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A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Medan has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. When in doubt, call ahead. Medan spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Medan
Where Medan 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,580 reviews · Capital Building, Jl. Putri Hijau No.1A 2nd Floor, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20111, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.8 · 972 reviews · Grand Jati Junction, Soho Tower lvl.19, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan No.3A, Perintis, Kec. Medan Tim., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20218, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.6 · 248 reviews · HMVH+M4R 16th Grand Central Premier Hotel, Grand Central Premiere, Jl. Putri Merak Jingga No.3a, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20231, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
★ 4.6 · 127 reviews · Komplek River View, Jl. Komodor Muda Adi Sucipto No.A01 - A09, Suka Damai, Kec. Medan Polonia, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia · Very_Expensive
The best seat in any cocktail bar in Medan 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 Medan vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Medan
Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia (coordinates 3.60, 98.67, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Medan: 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 Medan cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Medan with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Medan?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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