#160Global
Gong Gan
Seoul, South Korea · Hanok cocktail bar · Asia
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Seoul, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Gong Gan occupies a renovated hanok with a central courtyard in a quiet Bukchon alley. Its house cocktails carry Korean names.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
66-4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Anguk-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South KoreaAnguk / Jongno
- Style
- Hanok cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Tuesday–Sunday 4pm–2am (last order 1:30am); Monday closed.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Booking
- Reservations and group visits are available; phone +82-507-1404-6444.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Menu
- Visit Seoul describes in-house concept cocktails.Checked 2026-10-02 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
45.4 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 77.2
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 44.4
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 64.2
- Serious press
- 23.8
- Social Vibes
- 61.6
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
88/ 100
The original score, confidence, mentions and score-read date are retained; this source check does not recalculate them.
Score context
Hanok-inspired Seoul bar with upcycled Korean-ingredient cocktails and warm hospitality. Guests highlight exceptional service from Evan and Willy, balanced narrative drinks and serene courtyard; small size means it books up.
Guest sources checked:
The stronger previously reviewed guest record is preserved; this pass adds source qualifications without new guest counts or numerical synthesis.
Guest score details
What guests like
- warm professional hospitality
- balanced Korean-inspired cocktails
- serene hanok courtyard
- creative upcycling pairs
What to know
- small capacity hard to book
This read cites editorial or award context. Those links are distinct from guest accounts; only the reviewed links in Reviews & press count toward Press.
Editorial citations in this read
- tatlerasia.comEditorial source · Publication / visit date not established
The source’s cited passage was not verified in this check.
Other cited sources
- restaurantguru.comFlora Rebecca — Review mirror / aggregator · Relative label: a year ago on Google
The readable Evan/Willy passage differs from the stored sample, and its relative date does not establish 27 July 2026. The earlier guest summary and themes were not fully reverified in this check.
Crowd signal
Google 4.9★ across 190 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
- 2026: #279
- 2025: #458Reported by BarNews (15 July 2025); the original Top 500 listing could not be rechecked.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.