Salsa Bars In Seoul
Find out which salsa bars are near Gangnam and Hongik University Station in Seoul. Enjoy salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha and more at this salsa bar
Table of Contents
Salsa culture in Korea
Korean salsa is club-focused rather than academy-based. Even the initial learning of salsa primarily happens through classes offered by dance clubs rather than academies.
Many people also have their first encounter with salsa through these clubs. By joining dance clubs via online searches or friend recommendations and learning salsa, it naturally leads to visiting salsa bars with fellow club members. As a result, it's common to witness club members dancing together at salsa bars.
In Korean salsa bars, the majority dances On2 (NY Style). While On1 used to be dominant until around 2010, On2 has become the mainstream since the 2010s, with the majority now enjoying On2. Those who prefer On1 are a very small minority.
Korean salsa bars play a mix of salsa, bachata, and occasionally some merengue and cha-cha music. Salsa and bachata are played almost equally, while the frequency of merengue and cha-cha music is very low. (Before the COVID-19 pandemic, salsa music had a higher proportion, but currently, the proportions of salsa and bachata music are similar.)
Kizomba is often played only on specific days of the week in certain salsa bars. Kizomba also revolves around dance clubs. Therefore, on the days when Kizomba club's regular meetings are held, the music revolves around Kizomba at the salsa bars where the meeting takes place.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday are crowded. On the other hand, there are not many from Monday to Thursday. So many places take a day off from Monday to Thursday. If you visit on weekdays, check if they are closed.
I will provide descriptions of areas around Gangnam and Hongik University Station (subway station), where there are many salsa bars.
Salsa clubs in Korea usually starts at 8:00 p.m with social dancing. The ending cigar is different for each salsa bar. Entrance fee for Korean salsa bars is 10,000 won (approximately $7.6 USD), which includes one drink. When paying the entrance fee, you'll receive a coupon for a free drink.
Gangnam Area Salsa Bars:
1) Turn
One of the most famous salsa clubs in Gangnam. There's also a club with the same name in Hongdae, which is referred to as "Gangturn." Numerous dance clubs gather here for their activities. It's not just limited to dance clubs; individuals also frequently visit this salsa club in Gangnam.
1) Phone Number: 082-2-557-2228
2) Address: 831-34, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Turn (Turn) Gangturn B1
3) Operating Hours:
| Monday | • Closed |
| Tuesday | • 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
| Monday | • 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
| Tuesday | • Closed |
| Friday | • 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
| Friday | • 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM |
| Sunday | • 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM |
4) location
2) Top Bar
Considered one of the larger salsa clubs. It's located closer to Apgujeong Station rather than Gangnam Station. Multiple dance club members gather here for dancing.
1) Phone Number: 082-10-6719-9001
2) Address: 616-2, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
3) Operating Hours:
| Monday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Tuesday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Monday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Tuesday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Friday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Friday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
4) location
3) Latin
Holds meetings for Ever Latin dance club, Sencarico, Vassion, and various academy joint meetings on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (crowded). The club consists of two floors, with bachata primarily played on the first floor and salsa on the second floor.
1) Address: 9, Teheran-ro 6-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
2) location
4) On 2 Latin Dance
Kizomba music is played on Sundays.
1) Address: 167-gil 12, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
2) location
Hongik University Station Area Salsa Bars:
5) Hongdae Turn (Hong Turn)
One of the older salsa clubs in Hongdae. Various dance club members hold regular meetings here. Dancers with different skill levels, from beginners to advanced, frequent this place on weekends. The dance floor is of moderate size.
1) Phone Number: 82-10-3075-2813
2) Address: 199-3, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3) Operating Hours:
| Monday | • 09:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Tuesday | • 09:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Monday | • Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | • 09:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
| Friday | • 09:00 PM - 5:00 AM |
| Friday | •7:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | •8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
4) location
6) Bonita
Another long-standing salsa club in Hongdae. The club has two halls of different sizes. There are days when only Kizomba music is played in the smaller hall.
1) Phone Number: 082-10-9218-3132
2) Address: 191, Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3) Operating Hours:
| Monday | • 8:30 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Tuesday | • 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Monday | • 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Tuesday | • 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Friday | • 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Friday | • 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | • 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
4) location
7) Macondo
Although its location has changed, it used to be one of the clubs during the early days of Korean salsa. The sound quality is quite good. It's a popular spot for both club members and non-members.
1) Phone Number: 82-10-6655-0956
2) Address: 164-22, Kyodong, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3) Operating Hours:
| Monday | • Closed |
| Tuesday | • 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
| Monday | • 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
| Tuesday | • 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
| Friday | • 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
| Friday | • 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
| Sunday | • 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM |
4) location
8) Havana
A salsa club where you can dance salsa, bachata, and more. There is no separate entrance fee, so it's recommended to buy a drink coupon for each person.
1) Phone Number: 82-2-335-6709
2) Address: 53, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3) Operating Hours:
| Monday | • Closed |
| Tuesday | • 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM |
| Monday | • 7:30 PM - 3:00 AM |
| Tuesday | • 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| Friday | • 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM |
| Friday | • 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM |
| Sunday | • 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
4) location
9) Buena
The club has free entrance every day of the year. Therefore, you can buy one drink coupon per person. It's popular due to its free entrance policy. It's a place where people often gather for the second round of dancing after dancing at other salsa clubs for the first round.
1) Closed on Mondays.
2) location
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
0 댓글