Hongdae & Itaewon 4-Bar Night Pub Crawl
4.9(144 reviews)
•Provided by:Seoul Pub Crawl (Absolute)
⭐ 4.9/5 (144 reviews) | 💰 $20 | ⏱️ Duration: 4-5 hours | 👥 Max Up to 150 people
💡What is the Hongdae & Itaewon 4-Bar Night Pub Crawl?
The Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute is a 4-5 hour guided bar crawl through Hongdae or Itaewon, starting from $20. You visit 4 bars/clubs ending at a final dance spot, with free entrance, drink discounts and 4+ free shots included. Best for social travelers who want Seoul nightlife with a group — food is not part of it.
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 4-5 hours |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | $20 per person |
| Alcohol | Available as a paid extra |
| Meeting point | Itaewon(only Fridays): 20.00PM – 21.30PM @ The Craic House (previously Route66) Search for: (서울특별시 용산구 이태원로 164-1) or (164-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) *The entrance is from t |
| Languages | English |
| Operator | Seoul Pub Crawl (Absolute) |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation available |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (144 reviews) |
DurationPrice (from)
4-5 hours$20 per person
DurationAlcohol
4-5 hoursAvailable as a paid extra
DurationMeeting point
4-5 hoursItaewon(only Fridays): 20.00PM – 21.30PM @ The Craic House (previously Route66) Search for: (서울특별시 용산구 이태원로 164-1) or (164-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) *The entrance is from t
DurationLanguages
4-5 hoursEnglish
DurationOperator
4-5 hoursSeoul Pub Crawl (Absolute)
DurationCancellation
4-5 hoursFree cancellation available
DurationRating
4-5 hours4.9/5 (144 reviews)
🔄Price & reviews last verified on July 12, 2026
👨🍳 What Makes This Worth Booking
Seoul Pub Crawl (Absolute) runs a guided group crawl through Hongdae (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) or Itaewon (Friday) — the free venue entrance and a guide who sequences the night is what you can't easily replicate solo. The format bundles 4+ free shots and drink discounts across a fixed 4-venue route ending at a dance club, so the friction of picking spots, paying covers and finding a group is handled for you. Group sizes vary — Thursdays and Sundays run smaller and more intimate.
🍜 The Experience
The night starts at 8:00 PM at a fixed meeting bar and runs to roughly 00:10 AM at the final club. On Fridays you gather at The Craic House in Itaewon; on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at Dokkaebi Party House in the Hongik University (Hongdae) area.
The first bar is the long stop — the group stays 1.5 hours here to settle in and meet the crowd. Expect 50+ people across the party on a typical night, a mix of Korean and international guests.
From there the crawl moves through the remaining venues, spending about 1 hour in each bar/club. The route covers 4 establishments total, all within the same district so the walking between stops stays short.
The night ends at a final dance club near the starting point. Drinks are not included in the base price, but the crawl brings 4+ free shots, drink discounts at selected bars and free entrance to every venue visited.
💰 Is It Worth It?
Our verdict: At $20, the Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute is priced as an access-and-social ticket, not a food or open-bar deal — the listing does not state a tasting count, and food and drinks aren't included. What the fee buys is free entrance to 4 venues, drink discounts and 4+ free shots; covering those venues independently in Hongdae or Itaewon would often mean paying separate entrance and full drink prices, with individual drinks in the area commonly running several thousand won and up. The premium here is the guided group, the fixed route and the skipped covers — not the alcohol itself, which you still buy on top.
Worth it if:
- You're a solo traveler or new arrival who wants an instant group and a planned night out in Hongdae or Itaewon
- You value free venue entrance and drink discounts across 4 bars/clubs over a quiet evening
- You want a smaller crowd — book a Thursday or Sunday
Skip it if:
- You're after a food experience — food is not included and no tastings are listed
- You want an open bar; only 4+ free shots are covered and you pay for everything else
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✅ What's Included
- Guided group visit to 4 bars/clubs
- Free entrance to bars and clubs visited
- Free 4+ shots
- Drink discounts at selected bars
- Party photos
- Safe and supervised activity for girls
❌ Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified — you pay for your own beyond the 4+ free shots
- Transport to and between venues
🥗 Dietary & Comfort
This is a drinks-and-nightlife crawl, not a food tour — the listing does not state any tastings, dishes or dietary accommodations. Because food is not included, vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free needs are not addressed; if you plan to eat, you'll do so on your own outside the itinerary.
Alcohol is central: 4+ free shots are included and drink discounts apply, but all other drinks are extra. The crawl involves moving between 4 venues on foot and ends around 00:10 AM, so expect a late night on your feet — confirm any age requirement with the operator before booking.
ℹ️ Practical Info
- Meeting Point (Itaewon, Fridays only): The Craic House (previously Route66), 164-1 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 용산구 이태원로 164-1); gathering runs 20:00–21:30
- Meeting Point (Hongdae, Thu/Sat/Sun): Dokkaebi Party House, Hongik University area; gathering 20:00–21:30
- Best Time: Tour starts at 20:00 and reaches the final club around 00:10 AM; choose Thursday or Sunday for a smaller group
- What to Bring: Cash or card for your own drinks and food beyond the free shots
🤫 Insider Tip
Book a Thursday or Sunday if you want a more intimate crawl — the operator states these nights run smaller groups, versus the busier Friday (Itaewon) and Saturday (Hongdae) parties.
SeoulFoodTour Editorial Review
4.4
★★★★★SeoulFoodTour Rating — independent editorial score
“Groups of up to 150 party-seekers move through Seoul's nightlife together for 4–5 hours. Participants visit 3 or more bars and clubs, spending 1.5 hours at the first venue and approximately 1 hour at each subsequent stop, with the final club reached around 12:10 AM. The listing provides no dietary or food information, and with group sizes potentially reaching 150 people, those seeking a more intimate or curated experience may find the scale overwhelming. Smart choice for: budget-conscious solo travelers and social extroverts who want a structured but high-energy introduction to Seoul's Itaewon or Hongdae nightlife scenes at just $20 per person.”
By SeoulFoodTour Editorial TeamJul 12, 2026
⭐ Guest Reviews
4.9(144 reviews)
Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through GetYourGuide
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this pub crawl include food?▾
No — food and drinks are not included unless specified, and the listing states no tastings. Plan to eat separately before or during the night.
How many drinks do I get?▾
The crawl includes 4+ free shots plus drink discounts at selected bars. All other drinks are paid for on your own.
Where and when does it start?▾
It begins at 20:00 — at The Craic House in Itaewon on Fridays, or Dokkaebi Party House in Hongdae on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The night ends around 00:10 AM at a final club.
Is this good for solo travelers?▾
Yes — the crawl gathers 50+ people from Korea and abroad, so it's built for meeting a group. For a smaller crowd, choose a Thursday or Sunday.
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