# Gangnam cocktail bar with a starry ceiling: Ugly - By Doyun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-glass-stools/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the bar. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-glass-stools/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-glass-stools/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/index.md) ## In short Ugly is a cocktail bar in Gangnam, Seoul, with a glittering, night-sky-like interior and terrace seating. We sat above the stairs and ordered an Apple Martini, the Moai signature cocktail, and melon & prosciutto. Verdict: Ugly is a great fit when you want to enjoy the atmosphere as much as the drinks. ## Good to know - **Address**: 5F, 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Order**: Apple Martini, Moai, melon & prosciutto - **Moai ABV**: About 8% - **Hookah and shisha**: Available only at designated tables - **Outside food**: Only birthday cakes may be brought in - **Call bell**: Under the table - **Smoking area**: The terrace outside the bar *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Overview of the Ugly bar interior by Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-01-5nbjz-900.webp) ![Signature interior photo of Ugly bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-02-mfk4h-818.webp) *@ bar_ugly* > A must-visit cocktail bar by Gangnam Station > A Yeoksam-dong bar with a wonderful atmosphere ![Entrance directions for Ugly bar by Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-03-1hql0-900.webp) ![Fifth-floor entrance area of Ugly bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-04-fdl5m-900.webp) ## How do you find Ugly near Gangnam Station, and what is it like? I visited Ugly, a lovely cocktail bar near Gangnam Station~ It is in a popular spot that gets incredibly busy with after-work crowds. I had actually been here once before, but it had been so long that I was a little confused about the entrance. Luckily, I found it right away~ Go in through the entrance with the famous paintings and head up to the fifth floor. The directions are clear from there, so it is not difficult to find~ As soon as you reach the fifth floor, you come across a space with a fantastic atmosphere. From the photo spot to the waiting seats, everything felt very upscale and full of its own distinctive mood. Once inside, the glamorous space I remembered appeared before me, like a night with stars falling from the sky. It is busy even on weekdays, so I tried to arrive as early as possible. Even so, quite a few people were already seated. There were semi-private, room-like seats on the first floor, and the atmosphere behind the curtains looked so nice. There is terrace seating too, but after being shown in, I first went upstairs to the second level. Up the stairs, you can enjoy the view from the second level—or perhaps half a floor up? It was the perfect place to really take in the glamorous atmosphere of Ugly Bar. Unless you are terribly afraid of heights, I think this is exactly the place to enjoy the view~ I liked it enough that I would want to sit above the stairs again next time. ![View of Ugly bar from above the stairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-05-cpvn1-900.webp) ## A storybook-like menu and a night-sky ceiling The menu was designed a bit like a storybook. ![Menu designed like a storybook](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-06-1a3a1-900.webp) ![Mood lighting on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-07-1ka1p-900.webp) The lighting on the table added to the mood too. The ceiling here is especially spectacular, making it a joy to look at. It felt like a night sky, or perhaps outer space, and the high ceiling made the room feel even more comfortable and atmospheric. It is not only a great cocktail bar by Gangnam Station, but also an ideal date spot with a lovely mood. ![Bar interior with spectacular ceiling lights](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-08-shbix-900.webp) ![Night-sky-like ceiling and seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-09-1i9ok-900.webp) ### Hookah, shisha, and outside-food rules Open the storybook-like menu and you can read the detailed guide to using the bar. Hookah and shisha are available only at designated tables, and the only outside food allowed is a birthday cake. The call bell is under the table, and the smoking area is on the terrace outside, so do keep that in mind. ![Menu with the bar's usage guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-10-xumqg-900.webp) ## Apple Martini, Moai, and melon & prosciutto Ugly Bar offered its signature cocktails alongside a wide range of drinks. There was plenty to choose from, including whiskey, wine, beer, and even non-alcoholic options. For food, I chose melon & prosciutto for the first time in a while~ ![Melon and prosciutto appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-11-lisrd-900.webp) For cocktails, I went back and forth between the Apple Martini and a Gin Fizz. I love them both, but after some deliberation, I had a glass of Apple Martini. ![Apple Martini order](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-12-kixot-900.webp) My companion, who was visiting for the first time, chose Moai from the signature cocktails. At around 8% ABV, it was relatively light and easy to drink without feeling like too much. ![Signature Moai cocktail order](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-13-cvs6b-900.webp) After we ordered, they brought over the receipt, which made it easier to check everything. ![Order receipt on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-14-1eie3-845.webp) A little later, the cocktails arrived with the complimentary snack. ![Complimentary snack and cocktail setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-15-12a92-900.webp) ![Glamorously prepared cocktails](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-16-1j7cy-900.webp) They were so glamorous-looking that they immediately caught my eye~ Here are the Moai and Apple Martini. Their contrasting colors made them even more striking. ![Moai and Apple Martini cocktails](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-17-up3xn-900.webp) ![Two cocktails with contrasting colors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-18-1mgr6-900.webp) The complimentary snack was salty pretzels, which were easy to pick at. ![Salty pretzels served as a complimentary snack](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-19-1va8w-900.webp) ![Cocktails with complimentary pretzels](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-20-1s9qg-900.webp) Moai's glass itself reminded me of a Moai statue, while the Apple Martini came topped with a crisp dried apple slice. The food came quickly afterward too. As I mentioned, it was melon & prosciutto~ It had been a while since I had eaten it, and you could tell they had put thought into the presentation. Melon & prosciutto is basically impossible to make taste bad, of course. ![Melon, prosciutto, and cocktails](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-21-15ycj-900.webp) ![Cocktails photographed with a film-camera feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-22-g3lo9-900.webp) I will share a few photos my companion took with a slightly film-camera feel too. Ending with these very MZ-style shots. ![Table photo with an MZ-style mood](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-23-hpbxd-900.webp) The melon was fresh, and eating it with the prosciutto gave that perfect sweet-and-salty combination, so it was even more delicious~ ![The high nose of the Moai statue glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini-24-45m2t-900.webp) I took a photo of the Moai statue glass's high nose. As expected, the Apple Martini was exactly to my taste. ## A look around the outdoor terrace Before leaving, I stepped out onto the outdoor terrace. It looked like another great place to enjoy the atmosphere. It was not cold yet, so I thought it would be nice to come back again. ## Where it is - Ugly (어글리) - 5F, 5 Gangnam-daero 96-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로96길 5 5F - 37.4998201, 127.0274766 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%B4%EA%B8%80%EB%A6%AC/@37.4998201,127.0274766,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-glass-stools/gangnam-ugly-moai-apple-martini/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt