Ansan cocktail bar open till 4am: gin tonic at Yahwa Honsul Bar

Hi everyone, it's Meokjjang Imdu!

I hadn't seen my sister in ages, so we went to Yahwa, a bar near Ansan Jungang Station.

Yahwa Honsul Bar Ansan Jungang Branch: hours and location

Yahwa Honsul Bar Ansan Jungang Branch is a cocktail bar located at 70 Gojan 1-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (109, 110 ho). It's open Sunday through Thursday from 20:00 to 4:00 the next day, and Friday and Saturday from 19:00 to 4:00 the next day.

Sun–Thu 20:00 – 04:00 next day / Fri–Sat 19:00 – 04:00 next day

We went on a weekday evening, and there were a decent number of customers. The lighting was dim throughout, giving the place a calm, settled mood.

What the dimly lit Ansan Jungang-dong bar feels like

The moment we walked into Yahwa, what struck me was the overall dim lighting. It seemed like a great fit for people who'd rather have a quiet drink and conversation in a slightly dark space than sit in a bright, loud bar.

Since we hadn't seen each other in a while, my sister and I just settled into our seats and spent the time talking.

For anyone looking for a cocktail bar in Ansan to have a quiet drink alone, I think this atmosphere would work well too.

The place isn't too bright or hectic, so it also suits anyone searching for a spot to drink solo in Ansan.

It felt like a place you could visit with a friend or sister like we did, or come alone for a gin tonic or another cocktail and just pass the time.

If you're searching for an Ansan cocktail bar for solo drinking with a good atmosphere, this place might be worth checking out.

Board games and darts at Yahwa Honsul Bar

Looking around the inside of Yahwa Honsul Bar, I noticed they had board games as well as darts! It's not just a place to drink — it seemed like a good spot to come with friends, throw a round of darts, or play a board game while you hang out.

Instead of just drinking, it seemed like a nice place to enjoy a light game while spending time together. The tables made it easy to sit and chat, which was perfect for catching up with someone I hadn't seen in a while, like this day.

How do the gin tonic and Kahlua milk taste?

What we ordered at Yahwa was a gin tonic and a Kahlua milk.

The gin tonic came with ice and lime, so it looked clean and refreshing, while the Kahlua milk was sweet and smooth — two totally different styles we could each enjoy.

That day, we focused more on talking over drinks than on food. Since it had been a while since my sister and I had met, we had so much to talk about — everything that had happened, our current worries, even boyfriend stories.

We laughed a lot, then got into some serious talk too, and shared our life stories back and forth — the time really flew by.

The staff member was also really sweet and friendly, which was great. It was our first visit, but they made us feel comfortable, so we could stay without any pressure.

Since we spent the time catching up, we only ended up watching the board games rather than playing, but next time, if we come with more people, I'd love to actually play a game too.

What happens when the mood makes you drink too much

After spending such a fun time at Yahwa, I headed home — and that's when the real trouble started. Once I got home, I threw up like crazy… ugh, total mess.

I'd been totally fine at the bar, talking about my boyfriend and my life and everything, but the moment I got home, the alcohol suddenly hit me hard.

It reminded me once again — you really shouldn't drink too much just because you're caught up in the mood.

These days, everyone's so busy that it's hard to find time for deep conversations even with people close to you, so having a drink in front of us and just sitting and talking comfortably made this day even more memorable.

If you're looking for a bar near Ansan Jungang Station, a bar in Ansan Jungang-dong, a cocktail bar in Ansan, or a place to drink solo in Ansan, Yahwa's dim lighting and relaxed atmosphere might be worth checking out.