Jakarta Nightlife

Yogyakarta may claim to be Java's, and indeed Indonesia's, cultural hub, but Jakarta has the best spread of venues and mix of domestic and international performers. Jakarta also boasts plenty of nocturnal venues, from stylish bars catering for the expat crowd right through to more authentic local haunts. The city's tourist offices and the better 4- and 5-star hotels are the best places for gleaning information on current cultural performances in the Indonesian capital.

Bars in Jakarta

Burgundy

Expats and visiting businesspeople tend to prefer stylish Burgundy at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. This classy cocktail bar features an extensive selection of wines, spirits and cocktails, as well as live jazz performances and even a cigar-smoking room.

Jalan Thamrin 28-30, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 390 1234.
Website: www.jakarta.grand.hyatt.com

Café Batavia

Historic Café Batavia is also a favourite with expats and tourists alike.

Taman Fatahillah, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 691 5531.
Website: www.cafebatavia.com

Red Square

Vodka drinkers should make a beeline for Red Square.

Plaza Senayan Arcadia, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 5790 1281.
Website: www.redsquarejakarta.com

Clubs in Jakarta

Centro Club

The club scene in Jakarta is impressively lively with huge venues to look out for including Centro, with its visiting international DJs.

Jalan Darmawangsa 11, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 7278 0800.
Website: www.centrojakarta.com

Live Music in Jakarta

Stadium

Stadium is an all-in-one nightlife concoction that’s a bit seedy, but has a reputation for pulling great DJs.

Jalan Hayam Wuruk 111, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 626 3323.
Website: www.stadiumjakarta.com

West Pacific

Live music fans meanwhile should check out West Pacific, with its hip indie vibe, and smoother Jaya Pub, situated just above.

Jalan Thamrin 12, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 391 2025.

Culture in Jakarta

Erasmus Huis

Great cultural venues in Jakarta include Erasmus Huis, a Dutch cultural centre that lays on a number of regular events with an emphasis on live music.

Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav S-3, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 524 1069.
Website: www.mfa.nl/erasmushuis

Gedung Kesenian Jakarta

The Gedung Kesenian Jakarta specialises in both domestic dance talents and performers from overseas, Europe in particular.

Jalan Gedung Kesenian 1, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 380 8283.

Taman Ismail Marzuki

The Taman Ismail Marzuki is perhaps the most eclectic venue in town with everything from chiming gamelan recitals through to colourful Balinese dancing.

Jalan Cikini Raya 73, Jakarta
Tel: (021) 319 3725.

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