Kkokkobang Jongno Branch

About

Retro hof bar in Jongno famed for its drum-playing owner on 'Hangout with Yoo', serving classic fried chicken alongside lively, warm hospitality.

Tucked into a narrow alley off Jongno 3-ga, Ggoggobang preserves the spirited, unpolished warmth of a classic Seoul *hof*. The pub earned national fame on variety shows like *Hangout with Yoo*, where the owner’s impassioned live drum solos turned the narrow room into an impromptu concert hall. While neighborhood noise complaints eventually forced the drum kit into retirement, the hostess has not lost her stage presence; she still weaves through the tightly packed tables clutching drumsticks, drumming up rhythm on whatever surface is near and staging personal, high-energy performances for guests. The room is weathered and nostalgic, etched with scribbles from patrons and soundtracked by nineties pop classics like Kim Tae-woo’s “Love Rain.” Regulars gravitate here for an easygoing second round, clustering under dim lighting with frosty draft mugs of Cass or Red Rock, an amber malt brew prized for its rounded, nutty depth. Drink-friendly pub staples anchor the retro menu. The kitchen turns out platters of Korean-style fried chicken encased in a crisp, thinly battered crust that evokes neighborhood joints of decades past, served alongside thin slices of fried potato. For a savvier, savory nibble, the potato pancake (*gamjajeon*) arrives crisp and fragrant. Crisp bowls of gangnaengi puffed corn land on every table as service alongside rotating fresh fruit—sometimes seasonal peaches. Groups lingering over rounds of beer often balance the fried fare with the Ggoggobang Special, a spread of chilled seasonal fruits highlighting crisp apples, sweet Korean melon (*chamoe*), cherry tomatoes, and green grapes. Ggoggobang thrives on communal revelry. When a patron brings an acoustic guitar, the entire room is liable to break into song, guided along by the effervescent owner posing for snapshots. It is a genuine piece of Jongno nightlife where hospitality, cold pints, and nostalgia outweigh polished modern comforts.

Menu

• Fried Chicken치킨₩23,000
• Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter제철과일₩25,000
• Dried Pollock먹태₩17,000
• 모듬소시지₩17,000
• Spicy Sea Snails With Noodles골뱅이소면₩20,000
• French Fries감자튀김₩15,000
• Peaches황도₩13,000
• 마른멸치₩13,000
• Grilled Young Pollack노가리₩15,000
• Dried Squid한치₩17,000

Details

Nearest station

Jongno 3-ga Station

Phone

02-2279-1019

Opening hours

Sunday

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Monday

14:00–01:00

Tuesday

14:00–01:00

Wednesday

14:00–01:00

Thursday

14:00–01:00

Friday

14:00–01:00

Saturday

14:00–01:00

Mon-Sat 14:00-01:00, closed Sundays