House Seoul
하우스서울
About
Multi-level cultural cafe near Sports Complex Station operated by the Seoul Cafe Show team, featuring specialty coffee and an art gallery basement.
A five-minute stroll from Sports Complex Station in Songpa, HOWS Seoul occupies the lower levels of a red-brick building, operating under the wing of the Seoul Cafe Show organizers. The venue acts as a multi-floor cultural hub: while the upper stories host offices, the underground level doubles as an art gallery featuring displayed works, and the ground floor handles coffee and pastry service. Warm sunlight filters across the first floor, projecting soft silhouettes against the interior walls. The seating leans spare and functional—best suited for quick neighborhood drops or concertgoers killing time before an arena show—with scarce power outlets that discourage lengthy laptop sessions. The beverage program centers on specialty coffee and inventive, dessert-like signatures. The Tiramispanner layers chilled latte with rich mascarpone cheese cream, crowned by a crisp savoiardi ladyfinger meant to be dipped directly into the drink for a layered contrast of textures. Another house staple, the Cream Yuja Pot, splits its glass evenly between tart yuzu-laced coffee and a thick blanket of sweet cream, delivering an unexpected hit of citrus brightness balanced by deep roast notes. For a simpler extraction, the daily machine-brewed drip presents nutty, roasted sweet potato tones accompanied by a crisp, lifting acidity. Bakes and packaged whole beans are also stocked on-site. Chewy, dense chocolate cookies provide a concentrated bite of sweetness alongside the bolder brews. Downstairs, the cavernous basement gallery offers ample space for groups to gather amidst rotating artworks, contrasting with the sunlit street-level counter above. Whether stopping in for a restorative hit of caffeine before an event at the nearby stadium or wandering below ground to view the art exhibits, HOWS Seoul pairs serious specialty coffee chops with a gallery-forward design.
Menu
- 티라미슈패너₩6,500
- 크림유자팟₩6,500
- Espresso₩5,000
- Long Black₩5,000
- Americano₩5,000
- Cafe Latte₩5,500
- Flat White₩5,500
- 청포도라임에이드₩6,500
- 호지차₩6,500
- 목련현미녹차₩7,000
Local tips
- Head down to the basement level to view rotating artwork and find spacious group seating.
- First floor seats can be firm and lack power outlets, so plan accordingly if working.
- Try signature specialty cream drinks like the Tiramisupener served with a ladyfinger cookie.
Details
- Sports Complex Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–20:00
- Monday
- 08:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 08:00–20:00
- Friday
- 08:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–20:00