Ikseon · Nightlife

EDLS (EAT, DRINK, LISTEN, SEE)

이들스

Opens 5pm

Solo score 10.0 ₩₩ Cocktails English-friendly Good alone Jazz bar Live music Pocha
What is the solo score?

Our 1–10 rating of how easy this place is to enjoy on your own: whether there is a natural seat for one, how simple it is to order, how staff treat solo guests, and whether the room gives you something to settle into. A 9 or 10 means arriving alone is completely normal here.

Go here when you want your night in Jongno to be music-first, with an easy bar rhythm. Seating includes bar options and tables that work for one person, and live jazz creates a built-in focus so you’re not stuck “filling time.” Order Mexican-style share plates (tacos/quesadilla/nachos) alongside cocktails, whisky, or wine—then settle in around showtime.

EDLS (EAT, DRINK, LISTEN, SEE)

Why it works solo

EDLS Jazz Bar in Jongno

Best seat
Sit at the bar if you want a relaxed, solo-friendly view of the room.
Best time
Aim for arrival a bit before the performance starts, then order right away.
Ordering friction
Order off the menu/kiosk: tacos, quesadilla, nachos, and pasta; drinks include wine, cocktails, and whisky.
Confidence
Checked Oct 19, 2026

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