Interior of Tales — a backlit wall of whisky bottles

WHISKY & COCKTAIL BAR·EST. 2016

Time, Poured into a Tale

Tales is a whisky & cocktail bar — a cozy retreat for polished classic cocktails and rare independent-bottling whiskies.

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01THE STORY·Since 2016

A Place
to Linger

Tales is a whisky & cocktail bar in Jeongja-dong, Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, first opened as a classic bar in 2016. A 5-minute walk from Jeongja Station (Exits 3–4), Tales is now in its 10th year, offering 300+ whiskies and classic cocktails crafted by the bartender to match each guest’s taste.

From polished classic cocktails to rare independent-bottling whiskies — our deep spirits collection comes together in a cozy space where every guest can settle in and stay a while.

Every bottle of whisky carries the time of its distillery; every cocktail carries the mood of the evening. Take a moment to rest while you empty your glass.

Tales' bronze embossed plaque on the wall
About Bar & Cocktails
Chesterfield leather sofa and wood table lounge seating
A wall of backlit whisky bottles

02THE COLLECTION·300+ Bottles

300+ A story in every bottle
An archive of rare drams

INDEX OF TALES

From the peat of Islay to the singularity of one cask — an index of the collection, arranged by region and character.

  1. 01 Speyside Macallan · Glenfiddich · GlenDronach etc. SCOTLAND
  2. 02 Highland Glenmorangie · Dalmore · Oban etc. SCOTLAND
  3. 03 Islay Laphroaig · Ardbeg · Lagavulin etc. SCOTLAND
  4. 04 Campbeltown Springbank · Glen Scotia · Kilkerran etc. SCOTLAND
  5. 05 Islands Highland Park · Talisker · Arran etc. SCOTLAND
  6. 06 Lowland Auchentoshan · Glenkinchie · Bladnoch etc. SCOTLAND
  7. 07 American Buffalo Trace · Maker’s Mark · Willett etc. U.S.A.
  8. 08 Japanese Yamazaki · Nikka Yoichi · Hakushu etc. JAPAN
  9. 09 Korean Ki One · Three Societies · Kim Chang-soo etc. KOREA
  10. 10 Independent Bottling Signatory · Douglas Laing · Highland Laird etc. VARIOUS
Macallan and other Speyside whisky bottles
SpeysideSherry & Honey
Springbank and Campbeltown Loch whisky
CampbeltownA Fading Tradition
Arran sherry cask single malt
IslandsIsland Character
Willett Kentucky bourbon whisky
AmericanBold, Sweet Bourbon
Nikka Miyagikyo and Yoichi Japanese whisky
JapanesePrecision & Balance
Four Highland Laird independent-bottling whiskies
Independent BottlingA Single Cask Moment

03COCKTAILS·No Fixed Menu

Crafted
to Taste

There’s no fixed menu. Tell us the flavors, spirits, or mood you’re after, and our owner-bartender will craft a classic cocktail to match — made properly, to your taste.

A classic dark cocktail garnished with an orange peel
A crushed-ice cocktail served in a gold julep cup

Where to begin A starting point

  • Old FashionedBold & classic

    Whisky’s own story — a touch of sugar, a dash of bitters, the oil of an orange peel.

  • BoulevardierBittersweet & grown-up

    Bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth in balance — the memory of a bittersweet afternoon.

  • PenicillinA smoky finish

    Honey, ginger, and a spoonful of Islay — a long, smoky finish.

  • Whiskey SourBright & fresh

    Sweet-tart balance and a silky foam — whisky’s other face.

  • ManhattanDeep & elegant

    Rye, sweet vermouth, one good cherry — the classic, done right.

  • Tell us what you like beyond this, and we’ll make something to match your mood.

※ These are suggestions, not a fixed menu. Feel free to tell us the flavor, spirit, or style you’re after.

04VISIT·Jeongja Station

Jeongja Station,
a 5-Minute Walk

Address
105, 381 Seongnam-daero, Bundang-gu
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 경기도 성남시 분당구 성남대로 381, 105호 (정자동, 폴라리스빌딩)
Subway
Jeongja Station (Shinbundang · Suin-Bundang Line), Exit 3 or 4 — 5 min walk
Nearby
Doosan Tower — 5 min walk · NAVER HQ — 8 min walk
Main strip of Jeongja-dong Cafe Street
Hours
Daily 7:00 PM – 2:30 AM Last order 2:00 AM
Reserve
+82 31·714·3551
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Showing a taxi driver the Korean address above is often the easiest way to find us.

Tales' entrance plaque and wooden door beneath a warm lantern
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