Seongsu Cafe Thweet: Trendy Dessert Hotspot & Must-Visit Hangout in Seoul

Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

Discover Thweet in Seongsu, Seoul: creative desserts like the Financigar & Whiskey-Infused Ice Cream, perfect for Instagram and taste lovers. Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar is one of the most popular hotspots among Korea’s MZ generation, and it gained even more fame after being visited by Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Go Kyung-pyo, and MIMI (from the K-pop girl group OH MY GIRL).

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Thweet Bar: Basic Information

Seongsu Cafe Thweet: Trendy Dessert Hotspot & Must-Visit Hangout in Seoul

Bar Name	Thweet
Bar Address	B1, 12 Yeonmujang 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Bar Business Hours	• Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM • Last order: 11:30 PM • Regular holiday: Every Monday
Parking	• Parking: Not available on-site • Seongsu Cultural & Welfare Center Underground Public Parking: First 30 minutes free / 1,000 KRW after 30 minutes / Additional 500 KRW per 10 minutes • Seongdong-gu Sports Complex Public Parking: 4,200 KRW per hour
Seating Capacity	• Counter seating: 6 seats • Hall/Table seating: 20+ seats
Amenities	Free High-Speed 5G Wi-Fi, Clean Restrooms Separated by Gender, Suitable for Groups of 4 or More, Complimentary Fresh Filtered Water, Adults only(Kids-free zone)

Thweet is a premium ice cream brand infused with whiskey, offering a sophisticated flavor experience that blends the rich depth of whiskey with the sweet creaminess of ice cream—an indulgence crafted exclusively for adults.

Currently, Thweet operates a single flagship store in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, which also serves as the company’s headquarters. The Seongsu-dong location, opened in June 2024, functions as both a bar and ice cream parlor. Since alcoholic beverages such as whiskey and highballs are served on-site, ID verification is required at entry, and the space is strictly for adult patrons only.

Thweet Bar: Menu & Prices

Types of Whiskey-Infused Ice Cream at Seongsu Thweet Bar (Image source: Thweet official property photos / on-site photography.)

