The moment you walk into the dimly lit jazz bar, an excitement that seems to be cut off from the world begins. The vibrancy of live music and the powerful and sometimes romantic mood of jazz melodies will be the perfect place to forget the complicated everyday life and enjoy the moment. This week, we're going to introduce five popular jazz bars in Seoul that are great for a change of pace.
1. Jazz bar in a traditional market, 'Sound Dog' in Huam-dong
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A sound dog that feels unusual just because it's located inside Yongsan Huam Market. The calm and compact interior stands out for its meticulous attention to detail so that you can focus on the music. Since the scale is small, the distance between the musicians and the audience is close, so there is a strong feeling that it is a performance created together while exchanging breath with the audience. Enjoy a heart-pounding performance with a glass of beer of your choice.
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â–²Location: 24, Huam-ro 35-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 18:00 – 24:00 every day
â–²Price: 64,000 won for the quadri, 25,000 won for the cheese jamon plate, 15,000 won for the performance
â–²Review (Shikigami River): Just being located inside the market is a hip vibe in the world. The boss, who loves jazz so much, had time to relax for a while before the performance, and it looked great.
2. Seongsu's 'Positive Zero Lounge', a hidden treasure in the charming town of Seongsu
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If you walk underground in search of an inconspicuous hidden entrance, famous jazz musicians from home and abroad will perform. They have prepared a wide range of dishes, including simple dishes that you can enjoy while watching the performance, steak, and pasta, and they are also wonderful. Alcoholic beverages are available and can be ordered in bottles or glasses. You can check out the lineup of musicians on Instagram on a monthly basis, so it's a good idea to check it out.
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â–²Location: 14-2 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 19:00 – 00:30 every day, closed on Mondays/Tuesdays
â–²Price: Pickled olives & jamon 11,000 won, cheese board 20,000 won, performance fee 13,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Good food and drink): It was great that the wine list was diverse and the recommendations were kind and good. The bottle is reasonable.
3. Kyodae 'Divyanus', a historic jazz collob where you can meet real music
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A jazz club located in Seocho-dong. It is also known as a space run by jazz vocalists under the new name of the jazz club JANUS by Park Seong-yeon, the godmother of K-pop jazz since 1978. The interior is filled with the love of the boss, who loves the performance, from the moment you step foot, to the interior you can see and the mood you feel. In addition to beer and simple snacks, there are drinks such as coffee and juice, so it's nice to be able to watch jazz performances even if you can't drink.
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â–²Location: 9-8, Seocho-daero 54-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 19:30 – 22:40 every day
â–²Price: Nacho cheese 10,000 won, assorted cheese 15,000 won, performance fee 16,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Macarons: 2500 won): It's a historic club. The boss is also very proud… It's great to be able to find a place like this again after COVID-19 is over. I hope it stays for a long time.
4. Jongno 'Jonggak for a Thousand Years', a nest that nurtures talented musicians
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The name created by the desire to continue operating “for a thousand years†after it first opened in Daehakro in 1996 is a wonderful name. Following the Nakwon main store, they opened their doors in Jonggak, so access is easy. The advantage is that they have a diverse lineup of alcoholic beverages such as wine, whiskey, beer, and highballs. Appetizers such as pizza, salad, and goldfish sauce are also prepared, so you can enjoy plenty of time.
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â–²Location: 6, Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 20:30 – 22:40 every day
â–²Price: Jamon & Melon 18,000 won, cheese plate 22,000 won, performance fee 13,000-15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Alup Muffin): Usually, jazz bars only serve simple snacks, and the performances are very good, but they are well stocked with snacks and alcoholic beverages, so it's perfect for going right after work.
5. Cheongdam 'Cheongdam Nine', a classic jazz performance restaurant
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An Italian contemporary restaurant with live jazz performances. The second basement floor is a venue for jazz performances, the first basement floor consists of private rooms, and the first floor above ground consists of a cafe. The venue, which is impressive in its huge hall size and high floor height, has red velvet curtains, and has the feel of a classical venue. There is a private booth at the back of the hall, so it's a great place to quietly watch performances and meals.
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â–²Location: 634 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Every day 17:30 – 23:00 (closed on Sunday/Monday), jazz live Wednesday to Saturday 19:30 – 21:30
â–²Price: Today's soup 9,000 won, scallop asparagus 28,000 won, performance fee 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Rock Hubaret*): I made a reservation for a special anniversary, and the atmosphere was really classic and nice. The customer service and food are excellent.
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