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A curated list of the best places in Jakarta, Indonesia

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A curated list of my favorite places across Jakarta for anyone looking for the city's most enjoyable corners. From aesthetic cafés and hidden gems to lively social spaces, each place offers its own unique atmosphere, making it perfect for everything ...
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Jakarta Bars Worth Staying Out For

For nights centered on great conversations and even better drinks, each spot offers a unique atmosphere. 

 
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#12 on Asia's @50BestBars 2024, TCC is a bustling place that draws crowd for upbeat times and delicious drinks.
The Cocktail Club, Jakarta
 
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An intimate listening bar in Senopati where thougthfully crafted cocktails, curated music, and a warm apartment-like atmosphere come together to create one of Jakarta's most effortlessly cool nights out.
Studio Billy
 
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Pairs inventive cocktails with a sleek, modern atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for everything from after-work drinks to long night spent catching up with friends over great music, good conversation, and beautifully crafted drinks.
zerø inn at ASHTA District 8

Restaurants

From neighborhood favorites to award-winning dining destinations, these are the Jakarta restaurants I keep recommending.

 
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One of Jakarta's most celebrated dining destinations, August Jakarta offers a refined yet welcoming experience, blending contemporary technique with deeply Indonesian flavors in a beautifully designed space.
August Jakarta
 
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An excellent introduction to Indonesia's culinary diversity, showcasing traditional regional recipes in a contemporary and beautifully designed setting.
Kaum Jakarta
 
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An opulent Chinnese restaurant known for its stunninng zodiac-inspired interiors, refined dishes, and celebratory atmosphere that feels straight out of a modern-day palace.
Twelve Chinese Dining

Cafe

Cafes that standouts with their concept, architecture, atmosphere, or creative identity.

 
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Feels like stepping into a storybook, with romantic interiors and a charming old-world atmosphere perfect for slow afternoons.
Scarlett's Café Menteng
 
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A cafe literally built among trees in the middle of Jakarta, offering a rare forest-like exprience in the heart of the city.
Arborea Café
 
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A modern urban gathering space inside one of Jakarta's most iconic cultural landmarks, blending coffee, community, and city life.
Titik Temu Cafe - Sarinah
 
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Famous for its tropical-brutalist architecture and lush greenery, Tanatap is one of Jakarta's most visually striking cafes and a favorite among creative and cafe hoppers alike.
Tanatap Coffee Ampera

Creative Spaces

These are the spaces where creativity feels tangible. Whether you're looking for inspiration, community, or simply beautiful places to spend the day, these creative hubs offer some of the city's most vibrant cultural energy.

 
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Indonesia's leading contemporary art museum, showcasing world-class exhibitions annd thought-provoking artistic conversations.
Museum MACAN
 
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A beautifully reimagined heritage building that has become a gathering place for creatives, pop-up markets, exhibitions, and community events.
Pos Bloc Jakarta
 
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An energetic creative compound in Blok M that blends food, culture, retail and community into one of Jakarta's most exciting places to spend an afternoon.
ROW 9 • Compound
 
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An energetic lifestyle destination packed with restaurants, cafes, bars, retail concepts, and social spaces that make it easy to spend an entire day hopping between tennants.
Lucy Curated Compound
 
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Less grassroots than Row 9, but equally lifestyle-focused, ASHTA combinnes curated dining, design-forward retail, wellness, art installations, and creative programming in one beautifully designed space.
ASHTA District 8