# Ardbeg whisky tasting at Hanuk, a basement cocktail bar in Jongno - By Junseo (https://superchart.com/en/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit experience from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/index.md) ## In short Hanuk is a cocktail bar on the basement floor of 18 Samil-daero 19-gil, near Jonggak Station in Jongno, Seoul, where Korean tradition is styled in a modern way. This visit took in the Ardbeg whisky tour, a welcome drink of sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) with yakgwa (honey cookie), and a service that lends you a portable battery while your phone charges. Hanuk suits anyone who wants a new drinking experience and a space that photographs well, and it opens daily from 19:00 to 02:00. ## Good to know - **Location**: B1, 18 Samil-daero 19-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 19:00-02:00 - **Last order**: 01:30 - **Tasting program**: Ardbeg whisky tour - **Welcome drink**: Sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) and yakgwa (honey cookie) - **Service**: Portable battery loaned while your phone charges *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Traditional-style interior of Hanuk, a cocktail bar in Jongno](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-01-1idqy-1200.webp) I've been on the lookout for good-vibe spots lately, and this time I went somewhere with a slightly different feel: Hanuk in Jongno. Even the name has a Korean ring to it, and once I actually visited, I was even more impressed — it's a space that takes traditional Korean atmosphere and reworks it in a modern way. ![Area around Hanuk's basement entrance on Samil-daero 19-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-02-1mw4k-966.webp) ## Where is Hanuk, and what are its hours? Hanuk is located on the basement floor of 18 Samil-daero 19-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It's open every day from 7pm to 2am, with last order at 1:30am. Since it runs so late, it also looked like a good second-stop spot after dinner. - 📍 Hanuk — B1, 18 Samil-daero 19-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰ Daily 19:00–02:00 - Last order 01:30 ## What is the Ardbeg whisky tour at Hanuk like? What I tried at Hanuk that day was the Ardbeg tour. I already like trying new spirits, so I was curious how it would be run, and it turned out to be more fun than simply drinking — being able to enjoy the atmosphere of the space itself alongside the tasting made it interesting. ![Ardbeg whisky tour tasting setup at Hanuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-03-nrzaw-966.webp) ## Is Hanuk a good date spot in Jongno? Above all, the atmosphere at Hanuk was really great. The lighting was pretty and different corners of the space seemed designed for photos, so a lot of women seemed to come to chat with friends or get that perfect shot. I also saw plenty of couples on dates there. ![Hanuk's interior seating area under soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-04-yxlxh-966.webp) ![A section of Hanuk's bar space styled for photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-05-iqbnp-966.webp) So personally, I think it would suit anyone looking for a date spot in Jongno really well. The vibe is clearly different from a typical bar, so it's better for spending time looking around and taking photos than just having one drink and leaving. ![Vertical shot of a traditional Korean interior detail at Hanuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-06-1npo7-966.webp) ![Corner of Hanuk's interior with traditional decor pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-07-kd4bx-966.webp) ## Hanuk's interior: Korean style without the kitsch What was especially interesting was that Hanuk is a bar that brings out traditional Korean atmosphere. Maybe because of that, quite a few foreign guests were visiting too. It has Korean elements but isn't decorated in a dated or corny way — it's expressed with a real sense of style, so I thought it would be great to visit with a foreign friend too. ![Hanuk's traditional atmosphere reworked in a modern style](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-08-144qw-966.webp) ![Hanuk's bar counter and lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-09-1hgkr-966.webp) ![Vertical shot of Hanuk's interior decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-10-1ff13-966.webp) ## Signature cocktails and the sujeonggwa welcome drink Hanuk apparently keeps rolling out new signature cocktails, and every single one looks gorgeous. The cocktails themselves are pretty, and with the lighting added on top, they photograph beautifully. Honestly, when the glass arrives, it feels like a waste not to snap a photo first! ![A visually striking signature cocktail at Hanuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-11-1hm1i-966.webp) And it was pretty special that sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) and yakgwa (honey cookie) are served as the welcome drink. You usually expect a simple drink or basic snack at a bar, so being able to experience a Korean dessert alongside the welcome drink made Hanuk's concept as a space come through even more. ![Sujeonggwa and yakgwa served as the welcome drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-12-1lwzu-966.webp) I really liked these small touches. It didn't feel like they just built a traditional interior and stopped there — the Korean atmosphere carried through into the food and drinks too. And I liked that the drinks were good quality without being priced in a way that felt like a stretch. The space felt so upscale that I expected the prices to be steep, but that wasn't really the case, which made it easy to visit comfortably. ![Drinks and glasses set on a table at Hanuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-13-13fnb-966.webp) ## Hanuk lends a portable battery while your phone charges There was one small service detail that personally stuck with me: if you hand over your phone to charge, they give you a portable battery to use. These days we take so many photos and videos that phone batteries drain fast, so I really appreciated that they thought of that. ![Portable battery lent out with the phone-charging service](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-14-1lwp6-966.webp) ![A cocktail and small props on a table at Hanuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-15-1i0n5-966.webp) ## Are the bar snacks at Hanuk worth ordering? It's easy to assume a bar will only have drinks with simple snacks, but Hanuk's food wasn't skimpy at all. There was a proper menu to pair with drinks, so it worked well not just as a quick second stop but also for settling in and spending a relaxed amount of time. ![Snack menu enjoyed alongside drinks at Hanuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-16-1rag9-966.webp) ## Looking for a cocktail bar in Jongno, Seoul? Overall, if you're looking for a cocktail bar in Jongno, I think Hanuk is worth a visit at least once. Being able to enjoy pretty cocktails, lighting, and a Korean-style space all together gives it a charm that's different from a typical Jongno bar. ![Cocktail and space blending together with the lighting at Hanuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-17-1i0lm-966.webp) ![Vertical shot capturing Hanuk's atmospheric interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar-18-iidi3-966.webp) I liked the atmosphere so much that I actually found myself wanting to come back with my dad. It's great for friends or a partner, but with Korean touches everywhere, it seems like it could be fun to visit with parents too. If you want to try a new kind of spirit or get some pretty photos, stop by Hanuk on your next trip to Jongno. I'd like to come back myself to try a different signature cocktail next time. ## Where it is - Hanuk (하눅) - B1, 18 Samil-daero 19-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로19길 18 지하1층 - 37.5696287, 126.9865855 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%98%EB%88%85/@37.5696287,126.9865855,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/hanuk-jongno-ardbeg-tour-cocktail-bar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt