In a busy modern society that always shouts “fast, fast,†there are places that stick to “slow down.†The old smell of faded LPs that are packed together countless times, the sound of vinyl that resonates with the heart, the touch of DJ struggling to select songs, and even a glass of whiskey that seems to be bursting with the scent of space. Time here also passes slowly, just like that of an LP.
These days, LP bars are not just analog, but are being transformed into a truly “hip†space by mixing modern sensibility. A place where music fills the vacancies even if there are no words going back and forth with the person sitting in front of you. You can also enjoy the solo sound. Immerse yourself in the charm of an LP bar that offers a day of relaxation for your body and mind on a deepening autumn night.
Seoul LP bars include Shin Nonhyeon Zeppelin, Apgujeong Traffic, Hongdae Suji Q, Cheongdam-dong Carpenters, Gyodae Sorigol, Apgujeong Volume LPB, Daehak-ro Hyehwa-dong Doors 2, like a movie like a novel in Chungjeong-ro, LPiba in Garosu-gil, Garosu-gil Muse On, Garosu-gil Geshuu, Euljiro Sunset Records, Jongno Peter Paul & Mary, Jongno Seoul Record Pub, Chungmuro Diold, Samgak-ji Boulevard, Hongdae Side Note Club, Seongbuk-dong Lee Hall Music Gallery, Hapjeong Manpyeong, Nakseongdae Rock & Roll, Seongsu Sound Planet, Yeonnam Hyundai Sound Rate, Sinchon EnterL Bar, Sinchon Woodstock, Apgujeong Peter Paul & Mary, Hwanghak-dong Hippie, Hongdae Addiction, Cheongdam Garrison, Hongdae Sound Cafe Sound, Hyehwa-dong The Doors, Hyehwa-dong The Doors, Hyehwa-dong Gap, Itaewon Noksa Roxy, Itaewon Steerway, Itaewon, Itaewon Off the Record, Haebangchon Hills & Europa, Seochon Old and Wise, Seochon Seochon Seochon Blues, Seochon Standby Me, Seochon Slow Hand, Seochon Sinora, Jongno Rock Dehu, Jamsil Sanulim, Yangjae Renee, Bangi-dong Beetle, Seongsu Music Warehouse, Hongdae Cream, Gil-dong Moby Dick, Yeoksam-dong Freebird, Magok-dong Lo & Son, Mia Lil and Music Love, Seokgwan-dong Global Traveler, Seokgwan-dong Earth Traveler, Yeongdeungpo Dasoyu, Kyung Hee University Star Traveler LP Music House, Famous places include Euljiro Inhyeon-gol Bang, Chungmuro Jeonchuk, Euljiro Dedge, Euljiro Clic Records, Sookdae Obi, Insadong Music Complex, and Paju Hwangin Music Space.
1. 'Average Rate' in Euljiro, an emotional place for hipsters
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The average rate of selling coffee during the day and enjoying alcoholic beverages in the evening. The interior, which was decorated by the boss who majored in art, is filled with cute props everywhere. Vintage furniture and densely filled vinyls seem to make 'Euljiro Vibe' right. When a small space is filled with great music from DJ's selection of songs, it's full of not having to do anything. Simple snacks such as wine, whiskey, and highballs are available.
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â–²Location: 3, Chungmuro 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday to Thursday 17:00 – 24:00, Friday to Saturday 13:00 – 24:00 (B·T 17:00 – 18:00), Sunday 13:00 – 22:00, closed on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday
â–²Price: Tanker Ray Gin Tonic 16,000 won, Gordon's Gin Tonic 14,000 won, caprese 19,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Hello Shikigami): Every time I passed by, the music was so good that I finally stopped by, and there were lots of people. They always said it was full after 6 o'clock. Alcoholic beverages are a bit expensive, but the price of music (?) I think so. The selection of songs is very good and the atmosphere is great. It's worth visiting again.
