals I end up drifting over to Jongno or Myeongdong instead. In that wasteland, Boah Boah is my one ray of light!!

![Yurinki and rosé tteokbokki from a previous visit to Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-03-1rezz-900.webp)

This photo I briefly posted in my March daily log was actually from Boah Boah too! That time I had yurinki (Chinese-style crispy chicken) and rosé tteokbokki, and it was so satisfying. Full disclosure for this post: I did get a blog discount, but I'd already been here before on my own dime — this is a repeat visit.

## Boah Boah location and opening hours

- Address: 1012, B1F Chungmu Building, 197 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours: 09:20 - 23:30 (break time 13:40 - 18:00)
- Regular closed days: Saturdays and Sundays
- On public holidays, opens at 7pm (no lunch service)

It's genuinely super close to Chungmuro. Just three minutes from the station. Come out Exit 7, go down one flight of stairs, and it's right there in the alley.

![Entrance to basement bar Boah Boah in the alley near Chungmuro Station Exit 7](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-04-l3bno-900.webp)

I first came here on a friend's recommendation, and it's not just a place that sells beer — it specializes in craft beer, house wine, and cocktails, which makes it feel more special. Good craft beer bars are hard to find, so it had been a while and I was extra excited!!

![Boah Boah's interior stocked with craft beer and house wine](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-05-unc9s-900.webp)

![Boah Boah's antique interior design](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-06-s4ztp-900.webp)

![Seating and lighting at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-07-n8e2l-900.webp)

![The bar area at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-08-p6cwg-900.webp)

![Decorative items inside Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-09-1sxd8-900.webp)

![Table setting at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-10-sqtsu-900.webp)

![Overview of Boah Boah's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-11-1ijgo-900.webp)

## Is Boah Boah's antique interior good for a date?

Since this place means something to me haha, I made sure to take lots of photos — the antique vibe really makes it a top-tier date spot.

![Boah Boah's atmosphere, great for a date](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-12-bidiw-900.webp)

![Photo of Boah Boah's antique vibe](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-13-rpndm-676.webp)

![브아브아 좌석 분위기 사진](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-14-9vb1v-676.webp)

![Interior lighting and decor at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-15-1hvhm-676.webp)

## What comes in Boah Boah's Beer Sampler A set

With so many craft beer options, I first ordered the Sampler A set. It came with Neomsabyeok, Kelly, Mamma Mia Pilsner, and a salty tomato sour — when I asked the staff, they said this set was made up of exactly the best-selling beers at Boah Boah. For snacks, we ordered the assorted pork cutlet platter, flat dumplings, and old-style tteokbokki.

![Boah Boah's basic snack, nicknamed human feed crackers](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-16-14ioc-900.webp)

The basic snack that comes out automatically — nicknamed 'human feed crackers' — is honestly the perfect beer snack.

> Beer Sampler A

![Boah Boah's Beer Sampler A set](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-17-14yyb-900.webp)

![Four craft beers from the Sampler A set](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-18-1n1b5-900.webp)

Each beer had its own charm. The most memorable was Beer #10 — the salty tomato flavor. How was it, you ask… it was really salty. I didn't know beer could even be salty. But it's distinctive and something you can only drink here, so I'd recommend trying it as part of the sampler. The rest of the beers were all crowd-pleasers with nothing to dislike.

![Table with beer sampler and snacks at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-19-1dj26-1200.webp)

## Assorted pork cutlets: bar snack or full meal

Since Boah Boah also sells pork cutlet meals at lunch, I'd been curious about the cutlet menu since my last visit.

![A plate of assorted pork cutlets at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-20-u470d-900.webp)

![Shrimp tempura, cheese cutlet, and pork loin cutlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-21-1izlg-900.webp)

Shrimp tempura, cheese cutlet, and classic pork loin cutlet — all solidly executed and genuinely delicious. It works perfectly as a drinking snack, and honestly also as a full meal.

![Cross-section of the assorted pork cutlets](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-22-1bw5s-900.webp)

## Flat dumplings and old-style tteokbokki: spicy, and what fell short

Since I loved the rosé tteokbokki last time, I ordered the flat dumplings and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) this time!

![Flat dumplings and old-style tteokbokki at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-23-y3l9r-900.webp)

But… it's spicy. Seriously spicy, so if you're weak with spice, be careful. And here's my honest opinion!!! I got a blog discount, but I'm writing an honest review anyway. As someone who's staked her life on tteokbokki, I loved that it was loaded with quail eggs and cabbage, but please change the fish cake… 🥺🥺 I felt the same way last time — if they just upgraded the fish cake to something better, this would become a dish I'd crave again and again.

![Table with snacks and beer at Boah Boah](https://img.superchart.com/images/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa/chungmuro-craft-beer-pub-boabboa-24-k5wan-900.webp)

Aside from that, this place has the atmosphere, the taste, and the friendliness all covered — a real hidden gem in Chungmuro that I highly recommend! Whenever I have a reason to be in Chungmuro, I'm definitely coming back again and again 🫡

## Where it is

- Boah Boah (브아브아)
- 1012, B1F Chungmu Building, 197 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로 197 충무빌딩 지층 1012호
- 37.5614333, 126.9939069
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B8%8C%EC%95%84%EB%B8%8C%EC%95%84/@37.5614333,126.9939069,17z

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