# Jongak Station craft beer pub with a 4-beer sampler: Sudowonui Bimil - By Gaeul (https://superchart.com/en/@refill-counter/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the venue. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@refill-counter/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@refill-counter/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/index.md) ## In short Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고) is a medieval monastery-themed pub in a basement space near Exit 4 of Jongak Station in Jongno, Seoul. The Chalice Tasting Sampler of four beers (18,900 won) lets you compare a stout, IPA, pale ale and witbier in one round, served alongside Bravas Secret Potato (11,900 won) and the monastery-garden arugula wood-fired pizza. The four beers taste clearly different from each other, making Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo an easy pick for a date in Jongak or a wedding-invitation get-together. ## Good to know - **Chalice Tasting Sampler (4 beers)**: 18,900 won (200cc per glass, 800cc in total) - **Bravas Secret Potato**: 11,900 won - **Location**: B1, 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (189m from Jongak Station Exit 4) - **Seating**: 70 seats, private rooms available - **Hours**: Daily 5 PM–11 PM (last order 10:30 PM) - **Price reference**: ₩18,900 ≈ $14 · ₩11,900 ≈ $8.8 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Atmosphere at the Jongak location of Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-01-p93j3-900.webp) ![Low-lit interior of the monastery-themed pub](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-02-19xad-900.webp) ![Table setting at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-03-1phyt-900.webp) Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고) — the No. 1 beer spot near Jongak Station that I wanted to keep all to myself. ![Signature photo of the unique Jongak-area bar Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-04-1euqb-1200.webp) A Jongak-area date spot I wanted to keep secret: Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo. The concept is on point and the food has no weak spots either — a dining pub that's great for pairing drinks and snacks. Let me introduce one of the top 3 unique bars you have to visit in Jongno! ## Where is Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo and how do you get there? Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo is 189m from Exit 4 of Jongak Station, in the basement level at 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil. With its medieval European monastery vibe and secret-space atmosphere, I stopped by while on a wedding-band shopping tour of Jongno : ) ![Storefront entrance near Jongak Station Exit 4](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-05-7nhwa-873.webp) ![Stairway leading down to the basement level](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-06-k31ci-878.webp) ## Inside the 70-seat basement: the monastery mood Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo has 70 seats on the basement level, with room-style seating that's great for company dinners and group gatherings. The concept isn't just 'monastery' on paper — being underground makes the whole space feel like its own atmosphere. It has that mystical mood where you half-expect a hymn to start playing, with wood-toned tables and low lighting. I heard the space and mood were personally scouted by a chef who used to work at the Hilton in New Zealand. I loved everything about it — the arched medieval-monastery structure and the vintage touches. ![Wood-toned seating in the arched basement level](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-07-16vj7-900.webp) ## A Master Beer venue: the craft beer lineup This Jongak-area spot is a certified Master Beer venue, meaning it's mastered draft beer quality control. There's a big lineup of unusual craft and bottled beers too, and I got to fully enjoy monastery beer of a quality better than anywhere else. ![Beer lineup at the Master Beer venue](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-08-vh46a-871.webp) ## Why the menu names are half the fun Even the snack menu to go with the drinks is styled with a lot of flair. Instead of plain names, dishes carry nicknames like 'Dead of Night,' 'Dawn,' 'Monastery Garden,' and 'Permitted After Confession' — those names alone were a highlight of the menu 😌✨ ## Chalice Tasting Sampler, four beers for 18,900 won ### Tasting the stout and the Silent IPA The Chalice Tasting Sampler is ₩18,900 and features the pub's four house craft beers: a stout, a pale ale, a witbier and an IPA. Scorch of the Sanctuary (stout), Silent IPA, Garden of the Saint Ale (pale ale), and White Cup of the Monastery (wit ale) — four beers, a really satisfying lineup ⭐ ![The Chalice Tasting Sampler of 4 beers](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-09-iyh92-836.webp) ![Four glasses of the house craft beer sampler](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-10-dp5eo-900.webp) ![A glass of the Scorch of the Sanctuary stout](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-11-t5f5i-900.webp) ![Silent IPA glass under dim lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-12-lqcw6-900.webp) A stout that coats your mouth like coffee, with dark chocolate notes and incredible flavor — that's the one appropriately named Scorch of the Sanctuary ✨ And Silent IPA is a low-ABV IPA with citrus notes that pairs perfectly! ![Glass of Garden of the Saint pale ale](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-13-cshud-900.webp) ![White Cup of the Monastery wit ale](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-14-ikuqz-900.webp) ### Tasting the pale ale and the monastery witbier If the first two beers were extreme intensity and a bitter kind of calm, the next two — the pale ale and the wit ale — are lower in bitterness and easy for anyone to enjoy. White Cup of the Monastery in particular was my boyfriend's favorite pick! This European-style wheat beer didn't skimp on bright fruit aroma, and the smooth, natural finish typical of wit ale made it so likable that you'd want to order another round 👍🏻 ![Comparing the four 200cc sampler glasses](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-15-1vn3y-900.webp) ![Craft beer sampler set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-16-g41zn-900.webp) *The price felt almost unbelievable given the quality!* Called the Chalice Tasting — 200cc per glass, 800cc for all four. It was such a balanced lineup and such a properly brewed set of beers that I regretted showing up so late; I just wanted to stay here longer..✨ ## Bravas Secret Potato, 11,900 won Bravas Secret Potato is ₩11,900. It tasted a bit unusual at first, but distinctly delicious — Spanish-style bravas sauce with crispy fried potatoes. In the back, there was also an arugula jambon wood-fired pizza. ![A plate of Bravas Secret Potato](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-17-1bu6c-869.webp) ![Fried potatoes with bravas sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-18-wl758-900.webp) There's a base seasoning throughout that reminds me of Chinese cumin sauce, and dipping generously into the bravas sauce made it even better 🧡 Crispy, generous portion, perfect for a full meal (❁´◡`❁) ![Crispy potato dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-19-9yliw-900.webp) ![Potato snack alongside a beer glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-20-16rml-900.webp) ## Monastery-garden arugula wood-fired pizza The arugula was scattered fresh on top, hence the name 'Monastery Garden Arugula.' The saltiness of the jambon and the grassy(?) bite of the arugula tamed any guilty-pleasure feeling, and the tomato-sauce base of the wood-fired pizza was so tasty — a well-ordered dish 🙌🏻 ![Monastery Garden arugula wood-fired pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-21-8nw4w-828.webp) ![A slice of pizza topped with arugula and jambon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-22-1ojdt-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the tomato-based wood-fired pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-23-jdxfp-862.webp) ## Which gatherings suit Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo? My favorite Jongno pick — this excellent Jongak-area spot, Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo. Out of all the group-gathering options, if you're looking for a place for a wedding-invite meetup, or a spot no one else knows about, I'd highly recommend this monastery-vibe beer pub 🥹🤍 ![Full table spread of beer and snacks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler-24-jdcvl-900.webp) > A place that nails the concept, the taste, and the overall composition. ## Visit information: address and hours - Address: 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, B1, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: Daily 5 PM–11 PM (last order 10:30 PM) - Seating: 70 seats, room seating available ## Where it is - Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고) - 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, B1, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로17길 47-1 지하1층 - 37.5690871, 126.9849246 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%98%EB%8F%84%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%98%20%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80%20%EC%A0%80%EC%9E%A5%EA%B3%A0/@37.5690871,126.9849246,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@refill-counter/jonggak-abbey-cellar-beer-sampler/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt