Grand Hyatt Seoul Poolside BBQ – The Ultimate Summer Dining Experience! 🌙🔥
After two years of non-stop work and zero vacations, I finally took four glorious days off and decided to splurge on a staycation. 🎉
When choosing a hotel, I had one major reason for picking Grand Hyatt Seoul—their Poolside BBQ.
I’ve only ever enjoyed poolside BBQs in Southeast Asia, so when I found out that a hotel in Korea was offering the same experience, I booked the BBQ first before even reserving my hotel stay. That’s how excited I was! 😆
Grand Hyatt Seoul – Poolside BBQ 🍖
📍 322 Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
📞 Reservation recommended! (Call directly for availability)
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Summer-only event)
🚗 Free parking for up to 3 hours
At first, I was disappointed to see that my preferred date was already sold out online—even though I was booking three weeks in advance!
But pro tip: CALL the hotel directly! 📞 I did, and they booked my spot immediately.
A Summer-Only Event Under the Stars ✨
This BBQ is an exclusive summer event where you can enjoy a buffet-style barbecue feast right by the outdoor pool.
Since it’s an open-air event, it gets canceled if it rains. With the monsoon season in full swing, I was constantly checking the weather and even changed my reservation twice. Thankfully, the hotel staff were super accommodating and even put me on a waiting list for backup dates!
After all the stress of securing a spot, I was beyond excited when the weather turned out perfect.
Our first night of staycation = poolside BBQ + cool summer night breeze = absolute bliss. 😍
Finding the Poolside BBQ Venue
To get there, you can either:
✔️ Take the stairs down from the lobby
✔️ Use the elevator to go straight to the GL floor
Since we had a huge lunch, we went on a one-hour walk around Namsan before heading to dinner. (Trying to make room for more food! 😂)
By the time we arrived, a signboard was already set up to guide guests to the Poolside BBQ.
First Impressions – The Vibes Were Immaculate! 😍
Let’s Talk BBQ! 🍖🔥
✔️ BBQ-focused buffet – freshly grilled meats, salads, seafood, and side dishes
✔️ Seating is assigned – We were lucky to get a quiet table away from the grill smoke!
✔️ Prime time? 7 PM sharp – The place filled up fast by 7:20 PM!
Since I had rescheduled multiple times, I worried we’d get a bad seat—but thankfully, our table was in a peaceful spot.
If you’re unlucky, you might end up too close to the BBQ grills, which means a lot of smoke. So if you book early, request a seat further away!
Food Highlights 🍽️
🥗 Salads – A decent variety, but my favorite was the grapefruit & orange salad. So refreshing, I went back for seconds (and thirds 😂).
🥩 BBQ Meat Selection – Tons of options, but my absolute favorite?
L.A. Galbi (Korean-style short ribs). Perfectly marinated and grilled.
🔥 Grilled Pork & Beef – Good but nothing mind-blowing compared to the L.A. Galbi.
🐟 Grilled Fish – A popular YouTuber recommended stocking up on this early since it disappears fast. I tried it… but honestly, it couldn’t beat the L.A. Galbi. 😂
🍤 Seafood – Not a huge selection, but all the essentials were there.
🍮 Desserts – Surprisingly diverse! From mango pudding (my favorite—I had three servings! 😆) to cakes, fresh fruit, and ice cream.
🍻 Drinks – Unlimited alcohol package available for ₩40,000 per person.
We skipped it since we’re light drinkers, but most tables opted for the package and were enjoying both alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks.
🥂 We just had a single beer each (which we barely finished because we were too busy eating 😂).
The Real Magic Happens at Night 🌙✨
Final Thoughts – Would I Come Back?
✔️ Ambience? 10/10.
✔️ Food? Great, but the atmosphere makes it even better.
✔️ Favorite dish? L.A. Galbi!
This isn’t a place for gourmet, fine-dining BBQ—it’s about the experience, the vibes, and enjoying a magical summer night.
And I LOVED every second of it.
Would I come back next year? ABSOLUTELY. (Though I wonder… will the price go up again? 😂)
📅 The event runs until September, so if you’re looking for a special summer night in Seoul, I highly recommend it!