Menu	Prices include tax and service charge (KRW)
Whiskey-Infused Ice Cream (3.8% ABV)	• Maker’s Vanilla (Vanilla gelato infused with Maker’s Mark) – ₩10,000 • Maker’s Vanilla Set (Gelato + 1 glass Maker’s Mark 20ml) – ₩20,000 • Slow Walker (Slow Village Makgeolli sorbet with Johnnie Walker Black) – ₩10,000 • Slow Walker Set (Sorbet + 1 glass Johnnie Walker Black 20ml) – ₩20,000 • Single Forest (Matcha gelato with The Glen Grant 10-Year) – ₩10,000 • Single Forest Set (Gelato + 1 glass The Glen Grant 10-Year 20ml) – ₩20,000 • Smoky Chocovec (Chocolate sorbet with Ardbeg Wee Beastie) – ₩12,000 • Smoky Chocovec Set (Sorbet + 1 glass Ardbeg Wee Beastie 20ml) – ₩22,000 • Glen Orange (Orange sorbet with Glenmorangie Original 12-Year) – ₩12,000 • Glen Orange Set (Sorbet + 1 glass Glenmorangie Original 12-Year 20ml) – ₩22,000 • Balvenie Caramel (Salty caramel gelato with Balvenie DoubleWood 12-Year) – ₩13,000 • Balvenie Caramel Set (Gelato + 1 glass Balvenie DoubleWood 12-Year 20ml) – ₩23,000 • Peat Forest (Matcha gelato with Laphroaig 10-Year) – ₩13,000 • Peat Forest Set (Gelato + 1 glass Laphroaig 10-Year 20ml) – ₩23,000 • Apple Fidic (Green apple ice cream with Glenfiddich 15-Year) – ₩15,000 • Apple Fidic Set (Ice cream + 1 glass Glenfiddich 15-Year 20ml) – ₩25,000
Non-Alcoholic Ice Cream	• Milk Gelato – ₩7,000 • Gelato of the Day – ₩8,500 • Milk Affogato – ₩8,500
Financigar (Cigar-Shaped Financier)	• Plain Financier – ₩4,000 • Earl Grey Financier – ₩4,200 • Coffee Almond Financier – ₩4,400 • Olive Cheese Financier – ₩4,500
Ash Tart (Tart shaped like an ashtray, including two meringue cigarettes resembling cigarette butts)	• Black Cacao Ash Tart – ₩12,000 • Burgundy Berry Ash Tart – ₩11,000
Coffee (Non-Alcoholic)	• Espresso – ₩5,000 • Americano – ₩5,000 • Café Latte – ₩5,500 • Vanilla Latte – ₩5,500
Ade (Non-Alcoholic)	• Orange Bar Ade – ₩9,000 • Lemon Bar Ade – ₩9,000
Highball	• Irish Ginger Highball – ₩14,000 • Peat Lemon Highball – ₩16,000 • Cherry Jack Coke Highball – ₩13,000
Single Malt Whiskey (1 glass, 30ml)	• Glenfiddich 12yr – ₩17,000 • Glenfiddich 15yr – ₩23,000 • Glenfiddich 12yr Sherry – ₩18,000 • Glenlivet 12yr – ₩17,000 • Glenlivet 15yr – ₩25,000 • Glen Grant 10yr – ₩14,000 • Glen Grant 12yr – ₩16,000 • GlenDronach 12yr – ₩17,000 • GlenDronach 15yr – ₩25,000 • Glenmorangie Original – ₩15,000 • Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban – ₩22,000 • Balvenie 12yr – ₩19,000 • Balvenie 14yr – ₩30,000 • Ardbeg Wee Beastie – ₩18,000 • Ardbeg 10yr – ₩19,000 • Ardbeg Uigeadail – ₩26,000 • Dailuaine 10yr – ₩16,000 • Lagavulin 8yr – ₩19,000 • Lagavulin 16yr – ₩33,000 • Macallan 12yr – ₩19,000 • Macallan 15yr – ₩35,000
Blended Whiskey (1 glass, 30ml)	• Ballantine’s 12yr – ₩12,000 • Ballantine’s 17yr – ₩32,000 • Ballantine’s 21yr – ₩45,000 • Johnnie Walker Red Label – ₩10,000 • Johnnie Walker Black Label – ₩14,000 • Johnnie Walker Green Label – ₩17,000 • Johnnie Walker Blue Label – ₩50,000 • Chivas Regal 12yr – ₩12,000 • Chivas Regal 18yr – ₩28,000
Bourbon Whiskey (1 glass, 30ml)	• Wild Turkey 8yr – ₩14,000 • Wild Turkey 12yr – ₩22,000 • Maker’s Mark – ₩14,000 • Buffalo Trace – ₩14,000

Thweet Bar: Real Customer Reviews

Screenshot of Seongsu-dong, Seoul, South Korea from Google Earth

Seongsu-dong, often simply called Seongsu, is a neighborhood located in Seoul, South Korea. It sits just across the Han River from Apgujeong in Gangnam District, easily accessible via the Seongsu Bridge. Geographically, Seongsu lies at the intersection of the Han River and Jungnangcheon Stream.

Up until the 1970s, Seongsu-dong was an industrial zone filled with small factories, cement plants, car repair shops, and particularly, shoemaking workshops. At its peak, the area was home to more than 500 handmade shoe factories, making it a symbol of South Korea’s handcrafted footwear industry. However, as the country’s manufacturing sector declined, Seongsu became a neglected and aging neighborhood.

