Yeokjeon HALMAEK Sindorim
역전할머니맥주 신도림점
About
Lively budget-friendly pub near Sindorim Station famous for frosty ice-cold draft beer mugs and affordable sharing snacks like rabokki.
Located a brief five-minute walk from Sindorim Station's Exit 1, Yeokjeon Halmeoni Beer provides a lively, bustling gathering spot for local office workers wrapping up the workday or organizing second-round drinks. The interior is spacious compared to many of the franchise’s outposts, yet tables quickly fill up well into the late evening until closing at 2:00 AM. The main draw is the signature draft beer, poured into frosted, freezer-chilled mugs with a crown of thin shaved ice floating across the top. It arrives alongside endless bowls of puffed macaroni crackers that disappear quickly while you order from the tabletop tablet screens. Beyond classic lagers, the bar serves fruity variations like slush-style pineapple beer and lemon soju, which arrives in an automatic mixer and offers customizable sweetness levels. Dishes arrive in rapid succession, catering well to large groups looking to graze on shareable pub food. Yeokjeon’s defining classic is the bubbling cheese rabokki, packed with chewy rice cakes, fish cakes, and instant ramen coated in a punchy, heavily salted and spicy sauce that directly invites another sip of cold beer. Newer, heartier highlights include Seokgwandong chicken tteokbokki—a sizzling skillet combination of tender poultry, rice cakes, and sweet potatoes simmered in a savory glaze—as well as the spicy seafood ramen. For fried pairings, crisp options range from the 30-centimeter long cheese pork cutlet, stuffed end-to-end with melted mozzarella, to garlicky butter fries smothered in sweet, rich cream sauce. While peak dining hours can bring high noise levels, the venue remains an accessible fixture in Guro District. Attentive service—including thoughtful touches like extra blankets when the indoor air conditioning runs high—rounds out a casual, budget-friendly stop tailored specifically for unwinding over frosted pints and punchy comfort foods.
Menu
- Cheese Rabokki₩9,000
- Seokgwandong Chicken Tteokbokki₩13,000
- Garlic Butter Fries₩8,000
- Jjapaguri₩9,000
- Frozen Pineapple Sorbet₩7,000
- 카다이프 새우튀김
- 콘소메옥수수튀김
- Sweet Potato Fries
- 30cm Long Cheese Pork Cutlet
- Garlic Soy Boneless Chicken
- 양념순살치킨
- Boneless Chicken
Local tips
- Order items directly from table tablets for quick service.
- Draft beer comes in icy frosted mugs with crushed ice on top.
- Can get crowded and noisy during evening peak hours.
- Ideal for a casual second or third round of drinks after work.
Details
- Sindorim Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–02:00
- Monday
- 17:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–02:00
- Friday
- 17:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 16:00–02:00