Cakeshop
Address
134 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu
Nearest Metro
Itaewon (Line 6)
Price
₩₩
Hours
10 PM – 6 AM (Fri-Sat)
Overview
Cakeshop is the beating heart of Seoul's underground electronic music scene. This basement club in Itaewon has hosted some of the best DJs in Asia and regularly brings in international acts. The sound system is impeccable and the crowd knows their music.
Why Visit
If you care about electronic music, Cakeshop is a pilgrimage. The programming is consistently excellent — techno, house, experimental — and the intimate basement setting creates an intensity that larger clubs can't match.
Tips For Visiting
- ·Check their Instagram for the weekly lineup before going.
- ·Arrive after midnight for the best atmosphere.
- ·The bar upstairs (Contra) is a good warm-up spot.
134 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu
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