Art Monster Ikseon-dong — Restaurant in Seoul

Let me tell you a story worthy of song: I wandered into the hallowed halls of Art Monster Seoul, tucked away in Insadong, seeking nothing more than a humble pint. What I found instead was a legendary experience.

The beer? Nectar of the gods. Smooth, flavourful, so tasty it could make Odin put down his mead horn and nod in respect. Each sip felt like a triumph, a celebration, a golden river of joy running through my very soul.

But then… tragedy struck. I departed, leaving behind not just any belongings, but my hat and sunglasses—the sacred armour of any traveller. I thought them lost forever, destined to be swallowed by the void.

Yet fate smiled upon me, for the staff of Art Monster are no mere mortals. They are guardians, protectors of all that is good. They carefully preserved my treasures in a plastic bag, awaiting my return. And when I came back, instead of judgement, I was met with kindness, warmth… and the ultimate compliment: They told me I was handsome.

Friends, I ask you—what more could a man want? Delicious beer, heroic staff, and validation of one’s rugged good looks. Art Monster Seoul is not a bar. It is a sanctuary, a fellowship, a legend etched in hops and foam.

Go there. Drink. Live the tale. Become part...

First bad meal in Korea! I've had just-okay meals but this was the first bad one, and I was ravenous so I ate it anyway.

My mistake was going for the food because the beer was pretty good and I like that they have multiple sizes available. I got fried chicken to go with my beer and it tasted and chewed like it had been fried daily for 3 days. It had tooth, let's just say. I hadn't eaten all day and it was 5pm so I ate it all anyway. If I were at home I would have left it on the plate. Most of the other customers who trickled in were clueless white foreigners, drawn in by the promise of a good beer. The restaurant smells strongly of mildew but that's okay with me- my favorite dives always did, too.

The guy at the counter was helpful despite me not knowing Korean. You order at the bar, they give you a buzzer, Outback style, and then you come pick up your order. When you're done, you bus...

Great taproom with a great variety of beers available. Note that like all things in this area of Seoul, the floors are very uneven and even though they try to mark the edges, sometimes it's not so apparent. Especially tricky when carrying two well poured beers!

There are a number of nooks that you and your friends can sit in and enjoy beer(s) and good conversation while watching the stream of people go by.

They want you to pay as your order at the central tap and food area.

Finding the entrance can be a little tricky, but it's worth it!

(Update) The food has been good for us in the past but this time our chicken was a...