# Cocktail bar by Konkuk University Station, Seoul: Negroni at Yahwa - By Jaeyoon Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-standing-glass/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-standing-glass/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@euljiro-standing-glass/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/index.md) ## In short Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk University Branch is a solo drinking bar with a U-shaped counter, in the basement at 16-4 Achasan-ro 33-gil near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. Dropping in alone on a Sunday evening after plans ended early, the writer ordered a Peach Highball 11.0, a Godfather 15.0 and a Negroni 15.0, and became a one-day friend with the guest seated across the packed bar. Yahwa works equally well for drinking alone, a second round or a quick nightcap. ## Good to know - **Location**: B1, 16-4 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (5-70 Hwayang-dong) - **Hours**: Mon–Thu 20:00–05:00 next day / Fri–Sun 19:00–06:00 next day - **What was ordered**: Peach Highball 11.0, Godfather 15.0, Negroni 15.0 - **Complimentary snack**: Chicken-leg-shaped crackers - **Seating**: Long U-shaped bar with tall stools (storage space under the seats) - **Bottles**: Prices listed openly, bottle keep available - **How to order**: Order from your phone, with request options to choose from *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* My plans ended early and I was a bit sad about it, so I looked around and ended up at Yahwa, a solo drinking bar near Konkuk University! It's a great spot for solo drinking, a second round, or a quick drink — even introverts will feel comfortable here haha. ## Where is Yahwa Konkuk University Branch, and what are its hours? Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk University Branch is at B1, 16-4 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (5-70 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu). Hours are Mon–Thu 20:00 to 5:00 the next day, and Fri–Sun 19:00 to 6:00 the next day. ## The entrance: down the basement stairs ![Basement entrance exterior of Yahwa Konkuk University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-01-6wjt8-900.webp) *Konkuk University solo bar* ![Entrance to Yahwa Konkuk University Branch covered in posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-02-1qbkk-m-900.webp) The super hip poster and entrance vibe are so good~~ Feels like you'd get a great shot here if you took a photo lol. There's a bench out front too, and people clearly love using it for a breather. ## Inside Yahwa: U-shaped bar seats and a guestbook ![Long U-shaped bar with tall stools](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-03-1aigv-900.webp) The long U-shaped bar runs around, and the stools are pretty tall. There's a spot to store your bags under the stools — such a smart touch, bb. There's a big mirror on one side, which looks great, and all the empty bottles lined up underneath show how many people have passed through. ![Interior of the bar with mirror and empty bottles](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-04-suxcy-900.webp) *Konkuk University solo bar* ![Simple game pieces on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-05-8bsk9-900.webp) ![Guestbook left by past customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-06-1v1w3-900.webp) *Konkuk University solo bar* There are simple games, which were nice to play with a friend and also good conversation starters when chatting with people I'd just met! There's also a guestbook from past visitors — everything from casual greetings to worries and dating stories, which made for a fun read lol. If you visit, I highly recommend flipping through it! ## Cocktail menu and prices at Yahwa, plus bottle keep ![Cocktail menu at Yahwa Konkuk University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-07-389h6-900.webp) ![Menu page listing highballs and whiskies](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-08-10ii0-m-898.webp) From Yahwa's signature cocktails to familiar classics, highballs, and a wide range of whiskies, everything's there, and the bottle prices are all transparently listed, which made ordering easy. Bottles can also be kept, so if you're a regular, keeping a bottle is the way to go~ ![Menu page showing bottle prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-09-1fuqm-900.webp) ![Whisky bottle list menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-10-v8ebe-899.webp) ![Menu page introducing signature cocktails](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-11-1h02w-900.webp) ![Menu page listing request options](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-12-1tr8d-899.webp) ![Final page of the Yahwa Konkuk University Branch menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-13-j7g6y-899.webp) ## Three cocktails: Peach Highball, Godfather and Negroni - Peach Highball 11.0 - Godfather 15.0 - Negroni 15.0 ![Peach Highball with chicken-leg-shaped cracker snack](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-14-159xj-900.webp) They give you chicken-leg-shaped crackers as a basic snack, and honestly my hand kept going back for more — it went well with every drink. My first drink was a light Peach Highball, and it was so good, sweet with a really nice peach aroma and flavor! Such a light, delicious highball for a first drink — highly recommend for anyone who isn't great with alcohol but loves something sweet! ![Godfather cocktail topped with cinnamon](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-15-fclwv-1200.webp) Second up, the Godfather — the one I always order at any bar. Yahwa's version stuck to the basics, and the smoky flavor wasn't too strong, so it'd be a great first try for anyone who hasn't had one before. I personally love a strong smoky flavor so I was very into it! The cinnamon was piled on generously too, giving it that no-holds-barred feel haha. ![A glass of Negroni garnished with orange](https://img.superchart.com/images/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni-16-1hy11-900.webp) Last was the Negroni, which I'd never had before. Orange is the highlight here, and it's quite strong with a dry edge, making it perfect to finish the night on a high note lol. At first I wasn't sure what to make of the taste, but it grew on me weirdly addictively the more I drank. ## Is Yahwa comfortable alone? A packed Sunday and a one-day friend Even though I visited on a Sunday, the place was completely packed. At first I felt a little awkward and just watched the vibe, but the staff were so friendly, and after one drink, people around me started chatting with me. I ended up talking excitedly with the person sitting across from me and properly enjoyed having a one-day friend haha. One clever thing about Yahwa is that ordering is done by phone, and the request options are built right into the menu — beyond basics like calling staff, they've added fun but thoughtful options like 'please move my seat' and 'villain removal,' which I thought was a great touch! If you're craving a drink but don't want to go alone, don't feel like a full-on night out, want a light second round, or just want to relax and chat with new people, Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar near Konkuk University is a great spot to check out! ## Where it is - Yahwa Solo Drinking Bar Konkuk University Branch (야화 혼술바 서울 건대점) - B1, 16-4 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 아차산로33길 16-4 지하1층 - 37.5409634, 127.0704233 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%BC%ED%99%94%20%ED%98%BC%EC%88%A0%EB%B0%94%20%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%20%EA%B1%B4%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5409634,127.0704233,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-standing-glass/yahwa-konkuk-solo-drinking-bar-negroni/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt