Bar in Seoul, South Korea
Alice Cheongdam
1,050Pearl PointsLate-night bar
About Alice Cheongdam
Alice Cheongdam is the Seoul bar to prioritize for a polished Gangnam date night, especially if cocktail credibility matters more than a food-led evening. Its awards record makes it a safer special-occasion pick than a casual neighborhood stop, but plan ahead and go earlier if conversation is the point.
Alice Cheongdam is a Seoul bar with late-night hours, a smart-casual dress code, and a verified awards record. It is open Sunday to Thursday from 18:00 to 02:00, and Friday to Saturday from 18:00 to 03:00.
The case for planning around Alice Cheongdam is clearest for guests who want a recognized bar in Seoul. Since the verified details here do not establish a food-led identity, treat this as a bar-first choice. If dinner is the anchor, use our full Seoul restaurants guide first, then place this after the meal. For a hotel-led celebration plan, pair the night with our full Seoul hotels guide.
Why it works for a planned night in Seoul
The main reason to choose Alice Cheongdam is its verified bar recognition. Its verified recognition includes Top 500 Bars Best Bars #156 in 2025, Asia's Best Bars #11 in 2016, a Tatler 2025 listing in Best Bars Asia-Pacific, and a Tales Spirited Awards Best International Bar Team – APAC Regional Top 10 Honoree recognition for 2026. That does not automatically make it the right move for every night out. For a broader bar search, use our full Seoul bars guide. For a planned evening where the bar is the anchor, Alice Cheongdam is a clear candidate.
Keep the plan direct: dress smart casual, build the evening around the bar's confirmed opening hours, and avoid relying on unverified assumptions about food, seating, or service format. If the plan is more route-based, compare Alice Cheongdam with other Seoul bar options such as Casa del Vino, Cucciolo Terraza, Keepers, Le Chamber, or Zest, then choose based on the kind of night you want.
Plan around timing, not spontaneity
The practical move is to use the published hours as the anchor. Alice Cheongdam opens at 18:00 daily, closes at 02:00 from Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 03:00 on Friday and Saturday. Choose the timing based on whether you want an earlier start or a later-night plan.
There is no reason to force Alice Cheongdam into every Seoul itinerary. Travelers building a broader drinking trip can start with our full Seoul bars guide, while guests who need a non-bar anchor can use the Seoul restaurant or hotel guides first and add Alice Cheongdam afterward.
Quick reference: choose Alice Cheongdam for a smart-casual, award-recognized Seoul bar with late hours; skip it when the night depends on verified food details, outdoor seating, or a specific service format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Alice Cheongdam?
The verified details here do not establish a food-led identity for Alice Cheongdam. Treat it as a bar-first Seoul option, and check the venue's official channels for current details.
Do I need a reservation at Alice Cheongdam?
Reservation details are not verified here. Because Alice Cheongdam is a recognized Seoul bar with late hours, especially Friday and Saturday until 03:00, it is sensible to confirm directly before going.
Is Alice Cheongdam good for a date?
The verified details support planning a deliberate bar night in Seoul: Alice Cheongdam has a smart-casual dress code, late opening hours, and verified bar recognition. Confirm directly if you need specific seating or service details.
What's the best time to go to Alice Cheongdam?
Alice Cheongdam opens at 18:00 daily. It closes at 02:00 Sunday to Thursday and 03:00 Friday to Saturday, so choose the timing based on whether you want an earlier start or a later-night bar plan.
What's the crowd like at Alice Cheongdam?
Specific crowd details are not verified here. What is verified is that Alice Cheongdam has notable bar recognition, including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #156 in 2025, Asia's Best Bars #11 in 2016, a Tatler 2025 Best Bars Asia-Pacific listing, and Tales Spirited Awards APAC regional recognition for 2026.
Does Alice Cheongdam have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating details are not verified here. Confirm directly with the venue if outdoor seating is important to your plan.
Is Alice Cheongdam good for groups?
Group suitability is not verified here. For a group night, confirm directly with Alice Cheongdam before committing; for comparison, you can also look at other Seoul bar options such as Keepers, Le Chamber, or Zest.
Location
Seoul, Gangnam District, Dosan-daero 55-gil, 47 지하 1층
Seoul, South Korea
Compare Alice Cheongdam
| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| Alice Cheongdam | |
| Le Chamber | |
| Zest | |
| Cucciolo Terraza | |
| Casa del Vino | |
| Keepers |
What to weigh when choosing between Alice Cheongdam and comparable nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Le Chamber, Notable alternative
- Zest, Notable alternative
- Cucciolo Terraza, Notable alternative
- Casa del Vino, Notable alternative
- Keepers, Notable alternative
How Alice Cheongdam compares in Seoul
Choose Alice Cheongdam when the priority is a polished Gangnam date-night bar with serious recognition behind it. Le Chamber is the cleaner cross-shop if the night calls for a more classic high-end cocktail setting, while Zest is the better fit for drinkers who want the bar itself to feel more contemporary and concept-driven.
For value and ease, Keepers and Cucciolo Terraza are better fallback options when securing a seat at a heavily recognized bar feels like too much work. Casa del Vino makes more sense if wine is the center of the evening rather than cocktails. For a two-person celebration in Cheongdam, Alice Cheongdam is the stronger pick; for a looser night with less booking pressure, cross-shop the others first.
Hours
Su-Th 18:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 18:00-03:00
Recognized By
Explore Seoul
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