Over twenty years, Starbucks has become a leader. For many consumers, the taste of that morning brew is the winner, and for others in South Korea, it is the atmosphere created by a unique design to the social space of a Korean Starbucks.
One of the many new locations that opened in 2022, is Starbucks Byeoldabang which sits near the bottom of Namsan Tower and is a short walk to the well-known Myeong Dong shopping district.
The iconic store based at the new Starbucks Korea HQ in State Tower, Namsan.
SeoulTheJourney very much enjoyed visiting this iconic branch. Interestingly this store doesn’t cater so well to foreigners as other stores in the area.
We recommend that if you have access to the Starbucks application, to be sure to take advantage of that – having noted a handful of non-Korean speakers struggle.
On that note, it is likely you are very curious about the name – Byeoldabang, a blend of the Korean word: 별 – star and 다방 – coffee house.
Location:
Address: 서울 중구 회현동 2가 퇴계로100
100 Toegye-ro, Hoehyeondong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hours: Weekdays: 07:00-21:00, Weekends: 08:00-21:00
Seoulthejourney would add a few stylish alternatives to this Starbucks. The Jongno Starbucks Reserve is a short walk or the numerous stores in Hongdae, only a subway ride from this location.
Seoulthejourney would add a few stylish alternatives to this Starbucks. The Jongno Starbucks Reserve is a short walk or the numerous stores in Hongdae, only a subway ride from this location.
The stylish Jongro store opened in December 2017, the largest Starbucks store in Korea and offers a spacious environment to enjoy your morning brew, along with unique concepts that tune into traditional Korean design.
Based in this stylish tower (below) in the heard of Jongno, a short walk from Jonggak station.
Try the ‘TO GO” store, Hongik University exit 8.
Let us know about your favourite Starbucks store in Seoul and Korea!
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