In Jakarta, Indonesia, you’ll find a thriving bar culture with a wide variety of drinks to choose from. However, there are restrictions on foreign ownership in Indonesia. You’ll find that there are fewer bars in less metropolitan areas, and most Indonesians are Muslims. This means that while there are a lot of bars in Jakarta, they’re not the main focus of social life. Instead, mosques and ‘warung’ (street stalls) are the focal points for social interaction.
In the SCBD, there’s another hot spot: the elegant & sophisticated Cork&Screw. With its chic ambiance and extensive wine list, this is the place to go for a casual night out. A cocktail from this bar will be sure to make you want to come back again. In addition to a stylish bar, it offers an excellent dining experience. You can try the bar’s tapas menu, as well as enjoy live music from a local DJ.
Jakarta’s famous Jalan Jaksa is home to a huge bar scene. The infamous strip is a vibrant, cheap place to watch international and European soccer, and a few American sports like F1 are also shown on TV. While the red-light scene in Jakarta is largely overrated and understated, check-me-out bars abound in the area. Designed for young, lithe types, check-me-out bars in Jakarta are transient in popularity. They rebrand every six months, and chase endorsements from Jakarta’s movers and shakers.
