SEOUL VINYL
Hoehyeon-dong, Seoul
Bar in Seoul, South Korea
Book with PearlWhy go
SEOUL VINYL works for a Yongsan night when drinks, music, late pacing matter more than a confirmed food program. Treat it as a post-dinner bar, not the anchor for a group meal or business dinner.
About SEOUL VINYL
SEOUL VINYL is a Seoul venue with evening and late-night hours, plus a casual dress code. The schedule starts at 7 PM from Monday through Saturday, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
Plan around the hours and dress code
The safest way to assess SEOUL VINYL is by its hours and casual dress code. It is open Monday through Thursday from 7 PM to 2 AM, Friday and Saturday from 7 PM to 3 AM, closed on Sunday. There is no lunch service listed.
For special plans, confirm key details directly before committing, including cuisine, chef, menu, price, seating capacity, reservations, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or a specific drinks program.
Compare it with other Seoul options when planning the night
When deciding whether SEOUL VINYL fits your evening, compare it with other Seoul venues such as 684 Itaewon-dong, Bonny's Pizza Pub, Magpie Brewshop (맥파이 브루샵), Namsan Winery, Wildduck & Canteen. Use those comparisons to decide which stop best matches the kind of night you want, while confirming current details directly with each venue.
For a broader Seoul night out, you can also use Our full Seoul bars guide alongside Our full Seoul restaurants guide and Our full Seoul hotels guide.
Quick reference: SEOUL VINYL is a casual Seoul venue open from 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with 2 AM closings Monday through Thursday, 3 AM closings Friday and Saturday, Sunday closure.
Planning details
- Location
- 30 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
- Website
- seoulvinyl.com
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Seoul Vinyl positions itself where careful music programming meets a polished drinks program. Tucked off Sinheung-ro, it reads like a deliberately designed listening room: quieter than Itaewon’s main drag, attentive to atmosphere, and meant for people who value curation. The bar treats records and cocktails as equal partners, so the room feels considered rather than chaotic. You discover it through word of mouth, which reinforces its tucked-away, recommendation-driven charm. Overall, it presents a subdued, sophisticated take on Seoul’s bar scene — a place for focused listening and measured conversation rather than loud, sprawling nightlife.
Best For
This is most appealing for two people or small groups who want an evening built around sound and craft drinks. The listening-room focus and designed atmosphere make it ideal for date nights and relaxed catch-ups, where conversation and the music selection share the spotlight with cocktails. It’s less likely to suit big, rowdy gatherings; instead it rewards visitors who arrive ready to engage with the bar’s curatorial approach. If you want a quieter, more intentional night out in Itaewon—one driven by playlists as much as by the menu—Seoul Vinyl fits that bill.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the venue’s dual focus: ask the staff about what’s playing as well as what’s on the drink list. The bar places music curation on par with its drinks program, so bartenders are a good resource for pairing a listening moment with a glass. Expect a considered, ingredient-forward approach rather than gimmicky offerings; if you enjoy attentive service and thoughtful combinations, mention your taste in music or spirits and let the team guide you. Keep requests modest and conversational to match the venue’s quieter, designed atmosphere.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and relaxed atmosphere centered around vinyl music listening.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Music
- Vinyl Records
Planning details
Location
30 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bonny's Pizza Pub, Notable alternative
- Wildduck & Canteen, Notable alternative
- 684 Itaewon-dong, Notable alternative
- Magpie Brewshop (맥파이 브루샵), Notable alternative
- Namsan Winery, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Seoul
Choose SEOUL VINYL over Bonny's Pizza Pub when the brief is a music-led drinks stop rather than pizza and casual pub energy. Bonny's is the safer call when food needs to carry the evening; SEOUL VINYL is the better fit after dinner, especially for a date or small celebration that wants a later Yongsan stop.
Wildduck & Canteen and 684 Itaewon-dong are the cross-shops if the priority is an easier all-evening plan in Seoul. Pick them when the group needs fewer unknowns around seating or food. Pick SEOUL VINYL when the night can stay flexible and the bar itself is the point.
Magpie Brewshop (맥파이 브루샵) is the practical alternative for beer-focused drinkers, while Namsan Winery makes more sense for a wine-led evening. SEOUL VINYL sits in the middle as the moodier late stop: less meal-oriented than Bonny's, less category-specific than Magpie or Namsan Winery, better used as part of a two-stop night.
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Compare SEOUL VINYL
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| SEOUL VINYL | Seoul | No published awards |
| Bonny’s Pizza Pub | Seoul | No published awards |
| Wildduck & Canteen | Seoul | No published awards |
| 684 Itaewon-dong | Seoul | No published awards |
| Magpie Brewshop (맥파이 브루샵) | Seoul | No published awards |
| Namsan Winery | Seoul | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to SEOUL VINYL?
SEOUL VINYL opens at 7 PM Monday through Saturday. It closes at 2 AM Monday through Thursday and at 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is closed.
Is SEOUL VINYL open late?
Yes. Hours are 7 PM to 2 AM Monday through Thursday and 7 PM to 3 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.
Do I need a reservation at SEOUL VINYL?
Is SEOUL VINYL good for groups?
For group plans, confirm seating and reservation details directly with the venue and compare with other Seoul options such as Magpie Brewshop (맥파이 브루샵) or Bonny's Pizza Pub.
