OSULLOC Bukchon Tea House: Korean Tea, Desserts & Hours 2026
Information checked: October 18, 2026
OSULLOC Bukchon Tea House brings tea shopping, a tea lounge and creative tea drinks together in Seoul’s Bukchon neighborhood.
If you are looking for a tea stop between the places on your itinerary, it offers several ways to explore what you enjoy.
You might arrive curious about Korean tea, or simply want somewhere to sit with a drink. Either is a good starting point. Leave a little space in the afternoon, choose something that interests you and let the cup in front of you have your attention for a while.
Korean Tea House – OSULLOC Bukchon at a glance
Address: 45 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Korean name: 오설록 티하우스 북촌점
Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Phone: +82-70-4121-2019
Subway: Anguk Station, Line 3, Exit 2
The hours and address above match OSULLOC’s current branch page and Visit Seoul. Visit Seoul lists the venue approximately 450 meters from Exit 2 and recommends public transportation because parking is unavailable near the store. Recheck opening hours before setting out.
A modern Korean tea house in an older Seoul home
The setting has a story of its own. OSULLOC Bukchon occupies a reinterpreted Western-style house from the 1960s.
The wider project includes the neighboring Sulwhasoo store and a 1930s hanok, but the OSULLOC tea house itself is in the Western-style building.
That distinction helps explain its appeal: an older domestic setting has been given a contemporary purpose.
Think of the visit as one brand’s modern introduction to tea culture. You can be interested in the architecture, curious about the drinks or focused entirely on finding a tea you would enjoy at home.
What to explore on each floor
The first-floor Tea Atelier focuses on tea selection, including loose-leaf tea sold in smaller quantities. On the second floor, the Tea Lounge pairs tea with foods featuring Korean ingredients. Upstairs, Bar Sulloc explores non-alcoholic tea cocktails, while the Gahoe Tea Room offers private tea-brewing classes.
Rather than trying to fit every experience into one stop, choose the part that appeals to you. Browsing makes sense if you want something to take home. Sitting down with tea suits a break between walks. A booked experience may be a better fit if tea is the main reason for your visit.
What to look for on the menu
The official branch page highlights a Green Tea Waffle Plate and tea cocktails such as the Volcanic Hallatini. Treat these as starting points when looking at the current menu; confirm availability and prices for your visit.
If you are unsure what to order, begin with the kind of experience you want.
Would you like to concentrate on the tea itself, share something sweet or try a more playful presentation?
You do not need expert tasting vocabulary to explain your preferences. Ask about the drinks that catch your attention and choose from there.
Make tea time a small act of self-care
For a moment, try leaving the next stop on your itinerary alone.
Notice the color of your drink, the shape of the cup and the aroma before the first sip.
If you are with someone, compare what you notice without trying to agree on the “right” description.
This is where tea fits into our idea of inner beauty: making room for your own attention, preferences and enjoyment. A small everyday ritual can be as personal as choosing a fragrance or taking time to get ready in the morning. Here, the invitation is simply to enjoy something without rushing through it.
You can carry that idea home without recreating the whole setting. Choose a cup you like, prepare a tea you enjoy and give yourself a few unhurried minutes. Let the ritual be easy enough that you actually want to return to it.
Check reservations before planning a tea experience
Visit Seoul describes the dedicated tea-tasting experience as reservation-only.
For a tasting or private class, follow the booking options on OSULLOC’s official branch page and confirm the current format, price, available dates and language support before making plans.
If you are visiting for a drink, leave some flexibility in your schedule. Seat availability and the atmosphere will depend on the day. Make the visit an opportunity to enjoy tea at your own pace, with enough time to appreciate whatever catches your attention.
Save the address for your next Bukchon afternoon. What would you be most curious to explore: the tea selection, a dessert pairing or a tea cocktail?
Sources
OSULLOC – official Bukchon branch page: current opening hours, contact information, floor guide, featured menu and booking options.
https://www.osulloc.com/kr/ko/store-introduction/312
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