Somunnan Sungokju 소문난순곡주

막걸리·안주 · Mia-dong · ₩₩

Somunnan Sungokju (소문난순곡주) is a makgeolli & bar snacks spot in Mia-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 1992. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.

What
Makgeolli & Bar Snacks — Live octopus (sannakji)
Where
Mia-dong, Gangbuk
Price
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Wait
Walk right in
Getting in
Walk-in

A 1990s-era neighborhood makgeolli bar near Mia Station, known for a huge lineup of regional makgeolli (40+ varieties) and cheap, generous anju like live octopus, mussel soup, raw oysters, and pan-fried dishes served as set courses. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).

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Address
99 Solmae-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Mia-dong, 1F)
강북구 솔매로 99 (미아동,(지상1층)) — show this to your taxi driver
Hours
17:00-01:00, closed Tuesdays
Wait
No long-wait reports found across blog posts 2014-2026; treated as a low-confidence walk-in read for a neighborhood makgeolli bar.
Getting in
Walk-in · Walk right in

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Do I need a reservation at Somunnan Sungokju?

No — it's a walk-in spot.

How long is the wait at Somunnan Sungokju?

No long-wait reports found across blog posts 2014-2026; treated as a low-confidence walk-in read for a neighborhood makgeolli bar.

How much does Somunnan Sungokju cost per person?

₩15,000–40,000 per person.

Keep exploring

Nearby: Jiwoojeong (Fresh Hanwoo Sirloin, 1736m) · Mapo Gamjaguk (Gamjaguk (potato soup), 2488m) · Bukhansan Insujae (Galmaegisal (grilled pork skirt meat), 2625m) · Seongbukdong Kongjip (Hand-Drip Coffee Specialist, 4075m)

More makgeolli & bar snacks: Bapdosa Suldosa (Nagwon-dong) · Botong Saramdeul (Banpo-dong) · Eunjin Pocha (Mullae-dong (near Yeouido)) · Tough Ne-imo (Onsu-dong)

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Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).