Euljiro bar for drinking alone: Sex on the Beach and cheesecake, Yahwa

A bar in Euljiro where going alone isn't awkward: Yahwa Honsulbar Seoul Euljiro 2nd Branch

I wanted a casual drink on my own in Euljiro, so I searched around and ended up at Yahwa Honsulbar Seoul Euljiro 2nd Branch (야화 혼술바 을지로2호점)! There are quite a few bars for drinking solo in Euljiro these days, but lots of reviews said you can come alone without feeling awkward, so I was curious. When I got there, other solo guests were sitting around quite naturally, so it seems like a good place to drink alone :)

What's the atmosphere like at Yahwa Honsulbar?

The lighting is soft and the place has that classic bar mood, so I liked it the moment I walked in. It felt good for drinking quietly by yourself, and also for sitting at the bar and chatting lightly. It suits Euljiro's trendy vibe too!

Sitting alone at the bar seat

I came alone and sat at the bar. It's called a solo-drinking bar, but I was a little worried it would feel awkward to be by myself. Once I sat down, though, it was more comfortable than I expected, and actually great for some time to myself.

A Euljiro solo bar with darts and balance games

Yahwa isn't just for drinking, it also has games to have fun with! Other guests were already playing darts, in fact!

And if you come with friends, I recommend the balance games too! You find out each other's tastes and opinions, so conversation starts naturally and the mood relaxes quickly. Even if you come to drink alone you won't get bored, and if you come with a group you can play between drinks, which was a different kind of fun. I liked it even more because it's not a bar that's only about drinking, but a place to pass time playing lightly :)

As a proper Euljiro solo-drinking bar, it has bar seats set up for people coming alone, which I liked too. I think the biggest plus is that you can walk in without any pressure when you want a drink alone in Euljiro. It seems great for days when you don't want to go straight home after work, or when you have no plans and want a drink somewhere with a good mood.

What I ordered at Yahwa: Sex on the Beach and cheesecake

I ordered a Sex on the Beach and a cheesecake!

Sex on the Beach, for anyone put off by strong-tasting cocktails

The Sex on the Beach had a lovely color, so it was great for photos. It's a sweet, refreshing type of cocktail that was easy to drink, and I think even people who don't like cocktails with a strong alcohol taste could drink it fairly comfortably. It felt just right for sipping slowly while chatting.

Cheesecake that went well with the cocktail

I didn't want to order only a drink, so I got a cheesecake too! The cocktail and cheesecake combo went together better than I expected. Eating the soft, sweet cheesecake bit by bit while sipping the cocktail felt a bit like having dessert, which I liked. Quite a few other reviews said the cheesecake is good, so I ordered it, and I was happy with it :)

Feeling awkward on a first visit? Icebreaker games on the table

Yahwa isn't just a space for drinking alone; it has various touches that let you mix naturally with other people. The tables have balance games and icebreaker-type games, so if the mood feels a little awkward on your first visit, trying those could be fun.

Menu and overall verdict for Yahwa Honsulbar Seoul Euljiro 2nd Branch

There's a wide range of cocktails, plus highballs, whisky and non-alcoholic options, so you can choose to suit your taste, which I liked. It's fine for people like me who want a quiet drink alone, and it also seems good for going with a friend to enjoy the mood.

If you're looking for an atmospheric bar for drinking alone in Euljiro, I recommend Yahwa Honsulbar Seoul Euljiro 2nd Branch :) Next time I'd like to try other cocktails one by one 🍸 Yahwa in Euljiro is a great place to wrap up the day with a light drink alone!