Songdo Beer Festival is one of the highlights of summer in Incheon, but it can be a hassle to savor beer as an art form in the hustle and bustle of beer festivals.
No matter whether you want to continue your afterparty or delve into the world of craft brewing, these four breweries in Incheon offer unique and fun spaces for you to enjoy beer.
A Playground for Grown-Ups: Playground Brewery Taproom Songdo
Playground Brewery's Taprooms embody the brand's philosophy of offering a small escape, or a playful break from the bustle of everyday life, through delicious craft beer.
True to its concept, the space buzzes with activity even during daytime hours.
Playground Brewery’s Songdo Taproom serves 10 types of mainstay beers and a rotating selection of seasonal beers.
It recently launched new products inspired by theme parks, such as Viking ships, carousels, and roller coasters.
In particular, the “Viking Pilsner” impresses with robust alcohol content, full body, and crisp carbonation.
“SSG Landers Lager”, named after Incheon’s professional baseball team, has become popular beyond sports fans thanks to it tropical, fruity flavor.
The Taproom also offers a wide-ranging menu of finger foods and meals, including Asian fusion and Chinese dishes.
A signature meal is “Shrimp burger with fries”, a thick deep-fried shrimp patty flavored with a wasabi sauce served with french fries.
- Address80 Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon (401-139,#140)
- Inquiries0507-1415-5698
- Opening HoursMon–Fri 15:00~24:00, Sat 12:00~24:00, Sun 12:00~22:00
- Websiteplaygroundbrewery.com
A Flower of Culture Blooming With Beer: XS BREWING-ROOM
XS BREWING-ROOM originally began as the spinoff brand of Owlppami Brew Pub , a now-closed local brewery in Incheon.
As its name implies, XS BREWING-ROOM is run as a small-scale brewery producing fresh beer every day.
A notable feature of this brewery is its selection of seasonal beers.
For instance, it produces “Beach Saison”, which has the flavors of melon and peach. The recipe is refined every year to keep the flavors exciting.
Other flavors like “Berry”, “Sun Shower”, “Hefe”, “Before Sunset” fuse their unique flavor profiles and types into their names.
This brewery is also oriented as a cultural space by continuously taking part in “Jemulpo Wav Market ” and other local events to promote culture through beer.
The indoor space has a comfortable ambiance too.
Many patrons enjoy reading or playing games with their choice of beer, so we recommend anyone to drop by and enjoy what this unique pub in Incheon, XS BREWING-ROOM, has to offer.
- Address19 Cheongmyeong-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon (1F)
- Inquiries0507-1490-1528
- Opening HoursTue-Sat 14:00~24:00, Sun 14:00~23:00, closed on Mondays
- Websitexsbrewingroom.notion
Enjoy Incheon’s Unique Flavors: Incheon Brewery
Incheon Brewery is a local brewery famous for its cobalt blue building that resembles the seas along Incheon.
The store interior is decorated with colorful graffiti and commemorative stickers left by patrons, as well as newtro-style merch displayed throughout, creating a unique, free atmosphere.
The most famous brew offered by Incheon Brewery is “Gaehangno Lager”, inspired by Incheon’s unique aesthetics.
The old-fashioned font printed on the bottle was created by Jeonwon Crafts, which has been in business for over 50 years in Incheon.
The poster was modeled after a local painter who used to draw film posters in Incheon and features input from local residents.
This signature beer can only be tasted in Incheon.
The universally appealing flavor of “Gaehangno Lager” is made complete with its smooth texture and subtle herbal aroma.
The brewery hosts indie band performances every Saturday, so you should visit to enjoy a splendid weekend evening with lively music and delicious craft beer.
- Address41 Sinpo-ro 15beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon (1F)
- Inquiries0507-1375-0736
- Opening HoursTue-Thu 17:00~21:00, Fri-Sun 14:00~21:00, closed on Mondays
- Websiteincheonbrewery.com/
A Map of the Beer Around the World: BRAU IN TAP HOUSE
BRAU IN TAP HOUSE is an ideal place if you haven’t found your favorite beer or want to try something new.
It serves nearly 100 types of bottled beer and 10 types of draft beer, with new selections offered on an almost daily basis.
Reportedly, many of BRAU IN TAP HOUSE’s patrons were made into regulars thanks to its wide selection of beer.
BRAU IN TAP HOUSE is also well known for its pizza menus, and serves savory and thin crusted pizzas, which are a match made in heaven with the hoppiness of IPA.
Another interesting feature is the beer merch lineup.
From refrigerators filled with bottles to framed collages of beer bottle caps and beer mugs on the bar, there are plenty of things to see.
- Address23 Sijang-ro 20beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (2FL)
- Inquiries0507-1389-7247
- Opening HoursMon-Thu 18:10~24:00, Fri-Sat 18:10~01:00, closed on Sundays
- Websiteinstagram.com/brauintap/
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