Frequently asked questions
Visiting
What are the opening hours for all Magpie locations?
Euljiro: daily 17:00–01:00, closed the first Monday of each month · Brewshop Itaewon: Wed–Sun 17:00–23:00, closed Mon–Tue (beer retail) · Magpie Mini Myeongdong: daily 17:00–23:00 · Jeju Tapdong: daily 17:00–01:00, closed the first Monday of each month · Jeju Brewery & Taproom: Wed–Fri 12:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 12:00–20:00, closed Mon–Tue; closes 17:00 on the first Wednesday of each month.
Do I need a reservation at Magpie?
Walk-ins are welcome. Magpie Euljiro takes reservations on Catchtable (catchtable.net), recommended for weekends and larger groups. Call the venue for groups, email info@magpiebrewing.com for private events, and book brewery tours on Naver (naver.me/IDFUT0oh).
Do I need to stay at SL Hotel to visit Magpie Mini?
No. Magpie Mini in Myeongdong is open to everyone, not only hotel guests. There is no phone; email info@magpiebrewing.com. It serves fries, chicken tenders and a cucumber & spicy peanut salad, not pizza; for pizza visit Euljiro or Jeju Tapdong.
Groups and private events
How do I book a table for a large group?
For group tables, call the venue (Euljiro +82 70-8880-2849 · Tapdong +82 64-722-2849 · Brewery & Taproom +82 70-4228-5300 · Brewshop +82 2-749-2703). Magpie Mini has no phone, so email info@magpiebrewing.com. For a full or partial buyout, send a private event inquiry.
Can I rent a Magpie venue for a private event?
Yes. Euljiro, Magpie Mini Myeongdong, Brewshop Itaewon, Tapdong and the Jeju Brewery & Taproom can each be booked in full or in part. Email info@magpiebrewing.com (subject starting with [Private Event]; include venue, date, time, group size, type of event, table service or buffet, and your contact) for a quote.
Which Magpie venue suits which kind of event?
Tapdong (Jeju City): company events, parties, buffets · Brewery & Taproom (Jeju): daytime and outdoor events, can be combined with a brewery tour · Euljiro (Seoul): company gatherings and parties · Magpie Mini Myeongdong: evening gatherings, 17:00–23:00 · Brewshop Itaewon: small gatherings. Capacity and pricing are quoted per venue by email.
Brewery tour
How do I book a Magpie brewery tour in Jeju?
Tours run at the Jeju Brewery & Taproom. ₩20,000 per person, book on Naver (naver.me/IDFUT0oh); for English, email info@magpiebrewing.com first. Group tours can be combined with a taproom booking.
Our beer
What are Magpie's main beers?
Four year-round beers: Pale Ale, IPA, Kölsch and Porter, plus The Ghost (gose), Old Pals (pilsner), Fantasy Island Jeju, and seasonal rotation beers. All brewed at Magpie's brewery in Jeju.
Which Magpie beer should I try first?
For something light, Kölsch (4.8%) or Old Pals Pils (5.0%); for hops, Pale Ale (4.8%) or IPA (6.5%); for something dark, Porter (5.6%); for tart, The Ghost gose (4.5%, Jeju citrus peel). Not sure? Start with a sampler.
What is The Ghost?
A tart gose (4.5%) brewed with Jeju citrus peel and coriander. Barth-Haas Champion Beer of Asia and Gose Gold at SEA Brew 2019.
Can you recommend a Korean sour beer?
Try Magpie's The Ghost, Korea's first commercially available sour beer (2013): a tart gose (4.5%) brewed with Jeju citrus peel and coriander. Barth-Haas Champion Beer of Asia and Gose Gold at SEA Brew 2019. Served at Magpie's own venues; tap lists vary by venue.
Food and ways to drink
What food does Magpie serve?
Pizza at Euljiro, Tapdong and the Brewery & Taproom (made from scratch, 48-hour cold-fermented dough, thin and chewy New York style). Magpie Mini: chicken tenders, fries, cucumber salad. Brewshop Itaewon: no food.
Does Magpie have a beer sampler or flight?
Yes, at Euljiro, Tapdong and the Brewery & Taproom. At Magpie Mini, choose any four of eight beers for ₩17,000.
Does Magpie have unlimited beer?
Yes. Euljiro, Brewshop Itaewon, Jeju Tapdong and the Jeju Brewery & Taproom each offer Magpie draft beer for a set price per person during set hours. Hours and price differ by venue, so please check in store or on Instagram (@magpiebrewing). Guests 19 and over only.
Buying and selling Magpie
Can I buy Magpie beer to take home?
Yes, cans and bottles at Brewshop Itaewon, or online at shop.magpiebrewing.com.
I want to stock Magpie beer at my bar or restaurant. How does wholesale work?
Magpie supplies its Jeju-brewed beer directly to venues in Korea, in kegs (20L and 30L) and cans (355ml and 500ml). Businesses in Korea (bars, restaurants, bottle shops, hotels, golf clubs) can email info@magpiebrewing.com or message the KakaoTalk channel "Magpie B2B" (pf.kakao.com/_nEhYK) with the business name, area and contact. Our team will follow up on beers, formats and terms. Pricing, minimums and payment terms are shared directly by our team. Importers outside Korea: email info@magpiebrewing.com.
Can Magpie brew a custom beer for our company, hotel or golf club?
Yes. Magpie develops custom beer at its Jeju brewery — recipe, label design, production and packaging. In Korea, email info@magpiebrewing.com or message the KakaoTalk channel "Magpie B2B" (pf.kakao.com/_nEhYK) with your company, purpose, estimated volume, timing and format (keg or can). Outside Korea, email info@magpiebrewing.com.
Can I import Magpie beer to my country?
Importers and distributors outside Korea can email info@magpiebrewing.com. The process: inquiry → products and terms → labels and documents → production and packing → shipment.
Age
What is the age limit at Magpie?
Alcohol is served only to guests 19 and over (the legal drinking age in Korea). Minors may join a brewery tour with a guardian but do not taste beer.
International guests
Is Magpie English-friendly for foreign visitors?
Yes. Menus and signs are in Korean and English and cards are accepted. For an English-language brewery tour, email info@magpiebrewing.com first.
About Magpie
What is Magpie Brewing Co.?
A craft brewery that began as a homebrewing studio in Itaewon in 2011 and opened its first Brewshop in 2012. Since 2016 it has brewed in a converted citrus warehouse in Jeju, runs five venues in Seoul and Jeju, and exports to the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Australia.
Is Magpie Korea's first craft brewery?
No. Magpie is Korea's first commercial sour beer brand and one of the pioneers of Korean craft beer. It started as a homebrewing studio in Itaewon in 2011 and opened its first Brewshop in 2012.
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