# Haechang 9-do makgeolli at Jumak Inho, a Gwangju tavern in Geumnam-ro

- By Yerin Sim (https://superchart.com/en/@hongje-corner-table/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Dong-gu, Gwangju
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the venue.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@hongje-corner-table/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@hongje-corner-table/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/index.md)

## In short

Jumak Inho is a traditional Korean tavern in Dong-gu, Gwangju, a two-minute walk from Geumnam-ro 5-ga Station. On a trip to Gwangju, the writer and a friend ordered octopus tempura with potato dumplings (12,000 won), dak-jeon, a chicken pancake (15,000 won), and red minari gukbap, a rice soup with water dropwort (10,000 won), paired with Haechang 9-do makgeolli (23,000 won) — all clean-tasting and easy on the stomach. For a quiet glass of traditional Korean liquor in Gwangju, Jumak Inho is the answer.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 161-3 Geumnam-ro, 1st floor left unit, Dong-gu, Gwangju — 2-minute walk from Geumnam-ro 5-ga Station
- **Seating**: About 4 tables; reservations recommended for groups
- **Reservations**: Available through Naver
- **Parking**: No private lot; use a nearby paid parking lot
- **Ordering**: QR code ordering at the table
- **Red minari gukbap (rice soup with water dropwort)**: 10,000 won
- **Octopus tempura & potato dumplings**: 12,000 won
- **Dak-jeon (chicken pancake)**: 15,000 won
- **Haechang 9-do makgeolli**: 23,000 won
- **Lunch menu**: Gukbap (rice soups) at lunch; evenings add the lunch menu plus a wider range of drinking dishes
- **Price reference**: ₩23,000 ≈ $16.5 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

![Main image of Jumak Inho, a traditional tavern near Geumnam-ro, Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-01-usiub-1200.webp)

Jumak Inho in Gwangju, Jeolla-do

I recently took a trip to Gwangju, Jeolla-do. My friend and I were looking for somewhere quiet to have a drink and ended up at Jumak Inho, said to be a local favorite. It's a traditional Korean tavern serving Korean fusion snacks alongside traditional liquors, and visiting one in Gwangju made the trip feel even more like a real getaway. Today I'll tell you about Jumak Inho, a good-vibes bar near Geumnam-ro in Gwangju, and the best makgeolli of my life that I had there.

## Jumak Inho location, seating and reservations

![Jumak Inho storefront near Geumnam-ro 5(o)-ga Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-02-1tyde-966.webp)

![A plate of Jumak Inho's basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-03-fudbr-966.webp)
*Jumak Inho's basic side dish*

Jumak Inho, a Geumnam-ro favorite in Gwangju, sits just two minutes' walk from Geumnam-ro 5(o)-ga Station. Access from the station is so good, and since it's a bar, I'd recommend public transit over driving anyway — there's no dedicated parking lot, so you'd have to use a paid public lot. You can book via Naver, and since there are only about 4 tables inside, reserving ahead seemed like a good idea if you're coming with a group.

## What is Jumak Inho like inside?

![Brightly lit seating inside Jumak Inho](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-04-1m11t-966.webp)

The inside of Jumak Inho, a good-vibes bar in Gwangju, stood out for its relatively bright lighting and calm interior despite being a drinking spot. The owner handles everything alone, from cooking to serving, so instead of a loud, packed bar taking in tons of guests at once, it felt more like a small omakase counter where each table gets real attention.

![Quiet interior of Jumak Inho with about four tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-05-10cth-966.webp)

The day I visited, it was mostly office workers drinking after work, which really confirmed the local-favorite reputation. Even though the space isn't big, the overall mood is quiet but comfortable enough to chat easily — it'd work well not just for friend gatherings but for dates or blind dates too.

## How to order at Jumak Inho, and what we ordered

![Bottle and glass of Haechang 9-do makgeolli](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-06-5jb90-966.webp)
*The makgeolli of a lifetime, Haechang 9-do (₩23,000)*

At Jumak Inho, a Geumnam-ro favorite in Gwangju, you order via a QR code attached to each table. Lunch is limited to gukbap dishes, but in the evening they add a wide variety of dishes on top of the lunch menu.

