Itaewon social bar for solo drinks and new friends: Yahwa

I checked out this hot spot in Itaewon! Clubs, drinks, solo-drinking bars, great food—it was the best. The hottest of them all was Yahwa Honsul Bar Seoul Itaewon Branch! You have to go here. I went and made five friends.. so amazing.

A solo-drinking bar one minute from Itaewon Station: how does it work?

Yahwa Honsul Bar Seoul Itaewon Branch is an Itaewon solo-drinking and social bar where you can comfortably enjoy a drink even when visiting alone, or naturally strike up conversations with new people depending on the mood! It is on the third floor of the Yasanghae building at 6 Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, in the alley between Itaewon Class and Tiki Taka. It is a one-minute walk from Exit 1 of Itaewon Station.

• Fri–Sat 19:00–05:00 the next day
• Sun–Thu 20:00–04:00 the next day
• Bar tables, counter seats, solo seats, couple seats, and floor seating are available; private rentals are also possible
• Zero Pay, easy payments, and local currency payments (paper, mobile, and card) accepted
• No-kids zone / no pets / no parking
• An alcohol order is required; outside alcohol and corkage are not permitted

The menu focuses on cocktails, highballs, and whisky, with simple snacks such as truffle potato chips and chocolate, too. They say that a review event comes with a coupon for one free cocktail.

A comfortable atmosphere alone, with friends, or on a date

I went to this super-hot Itaewon spot because I wanted a delicious drink somewhere with lots of atmosphere for the first time in ages! The moment I walked in, I was completely captivated by the stylish interior overflowing with feeling and its uniquely warm, hip vibe 💖

It is perfect for sharing a cozy friendship moment with a friend, and it has such a romantic atmosphere that love feels ready to bloom if you come with your partner 🥂! Inside, everything from bar tables to comfortable solo seats and sweet couple seats is thoughtfully arranged, so people who came to spend time alone looked genuinely comfortable too 🪑✨

Best of all, the highlight here is the drink-and-snack pairing that delights both the eyes and the palate 🎶 The menu was wonderfully varied, from the dazzlingly colorful signature cocktails Yahwa, Dohwa, and Kkotjam to refreshing highballs and deeply flavored whisky 🍸.

Adding crisp potato chips with a gentle truffle aroma and sweet chocolate snacks made for an absolutely dreamy combination 🍫🥔! You can naturally chat with people you have just met and fall for the appeal of a social bar, or quietly sip a drink and recharge in this ideal space 🌌 Plus, I made the most of the Naver review event's free-cocktail coupon, so it became an even more special night 🎟️✨

If you want delicious drinks, perfect snacks, and an unforgettable nighttime atmosphere in Itaewon, definitely pay it a visit 🥳🎉

Whisky, tequila, and cocktail menu prices

Bottles, glasses, and shots

• Bottles: Jose Cuervo, Jameson, Johnnie Walker Black, and Jack Daniel's ₩149,000 each / Monkey Shoulder and Wild Turkey 101 ₩159,000 each / Ballantine's 10Y ₩169,000
• Bottles: Arran 10Y ₩229,000 / Macallan Double Cask 12Y, Glenfiddich 12Y, Balvenie DoubleWood 12Y, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, 1776 James E. Pepper Bourbon, Michter's Bourbon, Hennessy VSOP, and Aberfeldy ₩259,000 each
• Bottles: Dalwhinnie 15Y ₩269,000 / 818 Reposado, Bowmore 12Y, Highland Park 12Y, Dalmore 12Y, Kavalan, GlenAllachie 12Y, and Glenfiddich 15Y ₩279,000 each / Ardbeg 10Y ₩299,000
• Bottles: Noah's Mill and Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14Y ₩329,000 each / Glenlivet 15Y and Glen Grant 15Y ₩349,000 each
• Jose Cuervo: 1 shot ₩6,000, 6 shots ₩30,000 (lemon and salt available on request) / 818 Reposado ₩15,000 / Jameson and Jack Daniel's ₩12,000 each
• Arran 10Y ₩13,000 / Ballantine's 10Y, Hennessy VSOP, Macallan Double Cask 12Y, and Dalmore 12Y ₩14,000 each / GlenAllachie 12Y ₩15,000
• 1776 James E. Pepper Bourbon, Michter's Bourbon, Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, and Aberfeldy ₩16,000 each / Dalwhinnie 15Y ₩17,000 / Highland Park 12Y, Kavalan, Bowmore 12Y, and Glenfiddich 15Y ₩18,000 each
• Noah's Mill ₩19,000 / Glenlivet 15Y and Glen Grant 15Y ₩20,000 each / Royal Salute 21Y ₩32,000 / Johnnie Walker Blue ₩33,000

They say that if you order a bottle, you can come back anytime and enjoy it comfortably! ❤️

Cocktails, highballs, and non-alcoholic drinks

• Cocktails: Cosmopolitan ₩14,000; Malibu Orange, Black Russian, Kahlúa Milk, Americano, and Jack Coke ₩12,000 each
• Cocktails: Negroni and Godfather ₩15,000 each; Boulevardier ₩18,000; Martini and Apple Martini ₩13,000 each
• Cocktails: Peach Crush, Catharsis, Junebug, and Margarita ₩13,000 each; Midori Sour, Sex on the Beach, Faust, and Long Tea ₩14,000 each
• Highballs: Malibu Highball, Peach Highball, and Gin and Tonic ₩11,000 each / Highball ₩12,000 / Earl Grey Highball, Bombay Cranberry, Jäger Orange Highball, and Apple Tree Highball ₩13,000 each
• Non-alcoholic drinks and ades: Sunyang Oak Somaek 500 ml ₩9,000 / non-alcoholic Earl Grey Highball and non-alcoholic Whisky Highball ₩12,000 each / Orange Sunrise, Blue Lemonade, and Shirley Temple ₩11,000 each

Simple snacks

• Truffle potato chips ₩5,000
• Cassava chips ₩5,000
• Bouchard sea salt chocolate ₩5,000
• Orange cinnamon ₩5,000
• New York cheesecake ₩8,000
• Ricotta cheese crackers ₩8,000