1914 Lounge & Bar
Samseong-dong, Seoul
Bar in Seoul, South Korea
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Gangnam Lounge Format
Why go
1914 Lounge & Bar is a practical Gangnam choice for an easy drink plan, especially when location and low booking friction matter more than a documented cocktail or food program. Do not book it for a confirmed rooftop or terrace experience; use it as a convenient Teheran-ro anchor before comparing more character-led Seoul bar options.
About 1914 Lounge & Bar
Consider 1914 Lounge & Bar if the goal is a direct Seoul lounge plan with operating hours that are easy to work around and a casual dress code. The schedule starts at 10 AM daily, runs until midnight on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, extends until 1 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Use it as a practical Seoul option when the schedule works, rather than choosing it for specific specialties. Do not build the plan around a particular cuisine, food menu, cocktail program, outdoor seating, awards, prices, or service format unless you have checked those details directly.
Use it as a Seoul anchor, not the whole night
The strongest case here is timing. With daily opening from 10 AM and later closing from Thursday through Saturday, 1914 Lounge & Bar can fit a range of Seoul plans without requiring a formal dress code. If your night depends on a documented drinks program, signature food, specific seating style, or outdoor space, check directly before building the plan around it.
Outdoor or rooftop questions are where expectations need to stay disciplined. Do not choose it specifically for open-air drinking unless you have confirmed the setup directly. If outdoor space is the priority, check before committing. If the hours and casual dress code fit the plan, this remains a simple Seoul option to consider.
Who should choose it
Choose it when the hours and a casual dress code are enough to make the plan work. Skip it if the decision turns on food, awards, chef identity, pricing, a documented signature program, or a specific neighborhood setting.
For a wider scan before deciding, use our full Seoul bars guide. If the night includes dining or a hotel base in the city, our full Seoul restaurants guide and our full Seoul hotels guide are better planning tools than treating this single lounge as the entire itinerary.
Located inside
HotelJosun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul GangnamFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
- Website
- jpg.josunhotel.com
- Phone
- +8227277640
The take
The Take
The Vibe
1914 Lounge & Bar sits squarely within Gangnam's concentrated cocktail corridor on Teheran-ro, and its identity is shaped by that context. The piece positions the room as one that 'supports the drinking rather than distracting from it,' so the emphasis is on composed, focused service and a measured atmosphere. The write-up also describes a broader maturation of Seoul's bar scene—local spirits, fermentation-led flavour thinking and bartenders returning from international training—so 1914 reads as a contemporary lounge where technical discipline and a refined, drink-forward setting define the guest experience.
Best For
The bar's Teheran-ro address makes it a natural stop for professionals and well-heeled locals moving through Gangnam's commercial spine. Its placement among premium bars and hotel lobbies suggests it serves both regulars and visitors looking for a polished evening out—ideal for after-work drinks, business gatherings and evening dates where the cocktails and room matter more than loud theatrics. Because the venue is described as aligning with the tier of bars that have held relevance through Seoul's recent cocktail evolution, it also suits guests seeking a serious, contemporary drinking experience rather than a purely casual night out.
Ordering Tips
The write-up emphasizes a citywide shift toward locally textured programmes, trained bartenders and technical discipline—so expect a thoughtful cocktail menu that reflects current trends rather than rote classics. While specific offerings aren't listed, the note about Korean spirits and Japanese whisky appearing across Seoul's bars indicates bartenders in this scene curate drinks with provenance and technique in mind. At 1914, invite the bartender to recommend something aligned with the house's point of view and look for compositions that highlight craft, balance and contemporary flavour thinking rather than overly familiar staples.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and luxurious with warm lighting, rich hues, and a serene yet vibrant atmosphere enhanced by panoramic sunset views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Performances
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Punch Punch
- Porn Star Martini
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Eonju-ro 134-gil, Notable alternative
- VIN 114, Notable alternative
- Vampire Weekend Cheong Dam, Notable alternative
- Les Copains, Notable alternative
- 청담 맥켄지, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Seoul
1914 Lounge & Bar is the safer choice when ease matters. Against Eonju-ro 134-gil and VIN 114, the case for 1914 is less about a clearly defined drinks identity and more about using Gangnam as a convenient meeting point. Pick it when the group needs a flexible lounge plan rather than a bar selected for a specific menu angle.
If ambiance is the deciding factor, compare before committing. Vampire Weekend Cheong Dam, Les Copains, 청담 맥켄지 are the names to check when the night needs more personality or a stronger neighborhood-bar feel. 1914 is better for a simple, easy-to-place Gangnam drink; the others are better cross-shops when the bar itself needs to be the reason for going.
On value, do not overread the category without current menu pricing. The smarter decision is occasion-led: choose 1914 for low-friction access and a central lounge setting; choose one of the Cheongdam or nearby alternatives when the group is willing to trade convenience for a more deliberate bar choice.
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Compare 1914 Lounge & Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Lounge & Bar | Seoul | No published awards |
| Eonju-ro 134-gil | Seoul | No published awards |
| VIN 114 | Seoul | No published awards |
| Vampire Weekend Cheong Dam | Seoul | No published awards |
| Les Copains | Seoul | No published awards |
| 청담 맥켄지 | Seoul | No published awards |
How 1914 Lounge & Bar Seoul compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to 1914 Lounge & Bar?
Plan around the hours: 1914 Lounge & Bar is open from 10 AM to midnight on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Choose the day and time that best fits your Seoul itinerary.
Does 1914 Lounge & Bar have happy hour deals?
Do not plan around happy hour discounts unless you have checked with the venue before going. You can also compare the plan with VIN 114 or Les Copains if you are considering other options.
What's the crowd like at 1914 Lounge & Bar?
Is the food good at 1914 Lounge & Bar?
Do not choose 1914 Lounge & Bar based on a specific cuisine, dish, or menu format unless you have confirmed those details directly with the venue.
Is 1914 Lounge & Bar good for a date?
It can work if the important factors are Seoul, a casual dress code, hours that run late, especially Thursday through Saturday. If the date depends on a specific food menu, cocktail program, view, or seating style, confirm those details directly first.
Does 1914 Lounge & Bar have outdoor seating?
Do not count on outdoor seating unless the venue confirms it directly. Plan around Seoul, the casual dress code, listed hours unless you have checked for more details.
Is 1914 Lounge & Bar good for groups?
It may suit a group plan if the hours and casual dress code are the main requirements. Check seating capacity, reservation format, group menus, private areas directly before organizing a group visit. For other options, you might also look at 청담 맥켄지 or VIN 114.