![Evening spread of dishes and traditional liquor at Jumak Inho](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-07-1ej2o-966.webp)

We met for dinner, so true to a traditional tavern, we picked several dishes meant to pair well with traditional liquor.

- Red minari gukbap (₩10,000)
- Octopus tempura & potato dumplings (₩12,000)
- Dak-jeon, chicken pancake (₩15,000)
- Haechang 9-do makgeolli (₩23,000)

### Octopus tempura & potato dumplings (12,000 won)

![A plate of octopus tempura and potato dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-08-7easd-966.webp)
*Octopus tempura & potato dumplings (₩12,000)*

First out were the octopus tempura and potato dumplings. I expected the potato dumplings to be gnocchi-like, but they were chewier and plainer than expected, and they paired well with the crispy octopus tempura.

![Close-up of octopus tempura topped with laver sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-09-i2a9t-966.webp)

![Chewy potato dumplings with octopus tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-10-1ebwc-966.webp)

I thought the sauce on top of the octopus tempura might be innards, but it was actually a laver (gim) sauce — savory with a hint of saltiness, good as an appetizer-style bite.

![Crispy-fried dak-jeon at Jumak Inho](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-11-p8041-966.webp)

### Dak-jeon, Korean chicken pancake (15,000 won)

Next came the dak-jeon I'd been looking forward to most. The outside was crispy and the chicken inside was tender, so it felt like eating a healthier version of fried chicken. Honestly, it was my favorite dish at Jumak Inho.

![Menu listing for Jumak Inho's minari gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-12-11gl9-746.webp)
*Source: Jumak Inho's Naver menu*

### Red minari gukbap, rice soup with water dropwort (10,000 won)

Last, we ordered the red minari gukbap, which is also on the lunch menu. Minari gukbap comes in three versions — red, clear, and creamy-white — and we were torn between sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) and minari gukbap, but ended up going red since we were craving something spicy.

![A bowl of spicy red minari gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-13-2uzyh-966.webp)

I expected something like yukgaejang or bone soup, but it actually had a spicy-yet-slightly-creamy quality, like a mala cream soup or a rosé sauce — pretty unique. Tasting the broth alone at first threw me off since it wasn't what I expected, but once I added the minari and rice, the fragrant minari flavor and texture came together and I kept going back for more.

![A spoonful of gukbap topped with minari and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-14-wo929-966.webp)

## Haechang 9-do, the makgeolli of a lifetime (23,000 won)

On top of it all, Haechang 9-do — often called the Hermès of makgeolli — finished clean with just a touch of sweetness, and it paired beautifully with everything. It's not an exaggeration to say it was the best makgeolli I've ever had, a true once-in-a-lifetime makgeolli. I hesitated seeing the ₩23,000 price tag, but it's absolutely worth it — I hope you get to try it.

![Jumak Inho's liquor menu showing carbonation, body, and sweetness levels](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-15-1859r-647.webp)

![Menu page listing the traditional liquors available](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju/jumak-inho-haechang-makgeolli-gwangju-16-1xpep-647.webp)

By the way, the drinks menu marks carbonation, body, and sweetness levels in stages, which makes it much easier to pick something to your taste. That also makes it a meaningful spot to visit on a blind date or when you're still getting to know someone — you can learn their preferences together.

## Is Jumak Inho in Gwangju worth a visit?

After a night out, I often end up with an upset stomach from greasy or heavy bar food, but Jumak Inho, a good-vibes bar near Geumnam-ro, left me satisfied with its clean, light flavors. On top of that, you can get drink and dish recommendations straight from the owner, which made it feel like a Geumnam-ro favorite I wanted to keep to myself. If you're looking for a quiet, delicious traditional Korean tavern in Gwangju, I'd recommend visiting Jumak Inho.

## Where it is

- Jumak Inho (주막인호)
- 161-3 Geumnam-ro, 1st floor left unit, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
- 전남광주통합특별시 동구 금남로 161-3 1층 좌측상가
- 35.1531195, 126.9114725
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A3%BC%EB%A7%89%EC%9D%B8%ED%98%B8/@35.1531195,126.9114725,17z

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