These bars are not exactly secret to Jakarta's bar-hoppers but are definitely inspired by the prohibition era and finesse. Nevertheless, they do emit a subdued atmosphere and invitee only vibe while one does offer members-only area. The place where you can quickly spot some of the most sophisticated gentlemen and the classiest ladies.

1. Lola Jakarta

LOLA – Espíritu y Libación is based on Lady of Sorrows, a nickname for Dolores, which is a name derived from Virgin Mary's title in Spanish. This speakeasy bar is a hidden underground gem bedecked with an intimate setting that finds its resemblance to a secret worship place. The eclectic venue also roots itself in Tiki cocktails, South American-style dishes, and marginal music.

Situated below Fūjin, LOLA delivers fiery drink concoctions and unrevealed collections of premium liquor, ranging from rum, vodka, cognac, tequila, whisky, to cachaca. With finger-lincking South American tapas to a company the drinks, LOLA is guaranteed to appease all patrons looking to spend the night in a different note.

LOLA – Espíritu y Libación
Jl. Gunawarman No. 21 Senopati, Jakarta Selatan
Opening Hours

Mon – Thu : 6 PM – 2 AM
Fri – Sat : 7 PM – 4 AM
Reservation (021) 2751 3500 / 600
@lolajkt

2. A/A Bar

The newest addition to Jakarta's vibrant lifestyle establishments, Ismaya Group presents A/A : Alchemist Anonymous and invites everyone to step into dimmed light, sit back, and let our elixirs do the magic. Cleverly disguised in one of the nooks and corners of Gunawarman area, A/A Bar aims to establish itself as the city's ultimate hidden gem. Space where mystery meets pleasure, A/A Bar is completed with a private atmosphere, rules of entry, a hidden entrance, and an exclusive seating capacity.

Seating 120 people comfortably, with ample space for 30 people standing, A/A Bar is open 6 days a week , from 6 p.m. until late. With multiple secretive corners, and a live band playing jazz tunes every Wednesday and Thursday, A/A Bar welcomes the city's most elite crowd to the best bar in town. Combining muted lighting and a curiously hush-hush location, let the mysterious elements of A/A Bar continue to stay behind closed doors.

Follow: @aa___bar

3. Csaba – The Gunawarman

Specially created for the members and hotel guests only, Csaba is an exclusive living room located at The Gunawarman. The premises is composed of Lounge Area, Csaba Chamber, Board Room, and Drawing Room. Serves the best cuisine and premium selections of beverages, wines, spirits, and cigar brought from all over the world.

The Gunawarman
Jl. Gunawarman No.3, Selong, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan
P: +62 21 -2277 0007

4. Goldstein atLEÓN

A speakeasy bar beneath LEÓN, Goldstein is made for those who gravitate towards a sophisticated night out over well-crafted cocktails. Goldstein is made for those who appreciate well-crafted cocktails instead of downing alcohol for the sake of getting drunk. Not to discredit the guests at LEÓN above, but Goldstein is where they separate the wheat from the chaff.

Supposing that you're curious enough to ask the waiters about it, you'd find yourself, with a gold card in hand, heading underground, passing the bunker door and into a speakeasy bar called Goldstein. Taken from the name of the infamous Brooklyn gangster,Martin "Buggsy" Goldstein, the bar's compact size suggests at intimate or hushed conversation as opposed to an unrestrained all-night drinking session.

LEÓN

Jl. Wijaya I No.25

Phone: 021-7221188

5. ARTOZ Bar

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

ARTOZ Bar is a place where Whiskey enthusiasts can come to enjoy, learn, sample, and discuss the complexities of this fine spirit. It is a place where adults or mature souls can come to find tasteful entertainment in a comfortable and beautiful environment. With more than 200 variant of Whiskey and Cognac, ARTOZ Bar becomes the largest Whiskey and Cognac collections in Jakarta.

Energy Building 2nd Floor
Jl. Jend.Sudirman kav.52-53 SCBD lots-11A, Jakarta Selatan
artozbar@amuzgourmet.com
P: +62 21 2995 9050

6. Prohibition Chophouse & Speakeasy Bar

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

The restaurant's Art Deco interior design brings the classic American vintage feel, with stark geometric black and white carpeting and walls adorned with vintage pictures. Some corners also adopt the bare brick wall facade and lend the feeling of a seasoned New York bar. The bar offers classic Prohibition-era cocktails, while the 'Speakeasy Bar' is their members' only club offering one of Jakarta's best selections of premium spirits, single mall whiskeys, and imported cigars. The Prohibition also bears the name 'chophouse', as it claims to serve "food fit for gangsters". It caters to all who enjoys the best prime steaks, freshly flown seafood, pasta, and fine wine.

Plaza Senayan Arcadia Units X215-217, Jl. New Delhi No. 9, Pintu 1, Jakarta Pusat
P: 021 – 57901295
Open daily from 11 pm – 2 am
Website

7. Nautilus Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

Convivial Nautilus Bar is Jakarta's posh, grown-up destination for relaxed and refined enjoyment. This seductive, secluded enclave tucked away on the hotel's ground level is an intimate setting for handcrafted drinks and sumptuous small plates. The stunning art mural, depicting Jakarta's old Sunda Kelapa trading port, is a focal point anchoring the bar where expert Four Seasons bartenders can be seen handcrafting Nautilus' tantalizing libations: bespoke cocktails with home-blended ingredients and exceptional, artisanal single-malt whiskeys from all corners of the globe.

