Southside Parlor

Southside Parlor is a Texas-rooted cocktail bar on Noksapyeong-daero, at the edge of Itaewon near the start of Gyeongnidan-gil and Haebangchon. It was ranked No. 37 on Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2023, yet the mood is relaxed rather than formal: friendly bartenders, retro arcade machines and a mixed crowd of locals and travellers. The bar occupies the fourth floor and the rooftop of its building, plus a ground-floor space, and the rooftop terrace looks out over the neighbourhood toward Namsan, which makes early evening the most popular time. The drinks list mixes signature cocktails built on seasonal ingredients with well-made classics, craft beer and non-alcoholic options. Food follows the Southern theme, with tacos, wings, burgers and barbecue that go well with a long night out. It is an easy place for first-time visitors to Seoul's bar scene because English is widely spoken and the menu is easy to navigate.