BAR TIMES STORE KOREA Ambassador Soko Son

Soko Son

Owner and bartender of Soko Bar, an authentic classic bar in Seoul that reflects the bar culture of the 1920s and blends Eastern and Western cultures. Renowned for impeccable service and bespoke cocktails crafted by bartenders well-versed in the knowledge of classic bars. Soko Bar achieved 5th place in the "Korea Best Bar Award" in 2017, and since 2021, it has been ranked in "Asia’s 50 Best Bars" list. Recently, it was selected as the 46th in "Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023". Soko Son is also the proprietor of Carbonic Bar and COFFEE BAR K.

Soko Bar/KOREA

Soko Bar is an authentic classic bar that traces the history of cocktails. It blends both Eastern and Western cultures, reflecting the culture of the prohibition era in the roaring 20s. Soko Bar incorporates not only Western culture but also Korean culture into its atmosphere. The interior design of the bar embodies the common living of Gyeongseong province and represents a part of the prototype of classic bars that were widely present in Shanghai and Tokyo. At Soko Bar, you can experience both luxury and comfort, with highly trained bartenders providing formal service for your next drink in a cozy space. Soko Bar is well aware of the balance between comfort and splendor.