08 January 2009 - From laidback pubs and chic cocktail bars to sleek, throbbing nightclubs, the streets of the fashionably cool Kemang area in South Jakarta, home to Alila’s chic all-suite Kemang Icon hotel, are lined with a myriad of choices for a dazzling night out. We sound out some of the trendiest places for a spot of late night lingering together paired with tantalizing tipples.

Clubs

Barcode
Start the night at Barcode, a 1800sqm open-air rooftop dining terrace and pre-club lounge and bar offering a delectable fusion of food and entertainment in one hip venue. Grab a bite at the varied selection of F&B outlets before lounging on plush sofas listening to the DJ’s best mixes whilst soaking up the night air and great views over the neighborhood.
La Codefin Building 3rd Floor
Jalan Kemang Raya No.8
Tel: +62 21 718 2208

Centro
Blending glam chic with an edgy underground vibe, this place is hot on the DJ scene, bringing in international DJ talents almost every weekend. Purpose-built for dancing, its sunken dance floor takes centre stage, flanked by gorgeous brown and beige leather banquettes, perfect vantage point for soaking in all the action.
Dharmawangsa Square
Jalan Dharmawangsa, Kemang
Tel: +62 21 7278 0818

The Bedroom
Cosy up with friends in this top notch club featuring divan beds swathed in sheer white curtains, making it an absolutely lounge-worthy hotspot. Sip a drink or two at the club’s two bars or join the masses on the dance floor, with Jakarta’s cool crowd dancing to a heady mix of R&B, dance, techno and club beats.
Commercial Building 4th Floor
Jalan Kemang Raya No. 15
Tel: +65 21 7179 4588

Bars & Lounges

NiteFlight
This modern Russian-style bar is popular with young professionals and executives. Dishing up an intriguing menu of cocktails with exotic names such as Russian Malishka, Detka, Dho Martin and Devushka, those in the know make a beeline for their thematic parties and DJ performances every weekend.
Jalan Kemang Raya, No. 18A
Tel: +65 21 719 4984

Venue
Its unpretentious ambience and cool retro style make Venue wine lounge and restaurant a hit with everyone from young club-goers to the uptown designer crowd. Hearty, stick-to-your-ribs fare such as grilled ribs and steak is served long into the night, as things heat up to the beat of garage, electronica and house music.
Jalan Kemang Selatan No. 2
Tel: +65 21 780 5610

Tabac
Enter this funky New York-style bar through a wall in an old telephone booth which opens into a working cigar shop. The interiors are a warm and welcoming mix of wood décor and antique accessories. Well-reputed as having one of the best stocked bars in town, we recommend lingering with your choice libation to the soulful strains of jazz music.
Jalan Kemang Raya No. 25
Tel: +65 21 719137

Eastern Promise
A favourite haunt for expats and locals alike, Eastern Promise is much loved for its convivial atmosphere and home comforts such as darts, billiards, and free internet access. The restaurant offers a curious specialty that is British/Indian curries, homemade pies and full English fry-up breakfasts, while a beer garden at the back has a regular schedule of live music, ranging from rock and pop to jazz and blues.
Jalan Kemang Raya No. 5
Tel: +62 21 717 90151