Seoul
Incheon (ICN) is split between Terminal 1 (most carriers) and Terminal 2 (Korean Air, Delta, Air France-KLM — the SkyTeam joint terminal). T2 is the polished one. The Korean Air Prestige Lounges run a respectable Champagne programme alongside Korean spirits — soju by the chilled flask, makgeolli on tap, the local craft-beer rotation. Gimpo (GMP) is Seoul's older domestic and short-haul Asian airport and doesn't have a competing drinking story.
Cheongdam · $$$$
Alice Cheongdam draws a steady local crowd in Cheongdam. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
Insadong · $$$
Bar Cham draws a steady local crowd in Insadong. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
Cheongdam · $$$$
Bar Da draws a steady local crowd in Cheongdam. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
Hannam · $$$
Bar Mantra draws a steady local crowd in Hannam. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
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