Songdo jazz bar with melon prosciutto and draft Guinness: Jazz 257

A Songdo Central Park favorite: Jazz 257 Songdo Central Park Branch.

I love jazz bars, live bars! Having a drink while watching a live performance always makes my heart bounce bounce haha. I have a few favorite live bars in Seoul, and now Songdo has one too! Jazz 257 — I'd had it saved on my map for a while, meaning to go someday!

Where is Jazz 257 Songdo Central Park Branch, and what are its hours?

• 📍 257 Incheon Tower-daero, Art Fore Bldg D 201-202, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
• ⏰ Hours 16:00-24:00 / Fri-Sat 16:00-01:00
• 🅿️ Art Fore underground parking available, 4 hours free

A weekday 8pm visit to the Songdo jazz bar as a couple

Songdo jazz bar Jazz 257. My husband and I wanted good food, live music, and a glass of wine, so we headed to Jazz 257 Songdo Central Park Branch. Booked through Naver for a weekday 8pm slot.

To cut to the conclusion first: the food was better than expected, and adding live jazz made it a different kind of evening. Above all, we ordered the stone steak, and the flame performance that started right at the table caught us both off guard for a second haha.

What time do the live sets at Jazz 257 start?

Songdo's vibe spot Jazz 257. We booked around the show time so we could eat while watching the performance. The listed show time right now is 20:00-22:00. That said, showtimes and lineups can change, so I'd recommend checking on the day you visit!

The stone steak at Jazz 257 arrived with a bigger flame than expected

Songdo steak favorite Jazz 257. The main dish we ordered that night was the stone steak. And this dish grabs attention from the moment it arrives, not just for the taste. As soon as the steak hit the table, the flame performance kicked off.

I figured, how big could a tableside flame really be? But the flame shot up surprisingly high and startled me for a moment! Not exactly a cozy fire to stare at haha. This performance seemed to be what set Jazz 257's stone steak apart from a plain steak dish.

But here's the important part — it wasn't just fun to watch! Tasting it, it was actually pretty good. Personally, I figured a steak at a jazz bar would just be paying for the atmosphere, but it was surprisingly satisfying, like something from a dedicated steakhouse. Officially a Songdo steak favorite haha!

Steak calls for wine. My husband and I sipped wine and took our time over dinner.

Lake views from the Jazz 257 window that feel like a trip away

Between the show and the view out the window, I kept getting more and more excited. There were a lot of foreign guests too, so it felt like we'd traveled somewhere! There was even a foreign staff member who spoke really good Korean haha. With foreign guests blending in naturally and the atmosphere of the lake around Central Park added on top, how could you not feel a little giddy?

Melon prosciutto at Jazz 257

We also ordered the melon prosciutto. Who first came up with the combo of salty prosciutto and melon? What a hero haha. Personally I felt like it would've been even better if the melon had been a bit sweeter!

A glass of draft Guinness to finish

After the wine came draft Guinness. Draft Guinness is always great for that heavy, rich feel! It's on the pricier side but the pour wasn't small, so I was satisfied. (I thought it'd be 300ml but it looked more like 450ml haha.)

How mellow was the jazz set that night at Jazz 257?

Listening to jazz live is really something! Jazz 257 in Songdo is the perfect spot for a Songdo date where you can have a drink and enjoy a show at the same time. If you brought a potential someone here on a date, wouldn't it turn into something real haha.

That night's show wasn't the kind of upbeat, energetic jazz that gets everyone hyped — it was mostly mellow, calm songs, which made it easy to talk at the table while listening to the music. If you went in expecting to party since it's a jazz bar, this particular night's mood might've felt a bit different from that.

Since it's a live bar, the mood can really shift depending on which musicians are performing, so the atmosphere can vary quite a bit even at the same venue depending on the day and the show. If you have a particular mood in mind, it's worth checking the lineup before you go.

Naver Place always has various ongoing promotions, like show fee coupons and set menu discount coupons, so if you're planning to visit, definitely check it out!

Who should book a table at Jazz 257 in Songdo

• Anyone in Songdo looking for a slightly special date instead of an ordinary dinner
• Anyone who wants an anniversary or special dinner out
• Anyone who wants steak, wine, and live jazz all in one evening

Next time, I want to check the lineup first and come back to match the visit with that day's music :)