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BALa

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0507-1417-8944

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Seoul Mapo-gu Yanghwa-ro1-gil 18 3cheung

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Spot in Mapo, Seoul.

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홍진화

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Mar 26, 2026

The owner is friendly and the cocktails are delicious.

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rnj****

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Mar 26, 2026

Hapjeong Classic Bar, which I really love. To be honest, I don't often write reviews, but I'm writing this because I want everyone to know about this place. The cocktails are really delicious, there are a lot of different types of whiskey, and most of all, they're so kind!! Please come and visit..

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Remi

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Mar 26, 2026

I will definitely go again!! It was one of the best cocktail bars I've been to. If you go, I highly recommend trying the custom cocktail.

키무칸

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Mar 26, 2026

After getting into whiskey, I always go to bars that are good for drinking alone every time I travel. Balba, near Hapjeong Station, is located on the 3rd floor, so it is not noticeable, but it is good for drinking alone and dating quietly and privately. I especially liked the variety of alcoholic beverages. I also liked the friendly and comfortable explanations from the owner and staff. I usually only drink the CS line, but I tried shots of my 3 favorite drinks. I was most impressed with Springbank 12CS in terms of scent and taste. I will stop by again the next time I come on a business trip. I had a good rest. I recommend the three drinks I drank to those who enjoy CS. Glen Alaki 15, Abelauer Abu Nach, Spring Bank 12cs

양고최

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Mar 26, 2026

This was the first time I realized that bars also have quiet, refined spaces like classic bars. I really liked the fact that there were a variety of whiskeys I liked so I could taste them by the glass and find my taste, and my friend, who was trying whiskey for the first time, also enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere is clean and the owner is attentive, making it a place you can trust and visit. I was satisfied because the basic snacks weren't too much!

깡통춍통

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Mar 26, 2026

I don't drink much, so I ordered the owner's custom cocktail, but he made a cocktail that suited our tastes🥹 I enjoyed it with my friend!! All of the snacks looked delicious, so I ate the canapés while debating, and the owner seemed to know the taste very well. Really delicious!! I also wanted to eat pizza, so next time I will try pizza together!! The boss here is serious. Oh, and the music is great too!! Whiskey bars like this aren’t common, really!

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Lucky775

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Mar 26, 2026

The owner is kind. There are a lot of clean, good drinks. I was impressed by how carefully they made each and every cocktail! Custom cocktails/recommended whiskeys are all highly recommended!

김규민1535

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Mar 26, 2026

The bartender is very friendly. The quality of the classic cocktails is very high. The bartender's knowledge is also excellent. If there is a cocktail you want, he will make it to suit your taste. I think the price is cheap compared to the quality. If you ever come to Hapjeong, it is a good place to stop by.

샤르트리버22

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Mar 26, 2026

It was a cozy bar with a nice atmosphere in the back alley of Hapjeong Station. I ordered a custom cocktail, and it was surprising because it suited my taste perfectly. Even the basic snacks were very delicious. The second photo is a basque chica cake, and it comes with ice cream, so you can enjoy it in abundance. This is a place I want to visit again!

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Sadn3ss

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Mar 26, 2026

A place that serves classic cocktails with an ultimate sense of balance. They make tiny adjustments each time while considering everything, including the drink's aeration, so every glass is really satisfying. Especially with the Manhattan, they felt the bitters were too heavy and didn't meet their standards, so they made me another one. That really showed how serious they are about their craft.

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