Seoul jazz bars: a visitor's guide
For anyone visiting Seoul: jazz bars that are open now. Hours and prices change often, so please check the official Instagram or a map app once more before you go.
Details are as of the date checked. Closing days, set times and prices can change from show to show. Before your first visit: read the tips →
- Jongno · Gwanghwamun
천년동안도 낙원본점
Chunnyun (Nakwon) · Since 1996
A jazz club that started in Daehak-ro in 1996.
- Address (Korean)
- 서울 종로구 수표로 134, 2층
- Address (English)
- 2F, 134 Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Nearest station
- Jongno 3-ga Station, Exit 5
- Hours
- Not confirmed (please check before you go)
- Live music
- Usually starts around 8 pm (some sets at 6 pm or 9 pm)
- Cover charge
- ₩15,000
- Booking
- Walk-ins have been reported as fine. Booking is also possible on Naver Booking or CatchTable.
- @chunnyun.nakwon
Checked 2026-10-21 · Sources: JazzNode, Marie Claire Korea (2024-05-20), ANTIEGG (2023-01-09)
- Jongno · Gwanghwamun
재즈클럽 야누스
Janus · Since 1978
Founded in Sinchon in 1978 by jazz vocalist Park Sung-yeon. After several moves it reopened in September 2025 on the second floor of a building near Gwanghwamun.
- Address (Korean)
- We could not confirm the exact address. Please check the official Instagram.
- Hours
- Not confirmed (please check before you go)
- Live music
- Live music every night (weekly schedule on the official Instagram)
- Cover charge
- Not confirmed (please check before you go)
- @jazzclub_janus
Checked 2026-10-21 · Sources: Newsis (2025-09-16), Seoul Shinmun (2026-08-27)
- Itaewon · Hannam
올댓재즈
All That Jazz · Since 1976
Opened in 1976 and known as Korea's oldest jazz club.
- Address (Korean)
- 서울 용산구 이태원로 216, 2층
- Address (English)
- 2F, 216 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 6 pm–midnight · Fri–Sat 6 pm–1 am
- Live music
- Usually 7 pm and 8:30 pm (some Fri–Sat late sets)
- Cover charge
- Varies by show
Checked 2026-10-21 · Sources: heyPOP (2025-10-17), JazzNode
- Itaewon · Hannam
부기우기
BoogieWoogie
- Address (Korean)
- 서울 용산구 회나무로 21, 2층
- Address (English)
- 2F, 21 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 6:30 pm–1:30 am · Fri–Sun 5:30 pm–12:30 am
- Cover charge
- No cover. Musicians are paid by voluntary tips in an envelope.
- Booking
- Some events are set menus by reservation.
- @boogiewoogieseoul
Checked 2026-10-21 · Sources: JazzNode, Marie Claire Korea (2024-05-20)
- Itaewon · Hannam
코튼클럽 사운즈한남
Cotton Club Sounds Hannam
A small red-curtained room modelled on 1920s New York's Cotton Club. Food is served.
- Address (Korean)
- 서울 용산구 대사관로 35, 사운즈한남 5층
- Address (English)
- 5F Sounds Hannam, 35 Daesagwan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 6 pm–1 am · Fri–Sun 5 pm–1 am
- Cover charge
- ₩20,000 per person + one drink each (from an October 2026 visit review)
- Booking
- Naver or CatchTable
Checked 2026-10-21 · Sources: DiningCode, Hankyung Magazine (2023-03-24)
- Gangnam · Cheongdam · Seocho
청담나인
CHUNGDAM NINE
A Moulin Rouge-themed jazz bar with jazz, swing and tap dance.
- Address (Korean)
- 서울 강남구 삼성로 634, 지하 1–2층
- Address (English)
- B1–B2, 634 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Not confirmed (please check before you go)
- Live music
- Daily 7:30–9:10 pm (per a 2024 article); the live hall is on B2
- Cover charge
- ₩15,000 music charge (per a January 2025 article)
- Booking
- CatchTable or phone 02-2002-9800
Checked 2026-10-21 · Sources: Segye Ilbo (2026-02-24), Sommelier Times (2025-04-03), The DEN (2024-03-15)
- Gangnam · Cheongdam · Seocho
재즈클럽 그루브
Jazz Club GROOVE · Since 2006
Opened in 2006 and known for its jam sessions.
- Address (Korean)
- 서울 서초구 신반포로47길 52, 동구빌딩 지하 1층
- Address (English)
- B1 Donggu Bldg., 52 Sinbanpo-ro 47-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Nearest station
- Nonhyeon Station, Exit 8
- Hours
- 7 pm–midnight, closed Sundays
- Cover charge
- Varies by show (e.g. ₩20,000)
Checked 2026-10-21 · Sources: JazzNode
- Other areas
클럽 에반스
Club Evans · Since 2001
A jazz club near Hongdae, open since 2001.
- Address (Korean)
- 서울 마포구 와우산로 63, 2층
- Address (English)
- 2F, 63 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Not confirmed (please check before you go)
- Live music
- Daily 8–10:10 pm
- Cover charge
- Sun–Fri ₩15,000, Sat ₩20,000, plus one drink each
- @jazzclub_evans