Zero-waste cocktails, Asia's No. 2 bar in 2026
Zero-waste cocktails, Asia's No. 2 bar in 2026
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Cheongdam cocktail bar ranked No. 2 in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, known for zero-waste drinks and best bar in Korea three years running.
Zest is a basement cocktail bar on Dosan-daero 55-gil in Cheongdam, and it ranked No. 2 in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, keeping its place from the year before. It was named best bar in Korea for the third year running. The house approach is zero waste: honey from urban beekeepers, sodas and tonics made in-house from upcycled ingredients, and drinks made with local micro-distilleries.
One listing gives Tuesday to Sunday, 18:00 to 02:00, with Monday closed, while an older listing shows different weekend hours, so check before you travel. Not for you if you want a casual walk-in or a cheap round: the best-known Gangnam bars charge more for one drink than a Hongdae club charges at the door.
Award-winning cocktail bar: check whether a table is needed before you go, and dress smart-casual.
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