2. Samgakji's 'Vibe Boulevard', an LP bar dedicated to selecting songs
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Vibe Boulevard is located close to exit 3 of Samgakji Station. The full LP you see as soon as you open the door and the speakers that fill the space make your heart flutter. “Vived,†a signature cocktail based on cranberries, refreshes the spirit drunk by music. It's a simple one with unbuttered sausage and popcorn. It's a good idea to note that the interior space is limited, so it's a good idea to note that we don't accept more than 4 guests.
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â–²Location: 164 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Sunday to Thursday 20:30 to 01:00, Friday to Saturday 21:00 to 02:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Vibed 16,000 won, Johnnle Walker Highball 15,000 won, Jack and Coke 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Two Hundred Thousand): I was thrilled by old punk, laughed at the latest song, and said that I really heard people's hearts…! You can apply, but the boss must like it lol
3. When music and Euljiro meet, they become so hip, Euljiro 'Sunset Records'
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Based on the concept of an LP, this bar mixes and melts Euljiro's retro sensibility. From the interior with photo zones all over the place to the magazine-style menu boards and LP-shaped coasters, it's full of hip sensibility. It sells coffee during the day in the form of a “cafe and bar,†and transforms into a place where you can enjoy cocktails, draft beer, and wine after 6 p.m. The room was quickly filled with guests who came to enjoy the atmosphere. An interesting point is that in the midst of a hustle and bustle with ringing songs and chatter, the hands that came out of writing the requested song were busy. The signature menu is the “Sunset Plate,†where you can enjoy seasonal fruits, cheese, and dessert all at once.
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â–²Location: 11 Eulji-ro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Sunday to Thursday 16:00 – 23:00, Friday to Saturday 16:00 – 24:00
â–²Price: Americano 5,000 won, Long Island iced tea 16,000 won, sunset plate 24,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Mokkham Mine): The atmosphere was a big hit! The music was too loud for me, but I think I could enjoy it if it was made of encased material, hehe, it's antique, and there are lots of props, so it's great to take a shot of life.
4. 'Hyundai Eumryu' in Yeonnam, where good music and good alcohol go hand in hand
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It is a place that regular customers choose as an “LPB that only I want to know.†It specializes in DJing songs from the 1970s to the 1990s. The identity of the store featured on Instagram is also 'K-pop music specialist'. The luxurious yet retro space and the many vinyls and cassette tapes on display are gorgeous. Concerts and invitations to guest DJ are also popular, inviting regulars to return.
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â–²Location: 194 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 19:00 – 01:00 every day, closed on Tuesdays
â–²Price: COVID-19 9,000 won, San Miguel 8,000 won, Kozel Dark 9,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Queen of Food and Drink): There isn't a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, but I was satisfied because there are different types of whiskey and cognac that I like. If you're sitting down and spending time, it's like being the main character in a drama called Answer Me… I feel like I'm traveling back in time, so I often visit alone.
5. A world music trip in an exotic atmosphere, Haebangchon 'Hills & Europe'
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The hottest place in Haebangchon came to mind when Lee Hyo-ri went to a web entertainment program. It transforms into a cafe during the day and immediately at night. “Hills & Europa,†a gin-based mixture of aloe liqueur, lemon, and sparkling wine, enhances the mood with its sweet and sour taste. “Cigar in a Glass,†which is fun to watch as a cocktail that burns wood and puts the smoke inside the glass, stands out for its dry yet smoky flavor. It's perfect to serve it with creamy caramel pudding, which many people consider “the pudding of life.â€
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â–²Location: 35 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: (cafe) every day 12:00 – 17:00, (bar) every day 18:00 – 02:00, B·T every day 17:00 – 18:00
â–²Price: Hills & Europa 18,000 won, Cigar in a Glass 20,000 won, cream caramel pudding 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I don't like eating): The space is small, so it has a cozy charm. I wanted a hip atmosphere, but it was just the place I had imagined. Pudding is the best. Be sure to try it!
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