A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Jakarta has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Jakarta.
Cocktail bars in Jakarta
Where Jakarta drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.
★ 4.8 · 1,738 reviews · Rooftop Floor, Senayan Park, Jl. Gerbang Pemuda No.3 1, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270, Indonesia · Moderate
★ 4.5 · 1,292 reviews · The Plaza, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.28 - 30 Office Tower 49th flr, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.6 · 1,196 reviews · Jl. Cikini Raya No.16, RT.13/RW.5, Cikini, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10330, Indonesia · Expensive
★ 5.0 · 792 reviews · Jl. Suryo No.20, RT.10/RW.3, Rw. Bar., Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12180, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.9 · 771 reviews · 18 Parc Place, Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav 52-53 Ground Floor - 19, RT.5/RW.1, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.9 · 713 reviews · Jl. Kemang Raya No.2 H, RT.14/RW.1, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730, Indonesia
★ 4.9 · 657 reviews · District 8, SCBD, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.9 · 354 reviews · Jl. Adityawarman No.71, RT.5/RW.2, Melawai, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12160, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.7 · 235 reviews · Park Hyatt Jakarta, Jl. Kebon Sirih No.17-19, RT.15/RW.7, Kb. Sirih, Kec. Menteng, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10340, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.9 · 225 reviews · Jl. Kemang Raya No.89, RT.2/RW.2, Bangka, Kec. Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12730, Indonesia · Expensive
★ 5.0 · 123 reviews · Multivision Tower Lt.25, Jl. Kuningan Mulia Lot 9B, RT.14/RW.4, Karet Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12980, Indonesia
The best seat in any cocktail bar in Jakarta is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Jakarta vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Jakarta
Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia (coordinates -6.21, 106.85, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Jakarta: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Jakarta cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Jakarta with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Jakarta?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
