Thank Sool
Aurora District, Aurora
Bar in Aurora, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Thank Sool is an easy Aurora pick for a casual small-group night when timing and low-pressure pacing matter more than a polished dinner format. Choose it for a relaxed Korean bar-style outing; cross-shop Daebak Korean Restaurant for a clearer food-first plan or Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock for a beer-led hang.
About Thank Sool
Thank Sool is a casual venue in Aurora with late operating hours, making it a practical option when timing matters. Treat it as a direct Aurora stop rather than a place to choose based on claims about menu, awards, price, or service style.
A better fit for a casual plan than a highly specified dinner plan
This is a sensible call when the group wants an easy, casual setting and later hours. The clearest confirmed positioning is simple: Thank Sool is in Aurora, has a casual dress code, runs late every night.
If the group wants to compare nearby options, Daebak Korean Restaurant is one possible comparison. Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ and KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot may also be relevant depending on the kind of outing the group wants. Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock is another nearby option to consider.
Use it when timing matters
The strongest reason to choose this venue is timing flexibility. Thank Sool is open from 4 PM to 1 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, from 4 PM to 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. For broader planning, use our full Aurora restaurants guide or our full Aurora bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2222 S Havana St E, Aurora, CO 80014
- Website
- thanksool.com
- Phone
- +1 720 485 3682
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Thank Sool reads like a neighborhood drinking room rooted in Korean tradition rather than a polished, tourist-facing spot. Located on Aurora’s South Havana corridor, it orients itself toward regulars and the practical rhythms of a working community. The name signals a focus on the full spectrum of Korean alcohol—soju, makgeolli and dongdongju—and the menu architecture reflects that parity between drinks and anju. Visitors should expect an approachable, unpretentious atmosphere where the culture of pairings and communal drinking, rather than beverage theatrics, shapes the experience.
Best For
This is a late-night, casual gathering place best suited to groups, after-work crowds and anyone interested in authentic Korean drinking rituals. The neighborhood setting and the venue’s orientation toward regulars make it particularly good for social nights out rather than formal dates or tourist itineraries. Parties who come to drink together and share plates—planning food and alcohol in tandem—will get the most out of the visit. It’s an ideal spot for people seeking a local, tradition-first drinking environment rather than a destination bar with a showy presentation.
Ordering Tips
Approach ordering with the Korean drinking logic in mind: plan drinks and food together. The menu treats alcohol and anju as parallel categories, so expect to select beverages like soju, makgeolli or dongdongju alongside dishes meant to be eaten with them. If you’re unfamiliar with pairings, ask staff for recommendations—pairings are described as codified and intentional. For groups, order several shared anju plates to rotate with rounds of drinks; the experience is built around communal tasting and sequential pairings rather than single-item orders.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Daebak Korean Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ, Notable alternative
- Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock, Notable alternative
- KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, Notable alternative
- Shanghai Kitchen, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Aurora
Thank Sool is the casual, flexible pick in this set: better for a late group hang than for a planned dinner with a defined format. Daebak Korean Restaurant is the stronger choice when food is the center of the night, while Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ makes more sense for groups that want the built-in structure of Korean BBQ.
For value and ease, Thank Sool works when the group does not want to coordinate a bigger meal. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is better for diners who want a more activity-driven table, especially with four or more people. Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock is the safer call if beer, space, a lower-commitment hang matter more than Korean food.
Shanghai Kitchen sits outside the immediate Aurora Korean comparison, so use it only if the group wants a different cuisine direction altogether. For the original brief, Thank Sool is the practical choice for a casual, late-leaning meet-up; Daebak and Shin Myung Gwan are stronger dinner choices.
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Compare Thank Sool
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Thank Sool | Aurora | No published awards |
| Daebak Korean Restaurant | Aurora | No published awards |
| Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ | Aurora | No published awards |
| Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock | Aurora | No published awards |
| KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot | Aurora | No published awards |
| Shanghai Kitchen | Greenwood Village | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thank Sool good for a date?
It can work for a low-pressure, casual date in Aurora, especially if later hours matter.
Does Thank Sool have outdoor seating?
What's the best time to go to Thank Sool?
The hours start at 4 PM daily. Thank Sool is open until 1 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday, so it is especially useful when you need a later option.
What's the crowd like at Thank Sool?
Choose it when you want a casual Aurora venue with late hours.
Is the food good at Thank Sool?
If you want to compare with other options, Shin Myung Gwan Korean BBQ, KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, Daebak Korean Restaurant, or Shanghai Kitchen may be worth considering.
Does Thank Sool have happy hour deals?
If price or deals are central to the decision, check directly before going or compare other nearby options such as Dry Dock Brewing Co - South Dock or Shanghai Kitchen.
Is Thank Sool open late?
Yes. Thank Sool is open from 4 PM to 1 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, from 4 PM to 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.
