Soho

Soho is one of the bars that has given Homo Hill its character over the years: a mid-sized gay bar that sits comfortably between the spectacle of the clubs and the quiet of the local neighborhood bars, drawing a reliably mixed crowd and maintaining an atmosphere that feels both accessible and authentically community-rooted. The name_en, borrowed from the famous LGBTQ+-associated district of London, signals an international reference point while the actual content of the venue is thoroughly Korean and Itaewon-local. The layout is social and flexible — there is room at the bar, space to stand and move around, and enough floor area that on busier nights the energy builds naturally without requiring a dedicated club setup. Music programming is pop and dance-friendly. The crowd spans a wide range of ages and includes both local Koreans and international visitors in roughly equal measure on a good weekend night. Soho is particularly useful as a venue that is open earlier in the evening than the clubs, making it a good choice for travelers who arrive in Homo Hill at 9 or 10 pm and want to settle in before the later hours. It has also hosted fundraising and community events tied to Seoul Pride, reinforcing its position as more than simply a bar.