7 Seoul Pub Crawls for the Shortlist

1.Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25Our pick

Spend four and a half hours with English- or Korean-speaking guides, visiting three bars or clubs and a final dance club in Itaewon or Hongdae. Free entry and four or more welcome shots are included. Groups often bring together solo visitors, locals, and people from around the world, though the size and feel can vary by night.

“Thank you for this lovely way to celebrate and discover the amazing party vibes of Seoul. It was definitely a night to remember. There were People from all around the world sharing a unique evening and birthday celebration. Lucky Number 17 will guide us through the travel journey from now on. 🍀 I highly recommend this Crawl for everyone who loves to connect with the heart and soul of a city, it’s music, it’s people and all travellers around the globe. Heartiness greetings 💛🥨 Karin from m.ing.a”

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2.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21Top rated

Join a 4-hour Seoul nightlife crawl starting at 8:30 pm, with drink coupons, entry perks and a guide to help you find the group. The Friday route lists Dokkaebi Party House and JR Pub; Saturday lists Mike’s Cabin and Sam Ryan’s. Hosts named in past feedback include Isabelle, Ava, Cat and Adam, though your guide may differ.

“It was difficult for me to find the place. So I was late but luckily I didn't miss much. Once I was there I immediately made friends with other girls. Then on the whole crawl was a blast.”

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3.Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $132

Spend about three hours in Mapo with a guide such as Jeff, Joe or Hannah, tasting charcoal-grilled pork, savory pancakes, tempura and Korean drinks. Learn dining customs and how soju, makgeolli and dongdongju fit into the meal. The group is capped at 11; an extra pub or chicken stop may be optional and is not included.

“Ron was awesome. He’s a lot of fun, knowledgeable and took us to some great spots we would have never had the courage to eat at with great food! Highly recommend!”

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4.Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $20Best value

Join Absolute’s Seoul Pub Crawl for four bars or clubs, free shots, drink discounts, and a final dance spot. The crawl runs in Hongdae on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and Itaewon on Fridays. Guides such as Zara, Maddie, Ricky, and Manuel have led groups, though the lineup can change. Expect a sociable night that lasts about four to five hours.

“It was great. Highly recommend as they took us to places that we would have not tried but were awesome. It helped we were introduced to a great group of other tourists. Went with our entire family and all had fun. Do need to be adults tho of course to drink etc.”

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5.The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Spend four hours bar-hopping in Hongdae or Itaewon with an English- or Korean-speaking guide and a group of about 40 to 60 people. You get one shot at each of four bars, discounts, and skip-the-line entry to a popular club. Past guides have included Isabelle, Yoon, Ava, Alexis, and Beryll.

“Isabelle and Maren were amazing and incredibly friendly. We had an awesome time!!!!”

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6.Apgujeong Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $83

Start at 8:30 pm in Sinsa-dong for a four-to-five-hour guided night through three Gangnam-area venues: Safari Social Bar, Wonderfruit, and Soho Lounge Seoul. Drinks, snacks, and bottle service are included. Guides such as Adam, Andre, and Celeste have led the crawl, though the guide on your date may differ.

“Although we didn’t go to gangnam they offer to go to Itaewon and we had a great time. The host was so helpful and our group was fun.”

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7.LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $41

Start at Life in Haebangchon at 8:30 pm and visit three bars with an English-speaking guide, one complimentary drink at each. The four-hour tour includes a drag show featuring local performers, such as queens, kings, and things. Groups are capped at 10, and guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown has led the experience.

“Our guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown was a very inclusive guide, fun story teller, interesting person, and an amazing performer!! Favorite parts were the drag show for sure, fun to see local Drag Queens, Kings, and Things for sure. Just a hRead more”

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