Can foreigners get into clubs in Gangnam?
An honest answer from someone who works inside one.
The stories you've read are real
Search for Gangnam clubs and you'll find posts from travellers who queued, reached the door and were told no. Those stories aren't made up. General entry at Gangnam clubs is at the door's discretion on the night, and nobody — not us, not any booking site — can promise you a walk-in.
We'd rather you read that here than find it out on the pavement at 1 AM. It's the reason this desk does one thing only: reserved tables.
What a reserved table changes
- You're on the night's list before you leave your hotel.
- Message us when you arrive and our staff meet you at the door and walk you in. No queue.
- The dress code is relaxed for table guests. Smart-casual is a safe choice; skip flip-flops and sportswear. Not sure about an outfit? Send us a photo first.
- You have your own space for the whole night instead of standing in the crowd.
What it costs — the real numbers
| Tue–Thu and Sunday | from ₩700,000 (₩750,000 with the à-la-carte table charge) |
| Friday and Saturday | from ₩1,000,000 |
| Entry fee for table guests | None — it's included |
| Booking fee or deposit | None — you pay the club directly, on the night (big event nights — the EDC Korea afterparty, Halloween, Christmas, 31 Dec — take 50% to book ahead; none on the day) |
| Tax and tipping | 10% VAT already included · no tipping in Korea |
That minimum isn't a cover charge — it's the bottles on your table. On a weeknight, two bottles of house champagne (₩350,000 each) plus the table charge is the whole bill. Split between four people, that's under ₩190,000 each.
These are guide prices. They move with how booked the night already is, and Halloween, Christmas and 31 December are priced separately and much higher. Send us your date and we'll give you the real number before you commit to anything.
What to bring, and when to arrive
- ID: your physical passport — or your ARC if you live in Korea. Photos and copies aren't accepted. 19+ only (born in 2007 or earlier).
- Timing: doors open at 11 PM and the room fills from 1 AM. Standard tables need everyone in by 12:30 AM, VVIP tables by 1:30 AM. Closed Mondays.
- Payment: card or cash at the club, in Korean won.
- Booking for tonight? Message by 9:30 PM Korea time to be in that night's 10 PM table allocation.
How to book
Message us on WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat or Instagram with your date, group size, budget and where you're from. We reply 3 PM–5 AM Korea time, in English, Chinese or Japanese.
Questions
Can foreigners get into clubs in Gangnam?
With a reserved table, yes: you are on the night's list and staff walk you in. Without one, entry is at the door's discretion on the night and visitors do get turned away, so walk-in is not recommended.
How much is a table at a Gangnam club?
At Club ACE, from ₩700,000 Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday (₩750,000 with the table charge) and from ₩1,000,000 on Friday and Saturday. The minimum is spent on bottles, VAT is included and there is no tipping, deposit or booking fee.
What ID do I need for a club in Seoul?
Your physical passport, or an ARC if you live in Korea. Photos and copies are not accepted, and you must be 19 or older.
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Gangnam Night Desk is an independent booking desk run by an MD who works at Club ACE in Gangnam (the venue formerly named Club Race, by Sinsa Station). It is not the club's official site.