The 15 Best Pub Crawls in Seoul

1.Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25Our pick

Join English and Korean-speaking guides for a 270-minute Seoul night out. Visit three bars or clubs plus a main dance venue in Hongdae or Itaewon, with free entry, four or more welcome shots, party photos, and plenty of time to meet people from around the world.

“It was great!!! I was worried at first as it was a Sunday, there was a good turnout of 30ish people. The crawl guides were really relaxed and easy going. Good vibes, recommend it if you're solo travelling too!”

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2.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21Top rated

Start at 8:30 pm and follow party captains through four Seoul venues, with four drink coupons, free entry, discounts, and VIP access. Friday takes you through Hongdae and Itaewon, while Saturday focuses on those districts in reverse. It suits solo visitors and social groups, but bring ID and dress for club entry.

“I had so much fun! Would 100 percent book again. Everyone was so kind. Everything was so organized. 10/10 experience”

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3.Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $85

Join Mike, a Seoul food guide and former chef from Chicago, for a five-hour small-group walk through Gwangjang Market, Jongro’s back alleys, and Euljiro-dong. Try local dishes, unusual snacks, beer, soju, and rice wine. Food costs extra, but Mike buys a round at the final stop.

“Mike was really great and you can tell he made a lot of effort in choosing where to go and gave a lot of history about the area, etc. Definitely one of the best Food Tours we've been to and you won't be disappointed 😌”

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4.Soju Tasting at Distillery – story of 3 pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $43

Join Sam Lee at Samhae Soju in Mapo for a 90-minute tasting inside a working distillery. You’ll learn how takju, cheongju, and premium soju are made, hear the story of 3 Pig Soju, and sample at least seven Korean drinks, including spirits at 45% alcohol or higher.

“Brilliant tasting session! Sam was extremely welcoming, friendly and super knowledgeable about the history of 3 pig soju and the process to make it! A very enjoyable evening with lots of laughs and some amazing soju! Would recommend to anyone visiting the area”

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5.Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $20Best value

Join Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl at 8:00 PM for four bars and clubs in Hongdae or Itaewon. Expect 4+ shots, drink discounts, free entry, party photos, and hosts such as Zara, Maddie, Ricky, or Manuel. The crawl lasts about four to five hours and ends near 00:10 AM.

“Was a super fun experience. The guides really cared about your experience and I felt very safe with them. They were good at listening to everyone and were easy to talk to. I met some great people who I ended up hanging out with on the rest of my trip. Would recommend to any solo traveler looking to have fun and meat new people!”

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6.Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers are also welcome)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $40

Meet local guide Taeseong at 8 pm in Hongdae for two hours of Korean university drinking games, Somaek and Soju Bomb lessons, beer, soju, snacks, and soda. The small group welcomes solo visitors and non-drinkers, with simple games that need little English.

“The Korean drinking games tour was an absolute blast! It was a hilarious dive into Korean culture. Our guide Taeseong was the real MVP—full of energy, jokes, and probably some secret Korean superpowers. The whole experience felt like a party with new friends. If you’re looking to laugh until your sides hurt and maybe pick up some questionable drinking skills, this tour is a must! Highly recommend it!”

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7.Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers welcome)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Join Taeseong, also known as Hongdae Boy, for two hours of Korean drinking games in Hongdae. You will learn somaek, soju bombs, and university-style games in a small group of up to 10. Alcohol-free drinks are available, and a kimchi seafood pancake is included.

“Amazing experience. We learned a lot of games and have memories for life.”

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8.The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Join guides such as Yoon, Ava, Isabelle, or Alexis for four hours across Seoul nightlife districts. You get four shots, bar discounts, club entry, skip-the-line access, and a ready-made group of 40 to 60 people. Meeting points and venues vary by booking.

“Amazing experience! I loved it. Would definitely do it again next time I visit.”

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9.Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $84

Start at Prost Pub & Grill at 8:30 pm, then follow hosts such as Andre, Adam, Celeste, or Xen to Pose Lounge and The Man:Sion. Your ticket covers entry, shared bottles, water, snacks, and skip-the-line access for a social night in Itaewon.

“We had so much fun! The bars/ clubs on this tour really are fun places. It really is all you can drink, and our tour guide Andre was so fun!”

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10.Learn and Make Your Very Own Craft Makgeolli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $70

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon-dong, Joe leads a two-hour, hands-on class in traditional Korean rice-wine brewing. You’ll taste several makgeolli styles, learn about nuruk and fermentation, make your own batch, and take home about 1.2 liters to finish fermenting.

“Great experience when visiting Korea. You learn about what traditional Makgeolli is, in comparison to what you can buy in the supermarkt or drink in a restaurant. Very interesting and Joe can answers all your questions. You can take the makgeolli home with you so you can do the rest of the process yourself. Thanks again!”

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11.Traditional Soju Class and Makgeolli Tasting in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $66

Join Joe at Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul for a 90-minute tasting of fresh makgeolli, traditional soju, commercial varieties, light snacks, and cocktails. The small class, capped at 10 people, offers a clear introduction to Korean alcohol in a tucked-away brewery space.

“Very informative and fun! We were able to taste a wide variety. Plenty of time to try the drinks and socialize with others.”

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12.Korean Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $150

Walk from Bukchon Hanok Village to a family brewery, where a 10th-generation master explains and pours makgeolli, yakju, and soju. Guides such as Veronica and Jay add neighborhood context before a generous Insadong dinner with premium makgeolli. Small groups keep the evening personal.

“One less star because direction on where to meet was not very clear. For someone who is not familiar with the area, the meeting place was a little difficult to find. It’s a good thing we left early. The good part, YG, our tour guide was very pleasRead more”

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13.Makgeolli Brewing Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $75

At The Sool Company in Hyehwa, local specialists guide you through makgeolli brewing, from washing rice to filtering. You will taste homebrewed varieties, learn about Korean alcohol, and choose between a take-home ingredient kit or bottle. Omar and Inji have led highly praised classes.

“Had a wonderful time with Omar, learning how to make makgeolli and then putting it into practice. He was a great instructor and took his time answering questions and giving us a great insight into makgeolli, how it’s made, and its importance in Korean culture. Highly recommended!”

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14.Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Ahyeon Market, Joe Kim teaches you how Korean rice wine is made, from ingredients and tools to fermentation. You will sample commercial and craft makgeolli, try soju, make your own batch, and take home a kit for about 1.5 liters.

“The owner and class leader Joe was super nice and had much knowledge. The class was very informative, interesting and super fun. The process of making makgeolli was explained in detail and we could do our very own. Before the making of makgeolli we had the tasting of different tastes of makgeolli. thank you very much for this experience :)”

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15.Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier – Finest Makgeolli (& Soju)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $40

Meet sommelier Jay and certified brewer Sam in a specialty rice wine shop near Hapjeong Station. In 80 minutes, taste selected makgeolli from small Korean producers, learn how this hazy rice wine is made, and explore a side of Korean drinking culture beyond soju.

“What an enlightening experience! I've drank Makoli before but never knew how it was made or it's history. I was able to taste makoli not normally seen around town, from brewers in small local towns.”

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