# Pohang cocktail bar near Yeongildae Beach with non-alcoholic drinks

- By Haesol (https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-visits/)
- Written Sep 5, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the venue.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat-visits/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/
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## In short

Rokdam Localdaum is a music-and-culture cocktail bar on the second floor at 328 Samho-ro, near Yeongildae Beach in Pohang. A mother and daughter who don't drink ordered the non-alcoholic cocktails San Francisco (10,000 won) and Shirley Temple (8,000 won) with gambas al ajillo (15,000 won) and truffle fries (8,000 won), and the staff made the gambas with tiger shrimp after the regular shrimp sold out. Rokdam Localdaum suits anyone who wants the Yeongildae night mood without alcohol.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 2F, 328 Samho-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do (near Yeongildae Beach)
- **Parking**: Free use of the nearby Yeongildae Beach public parking lot
- **San Francisco (non-alcoholic)**: 10,000 won
- **Shirley Temple (non-alcoholic)**: 8,000 won
- **Fresh basil tomato ade**: 5,800 won
- **Fresh strawberry ade**: 5,800 won
- **Gambas al ajillo**: 15,000 won
- **Truffle fries**: 8,000 won
- **Drinks**: Cocktails, beer, vodka, whisky, rum, highballs; pasta and brunch dishes also available
- **Live music**: Performances held; schedule posted on Naver updates / venue rental available
- **Price reference**: ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩8,000 ≈ $5.9 · ₩5,800 ≈ $4.3 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026*

## How our first night in Pohang ended at Yeongildae

The place that wrapped up the first night of our Pohang trip was Rokdam Localdaum, a cocktail bar near Yeongildae Beach. We'd already had a huge red snow crab set for dinner, and just going straight back to our accommodation to sleep felt like such a waste haha!! Such a waste!! So we decided to take our time and look around Yeongildae a bit more.

![Night walk scenery near Yeongildae Beach in Pohang](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-01-1slkf-900.webp)

> Rokdam Localdaum

The whole reason I came to Pohang was to see Spacewalk, and from the reviews, Spacewalk at night looked amazing too?! It hadn't rained, but there was a rain forecast so I was anxious, and since more rain was expected the next day too, I went to at least take a look. And sure enough — Closed because of the rain 🥲

Still, the night view was pretty in a way you can't see during the day, so I came back down fairly satisfied haha

![Pohang Spacewalk lit up at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-02-16gnt-900.webp)

## What kind of bar is Rokdam Localdaum, and where do you park?

Rokdam Localdaum is a bar on the 2nd floor of 328 Samho-ro, near Yeongildae Beach, and parking is free at the nearby Yeongildae Beach public parking lot. Since it's a bar, leave the car behind! It felt like such a waste to just head back, so my mom and I decided to end the day somewhere with a good atmosphere, and that's how we found this place.

The name is unique, and pretty too, right?! 'Rokdam' is short for 'localdaum' (locality), and it's described as a space where music and life stories are paired together to share a cultural experience — so it felt different from your average bar.

![Staircase leading up to Rokdam Localdaum's 2nd floor entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-03-16u37-900.webp)

Climbing the stairs, the entrance was already packed with whisky bottles, and I thought — this must be a popular place. Once I stepped inside, I understood why. The vibe was out of this world~~

![Interior of Rokdam Localdaum lined with whisky bottles](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-04-1e10k-900.webp)

I'd also recommend this to anyone looking for a Yeongildae date spot. It's great for couples enjoying the atmosphere together, and just as good for chatting with family. Drinkers can enjoy a wide variety of liquor and snacks, and non-drinkers can fully enjoy themselves too thanks to the non-alcoholic cocktails and ades.

### LP records, retro decor and live shows at Rokdam Localdaum

There was a display of LP records on one side, and it was so pretty.

![LP records displayed along one wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-05-1iuiw-900.webp)

I felt like music lovers especially could have even more fun hanging out here. They also hold live performances, and you can check the schedule ahead of time on their Naver updates. Unfortunately our visit didn't line up with a show, but it's a place I'd love to come back to on a performance day next time.

![Stage area at Rokdam Localdaum where performances are held](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-06-wnsyo-m-900.webp)

Rokdam also lets people who want to perform in Pohang rent out the venue, so it goes beyond just a place to drink — it's somewhere you can enjoy music and culture together 👍🏻 With guitars, a TV, LP records, and retro props scattered around, it wasn't just a place to eat and leave — there was real fun in just looking around the space itself.

![Corner of the shop with a guitar and retro props](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-07-1mqe3-900.webp)

![Interior decorated with a retro television](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-08-1cuq6-900.webp)

![Seating and lighting atmosphere at Rokdam Localdaum](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-09-dvep5-900.webp)

![Rokdam Localdaum space decorated with props](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-10-1upfz-m-900.webp)

## Rokdam Localdaum menu and prices, non-alcoholic cocktails included

Rokdam has a wide range of drinks, from cocktails to beer, vodka, whisky, rum, and highballs, plus snacks, pasta, and brunch menu items that pair well with them — great for a Pohang brunch or a casual drink. Since neither of us drinks, I was a little worried at first, but once I saw non-alcoholic options on the menu, I knew this had to go on our trip itinerary haha

![Rokdam Localdaum's liquor menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-11-1vmms-900.webp)

![Menu board listing non-alcoholic cocktails](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-12-1isl2-900.webp)

![Menu board listing snacks and pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-13-12ahw-900.webp)

There were surprisingly many non-alcoholic options, so we got a recommendation haha. Here's what we ordered that day and the prices.

