6 Best Nightlife in Jamsil and Eastern Seoul, Seoul

Located on the 81st floor of the Lotte World Tower, Bar 81 delivers spectacular views and a sophisticated, upscale bar experience. They boast an extensive wine list and claim to have the largest Champagne collection in all of Asia. None of this comes cheap, of course, but it's worth a visit if you desire a blast of pure class during your visit to the neighborhood.

If you like your suds cold and cheap, Bonggu Beer is the place for you. This nationwide chain is inspired by Japanese "small beer" bars, and that's what you get: a super intimate interior with Korean beer on tap, as well as a small selection of imported bottles. They also offer simple and inexpensive anju (side dishes) such as French fries, sausage, and dried squid.

Head to this chilled-out, homey pub for quality cocktails, and a nice assortment of wines and beer. While the place is overflowing with comfort, it's done with a touch of class. The owner is friendly, and the bar also hosts live jazz performances.

This wine bar has a terrific bottle selection at prices that, when compared to other wine bars in the area, won't break the bank. The gorgeous wooden interior is intimate and softly lit, making it the perfect place for a romantic conversation over a glass or two of vino. They also serve pizza, pasta, and Italian salads.

A New York speakeasy vibe permeates this old school cocktail bar near Seokchon Lake, especially with its dark wooden bar lined with leather chairs, menu featuring New York strip steak, and a whisky library.

A great place to dive into a proper Korean drinking experience is this lively bar on Bangi Matgol (Food Alley). Like all pocha, food is the real star of the show, with menu items such as buchujeon (seafood chive pancake), nogari (small pollack), and tongmanul dalk ddongjib yachae bokkum (fried garlic chicken gizzards and vegetables). All of this is washed down with plenty of beer and soju, of course. The fact that this place is open 24/7 means that things can get a bit rowdy late at night. When the weather is mild, the windows open, and you can enjoy the buzzing street life from the comfort of your own table.