Old print shops, new rooftop bars. Still smells like metal in the morning.
Why EULJIRO, why now
을지로, nicknamed 힙지로, stays strong in 2026 as Seoul's industrial retro zone, with new bars and creative spaces tucked inside former print shops and hardware stores. Korea's lifestyle sources keep calling it a leading newtro spot pulling younger visitors away from oversaturated pockets.
1. AnotherLv.
- Seoul, Jung District, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, 320번지 시어소호텔 4층
- 4.8 · 192 reviews · 데이트 장소
AnotherLv. opens the course because rooftops work best in daylight, when you can still see the old factory skyline before the evening crowd arrives. It's a date spot with a view and drink options served by tablet, the kind of first stop that gives you breathing room before you commit to anything heavier. You start high, then work your way back down into the neighborhood's real texture.
Crew's note
Tourists don't find this one. Come on.
What visitors say
It’s a fun rooftop bar to try. Lots of drink options and you can order from a tablet.
I visited here because I heard it is a popular place right now. And wow, it has a beautiful rooftop! Food is good too!
2. Hanamdong Euljiro
- Seoul, Jung District, Eulji-ro, 170 1 층 123호
- 4.8 · 121 reviews · 맛집
Hanamdong Euljiro closes the route because after the rooftop air and drinks, you'll want something warm and grounded. It's a Korean table with private rooms and stone pot rice, the kind of meal that holds you in place long enough to feel like you actually spent time here. By the time you finish, the walk is done and you're already remembering it.
Crew's note
I ordered before you got here. You said you were hungry.
What visitors say
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy refined, traditional Korean cuisine in a private and elegant setting, I highly recommend this place.…
Perfect for quick lunch or light dinner. Food is clean. We had the fish sotbab (stone-pot rice) : tasty and very well seasoned.
The walk between
Between the two, you're moving through the stretch where old hardware storefronts sit next to new cafe glass. The blocks still carry that print shop and metalwork feel, the exact mix that keeps 을지로 from turning into another polished district.
- Start the rooftop in late morning or early afternoon when the light is clean and the terrace isn't packed yet.
- Save the stone pot stop for when you're actually hungry. The meal takes time and the private room setup rewards a slower pace.
FAQ
- Does the course work if I only have a couple of hours?
- Yes. Both stops sit close enough that the walk between them takes minutes, not transit time. The rooftop bar offers tablet ordering so service moves quickly if you need it to, and the Korean spot has lighter options like fish stone pot rice if you want to keep the meal brief.
- Is this course better on weekdays or weekends?
- Weekdays preserve the industrial rhythm, with active workshops and smaller leisure crowds. Weekends draw more visitors to newer spots, but 을지로's hardware backbone remains visible either way.
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