# Hongdae cocktail bar for quiet drinks: Doran Honsul Bar - By Eungyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-barstool-hours/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-barstool-hours/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-barstool-hours/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/index.md) ## In short Doran Honsul Bar Hongdae Branch is a cocktail bar in Mapo, Seoul. My friend and I ordered different cocktails, chatted over complimentary snacks, and found plenty of games to enjoy. Verdict: a cozy pick for a quieter drink away from Hongdae’s bustle. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 402-7 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Long Island Iced Tea**: 15% · ₩15,000 - **Wildflower**: 23% · ₩15,000 - **Cocktail selection**: More than 40 varieties, according to the bar - **Whisky selection**: More than 50 varieties, according to the bar - **Ordering**: Order by QR code *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* Even though it’s called a honsul bar—a bar for drinking alone—it’s not only for solo visitors. Like me, you can come with a friend, have a drink, and chat away together! ![Doran Honsul Bar, great for having a drink with a friend](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-01-8kegt-966.webp) ## A calm space away from Hongdae’s bustle As soon as you open the door, a calm space unfolds that feels quite different from Hongdae’s busy, lively atmosphere. Soft lighting and gentle music made the whole place feel cozy and warm. ![Bar space with soft lighting and gentle music](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-02-14w0c-966.webp) It feels great whether you come alone for a quiet drink or visit with a friend or partner for an easy conversation! The spacing and atmosphere between tables didn’t feel too imposing, so I could relax even on my first visit. 😊 ![Relaxing atmosphere at Doran Honsul Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-03-1wayc-966.webp) ![Bar space suited to visiting alone or with friends](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-04-do2j2-966.webp) ## The cocktails I ordered ### Long Island Iced Tea 15% · ₩15,000 ![Long Island Iced Tea cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-05-dvelt-966.webp) This classic cocktail is made with several different spirits, so it has a full-bodied flavor while still tasting sweet and refreshing like iced tea! If you like cocktails, it’s a menu item worth trying at least once. ### Wildflower 23% · ₩15,000 ![Wildflower cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-06-g6nbi-966.webp) Even the name of this cocktail had that distinct Doran feeling 🌸 My friend and I each ordered a different cocktail and enjoyed a glass apiece. The glasses looked pretty and suited the atmosphere so well—it was great for photos! ## How varied are the cocktail and whisky menus? Doran has a wide range of whiskies as well as cocktails. ![Cocktail and whisky menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-07-qdmol-966.webp) Looking at the menu, there were all kinds of options, from classic cocktails to martinis, highballs, and mojitos, so it was easy to choose according to your taste. They say they have more than 40 cocktails and more than 50 whiskies, so I thought it would be a good spot for people who enjoy drinking, too. Whisky highballs are available, and there are non-alcoholic options as well, so it seems easy to visit with a friend who doesn’t drink much! You can order by QR code, haha. ![QR code ordering guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-08-c70xo-966.webp) ## Complimentary snacks and a review event When I ordered cocktails, simple snack chips came along with them. They were perfect for casually picking at while having a drink, so I liked them 😋 ![Complimentary snack chips served with cocktails](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-09-csphl-966.webp) There’s also an event where you get one free cocktail for writing a review, haha. ## Why this honsul bar is great with friends, too Actually, I visited with a friend this time! ![Enjoying cocktails with a friend at Doran Honsul Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-10-1889g-1200.webp) ![Cocktail bar atmosphere that is great for talking with a friend](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-11-1g8tv-966.webp) Because of the name “honsul bar,” you might wonder if you have to visit alone, but it was genuinely great for two friends to come, chat comfortably, and enjoy drinks together. If you’re looking for somewhere to have a drink with a friend and talk in a quiet atmosphere instead of going to an overly noisy Hongdae bar, I recommend Doran! It seems like a good place for a light drink after work or when you’re looking for a cocktail bar with a nice atmosphere in Hongdae 🍸 ![Bar in Hongdae for a light drink](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-12-ra3c1-966.webp) ![Quiet Hongdae cocktail bar atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-13-15vwe-966.webp) There are lots of games too, so you’ll be able to start chatting naturally even with people you’ve just met! ![Games that help conversations start naturally](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-14-gbvh9-966.webp) > A drink shared with a friend and an easy chat, away from Hongdae’s bustling streets 🍸 ![Cozy, warm atmosphere at Doran Honsul Bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-15-1g7g4-966.webp) If you’re looking for a cocktail bar with a nice atmosphere in Hongdae, I recommend Doran Honsul Bar. ![Doran Honsul Bar Hongdae Branch with a pleasant atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar-16-dtdlh-966.webp) ## Where it is - Doran Honsul Bar Hongdae Branch (도란 혼술바 홍대점) (도란 혼술바 홍대점) - 1F, 99-5 Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로6길 99-5 1층 - 37.5486181, 126.9198761 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%84%EB%9E%80%20%ED%98%BC%EC%88%A0%EB%B0%94%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5486181,126.9198761,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-barstool-hours/hongdae-doran-quiet-cocktail-bar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt