Place Haji
플레이스하지
About
A compact wine bar behind Yeongdeungpo Station, with owner-drawn artwork covering the walls and occasional book-club gatherings.
In Yeongdeungpo, 플레이스하지 makes room for more than a glass of wine. One visitor’s account of its book-club evening describes a small wine bar where the conversation is part of the occasion: the owner led a discussion of Sven Brinkmann’s *The Joy of Missing Out*, helping a group of eight move past the awkwardness of meeting strangers and into a two-hour debate. For anyone drawn to a night out with ideas on the table, that is the place’s clearest signature. The room has a personal touch. Drawings made by the owner cover the walls, giving the compact space an expressive, lived-in feel rather than the polish of a formal tasting room. The same account mentions that the owner regularly hosts different gatherings, and describes a warm, capable style of facilitation. At this book club, the structured discussion gave way to a looser after-hours conversation over another bottle—an easy transition from planned event to lingering company. Wine, naturally, anchors the evening. The featured red was Cuvée 16 Limited Edition from Botter, in Italy’s Veneto region, made from Primitivo and Negroamaro. The visitor found it weighty and concentrated, with a dry profile, noticeable tannin, and dark-fruit richness; chocolate, vanilla, black cherry, and dried-fruit notes were also described. Its roughly 16 percent alcohol made it a substantial pour, better suited to slow consideration than casual sipping. That is one visitor’s impression of a wine served at a particular gathering, not a promise of what will be poured on every visit. 플레이스하지 is best understood not as a restaurant for a menu-led dinner—the available account offers no food details—but as a Yeongdeungpo wine bar with a social, thoughtful streak. Come for a hosted discussion if one is on the calendar, or for the possibility of conversation in a room where the walls themselves carry the owner’s hand. The appeal lies in the combination: a serious glass, a small gathering, and enough time to let both the wine and the talk unfold.
Menu
- 아티스틱 치즈 플래터
- 버팔로윙&스틱₩25,000
- Burrata Cheese Salad₩19,000
- 치즈듬뿍 씬피자₩19,000
- 브리치즈구이와 견과류₩19,000
- 트러플오일 프렌치프라이 & 아이스크림₩8,000
- 초리조육개장사발면₩6,000
Local tips
- Check whether a book-club or other meetup is scheduled before visiting; events are held occasionally.
Details
- Yeongdeungpo Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
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- Tuesday
- 19:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 19:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 19:00–23:00
- Friday
- —
- Saturday
- 19:00–23:00