Nautilus Bar offers a masculine and classic space for the most discerning of gatherings. Find the perfect setting to toast in style – cozy, hidden-away booths built within richly accented millwork paneling, or more social plush club chairs, all accompanied by live piano in the evenings.

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav 18, Kuningan Barat, Jakarta Selatan
P: (+6221) 2277-1888
Open daily from 12 pm -1 am
Website

8. The Writers Bar – Raffles Jakarta

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

A revered institution at Raffles Singapore, the Writers Bar is reinterpreted in Jakarta as an oasis of art, Indonesian history, literature and artifacts in this modern metropolis. Away from the bustle of the city, the bar is a haven to enjoy a mid-afternoon repast or your favorite drink. As well as a treasure trove of pastries and savories, which best enjoyed with its bespoke tea and coffee blends. In the evenings, live music and relaxed conversations set the tone for elegant tapas and cocktails.

Breakfast: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Drink: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
High Tea: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Raffles Jakarta Ciputra Word 1
Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio No.3-5, Kuningan, Karet Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12940
Phone: (+6221) 2988 0888
dining.jakarta@raffles.com
www.raffles.com

9.Henshin – The Westin Jakarta

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

Henshin is a multi-level, multi-dimensional, food and beverage with one of the most spectacular city views you could possibly find in the city. The food is authentic Nikkei cuisine, a delicate mix of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine which were developed by Japanese immigrants residing in Peru over a decade ago. With signature music from Henshin's house DJs in the background, guests can enjoy special Ceviches or Tiraditos and the freshest sushi and sashimi prepared in the lounge's mini sushi bar, perfectly paired with unique Nikkei-inspired cocktails made by their mixologists.

The Westin Jakarta
Jl. H.R Rasuna Said Kav C-22A, Jakarta Selatan
Phone: (+6221) 27887788
www.westinjakarta.com/henshin

10. MO Bar – Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

One of Jakarta's most fashionable nightspots, MO Bar is home to handcrafted signature cocktails, delectable bar bites and live entertainment. Drawing a fashionable crowd, the bar offers guests an enjoyable respite at the end of a busy day. Curated by dynamic mixologist, guests can select from three signature cocktail collections; MO Signature, Twisted Classics, and The Curious Bartender.

Guests are invited to relax and enjoy original cocktails or classic drinks at the sleek bar or in the sophisticated lounge where oversized armchairs and comfortable sofas provide the perfect base for the evening. Guests sat at the window facing tables will be able to gaze at the dramatic city view whilst sipping drinks and enjoying our popular resident band.

Mon-Sat: 5 PM – 1 AM
Sun-Public Holiday: 5 PM-Midnight

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
Jl. Mh. Thamrin No.1, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat
Phone: (+6221) 2993 8827
MOJKT-MOBAR@MOHG.COM
Website

11. Bunk Lounge – Pullman Jakarta Central Park

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

The Bunk offers an interactive and cozy space to chill-out. Let our friendly staff pamper you with our fine range of wines, cocktails, and tapas-sized bites. The signature Bloody Mary is simply addictive.

Pullman Jakarta Central Park
Podomoro City, Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 28, Tanjung Duren Selatan, Grogol Petamburan, Jakarta Barat
Phone: (+6221) 29200088
Open daily from 6PM – 1AM
Website

12. Burgundy Bar – Grand Hyatt Jakarta

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

Overlooking the stunning atrium lobby and magnificent views of the city, Burgundy Bar is the perfect place to unwind over coffee, an ideal place for after work rendezvous or post-dinner drink with friends. Burgundy Bsar also features an extensive collection of wines, vodkas, spirits, martinis, champagnes, cocktails and a selection of light snacks. Smoking is allowed in burgundy.

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Jl. M. H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30, Jakarta Pusat
Phone: +62 21 2992 1234 | Fax: +62 21 2992 1345
Open daily from 9AM – 1AM
jakarta.grand@hyatt.com

13. Barong Bar – Fairmont Hotel Jakarta

Speakeasy Bar Jakarta

Barong Bar delivers progressive, innovative cocktails available in Indonesia using locally sourced ingredients mixed with classic techniques. A sleek yet relaxed ambiance with an emphasis on lounging and socializing; an enticing location where guests and local residents enjoy spending an evening drinking with friends in an upmarket yet animated atmosphere. The bar offers a refined selection of Champagne, premium spirits and whiskey. The menu offers creative, simple, high-quality dishes that can either be served individually or for sharing. These dishes have been created to embrace the cocktail offering.

Fairmont Hotel Jakarta
Gelora Bung Karno, Jl. Asia Afrika No.8, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Jakarta Pusat
Phone: (+6221) 2970 3333 | Fax: (+ 6221) 2970 3334
Open daily from 6 pm – 1 am
Website