Korean Bars in London; Korean Style Night Out

 



🍢 Korean Bars in London: Hongdae Pocha, Hankki & Ogam Night Out Guide

London’s Korean nightlife scene has grown fast around Soho and central London, blending traditional Korean drinking culture with modern bar vibes. If you want a proper “soju + food + loud fun” night out, these three places—Ogam, Hankki, and Hongdae Pocha—are the most representative spots.

🍲 1. Ogam – Korean tapas bar with drinks-first energy

Ogam Korean Tapas Bar

Oy different take on Korean nightlife compared to a typical pocha. Instead of being just a drinking pub, it leans more toward a “Korean tapas bar” concept, where drinks are the main focus and food is designed to pair with them.

What to expect:

🍢 Strong focus on cocktails and soju-based drinks

🍒 Small Korean dishes meant for sharing

🎢 Relaxed but social bar atmosphere

Unlike louder pocha-style venues, Ogam feels a bit more controlled and intimate. It’s the kind of place where you stay for drinks and conversation rather than a chaotic night of shouting over music. It’s especially popular for people who want Korean alcohol culture without the full party intensity.

🍸 2. Hankki – Modern Korean bar with neon vibes

eHankkie

k modern side of Korean dining and drinking in London. It mixes restaurant + bar + nightclub aesthetics in one space, making it feel more like a trendy night out spot than a traditional Korean pub.

What makes it popular:

🌢️ Korean sharing dishes like bulgogi and tteokbokki

🍸 Creative cocktails using soju and Korean spirits

πŸ’‘ Neon-lit, Instagram-friendly interior

Hankki is ideal if you want something lively but still “polished.” It sits between casual drinking and a proper night-out venue, often chosen for birthdays or group dinners that turn into drinks.

🍒 3. Hongdae Pocha – classic Korean street pub energy

entitHongdae Pochat

P traditional “pocha-style” experience in this list. It’s inspired by the street tent bars (pojangmacha) in Seoul’s Hongdae district, where drinking is loud, social, and food is constantly shared.

What to expect:

🍺 Soju, beer, and classic Korean drinking combos (somaek)

πŸ— Fried chicken, tteokbokki, and spicy sharing dishes

🎢 Loud music, graffiti-style decor, busy tables

This is the most chaotic and energetic option. It’s less about refined drinking and more about fun, noise, and staying out late with friends.

πŸŒ™ Final comparison

🍲 Ogam → relaxed Korean tapas bar, drinks-focused but calm

🍸 Hankki → trendy neon bar, modern and social

🍒 Hongdae Pocha → loud, classic Korean street drinking vibe

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