Worth a stop if nearby
Big Pilot Bar by Center Coffee
Seoul, South Korea
Why it’s on the route
Big Pilot Bar opened in July 2021 on the fifth floor of Lotte Department Store's main branch, a collaboration between watchmaker IWC and Seoul roastery Center Coffee and IWC's first coffee bar. Designed by U.LAB around the Big Pilot watch, it uses wall tiles made from waste vinyl and waste glass and centres on a 10-metre black communal table. The Center Coffee menu is split into 'Pure' and 'Bold' lines.
At a glance
| Recognition | Sprudgie Awards 2022 — Sustainable Cafe finalist |
|---|---|
| Google rating | ★ 4.5 (26 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |