Seoul Fried Chicken & Beer Walk: Three Neighborhood Stops

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Duration3h–4h

GroupUp to 11

LanguagesEN

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Three Seoul Chicken Spots Where Locals Actually Drink Beer

A three-stop fried chicken and beer tasting walk through Seoul with a live English guide, hitting a retro '90s-style pub, a country tavern with barbecued chicken, and a WWII-themed bar serving boneless chicken in melted cheese. All food and drink are included; the walk takes three to four hours and departs from Mangwon Market, a revived traditional market where younger proprietors have opened restaurants and pubs alongside older vendors.

3h–4h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three fried chicken pubs

Stop at retro '90s-style pub
Enjoy crispy fried chicken and beer
Visit country-style tavern
Try smoky barbecued chicken and sides
Go to WWII-themed bar
Eat spicy boneless chicken with cheese
Drink beer from military canteen cups

The Experience

Chimaek—fried chicken and beer—is close to a national pastime in Korea, and this walk hits three spots with three completely different vibes. The first stop is a retro '90s-style pub serving crispy fried chicken with ice-cold beer, simple and nostalgic. The second is a country-style tavern with smoky barbecued chicken sizzling on a hot plate alongside classic sides. The third is a quirky WWII-themed bar serving spicy boneless chicken smothered in melted cheese, beers poured into military canteen cups under genuinely strange decor. All food and drink are included in the price, so there's no menu math between stops.

The walk starts at Mangwon Market, a revived traditional market that hasn't lost its character—younger people have come in and opened interesting restaurants, pubs and food stands next to the older proprietors. Your live English guide leads you through three to four hours of stops, and the route is walkable enough that comfortable shoes matter more than fitness. The subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point; taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.

Solo travelers, female travelers and LGBTQ+ travelers all book this regularly. Children from age 7 are welcome. There are no vegetarian options on this walk, and the minimum drinking age is 19. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

Fried chicken and beer at a retro '90s pub.
barbecued chicken with classic sides at a country tavern.
spicy boneless chicken in melted cheese at a WWII-themed bar.
live English guide throughout.
all food and drink at every stop.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ZenKimchi Experiences

Is this one for you?Three to four hours means you can fit this into an evening without it taking over your whole night, though it rules out an early dinner elsewhere. The walk works best if you arrive hungry and ready to drink, since there's no way to skip stops or lighten the load.