Seoul Fried Chicken & Beer Walk: Three Neighborhood Stops

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.

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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (19 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants 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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the three bars on this walk?

The first is a retro '90s pub with crispy fried chicken and beer in a nostalgic setting; the second is a country-style tavern with barbecued chicken sizzling on a hot plate and classic sides; the third is a WWII-themed bar serving spicy boneless chicken in melted cheese with beers poured into military canteen cups.

Does the price include food and drink at all three stops?

Yes, all food and drink are included in the price at every stop.

How do I get to the meeting point at Mangwon Market?

The subway is the best way to arrive. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic in that area.

Are there vegetarian options on this tour?

There are no vegetarian options on this walk: all three stops center on fried or barbecued chicken.

How long does the entire walk take?

The walk takes three to four hours from start to finish across all three neighborhood stops.