An SNL Haebangchon venue guide

LIFE.

A neighbourhood tequila bar and cafe on Sinheung-ro, known for an easygoing room, a broad tequila selection and community-led nights.

Neighbourhood
Haebangchon
Good for
Tequila & conversation
SNL role
Selected opening stop
Regular hours
7 pm–midnight*

Why LIFE fits the night

A relaxed first chapter in HBC.

LIFE suits the start of a Haebangchon night: small enough for conversation, distinctive enough to set the mood, and close to the independent venues that give HBC its character.

Its official Instagram describes a tequila bar and cafe with a varied tequila selection. The venue also says it is pet and child friendly, reflecting its neighbourhood feel outside late-night event hours.

01

Tequila-led

The drinks identity centres on tequila, with more range than a standard neighbourhood pub.

02

Community feel

Conversation, DJs and event-led evenings give the room a flexible local character.

03

Route-friendly

LIFE can open selected SNL Haebangchon nights before the group moves deeper into HBC.

Before you go

Plan your LIFE visit.

Opening hours

Regular hours shown on LIFE’s Instagram: 7 pm–midnight.

Event nights and special dates can run differently. Check @life.hbc before travelling.

Address

1F, 41-1 Sinheung-ro,
Yongsan-gu, Seoul

HBC is steep and not directly beside a subway station, so allow time for the uphill approach.

Joining SNL

LIFE is used as an opening venue on selected Haebangchon routes. The confirmed line-up depends on the booked date and operations.

*Hours are based on the venue’s official Instagram. Always confirm current hours, events and entry conditions directly with LIFE.

Make it a full night

Experience Haebangchon with a local host.

Join the scheduled experience or ask SNL to plan a private night around your group.