Bar Abyss Bar Abyss

There is no cocktail menu at this small bar in a hanok alley of Seochon, near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Guests describe a flavor or a mood, and the bartender builds a drink from that. A whiskey sour here gets classic egg-white foam, and staples such as a pisco sour or gin and tonic are available too. Whisky choices run deep, with recommendations based on what you usually drink. Two cats wander across the tables, which matters for anyone with a cat allergy. The hanok-style room is tight, which keeps conversation low.