Blind dates? Maybe next time.

Seoul nights start at round two

A Seoul night never ends in one place. Round one is pork belly with beer and soju, round two a bar with a good vibe, and if spirits are high, round three is karaoke or a street tent bar. Starting in Hongdae, walking over to Yeonnam-dong, drinking in the alleys of Euljiro and then crossing to Seongsu is just an ordinary Friday.

Yet meeting someone new still means a blind date, a friend of a friend, or an app where you chat for days until it fizzles out. "Let's grab a meal sometime" rarely turns into a real plan.

YesTonite only looks at tonight. See who is heading out now, say hi and agree on the first spot; the rest follows naturally.

Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest, but a drink after work on weekdays is common too. Once it turns into round two and three, it easily goes past midnight, so check the last train or bus in advance.

Popular neighbourhoods in Seoul

• HongdaeBuskers, clubs and alleys busy until late. Full of that college-town energy.
• Yeonnam-dongSmall bars and restaurants along the Gyeongui Line Forest Park, much more relaxed than Hongdae.
• EuljiroHidden bars and old-school eateries tucked between old print shop alleys, nicknamed "Hipjiro".
• Seongsu-dongConverted factory cafes and bars plus pop-up stores. The hottest neighbourhood right now.
• ItaewonFood and bars from around the world, connected on foot to Gyeongnidan-gil and Haebangchon.
• Gangnam StationA wide nightlife district full of bars and restaurants, an easy place to meet for the first time.