Top 5 Jazz Bars in Jakarta for Live Music and Drinks

A good jazz night starts with the music you actually want to hear. A singer with a band, a pianist in a hotel lounge and a changing programme of jazz, soul and pop can all make for an enjoyable evening, but they are different bookings.

This guide covers five Jakarta bars and lounges where you can plan an evening around jazz. Some host dedicated performances; others include jazz within a broader programme. The useful distinction is whether you want to settle in for a band, listen to piano over drinks or combine dinner with a live set.

This is Top 50 Bars Asia's editorial selection, not an external award ranking. We checked the sources on 18 October 2026. Use the venue links to confirm the performer and date, since a jazz connection does not mean jazz is playing every night.

Which jazz bar in Jakarta matches the night you want?

What are our top five jazz bars and lounges in Jakarta?

1. 1920 Lounge & Dining: jazz evenings in Kemang

An evening at 1920 Lounge & Dining is worth planning around the act. Its What's On page is the place to start, followed by a message to confirm which upcoming evening features jazz. With a changing programme, the date you choose shapes the experience.

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1920 Lounge & Dining

The 1920s speakeasy inside Grand Kemang Hotel in South Jakarta, where live jazz, European plates, and house cocktails such as the Forbidden Sour take No.1 on our 2026 Asia ranking.

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The venue is at Grand Kemang Hotel, Jalan Kemang Raya 2H, South Jakarta. Its schedule page lists WhatsApp reservations on +62 811 951 1920, which makes it straightforward to ask about the act and available seating in one message.

For a music-focused date, request a table with a clear view of the performance. If catching up matters just as much as listening, ask which part of the room would suit you. Leave a little time before the set to settle in and order. A good seat means less if you spend the first song working through the menu.

2. The St. Regis Bar: for a resident jazz ensemble

The St. Regis Bar in Setiabudi is a natural choice when you want the setting of a grand hotel bar with a jazz programme of its own. Its website introduces the Moonlight Jazz Band and pairs the music with a cocktail-led evening. The bar's official website includes booking details and house rules.

The same site publishes differing performance times in different sections, so confirm the start time directly instead of building your evening around an old listing. The venue also specifies a minimum entry age of 21 and a smart-casual dress code.

This is our pick for a dressed-up jazz occasion. Ask for seating suited to listening, and mention if smoke would affect your comfort: the venue's own FAQ says smoking is permitted in the bar area.

3. ARTOZ: for whisky and jazz in SCBD

ARTOZ, in The Energy Building, combines a whisky-and-cognac focus with a documented history of live jazz. Its programme has included jazz sessions alongside other genres, so it belongs on a shortlist for listeners who also care about what is behind the bar. NOW! Jakarta's ARTOZ profile describes that combination.

The published feature is older than this guide. Use it for the venue's background, then check ARTOZ's official Instagram or contact the bar for the current lineup. Do not assume a musician or weekday residency mentioned in an earlier article is still running.

If whisky is part of the appeal, start by telling the staff whether you prefer something smoky, light or rich. You do not need to turn the drinks order into a tasting session to enjoy the pairing of a good pour and live music.

4. The Writers Bar: for jazz piano at Raffles Jakarta

The Writers Bar offers a different pace. At Raffles Jakarta in Kuningan, its Easy Jazz Evening is advertised around live jazz piano, rum cocktails and light bites. The room also draws on the work of Indonesian artist Hendra Gunawan. Raffles' Writers Bar page describes the venue and links to its current experiences.

Choose this one when you are after a piano-led evening rather than the sound of a full band. It is a useful distinction for a date or a catch-up where the music should be part of the occasion without being the only reason you are there.

Ask which dates the jazz experience is running and whether you need to reserve it specifically. A bar's general opening hours do not tell you when a pianist will be playing.

5. The Great Gatsby at Raia: for vocal jazz on the right evening

Raia's The Great Gatsby lounge is on the fifth floor of ELYSEE in SCBD. Its published programme spans vocal jazz, contemporary soul, top-40 music and guest DJs. That makes it worth considering for jazz, provided you choose the evening carefully. Raia's lounge page explains the range.

Ask directly whether the act on your date is a jazz vocalist, a band playing mixed covers or a DJ. Those are all valid nights out, but only one may match what you have in mind.

Raia is our fifth pick for a group that enjoys a broader nightlife setting and wants to find a jazz date within it. If your priority is uninterrupted listening, describe that when you enquire and ask about seating near the performance area.

How do you find out who is playing tonight?

Look for a dated event announcement from the venue, then confirm any details that affect your booking. A useful message includes your preferred date, number of guests and whether you are coming specifically for jazz. Ask for the performer's name, first-set time, expected breaks and any admission fee or minimum spend.

Start with the official venue channels linked above. Older reviews can tell you what a room is like; they cannot confirm tonight's band.

Can you have dinner at a Jakarta jazz bar?

Check the food menu and kitchen hours separately from the performance schedule. Some venues are built around a full meal, while others make more sense for drinks and light bites. If dinner is the main occasion, our top five fine dining restaurants in Jakarta will help you choose the first reservation.

Allow time to finish ordering before the set begins. It is easier to enjoy the musicians when the table is settled, and easier to talk during the breaks than over a solo.

Which is better for a date: a jazz bar or a speakeasy?

Choose jazz when listening together is part of the plan. Choose a speakeasy-style room when you want more freedom to talk, while still checking whether a performance is scheduled. Our Jakarta speakeasy guide compares five options. If you are choosing mainly by the drinks, start with the cocktail bar shortlist.