Jakarta Entertainment

  1. BB's

    This blues bar in the heart of Menteng is a good place to catch live bands and meet local students and expats. Drinks are marginally cheaper here than most places.

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  2. Jaya Pub

    Jaya Pub is a Jakarta institution with live tunes most evenings. One of the first real music pubs to open up here, this 70s survivor still tends to favour the music of its early years. A stalwart of the expat scene, the Jaya will whip you up a no-frills pub meal or just keep you topped up with beers while you nod along to the rock covers.

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  3. Kafe Pisa

    This eatery-bar has 'daggy' bands (as one expat put it) on weekends, which only add to its lively atmosphere.

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  4. West Pacific

    West Pacific is a haunt for those with a thirst for indie/alternative music but are not interested in getting all grunged up. It's also a fine spot to mingle with Jakarta's young movers and shakers.

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