- San Francisco ₩10,000
- Shirley Temple ₩8,000
- Fresh basil tomato ade ₩5,800
- Fresh strawberry ade ₩5,800
- Gambas al ajillo ₩15,000
- Truffle fries ₩8,000

### How the non-alcoholic San Francisco and Shirley Temple taste

It felt like the kind of place a lot of people searching for Pohang cocktails would find, and it was great that even without drinking, the non-alcoholic cocktails let us enjoy the mood just as much. Once you order, they shake it up right there at the bar.

![Bartender preparing a non-alcoholic cocktail](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-14-g69lx-900.webp)

San Francisco had a refreshing, fruity sweetness that was easy to drink from the very first sip, with the tart-sweet flavors of several fruits blending together. Shirley Temple was sweeter and more refreshing, with tangy carbonation and sweetness that made it easy to drink like a soda. Neither had any alcohol in them, so it was perfect for chatting about the trip with my mom over drinks.

![Two non-alcoholic cocktails, San Francisco and Shirley Temple](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-15-j8dz7-900.webp)

Even the cocktail coasters all had different designs, and they matched Rokdam's vibe perfectly — the concept was on point 👍🏻

![Cocktail coasters each with a different design](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-16-1psa5-900.webp)

## Shrimp sold out, so the gambas came with tiger shrimp

Rokdam's gambas al ajillo (₩15,000) — that day they'd actually run out of shrimp, the main ingredient. I really wanted to try the gambas at Rokdam, but there was this shrimp shortage issue. So I said it was fine without shrimp, could they just load it up with garlic instead, and the staff offered to go buy shrimp for us — I said thank you, but really, it's fine... haha

But wait, there's shrimp in the photo?!?!?! In the end they made the gambas with tiger shrimp, haha. They asked if tiger shrimp — different from the original ingredient — would be okay... Owner, chef, I love you…💕 They could've just said sold out, no complaints from me, but I was so grateful.

Who puts tiger shrimp in gambas…🥹💕 I love shrimp, so I ate every bit, meat and head included. The garlic and oil brought out the shrimp's flavor, savory and salty, and biting into the big shrimp was so satisfying!! Thanks to that, any disappointment vanished — running out of shrimp actually worked out great.

![Gambas al ajillo made with tiger shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-17-8d15z-900.webp)

Dipping bread into the oil is a charm all its own! The oil-soaked bread was chewy and hit the spot perfectly.

![Bread dipped in the gambas oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-18-t0n0i-900.webp)

### Truffle fries at 8,000 won: better than expected

The truffle fries (₩8,000) we ordered alongside also exceeded expectations. I'm honestly not a huge fan of truffle flavor, but the fries here were genuinely delicious.

![Truffle fries at Rokdam Localdaum](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-19-1pwqx-900.webp)

The truffle aroma hit as soon as you picked one up, and in your mouth the savory potato flavor combined with that distinct truffle richness in a way that worked better than I expected. A total beer-snack killer of fries~ We ended up finishing every last one.

![Plate of truffle fries nearly finished](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-20-mpqdn-900.webp)

### Last round: fresh basil tomato ade and fresh strawberry ade

Between the delicious food and sipping non-alcoholic cocktails while chatting away, the fatigue from the first day of the trip was slowly melting away. To finish, we ordered a refreshing fresh basil tomato ade and fresh strawberry ade (₩5,800 each) with soda for our last round.

![생바질토마토에이드와 생딸기에이드](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-21-1s09u-900.webp)

The fresh basil tomato ade had a subtle sweet-tartness from the tomato with basil aroma layered on top — charming and clean and crisp. The fresh strawberry ade had a strong sweet, tangy flavor that came through immediately. Since both were made with real fruit, we got to end even our last drink of the night on a happy note.

![A glass of sparkling fresh fruit ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-22-fge9q-900.webp)

## Why Rokdam Localdaum works for a Yeongildae date or family night out

When traveling, it's easy to rush around trying to squeeze in one more famous sightseeing spot, but that day was a relaxing Yeongildae date at a great spot — good food with my mom, taking our time chatting, listening to music, looking at the props.

![Drinks and snacks laid out on the table at Rokdam Localdaum](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-23-1ux18-1200.webp)

Next time, I'd love to time a visit around a performance and enjoy a Pohang cocktail while listening to live music 😊

![Nighttime atmosphere inside Rokdam Localdaum](https://img.superchart.com/images/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar/rokdam-localdaum-yeongildae-nonalcohol-cocktail-bar-24-qdg79-900.webp)

If you're looking to spend a slightly special night near Yeongildae, or searching for a Yeongildae date spot with a great atmosphere, I'd recommend Rokdam Localdaum 💕

## Where it is

- Rokdam Localdaum (롴돰 로컬다움)
- 2F, 328 Samho-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
- 경상북도 포항시 북구 삼호로 328 2층
- 36.0654725, 129.3849778
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A1%B4%EB%8F%B0%20%EB%A1%9C%EC%BB%AC%EB%8B%A4%EC%9B%80/@36.0654725,129.3849778,17z

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