One of the few times when ‘we’ is more important than ‘me’. It’s a day when ‘my team’ is playing a big match. That’s why it’s so much fun to cheer and watch sports events with a group rather than alone. Whether it’s professional baseball or international soccer, we’ve rounded up some of the best sports pubs for those who can’t make it to the stadium.
1. Corky Pub Hongdae Branch
The first place that comes to mind when you think of sports pubs is Corky Pub Hongdae. If it’s open, they always show all sports games such as soccer, baseball, and basketball. From the K League, Euro Cup, to the Rold Cup, Cokipub is the place to go if you want to enjoy a group game.
2. Daejerak
Daesaejaejak is a rootless bar in Seongsu-dong . True to its name, Daesaejagak broadcasts various sports events, including the World Cup, on a large screen that takes up a lot of space. The characteristic feature of this place is that there is a small broadcasting seat in the middle of the screen, and the main character of the broadcasting seat is none other than the boss.
3. The Phoenix
This is a famous Liverpool pub. This is one of the most historic places that most soccer fans have heard of. The owner is a self-proclaimed Liverpool Kop, so the pub is full of love for soccer and Liverpool. For more information, check out their Instagram.
4. Double Play Chicken
Double Play Chicken is a favorite among baseball fans. In addition to a large screen, they show live sports broadcasts on several monitors. It is a new concept of sports chicken pub and attracts fans of each baseball team. It is said that you can feel the same thrill as the chee-mak at the ballpark.
5. Rose and Crown
Rose & Crown has a British atmosphere from the moment you walk in the door and a local flavor. This is also one of the top sports pubs. It started as the first ale house in Korea and has been a favorite in Itaewon for a long time. All soccer matches held during business hours are broadcast live at Rose & Crown.
6. Liverpool Pub
Liverpool Pub is a soccer pub located in Geumseok. When you think of sports pubs, you might think of beer, but this place also boasts cocktails as one of its main menu items. They have a wide variety and are reasonably priced. On big game days, they announce reservations on their official Instagram page.
7. Seoul Seagull
Seoul Seagull is a baseball bar that lives in Lotte and is exclusively for Lotte. Fans of the Lotte Giants, whose home team is located in Busan, can soothe their heartache here. A limited number of combo menus, such as chicken kangjeong, french fries, and jjolmyeon, served on a plate shaped like Sajik Stadium, are also available.
8. El G Pocha (LG Pocha)
Eljipocha is a mecca for LG Twins fans. It is a famous pocha that requires reservations in advance as there are no seats available on baseball season days. From the entrance to the store, the interior is decorated with LG colors and is dedicated to the LG Twins. It was once a small outdoor pocha on Jongno 5-ga street, but has since moved to 16-1, 1F, Jongno 39-gil, and now operates in an indoor building.