Exotic, glamorous and steeped in the worldly romance of its namesake bon vivant, the legendary Charles H. Baker, this intimate bar discreetly hidden away on our lower level is where cocktail connoisseurs go to find the perfect drink.
Awards
- Named the Best Bar in Korea, ranking #14 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2019 list
- Ranked #64 on The World's 100 Best Bars 2018 list
HOURS
- Sunday – Wednesday
- 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
- Thursday – Saturday
- 6:00 pm – 2:30 am
Signature Drink
Ms. FridaBianco Tequila, grapefruit, lavender cordial, bergamot and tonic
Hoffman House #2Navy strength gin, plum wine, jasmine and oak bitters
A Manhattan FlightManhattan — rye whisky, Italian rosso, vermouth, angostura bitters and brandied marasca cherry; Red Hook — rye whisky, bitter Italian vermouth and maraschino cherry; and Tipperary — Irish whisky, Italian rosso vermouth, green chartreuse and aromatic bitters
Behind every good drink is an unforgettable story.
Keith Motsi Head Bartender
Meet the Team
Keith Motsi
Head BartenderBorn in Harare, Zimbabwe, and raised in the United Kingdom, Keith has traveled far and wide as a bartender gaining a wealth of international experience and bartending around the world. He built his career working in different parts of England before moving to Asia to open and lead the team at EQUIS, a Four Seasons Beijing bar. Now in Seoul, Keith has his sights on positioning Charles H. as not just a great cocktail bar in Korea but in the world.
“Running a bar gives me a window into being part of the human experience.”
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