Euljiro date-night beer pub: picky boyfriend's 3 Sulsul, Eulsam Hof

Why Eulsam Hof for a second round on a Euljiro date?

Eulsam Hof is the draft beer pub my boyfriend and I went to as our second stop, after stuffing ourselves with good food on a date in trendy Euljiro. If you're heading to "Hipjiro" (hip Euljiro), you have to go to Eulsam Hof...!!! I recommend it sooooooo much for a second or third round!

There are so many different pouring styles, which I found so fascinating! It's great for a second round when you're full, so I'm 100% coming back! My boyfriend is a beer killer and super picky, but he approved of Eulsam Hof's beer. I'll tell you his pick below!!

What's the atmosphere like at Eulsam Hof in Euljiro?

Eulsam Hof isn't in the narrow alleys of Euljiro 3-ga but on a relatively big main road, so it felt pleasant. Personally I don't like the Euljiro 3-ga area because it's too crowded and the alleys are narrow and grubby, so that's exactly why I liked this place!

There was also lots of graffiti scribbled on the walls by customers, haha. It's full of notes written by past visitors, so it's fun to browse while you drink.

How on earth did someone write on that ceiling? Truly the Korean spirit of determination.

Great retro vibe. It was crowded so I couldn't take many photos of the place, but the decorations all over show the owner's great sense. Retro mixed with hip, it really feels like a proper Hipjiro bar, haha.

Eulsam Hof draft beer menu: pick your pouring style

What's unique is that you can choose the pouring type of your draft beer. They're split into names like Pompom, Sulsul and Toktok, and you can pick how soft the foam is or how crisp and fizzy you want it, which I find so fun.

Menu time! Full marks for the sheer variety, I'm handing out a pass medal. The prices? Pass as well.

Ordering is easy with the QR code on every table. Done!

Toktok vs Sulsul: why my picky boyfriend chose Sulsul

For our first round we ordered Toktok and Sulsul. We'd already eaten until we were stuffed at our first stop and just dropped in for a light drink, so we ordered beer first! They even set out a special coaster matching the pouring style we chose, and that attention to detail got me first, I was touched :')

The special coaster tells you within how many minutes it tastes best and how to drink it. The way it goes down is seriously creamy and cool and crisp!! If you love beer, the moment you take a sip, today's fatigue is just gone, bye~

• Toktok: It's full of a tingly, zingy fizz, so I guess that's why it's called Toktok
• Sulsul: The cream on top is super soft and it really goes down smoothly (sulsul), hahaha

(Sulsul was totally my boyfriend's pick, haha. He drank three of these alone!)

Eulsam Hof's fresh shrimp chips: a snack that works even when you're full

Eulsam Hof has hearty snacks too, but also lots of light ones, so it was easy to drink there as a second round. The fresh shrimp chips (saeu-kkang) we got as a side were total beer thieves! Here comes the snack~ Even when you're full, you need something to pick at with your beer, right?

Even full, the beer just keeps going down. They pour it right in front of you, so it's fun to watch. They pour the beer right up to overflowing and dip the glass in water and lift it out, which feels like a performance.

Second glass at Eulsam Hof: Lemon Hof and Pompom

For the second round I ordered the Lemon Hof and my boyfriend ordered Pompom. Next beer arrives. We meant to have just one glass each, but they kept going down. Seriously, why are those shrimp chips so good? Just the kind of flavor that keeps the beer flowing. Salty and nutty, they go so well with beer.

Pompom has to be drunk within 30 seconds. I took a sip and it goes down really, really smoothly. There are also items like the barley-blended beer and the Lemon Hof with a whole fresh lemon in it, so choosing is half the fun. The Lemon Hof was my style! (Right up women's alley.)

What is Taktak? A crisp draft pour with no foam

Eulsam Hof's Taktak is poured with just beer and no foam, so it has a sharp, zingy kick. Tasty snacks and tasty beer, we couldn't stop here. This time we ordered Taktak~! It's so crisp, like NewJeans' Hype Boy (sorry for the outdated joke) hahaha.

My boyfriend is a total beer lover and said the beer here is so good, haha. There's another beer place in Euljiro we go to often, but it's way too expensive... but this Eulsam Hof?!?! Reasonable prices, tasty beer, a variety of snacks, why wouldn't we come?

Is Eulsam Hof's Lemon Hof just sweet?

Eulsam Hof's Lemon Hof isn't just sweet like a typical lemon beer; you get both the beer aroma and the lemon aroma together, which is why it's so good. I ordered the Lemon Hof again, haha. Seriously, you have to try all of these. Highly recommend :') See the little bits? Fresh lemon goes in, so it's tangy and sweet, please have one.

So that's why it tasted so good. I don't drink Terra because it's too bitter. I love Red Rock :') And even though they were busy, the staff were so kind :') (and good-looking)

Eulsam Hof's outdoor tables and why we'd go back

Eulsam Hof also has cute outdoor tables like these, great for the cool outdoor-drinking season. If you want a cold glass of beer on a cool evening somewhere with a good vibe, don't hesitate, just go! Even while writing this I want to go again. Absolutely hallelujah-level amazing.

I recommend it, with some bias, to anyone who wants to really enjoy draft beer in Euljiro or is looking for an Euljiro date course. If you're serious about beer, head to Eulsam Hof!! I'm planning to go back soon and gulp down another glass.