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Loba

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Visitors frequently praise the friendly and attentive staff, highlighting their warmth and helpfulness, especially bartenders like Sheng jun and dongmin. The comfortable atmosphere, with well-balanced lighting and music, is also a common point of appreciation, making it a pleasant place for both solo visits and celebrations.

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Address
B1, 522 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (강남대로 522 지하1층)

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About this place Loba

Loba (로바) is a gay-owned whisky and wine bar in a basement at 522 Gangnam-daero, near Sinnonhyeon station. It used to trade as JR Bar, which is why its Instagram handle is still jrbar22; VAYL and Travel Gay both list it under the old and new names. It opens daily from 19:00 to 03:00. Google reviewers rate it 5.0 from about 120 reviews. It is the one easy gay bar south of the river, useful if you are staying in Gangnam or heading on to the Seocho saunas.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 19:00-03:00
Tuesday 19:00-03:00
Wednesday 19:00-03:00
Thursday 19:00-03:00
Friday 19:00-03:00
Saturday 19:00-03:00
Sunday 19:00-03:00

Features

Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Upscale Local favorite Cocktail bar Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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5.0
★★★★★
118 reviews

Based on 118 Google reviews.

Tom Witschy
Tom Witschy Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sheng jun and dongmin are very nice and helpful whiskey bartenders and it’s a beautiful space!

シナDaikirai
シナDaikirai Apr 2026
★★★★★
솔
솔 Apr 2026
★★★★★

The lighting and music volume were just right, making it comfortable to converse, and the bartender was friendly, so it is the perfect place to go alone and have a quiet drink.

Lee Halkett
Lee Halkett Mar 2026
★★★★★

Amazing guys ! Loved my time here

김아무개
김아무개 Mar 2026
★★★★★

First of all, the staff are generally warm and energetic, so they take good care of you and make sure you don't feel awkward even if it's your first time. It didn't feel like they were trying to hit on you; I liked the atmosphere because you could just comfortably chat while drinking. The lighting isn't overly club-like but just cozy enough, so it's fine to come alone, though I think it would be even more fun to go with friends. The drinks are decent, and the overall vibe of the customers is relaxed, so I would definitely visit again. It seems like a good place to go when you want to hang out comfortably in Gangnam.

謝耀葳
謝耀葳 Mar 2026
★★★★★

I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. The lighting and music were just right, and I quickly unwinded after a drink. The staff were friendly and asked if I was enjoying the drinks, chatting casually and making me want to stay longer. The whole evening was very pleasant; it's the kind of small bar you'd want to come back to!

Wtyy
Wtyy Mar 2026
★★★★★

My first visit was great; the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, without any pressure. The staff were all very friendly and attentive, making me feel very welcome. I had a very pleasant evening and will definitely come again if I have the chance.

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Last updated on 9 November 2026

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