Le Pong
르퐁
About
Cozy bottle shop and intimate wine bar along Seongbukcheon, offering tailored conventional and natural wines with simple pairing plates.
Tucked quietly between Bomun Station and Sungshin Women’s University near Seongbukcheon stream, Le Pont functions as an intimate neighborhood wine bottle shop and parlor. Its French name translates to "the bridge," reflecting the founders' goal to link curious drinkers with exceptional bottles. Run by a dedicated husband-and-wife team whose genuine passion fuels the operation, the warm, low-lit space holds just a single four-person table alongside a five-seat counter, fostering the unhurried ease of a private salon. There is no printed wine list. Instead, guests browse the retail shelves lined with an eclectic array of conventional and natural vintages—from crisp Domaine de la Choupette white Burgundies to earthy Morgon reds—or simply detail their palate preferences to the host behind the counter. For dining in, bottles are uncorked for a flat twenty-thousand won service charge on top of the retail sticker. The compact kitchen menu leans into simple, satisfying pairings rather than heavy dining. Peppery strands of cacio e pepe and seasonal daily pastas—often olive oil-based creations tossed with fresh summer peas—anchor the hot plates. A standout starter pairs a globe of cool burrata cheese with citrusy marinated grapefruit or black-tea-steeped preserved fruit. Other bar snacks include sourdough bread, tteokbokki, a cheese plate, and raw cham-songi mushrooms drizzled lightly with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Unfussy, deeply curated, and focused on conversation, Le Pont is the kind of discreet hideaway that tempts you into staying for just one more pour before stepping out into the night.
Menu
- Burrata Cheese₩13,000
- Today's Pasta
- Cacio e Pepe₩16,000
- Cheese Plate₩12,000
- Tteokbokki₩13,000
- 잠봉 플레이트₩16,000
- 스페셜 파스타
- Basque Cheesecake₩7,000
Local tips
- Dine-in wine bottles incur an additional 20,000 KRW corkage fee over shelf prices.
- No set wine list—pick bottles straight from the shelf or ask the owner for recommendations.
- Seating is limited to one 4-person table and counter bar seats; reserve ahead if dining in.
- Paid parking is available nearby at Gyeongdong High School public parking lot.
Details
- Bomun Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 15:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 15:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 15:00–22:00
- Friday
- 15:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–22:00