943 King’s Cross Harry Potter Cafe in Seoul

This is not a drill. I REPEAT. This is not a drill. Siriusly, you’re not gonna wanna miss this. There is a brand new Harry Potter Cafe in Seoul called King’s Cross. Good news is ringing for all you Potterheads because you’re gonna wanna get here like yesterday. While this isn’t the first Harry Potter themed cafe in Seoul, this most certainly is the largest… Boasting four floors and a basement of fun. Move on over Harry Potter Cafe in Daegu and Harry Potter Cafe in Busan because I Dean this worthy of the Sorcerer’s Stone! King’s Cross in Seoul is the best Harry Potter themed cafe in Korea!

King’s Cross is spellbound to bring back major waves of nostalgia for those, like me, who grew up with Harry. Every year a book came out, we were always the same age. What a wonderful experience it was to be able to delve into a teenage misfit’s life and imagine his adventures with his school friends. I’m more than ecstatic such an incredible place has finally graced us with its presence in Seoul. Make sure you have your Harry Potter wand at the ready because you will Dumble-adore this Harry Potter party in Seoul.

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About the Harry Potter Cafe in Seoul

Enter 943 King’s Cross Harry Potter Cafe in Hongdae. When you’re outside the building it’s impossible not to fangirl or fanboy really hard on the inside or outside. Whatever your Bertie Botts Every Flavor Bean is. The entire building is designed to look like the station and because Korea, there’s a photo opportunity outside. You can take a photo with the disappearing trolly! Simply Marvolous!

Fortunately, you won’t find Peeves wreaking havoc, but you will be greeted by the magical soundtrack from the movie when you walk in. The first floor serves an assortment of drinks like ade, coffee and even… Butterbeer. They also serve cakes and sweet bread. It’ll make you Knutty for more.

You’ll feel right at home in this Harry Potter castle. J.K. Rowling has had our money for years on Harry Potter paraphernalia, but rest assured you won’t feel Hagrid because this won’t break the bank. I drank a nice hot cocoa and also snapped a pic of someone else’s delicious treats by the fireplace. Alas, I’m not trolling when I say there are no chocolate frogs here. You’ll have to check out the Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan for that.

The first floor is a Harry Potter exhibition with the uniforms and other photo zones. You can try on the uniforms of your favorite or sorted house. Be sure to take the house test on Pottermore to be sure! Trying on the robes and scarves are free. Unfortunately, you’re only allowed to wear them on the first floor so bring your own uniform and Harry Potter garb for the best photos.

Harry Potter Themed Food & Drink

943 King’s Cross in Hongdae now serves food. They have several sets to choose from with cheese, meat, bread, and vegetable platters. They also serve beer and Butterbeer in the summer. Talk about a refreshing treat.

Harry Potter Gifts

The first floor is the reception area and they are now selling Harry Potter inspired gifts including wands and jewelry. Don’t forget to snap a picture at Olivander’s!

Magical Floors

Every floor in the Harry Potter cafe in Seoul is decorated with a different theme. It’s made to look vintage and be set in the 1980s when the Harry Potter films took place.

The second floor has a large seating area. It’s very vintage inspired by what I’m assuming is the Hogwarts Castle.

The third floor finally opened and it has long tables designed to look like the Great Hall. They are adorned with candelabras and low lighting. Feeling like a witch or wizard yet? I could have sworn I saw a house elf in an overlarge golf hat skitter by!

Haven’t had enough Harry Potter? Neither have I! Check out the King’s Cross Coffee shop while you’re in Seoul too!

The fourth floor is complete and you can now try on your house uniform there. It’s designed to look like one of the common rooms. Four guesses which one. 😉 If you said Gryffindor, twenty points to you and none for Slytherin. J.K. Rowling. All the houses are pretty cool. There are wands available to pose with, but I also suggest bringing your own wand.

Hog’s Head Inn

Fear not about running into a bunch of funny folk at the Hog’s Head and Elvesdropping on some sketchy conversations… That is if you want to. If you’re looking for some Rated Granger fun, you’ll have to stay up on the first floor. You’ll find an assortment of Rated Ron inspired alcohols and liquors. Unlike the real thing, it’s not dirty with sawdust everywhere. There will be no Grangerous things down there. Instead, you’ll find Harry Potter decorations and round barrel tables for a very witchy feel. A drunk fool and his Moony shall be parted quickly at this Harry Potter bar in Seoul. The Hog’s Head is open for business and drinks. But take my word or have my witch’s hat you know it’s got my Gryffindorsement.

How To Get There

This Harry Potter Cafe is located in Hongdae. Go out Hongik University Exit 9. Walk two blocks and turn left at Tous Les Jours. Go down two more blocks and turn right. You’ll see it on your left next to Wannacoffee. It is located near the Trick Eye Museum. 

Address: Seoul Mapo-gu Seogyo-dong 417
서울특별시 마포구 서교동 417

Hours: 11am – 10pm

I know I’ll be definitely listening to the soundtrack on repeat and watching the movies after this much excitement. Owl I can say is this cafe is the most Ravenclawesome, Hufflepuffect, and enwitching Harry Potter world cafe I have ever been to. Seamus on you if you don’t experience this Harry Potter exhibition while in Seoul. Looking for more inspirational and cool places in Korea? Be sure to follow me on Instagram. P.s. How many Harry Potter puns did you catch? 😉

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