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Haebangchon

A hillside village of wine bars, global eats, and Namsan sunsets.

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Tucked on the slope above Itaewon, Haebangchon (HBC) grew from a post-liberation settlers' village into one of Seoul's most quietly cosmopolitan corners. Narrow lanes hide indie wine bars, small global kitchens, and rooftops that look straight at Namsan Tower.

What makes Haebangchon worth visiting

Wine and natural-wine bars

Tiny, owner-run bars are the heart of HBC's evenings.

Global home cooking

Mexican, Middle Eastern, and other small kitchens run by locals and long-term residents.

Namsan rooftop views

Several spots frame Namsan Tower, best at sunset.

Sinheung Market

An old hillside market reborn with cafes and viewpoints up the 108 stairs.

Tips for visiting Haebangchon

1.The streets are steep, so wear comfortable shoes for the climb.
2.Time dinner for sunset to catch the Namsan views before you eat.
3.Weeknights are calm and conversational, weekends busier with the Itaewon overflow.

Best for

wine barsglobal foodsunset viewsslow evenings

Nearest station

Noksapyeong (Line 6)