Presenting the 10 best bars in Indonesia, in alphabetical order.
Ambar Ubud Bar at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
With a prime perch above a jungle valley, this indoor-outdoor bar—whose name means “sky” in Sanskrit—serves nature-infused tipples alongside Japanese fusion cuisine and atmospheric sunsets.
Bar Kotak at Dharmawangsa Hotel
Intimate and elegant, this Jakarta after-dark destination combines Nusantara aesthetics with swanky cigar bar energy that extends to premium beverages, too.
Eden Bar at Pan Pacific Jakarta
Sip spirits in the sky at this lush 90th-floor bar that’s not only eco-friendly but takes a zero-waste approach to its drink list featuring sustainable botanical ingredients.
Koda
Bespoke cocktails—opt for the Dealer’s Choice—in a speakeasy setting are promised at this Jakarta drinking den, and Japanese bar whiz Yukata Nakashima delivers with flair and finesse.
Modernhaus
At this brand-new, Midcentury modern bar in Jakarta, heavy inspiration is drawn from nature, with mixologist Mirwansyah “Bule” crafting sips under the themes fruit, leaf, flower and root.
Nautilus at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
Inspired by Indonesia’s centuries-old spice trade, Nautilus features dark, rich, immersive design that riffs off nautical traditions and taps into classic Indonesian flavors.
Pinstripe Cocktail Bar Ubud at Aperitif
A retro speakeasy concept that takes you to another time, complete with Jazz Age–influenced sips and Anthology creations—storytelling cocktails named for notable figures in Bali’s history.
Rock Bar at Ayana Bali
Iconic and awe-inspiring, this large al-fresco bar and restaurant clinging to a rocky cliffside in Bali’s Jimbaran Bay is equal parts dramatic and lively, especially as the sun begins its fiery descent into the sea.
Telu at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Upcycling is a major theme of this outdoor bar nestled in the Four Seasons—they do good, too, since each cocktail is dedicated to a local nonprofit cause.
The Writers Bar at Raffles Jakarta
It has exceptional teas, sure, but the real draw at Raffles’s iconic namesake is of the boozy variety. Handcrafted cocktails aren’t only carefully mixed but thoughtfully devised, too.
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Kathryn Romeyn
Kathryn Romeyn is an American writer, editor and podcast host based in Bali, Indonesia. A travel journalist ..Read More
