Top 5 Speakeasy Bars in Jakarta for Your Next Night Out

Looking for a speakeasy in Jakarta usually means looking for a particular kind of evening: somewhere with character, a thoughtful drinks list and a little distance from the busiest party rooms. A discreet entrance can be part of the appeal, but it is the experience after you sit down that matters.

These five venues offer different interpretations of the speakeasy, from a tucked-away cocktail room to a hotel bar that borrows the style without hiding its address. Some suit a full evening with dinner; others make more sense for a couple of drinks and a long conversation.

This is Top 50 Bars Asia's editorial order, not an external award ranking. It includes both hidden bars and openly advertised speakeasy-inspired venues. Sources were checked on 18 October 2026.

Which Jakarta speakeasy should you book?

What are our top five speakeasy bars in Jakarta?

1. 1920 Lounge & Dining: a 1920s-inspired lounge in Kemang

1920 Lounge & Dining takes its cue from the 1920s and describes itself as a jazz and speakeasy bar in South Jakarta. Dining is part of the offering, so you can arrange a meal and stay for drinks without another journey across town. The venue's introduction explains the concept.

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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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You do not need to invent a secret entrance or hunt for a password. Use the published address at Grand Kemang Hotel, Jalan Kemang Raya 2H, and arrange your table through the reservation page.

Before booking, decide whether you want to talk through dinner or make the entertainment part of the occasion. Ask the team for seating that suits that plan. This small detail will do more for your night than choosing a table based on a photograph.

2. KODA: for a conversation with the bartender

KODA is the pick for people who would rather describe what they like than choose the most photogenic drink. Its Sudirman setting and bespoke cocktail approach are documented in Manual Jakarta's KODA profile. The appeal is a discreet room where the drink can be the starting point of the evening.

Go with a flavour preference, even if you do not have a favourite cocktail. Saying you like dry, citrus-led drinks or something bitter and spirit-forward gives the bartender a useful direction. You can also name an ingredient you do not enjoy.

KODA operates in the Sudirman 7.8 building. Confirm your reservation, current access instructions and opening time directly before travelling. A building address alone is not always enough to find a tucked-away bar.

3. A/A Bar: for aromatic drinks and a livelier mood

On Jalan Gunawarman, A/A Bar pairs the speakeasy idea with experimental cocktails. Herbs, flowers and fruit feature in its drinks, while its entertainment can include DJs, bands and jazz groups. Time Out's A/A Bar profile gives a useful introduction to both sides of the venue.

That combination makes the date of your visit worth checking. A room with a live act will feel different from the same room before the music begins. If you are booking for a first date, ask about the programme and where you will be seated.

A/A is our choice here when you want cocktails with a social atmosphere and are happy for the evening to pick up a little energy. Reserve for the night you actually want, rather than assuming every speakeasy is quiet.

4. The Golden Tooth: for an upstairs hideaway in Melawai

The Golden Tooth sits on the third floor above the Zodiac compound on Jalan Adityawarman. It fits this list through its tucked-away position and compact, loft-like setting. The emphasis is on cocktails and conversation, according to Jakarta Party Club's venue listing.

It is an appealing option for two people or a small group who want to settle into one place. Ask about seated availability and access before arriving, especially if stairs could affect anyone in your party.

Start with one drink and explain what you enjoyed about it when ordering the next. That gives the bartender more to work with than ordering a round of identical cocktails for people with different tastes. Check the bar's official Instagram for current announcements.

5. bleu8: for a speakeasy-inspired evening by the pool

At Hotel Mulia Senayan, bleu8 offers a different reading of the category. The hotel calls it a speakeasy-inspired poolside bar, with indoor lounges, outdoor seating and signature cocktails. It is an option for readers who want the style and drinks without making a hidden entrance the point of the visit. Mulia's bleu8 introduction sets out the concept.

The practical choice is where to sit. Ask about indoor and outdoor availability, particularly if your booking depends on the weather or you would prefer an enclosed lounge.

Choose bleu8 for a hotel-based evening in Senayan. If your idea of a speakeasy specifically means a concealed city room, KODA or The Golden Tooth will be closer to what you are looking for.

Do Jakarta speakeasies need reservations or passwords?

Do not assume either. A speakeasy label describes a style of bar, not a standard entry policy. Check the venue's own booking channel for the date, group size and arrival instructions. If there is a minimum spend or a limited seating period, ask to see the terms before confirming.

For a small room, a reservation is also a chance to explain what kind of evening you want. Mention whether you are coming for drinks, dinner, a birthday or a quiet catch-up.

What should you wear to a speakeasy in Jakarta?

Check the individual venue's policy rather than relying on the category. Smart casual is a sensible starting point, but footwear, age requirements and private-event rules can differ. Ask about anything uncertain before leaving, especially when booking for a group.

How do you choose between a speakeasy and a cocktail bar?

Choose a speakeasy for the setting as well as the drinks. Choose by cocktail style if ingredients, technique and the menu matter most to you. There is plenty of overlap, which is why The Golden Tooth also appears in our top five cocktail bars in Jakarta.

If dinner is the starting point, compare our Jakarta fine dining shortlist. If you want a band rather than a playlist, use the jazz bar guide and confirm the performance before booking.