Travelling might have taken the backseat for a while now, but that shouldn’t stop alcoholic wanderers from bookmarking bars to head to when the borders reopen.
From hidden cocktail lounge Koda to fancy hotel bar Mare Nostrum, check out our guide to 12 new bars that opened in Jakarta this 2020!
1. Black Pond Tavern – New Bar by the Biko Group
With an exterior of a log cabin made from earth and wood, Black Pond Tavern is sure to impress right from the get-go in terms of aesthetics—but it only gets better.
Opened at the start of 2020 before the pandemic hit, this bar is the first of its kind in Jakarta. Inspired by the American log cabin concept, here you can find a whole array of drinks on their beverage menu from cocktails to draft beers!
Address: The MAJ, Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika, RT.1/RW.3, Pintu IX, Tanahabang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 4PM – 12AM
Contact: +62 811-169-721
2. Koda – Specialty Cocktail Speakeasy in Sudirman
This speakeasy opened in Jakarta in January 2020 and has been very promising since its opening.
Locals and expatriates both love them for their bespoke and signature cocktails such as the Lemongrass Blue Hawaii. The bar is helmed and opened by mixologist Yutaka Nakashima.
Address: Jl. Jend. Sudirman No No.Kav 7-8, RT.9/RW.11, Karet Tengsin, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10210, Indonesia
Opening Hours:
Mon to Thu : 5PM – 12AM
Fri & Sat: 5PM – 2AM
(Closed on Sundays)
Contact: +62 822-9998-9678
3. LBRTY Jakarta – Located in the Heart of SCBD
LBRTY Jakarta is likely to be one of those bars that warrants a second visit after your first time patronising them, and definitely one you must make a point to try if you’re in Jakarta.
In terms of alcoholic beverages that they offer, guests are sure to be spoilt for choice. They have menus for beers, spirits, cocktail as well as wines—choosing which to start off with is going to be a difficult choice!
Address: Elysee Lot 21 SCBD 2nd Floor, RT.7/RW.1, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 12PM – 7AM
(Closed on Sundays)
Contact: +62 811-1524-005
4. Liberta – Italian Restaurant & Bar
Located at the heart of Jakarta’s most bustling district, Liberta Italian Restaurant & Bar is a stylish venue for an upclass meal and wines.
They are known for their pizza offerings and the delightful selection of wines that go excellently with the grub they serve so you know what to order when you’re there!
Address: Pavilion Apartment Retail Arcade, Jl. K.H. Mas Mansyur No.12, RW.11, Karet Tengsin, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
Opening Hours:
Sun to Fri: 11AM – 3PM, 5PM – 9PM
Sat: 11AM – 8PM
Contact: +66 84 079 8830
5. Mare Nostrum Jakarta – 18th Floor of 5-Star Grand Sahid Jaya
Inspired by the Mediterranean Sea, Mare Nostrum Jakarta is where you can expect a range of Spanish and Mediterranean nosh coupled with an alcoholic beverage menu that’s been uniquely curated.
This classy space prides themselves on their authentic and scrumptious grub as well as the variety of carefully crafted cocktail offerings.
Address: Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav. 86, Grand Sahid Jaya 18th Fl Jakarta DKI, RT.10/RW.11, Karet Tengsin, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 11AM – 10PM
Contact: +62 21 57941500
6. ODIN Bendecido por Dioses – Situated in Senopati
Despite being relatively new, ODIN has been a roaring hit amongst the locals and it isn’t hard to understand why.
Located at the core of Jakarta along Jalan Senopati 61, millenials and young adults frequent this spot for amazing nightlife experiences and their insane cocktails, including some that are offered in a litre’s volume!
Address: Jl. Senopati No.61, RT.8/RW.3, Selong, Jakarta, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12110, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 6PM – 12AM (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +62 812-8762-0750
7. On Six by GIOI – Opens till Late Daily
A venture by the folks behind GIÔI, On Six offers pan-Asian menus with moderate Indonesian influence on the food menu and original cocktails on the drinks menu.
Like their food, cocktails here take on a unique, local spin on classic Indonesian dishes and snacks, so that is definitely something worth keeping a lookout for.
Address: eX Plaza Indonesia, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav. 28-30, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Jakarta, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu: 11AM – 12AM
Fri & Sat: 11AM – 2.30AM
Contact: +62 813-8886-8322
8. The Azit Korean Resto – Operates until 2AM Every Day
As its name suggests, The Azit Korean Resto is a Korean restaurant-cum-bar that serves all-things-Korean.
This one-of-its-kind place makes all your K-drama fantasies come true—the three-storey restaurant even has a karaoke room and indoor golf simulator on the third floor!
Address: Ruko Pinangsia Block A No.22 Tangerang, Jl. Boulevard Jend. Sudirman, RT.001/RW.009, Panunggangan Bar., Kec. Cibodas, Kota Tangerang, Banten 15138, Indonesia
Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri: 7AM – 2AM
Sat & Sun: 8AM – 2AM
Contact: +62 21 55770539
9. The Brotherhood Gunawarman – Brooklyn-inspired Bar
Dubbing themselves as a ‘Grill House & Bar with Brooklyn attitude’, The Brotherhood is where you should bookmark for a place to simply have a jolly good time over dinner and drinks.
This dimly-lit bar offers a wide variety of handcrafted cocktails… and the best part? Live performances by bands and in-house DJs are often here to set the mood right for a lit night!
Address: Jl. Gunawarman No.40, RT.5/RW.2, Selong, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12110, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 5PM – 9PM
Contact: +62 21 7293888
10. The Front Room Bistro & Bar – Stylish Interiors
Nestled along the streets of hippy neighbourhood Senopati, The Front Room Bistro & Bar is the latest addition to the numerous restaurants and bars that are sprawled across the area—and one that’s worth checking out.
This double-storey restaurant-cum-bar serves the likes of Western-Asian cuisine as well as classic cocktails on top of a collection of wines in the bar that’s located at the second floor.
Address: Jl. Suryo Jl. Senopati No.23, RT.3/RW.6, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180, Indonesia
Opening Hours:
Thu to Sun: 11AM – 7PM
Mon to Wed: 11AM – 9PM
Contact: +62 21 7201566
11. The Neighbourhood Jakarta – Stylish Venue
For amazing food and an unrivalled ambience, pop by The Neighbourhood where you’ll surely have an unforgettable dining experience.
This new restaurant strikes all the right chords in terms of ambience, service, food and drinks!
Address: Jl. Cipaku I No.85, RT.1/RW.4, Petogogan, Jakarta, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12170, Indonesia
Opening Hours: 11AM – 12AM
Contact: +62 822-9980-9828
12. Zaza Jakarta – Boutique Bar and Eatery
Located in central Jakarta, Zaza’s Boutique Bar and Eatery boasts as both an ideal spot to simply lounge and chill over drinks as well as a place to go all-out partying.
When the clock strikes 8:00 pm, ZAZA’s transforms from an upscale eatery to a full out nightlife experience with plenty of talent performances ranging from pole-dancing to musicians showcasing their melodies.
Address: ELYSEE SCBD Jakarta SCBD Jakarta, Lantai 1, RT.7/RW.1, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
Opening Hours:
Tue to Sat: 7AM – 11.30PM
Sun: 7AM – 9.30PM
(Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +62 21 50102825
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