Starting in the 2010s, Seongsu began to undergo rapid gentrification. Abandoned factories and warehouses were remodeled into stylish cafés, restaurants, and concept stores, breathing new life into the district. Today, Seongsu has transformed into one of Seoul’s trendiest hotspots, blending luxury apartments, innovative companies, and cutting-edge cultural spaces. It stands as a vibrant symbol of urban renewal and creativity in modern Korea.

Because of its abundance of old red-brick factories and warehouses, Seongsu has often been referred to as the “Brooklyn of Seoul.” In fact, Time Out magazine in the U.K. even ranked Seongsu as the 4th coolest neighborhood in the world.

Today, Seongsu is filled with stylish cafés, chic boutiques, and hidden culinary gems, making it a cultural hotspot for Korea’s MZ generation (Millennials and Gen Z). It has also become a major attraction for international tourists, many of whom now prefer exploring Seongsu over traditional areas like Myeongdong, Gangnam, or Hongdae. 

YouTube screenshot of Seongsu Thweet Bar featured in Sixth Sense: City Tour 2

The Thweet Bar in Seongsu, which I’m introducing today, is currently one of the most popular hotspots among MZs and has even been featured on television. In Episode 1 of the tvN reality variety show Sixth Sense: City Tour 2, which aired on October 30, 2025, hosts Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Go Kyung-pyo, and MIMI (from the K-pop girl group OH MY GIRL) appeared alongside guest Lee Jun-young (former member of the K-pop boy group U-KISS and now an actor).

The episode was set in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, and the opening scene was filmed at Thweet, where all the cast members gathered to kick off their Seongsu city tour.

Photo of the entrance at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

Thweet is located in Seongsu-dong, between Seongsu Station and Ttukseom Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, right next to the Seongsu Shoe Theme Park along Yeonmujang 3-gil. The shop is on the basement level (B1), and you can enter by walking down the stairs at the entrance. Upon arrival, follow the staff’s guidance to find an available seat first, then place your order at the counter. Please note that ID verification is required when ordering any alcoholic or liquor-infused menu items.

Vibes at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar (Image source: Thweet official property photos / on-site photography.)

We visited Thweet in Seongsu as a walk-in, without a reservation. Even though it was just past 1 PM, the café was completely packed with customers. Luckily, a vacant table became available, and we were seated at a side table right next to the entrance.

We ordered a total of five items: one Makers Vanilla Ice Cream Set, one Orange Sorbet Ade, one Plain Financier, one Coffee Almond Financier, and one Black Cacao Ash Tart. After placing our order and paying at the counter, the staff personally served each item directly to our table.

Photo of the menu items at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

First, the two types of financiers and the Ash Tart were served at our table, followed by the Orange Sorbet Ade and the Makers Vanilla Ice Cream Set. Each time the staff served a menu item, they kindly explained the best way to enjoy it, adding a thoughtful touch to the experience.

Photo of the Makers Vanilla Ice Cream Set at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

The Makers Vanilla Ice Cream Set features a scoop of vanilla gelato infused with Maker’s Mark bourbon whiskey and comes with a separate 20ml pour of Maker’s Mark. Maker’s Mark is a small-batch bourbon from Loretto, Kentucky, instantly recognizable by its iconic red wax-sealed bottle. Unlike traditional rye-based bourbons, it’s made with red winter wheat, giving it a smooth, soft finish with notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted nuts.

While the original bourbon has 45% ABV, combining it with the frozen gelato lowers the alcohol content to about 3.8%, so there’s no strong alcohol burn or risk of getting tipsy—just a subtle hint of bourbon flavor enhancing the creamy sweetness of the vanilla gelato.

For whiskey lovers craving more, the set allows you to enjoy the full experience: take a spoonful of the gelato and sip the 20ml of Maker’s Mark, letting the flavors roll across your palate. The combination creates a delightfully sweet and nutty sensation, highlighting the harmony of bourbon and gelato.

Photo of the Orange Sorbet Ade at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

The Orange Sorbet Ade delivers a burst of fresh citrus tang from the very first sip, filling the mouth with a refreshing, uplifting sensation. As the sorbet slowly melts into the drink, the balance of sweetness and acidity subtly evolves, maintaining a natural, vibrant flavor without any artificial sweetness. The drink remains refreshing and lively all the way down, leaving a crisp, cooling finish on the throat.

Photo of the Black Cacao Ash Tart at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

Photo of the Meringue Cigarettes at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

Photo of the Meringue Cigarettes at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

The Black Cacao Ash Tart is a playful dessert designed in the shape of an ashtray. It offers a harmonious blend of bitter cacao and gentle sweetness, while the tart shell is baked to a slightly firm texture, releasing a toasty, nutty aroma. Topping the tart are two meringue cigarettes, which at first glance may resemble chalk, but they melt delicately on the teeth, releasing a subtle, soda-like sweetness. This quirky, surprising flavor makes the tart fun and memorable, and pairing the meringue with the tart enhances the overall tasting experience.

Photo of the Financigar at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

Photo of the Financigar at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

Photo of the Financigar at Seongsu’s Thweet Cafe & Bar

The Financigar at Thweet is their most popular dessert, crafted in the shape of a cigar-shaped financier. Even when ordering just one, it’s elegantly presented on a cigar-specific ashtray plate, with the “ash” impressively rendered. The effect is created by finely crushed black cacao crumble mixed with silver pearl powder, mimicking real cigar ash—an artistic touch that perfectly complements Thweet’s concept. The dessert was masterfully created by a mysterious pâtissier nicknamed Athena, whose attention to detail elevates the dish to a work of art. Interestingly, this pâtissier appeared on Sixth Sense: City Tour 2, confirming their identity to curious fans.

Many visitors enjoy holding the Financigar as if smoking a real cigar for photos, just like Yoo Jae-suk playfully did on the show. While it may look whimsical at first glance, the financier’s texture is exceptional, and dipping it into the “ash” adds an extra layer of flavor, making the tasting experience even more delightful.

Seongsu’s Thweet may primarily serve whiskey, but it’s far from a dark or heavy bar. The space feels more like an adult dessert café, where you can enjoy whiskey-infused ice cream, Financigar, Ash Tart, and other unique treats rarely found in Korea. Even during the day, young couples come here for casual date vibes, savoring inventive desserts while sparking creative conversations on topics beyond their usual routines. If you’re visiting Seongsu, Thweet is a must-visit spot to experience playful, sophisticated flavors in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Recommended Menu Picks

For first-time visitors, these menu items are highly recommended: 

1. Financigar – Cigar-shaped financier dessert with crushed black cacao “ash,” a true artistic and Instagram-worthy creation.

2. Black Cacao Ash Tart – Bitter cacao tart topped with playful meringue “cigarettes” for a fun, memorable flavor experience.

3. Makers Vanilla Ice Cream(Whiskey-Infused Ice Cream) – Vanilla gelato with a subtle bourbon twist, served with a pour of Maker’s Mark.

Final Verdict

Thweet in Seongsu is a must-visit café for MZ generation foodies and dessert enthusiasts. Its creative menu, including the Makers Vanilla Ice Cream Set, Orange Sorbet Ade, Black Cacao Ash Tart, and the iconic Financigar, offers both visual delight and exceptional taste. The café’s attention to presentation, friendly service, and unique thematic desserts make it a standout destination for Instagram-worthy experiences and memorable city tour stops.

💡 Pro Tip:
• Visit early to secure a table, as walk-ins fill up quickly, especially on weekends.
• Try to sit near the entrance for quick service and to observe the café’s creative plating in action.
• For whiskey lovers, the Makers Vanilla Ice Cream Set provides a perfect balance of bourbon and gelato without overwhelming alcohol content.
• Don’t forget your camera: desserts like the Financigar and Black Cacao Ash Tart are visually striking and perfect for social media posts.

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