For a bar that boasts the best craft beers in the city, Magpie Brewing Co. doesn't really seem to get a lot of blog time, does it? At least this is what I've come to find when I looked into it just 15 minutes ago. When I write about places that have already been around for years, I usually do a little Google search first to find out more about its heritage, any interesting tidbits, and whatnot that I might want to include on my own post, but this one's a tough one to crack... Oh, whoops, is Magpie still supposed to be an underground hipster watering hole and I just contributed to letting the cat outta the bag??

Well, I'll give you one thing, it's definitely underground. The dim lighting, concrete walls, and exposed pipes, which, by the way, is my favorite type of interior decor, gives off the feel that you're heading down to someone's basement than a hip beer joint. Whilst there is potential for too cold and too industrial, I got the impression that Magpie is more intimate than anything else. The low-hanging lights created individual spaces that allow people to huddle into their own privacy. It's easy to get lost in conversation at a place like this. And because service is taken at the counter, no one's gonna bother you for the entire night. Just make sure to order.

One of the most charming things about Magpie, I think, is its simplicity. That and it's short list of food options. Because it's really about the beer! No elaborate gimmicks, no tacky bartenders, and definitely no corn hidden away in your pizza. Pizza by the way is their only option for food, and trust me you'll want to get the pizza. You have a couple of choices -- pepperoni is their most popular, but the chef recommends you try his recipe of the spinach Alfredo. 

Homemade dough hand-pressed to order

Mine went from this...

...to this...

...to this glory! Fresh outta the oven, handmade, ooey gooey pepperoni.

But like I said, the beers are the real stars of the show. I a glass of the Ghost (pronounced like goh-see) which tasted vaguely of vegetable juice. Weird. But I was into it.

This city's full of stuff. Stuff to eat, stuff to drink, stuff to do. You just have to go out and find it.

Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Itaewon 2-dong, 704

서울특별시 용산구 이태원2동 704

(02) 749-2703

Minsu was that guy -_- but to make it up to me, we went to Cafe Slow. I've been here a few times before, and I remember loving the feel of the place every time I visit. It's somewhat hidden and you can't tell it's a cafe from the main street. But once you walk through a rather narrow entryway, you'll find yourself in at an outdoor patio completely encircled by the surrounding buildings. Decked out in exposed brick, lawn chairs, twinkle lights, and the smell of hookah in the air, it's absolutely what I needed after being a little hermit for weeks.

If the summer nights get too chilly, there's an indoor section with a pretty rad set up. The music is always great. None of that k-pop techno here, sorry if you're into that kinda stuff. Albeit the drinks can be a tad bit pricey, but it's Gangnam, so what do you expect? They also do brunch and coffee like an actual cafe in the day time, so you wanted, you could spend your entire day here from sun up (well, at least from 11 am) to sun down. 

I ventured out of my little batcave last night, and went out for a night on the town with the girls. And the guys. And a bunch of other people I didn't really know. Anyway details aside, it was so nice to finally see my friends from high school again. Because we all go to different universities grounded in different parts of the world, it's not often we're all able to get together like this. That's what makes the holiday season so special :) 

Hyve was our playground for the night. Just one of those carefree chill-seshes filled with drinks and dancing and laughing and singing with the people who love you.

To celebrate the end of midterms, Austin threw us a little party at the W Hotel at Walkerhill. Champagne, cheese platters, and shots of whiskey and vodka. To say the least, it was a very good night. 

OOTN: I wore this little number from Zara. It's from the recent S/S 2013 collection, so it should still be on the racks! You can't see, but my shoes of the night were from Aldo.

Thank you so much, Austin, for the amazing night! I had a lot of fun, even though I tripped going down the stairs... It's not the first time it's happened, but, honestly, what kind of bar is built on levels anyway!?

Not much of a review, but trust me when I say that WooBar is worth checking out. Perfect for intimate gatherings and good times. Just make sure to look your best! A dress code is implemented, if not by the staff, then by the guests. 

Photos via Austin Fehr