Southside Parlor
사우스사이드 팔러
About
Texan-run cocktail parlor in Itaewon — southern hospitality, serious drinks.
Southside Parlor is the Texan outpost of Itaewon's cocktail scene: southern hospitality run through a serious bar program, on a signless fourth floor near Noksapyeong (find the CU convenience store, take the stairs at the building's left) with a rooftop that frames Namsan at golden hour — 6-7pm being the documented sweet spot. The must-order transcends categories: the Smoked Queso, universally praised and worth the extra tortilla chips, a bar snack with a fanbase of its own. The room runs English-fluent with Korean speakers on staff, making it one of the district's smoothest cocktail landings for any language. Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 6pm, weekends from 2pm, Mondays dark, last orders half an hour before close; the rooftop and window seats go fast after sunset, so the phone reservation (02-749-9522) earns its dial. Texas warmth, Seoul skyline, queso theology.
Local tips
- Reserve via phone (02-749-9522) or arrive early on weekends—rooftop and window seats fill quickly after sunset.
- Visit during golden hour for stunning Namsan views from the rooftop terrace; best around 18:00-19:00.
- Must-try: Smoked Queso—order extra tortilla chips; this signature dish is universally praised across reviews.
- Building is on 4th floor with no exterior signage; locate the CU convenience store on ground level and take stairs/elevator at building's left side.
- English-speaking staff available; if visiting solo or non-Korean speaker, baristas are accommodating but also have Korean speakers on staff.
Details
- 녹사평역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–00:00
- Monday
- 18:00–00:30
- Tuesday
- 18:00–00:30
- Wednesday
- 18:00–00:30
- Thursday
- 18:00–00:30
- Friday
- 18:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–02:00