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VIVA

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Visitors praise VIVA BAR for its friendly owner, great atmosphere, and delicious, strong drinks. However, some reviewers encountered issues with the bar being closed unexpectedly, particularly on Mondays.

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Address

B1, 117-1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (종로 117-1 지하1층)

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About this place VIVA

VIVA (비바) is a small gay bar in a basement at 117-1 Jong-ro, right on the main road at Jongno 3-ga. Earlier reviewers mention salsa and karaoke nights and cocktails around ₩10,000. VAYL lists it Tuesday to Thursday from 19:30 to 02:00, Friday and Saturday until 03:00 and Sunday until midnight; it is closed on Mondays. Google reviewers rate it 4.9, but from only 18 reviews.

Opening Hours

Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday 19:30-02:00

Wednesday 19:30-02:00

Thursday 19:30-02:00

Friday 19:30-03:00

Saturday 19:30-03:00

Sunday 19:30-00:00

Features

Gay Karaoke Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Local favorite Latin Cocktail bar Late night (after midnight)

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4.9

★★★★★

18 reviews

Based on 18 Google reviews.

A A Jul 2026

★★★★★

The owner and crowd are the best! Such a chill and great atmosphere.

Juan C. Perez Feb 2026

★★★★★

Very nice, cozy and charming, I visited weekdays and had much fun, very much a laid back bar during the week, beautiful Korean faces to look at and excellent drinks to enjoy. You can't go wrong.