# Gangnam Station cocktail bar with mezzanine seats for a late date - By Moeun (https://superchart.com/en/@following-the-aroma-3/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the venue. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@following-the-aroma-3/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@following-the-aroma-3/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/index.md) ## In short Ugly is a cocktail bar with a mezzanine level on the 5th floor of a building near Exit 11 of Gangnam Station in Seoul. Arriving at 9pm after dinner, the writer had three cocktails — Holy Smokes at 26,000 won, Berry Ugly at 19,000 won and Mojito at 18,000 won — for 63,000 won in total. With high ceilings and low lighting, Ugly suits a quiet second-round date far better than a noisy pub. ## Good to know - **Name**: Ugly - **Address**: 5F, 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 18:30–02:00 (Fri–Sat 18:30–03:00) - **Parking**: No dedicated parking - **Holy Smokes**: 26,000 won - **Berry Ugly**: 19,000 won - **Mojito**: 18,000 won - **This visit's bill**: 63,000 won for three drinks, paid at 9:30pm - **Seating**: Standard tables, mezzanine level, private seats - **Price reference**: ₩26,000 ≈ $19.5 · ₩19,000 ≈ $14 · ₩18,000 ≈ $13.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ## Finding Ugly near Gangnam Station I visited Ugly, a cocktail bar near Gangnam Station, after finishing dinner and wanting to switch things up with a drink somewhere different. ![First impression of the 5th floor interior at Ugly, Gangnam Station cocktail bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-01-xcjgz-966.webp) I got there around 9pm, and after stepping in from the busy streets of central Gangnam Station and heading up to the 5th floor, the atmosphere changed completely. ![Dim lighting inside Ugly at 9pm](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-02-1bt9k-966.webp) The high ceilings, dim lighting, and duplex layout caught my eye right away — it felt less like an ordinary bar and more like a date spot where you enjoy the space itself together. ![Ugly's hall with high ceilings and duplex structure](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-03-1qpsz-m-966.webp) ## Which Gangnam Station exit is Ugly closest to? Ugly is on the 5th floor of a building at 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It's an easy walk from Exit 11 of Gangnam Station, which made it convenient for a second round after dinner. ![Entrance to Ugly on the 5th floor at 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-04-145ff-966.webp) There are plenty of restaurants and things to do nearby, so it fit well into a Gangnam Station date route, and the elevator took me straight up to the 5th floor. ## How the mood at Ugly changes after 9pm I visited Ugly at 9pm. With it already dark outside, the interior lighting felt more vivid, and the high ceilings made it feel less cramped than you'd expect from a cocktail bar. ![Interior lighting at Ugly, more vivid at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-05-udxad-966.webp) Instead of just a handful of tables like a typical small bar, the space opened up upward into a duplex, so there was fun in simply looking around. ![Duplex bar space with sightlines opening up to the upper floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-06-19wfy-966.webp) I didn't expect to find this kind of atmosphere in the middle of Gangnam, so the first impression was pretty distinctive. ![A distinctive bar atmosphere found in the middle of Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-07-1f177-m-966.webp) ## Ugly's mezzanine layout and seating options Ugly wasn't just a cocktail bar with bar tables. There were regular tables, a duplex area, and more private seating too, so there were plenty of options for where to sit. ![Ugly's seating divided into regular tables and private seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-08-x4z23-966.webp) Looking down at the lighting and seats on the lower floor from above felt different too, and combined with the high ceilings, the sense of space felt even bigger. ![View of the lower floor's lighting and seats from the duplex level](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-09-aqz9g-m-966.webp) It seemed like a great fit for anything from a quiet conversation-focused date to a gathering with several friends. ## What Ugly's cocktail menu is like After sitting down, I took my time going through the menu. There was everything from cocktails to whiskey, gin, and tequila, and alongside the usual familiar names, there were plenty I'd never seen before. ![Ugly's menu listing cocktails and whiskey](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-10-1qsxa-966.webp) Being able to read about the type and character of each drink made choosing more fun than just picking a name quickly. That night I ended up ordering one familiar cocktail and two I'd never tried before. ## Three cocktails at Ugly for 63,000 won What I ordered at Ugly that night was Holy Smokes for ₩26,000, Berry Ugly for ₩19,000, and Mojito for ₩18,000. All three together came to ₩63,000, paid at 9:30pm. I picked a couple of unfamiliar cocktail names alongside a familiar mojito so I could try something different with each. ![Three cocktails placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-11-rxrno-966.webp) Ordering several cocktails instead of sticking to one made the whole table feel a lot more varied and lively. ![A varied table setting at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-12-zxikq-966.webp) ### Holy Smokes, 26,000 won Holy Smokes was ₩26,000, the priciest of the three drinks I ordered that night. ![A glass of Holy Smokes cocktail at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-13-1xka1-966.webp) The name was different from the cocktails I usually order, so it caught my eye right away while looking through the menu. Since it was my first time at this cocktail bar, I wanted to order at least one menu item that stood out at Ugly rather than sticking to familiar choices, and that's why I picked this one. ![Holy Smokes styled to match the bar's atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-14-onwgc-966.webp) The unique space and the name suited each other well. ### Berry Ugly, 19,000 won Berry Ugly was ₩19,000. Since the drink's name includes the shop's own name, Ugly, it naturally caught my eye again while looking through the menu. ![Berry Ugly cocktail, named after the shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-15-1adzp-1200.webp) At a place I'm visiting for the first time, if there's a drink whose name itself reflects the shop's personality, I always want to order it, and Berry Ugly was exactly that. Picking two cocktails I'd never tried before, alongside Holy Smokes, made for a fun way to experience Ugly's own signature menu. ![Vertical shot of the Berry Ugly cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-16-ma6mj-966.webp) ### Mojito, 18,000 won Mojito was ₩18,000. ![A glass of Mojito ordered at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-17-qrga2-966.webp) After picking two unfamiliar names, I chose the relatively familiar mojito as the third drink. ![Vertical shot of the Mojito glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-18-136kc-966.webp) Rather than picking three unfamiliar cocktails, adding in one familiar drink made choosing easier. Sipping between the three, I enjoyed the fun of trying something different with each glass. ![Table with three cocktails sipped in turn](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-19-blwd4-966.webp) ## Why Ugly works for a second-round date I finished paying at 9:30pm, and visiting around 9pm really let Ugly's signature lighting and atmosphere come alive. The high ceilings and duplex layout created a feeling different from a space that's just for drinking, and it was great for sitting together and talking slowly over time. Near Gangnam Station, if you want to keep a date going somewhere with atmosphere rather than a loud bar, this was a good fit. ![Interior of Ugly with an end-of-date atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes-20-skdax-966.webp) ## Ugly hours, address and parking - Name: Ugly - Address: 5F, 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: 18:30–02:00 - Friday & Saturday: 18:30–03:00 - Parking: No dedicated parking ## Is Ugly worth it to end a Gangnam date? Visiting Ugly, a cocktail bar near Gangnam Station, at 9pm let the high ceilings, lighting, and duplex space really shine. Ordering three different drinks — Holy Smokes, Berry Ugly, and Mojito — made for a good continuation of the date after dinner, and it fit perfectly with wanting a drink somewhere a bit more distinctive than an ordinary bar that night. ## Where it is - Ugly (어글리) - 5F, 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로96길 5 5F - 37.4998201, 127.0274766 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%B4%EA%B8%80%EB%A6%AC/@37.4998201,127.0274766,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@following-the-aroma-3/gangnam-cocktail-bar-duplex-holy-smokes/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt