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Seoul lives up to its reputation as a 24-hour city with a wealth of bars and pubs, clubs, and live music and performance. Each neighborhood has its own character at night—Itaewon is international, Gangnam brimming with class, and Insadong home to cozy local makgeolli bars.
Located on the 81st floor of the Lotte World Tower, Bar 81 delivers spectacular views and a sophisticated, upscale bar experience. They boast an extensive wine list and claim to have the largest Champagne collection in all of Asia. None of this comes cheap, of course, but it's worth a visit if you desire a blast of pure class during your visit to the neighborhood.
Considered by many to be the best wine bar in the city, Casa del Vino is a must for oenophiles. They boast an extensive list of more than 600 wines, with a European focus but also some Napa Valley bottles and some more obscure picks. The interior is classy and elegant, and the rectangular bar is popular with the local business crowd.
This wine bar has a terrific bottle selection at prices that, when compared to other wine bars in the area, won't break the bank. The gorgeous wooden interior is intimate and softly lit, making it the perfect place for a romantic conversation over a glass or two of vino. They also serve pizza, pasta, and Italian salads.
