Brew 3.14

Brew 3.14 is a small neighbourhood taproom between Insadong and Ikseon-dong that has built a loyal following since opening in 2015. It was set up by expat food entrepreneurs, including Daniel Gray of the Seoul Eats blog, on the idea, written on the menu at the time, that craft beer plus good food equals happiness. The walls are covered in banknotes, drawings and flea-market finds left over the years, giving the tiny space a lived-in, well-travelled character you won't find in Seoul's newer, design-forward taprooms.

The beer list focuses on Korean-origin craft, which Beer Asia's Seoul guide notes is the rule here rather than the exception. Guides have mentioned pours such as a Namsan Pilsner, a Jirisan Moon Bear IPA, a stout and a hefeweizen, alongside wine, cocktails, bomb-style shooters and hot mulled wine on cold nights. The tap count is small, so this is a place for a couple of pints rather than a long tasting session.

Food is a big part of the appeal. The kitchen is known for thin, handmade pizzas, calzones and pies, and the menu has also run to French onion soup, Korean fried chicken and quiche. It is cosy rather than spacious, with much of the seating at the bar facing the kitchen and a few outside tables in warmer months, so expect to get to know your neighbours.

The bar is at 39 Donhwamun-ro 11na-gil in Jongno, in an alley off Samil-daero; the nearest subway is Anguk on Line 3, Exit 4. Beer Asia lists hours of 6pm to midnight from Monday to Thursday and 5pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sundays closed. It draws a mix of locals and tourists and suits anyone exploring Insadong or the Ikseon-dong lanes who wants Korean craft beer with proper food.