# Gangnam cocktail bar for a date: Moai and Melon Prosciutto at Ugly - By Yerin Sim (https://superchart.com/en/@hongje-corner-table/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@hongje-corner-table/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@hongje-corner-table/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/index.md) ## In short Ugly is a cocktail bar in Gangnam, Seoul, a 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station, with a mysterious, upscale ceiling that looks like a tarot card. On a weekday visit around 7pm there was no wait, and the picture menu made it easy to order Moai (₩19,000), Holy Smoke (₩26,000) and Melon Prosciutto (₩25,000) while seeing exactly which glass each drink arrives in. Ugly is an easy pick for a blind date or a second-round date spot near Gangnam Station. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station, 5F, 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Open until 2am - **Visit time**: Weekday around 7pm, no wait - **Moai**: ₩19,000 - **Holy Smoke**: ₩26,000 - **Melon Prosciutto**: ₩25,000 - **Seating**: Regular tables, room-like private spaces, upstairs and outdoor tables - **Price reference**: ₩19,000 ≈ $14 · ₩26,000 ≈ $19 · ₩25,000 ≈ $18.5 (2026-09-17) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Main image of Ugly, a Gangnam Station cocktail bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-01-n8fin-1200.webp) Ugly, Gangnam, Seoul After dinner near Gangnam Station, I wanted a nice place for a light drink with good vibes, so I went to Ugly, a cocktail bar near Gangnam Station. It's only about a 2-minute walk from the station, the interior is upscale, and it's easy to talk there, so it'd make a great spot for a Gangnam blind date or a second-round date. The cocktail visuals were pretty unique too, so let me walk you through the vibe and the menu one by one. ## Location and hours of Ugly, a Gangnam Station cocktail bar ![Direction toward the building entrance of Ugly in Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-02-1lwwx-966.webp) ![The way to Ugly on Gangnam-daero 96-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-03-pdlrl-966.webp) ![Sign for the 5th-floor building where Ugly is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-04-mv60o-966.webp) Ugly is only a 2-minute walk from Gangnam Station, so accessibility is really good. It's an easy spot to walk to right after eating at a restaurant near Gangnam Station, so it'd work well for a date's flow too. ![Sign showing Ugly's operating hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-05-r57jm-966.webp) It's open until 2am, so it's great for enjoying Friday nights, and it's a good place to spend late hours with a partner or friends. I visited on a weekday around 7pm and got in right away with no wait at all. ## Ugly's interior vibe and seating ![Ugly's upscale interior design](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-06-1je74-966.webp) ![Ugly's mysterious-feeling interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-07-1k96q-966.webp) Cocktail bars usually fall into one of two categories, either budget-friendly or upscale. Ugly went for a mysterious yet upscale vibe, which made it perfect for a blind date. ![Ugly's ceiling design reminiscent of tarot cards](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-08-9e6by-966.webp) The ceiling design in particular reminded me of tarot cards, giving it a feel a bit different from your usual Gangnam Station cocktail bar. ![Dimly lit hall inside Ugly cocktail bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-09-beinz-966.webp) The lighting overall was on the dimmer side, but not so dark you couldn't see in front of you — just enough to bring out that distinctive cocktail bar atmosphere. ![Regular table seating at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-10-j9dew-966.webp) ![Room-like private seating at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-11-1kcns-966.webp) The seating was largely split between regular tables and room-like sections for a more private seating. There were also seats upstairs and outside, which looked great for enjoying like a rooftop when the weather's cool. ![Outdoor table seating at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-12-ae1zo-966.webp) *Outdoor tables* When I visited, there were couples on dates and tables that looked like blind dates. Interestingly, I also spotted what looked like people out with business contacts, so it seemed like a good fit not just for dates or blind dates but also for a casual chat. ## Three cocktails chosen from the picture menu ![Cover of Ugly's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-13-a1pgt-889.webp) ![Ugly's cocktail menu with prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-14-ezks0-880.webp) At Ugly, a Gangnam Station cocktail bar, I ordered three: Moai (₩19,000), Holy Smoke (₩26,000), and Melon Prosciutto (₩25,000). ![Table with ordered cocktails and a snack](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-15-4p82v-966.webp) Personally, I loved that Ugly's menu lets you see the cocktail visuals as drawings. If you don't drink often, cocktail menus can feel unfamiliar with all those base spirit and ingredient names, and it's hard to picture what it'll actually taste like. ![Ugly's cocktail menu with illustrations](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-16-1s6b1-966.webp) *Illustrations only appear for the cocktail section* Even I sometimes struggle to choose when there's just a name listed, but here I could see exactly what glass and look each drink would come in beforehand, which made picking so much easier. ### Moai ₩19,000 - sweet and tangy pineapple ![Ugly's Moai cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-17-zrkc8-966.webp) The Moai I ordered had a tropical feel. The sweet and tangy pineapple flavor made it easy to drink without any pressure, like a cocktail you'd have on a resort vacation. ![Glass of pineapple-flavored Moai cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-18-1f10d-m-966.webp) If you prefer sweet, refreshing cocktails over strong ones, Moai should suit you well. ### Holy Smoke ₩26,000 - cigarette-shaped glass, over 30 proof ![Holy Smoke served in a cigarette-shaped glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-19-13ocp-966.webp) On the flip side, Holy Smoke is a cocktail I ordered right after seeing the picture on the menu, since the glass itself is shaped like a cigarette. Being over 30 proof, the alcohol hit hard the moment I took a sip. ![High-proof Holy Smoke cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-20-190tr-966.webp) One sip and I could practically trace where the alcohol was traveling. Every time I drank Holy Smoke, I felt like a grown-up beast straight out of a black-and-white noir film. ### Melon Prosciutto ₩25,000 - a light side dish for when you're full ![Melon Prosciutto snack at Ugly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu-21-o6ky6-966.webp) We'd already eaten a big dinner, so we ordered the lighter Melon Prosciutto as a snack. The soft, sweet melon topped with salty prosciutto made for a nice sweet-and-salty combo. ## Ugly, recommended for these occasions I'd recommend Ugly, this Gangnam Station cocktail bar, as a blind date spot. With its great location and uniquely visual cocktails, it's worth visiting on a day when you want a bit more of a mood than your average bar. ## 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/@hongje-corner-table/gangnam-ugly-cocktail-bar-illustrated-menu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt