943 King's Cross
943 킹스크로스
About
The Harry Potter café of Hongdae — platform 9¾ props, butterbeer lattes.
943 King's Cross runs Hongdae's magic-school immersion at full commitment: platform-9¾ props, butterbeer (non-alcoholic available), free Gryffindor robe rental on the fourth floor, and — the differentiator — an interactive mission system across every level, QR-guided, budgeting 1.5-2 hours as the house itself advises. The 20,000-won entry fee prices the experience rather than the café; the signature menu items justify the fandom math. Timing doctrine: weekdays pre-2pm against the post-1pm weekend crush, Saturday afternoons for the magic show slots. Weekday 11:30 opens, weekend 10am. The wizarding economy's Seoul embassy: robes free, missions included, muggles welcome — wands optional but thematically negligent.
Local tips
- Visit on weekdays before 2 PM to avoid waits—weekends fill up quickly, especially after 1 PM.
- Budget extra time (1.5-2 hours) for the interactive mission experience across all floors; it's not just a cafe visit.
- Download or take a photo of the mission guide QR codes at entry—they explain hidden magical devices on each floor.
- Try the signature Butterbeer (non-alcoholic available); order at least one iconic Harry Potter menu item to justify the 20,000 KRW entry fee.
- Arrive early on Saturdays for the magic show (afternoon slots); costume rental (Gryffindor robes, scarves) is free on 4F but popular.
Details
- 홍대입구역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–21:30
- Monday
- 11:30–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:30
- Friday
- 10:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 10:00–21:30