
In this article, I will give you information about the best bars and nightclubs in Jakarta for women (both expats and Indonesians)
This blog may seems to be made for male expats since many posts talk about Jakarta nightlife's naughty spots like spas, massage parlours, girlie's bars.. I also wrote a few articles about the relationships between expats and Indonesian girls, or between expats and bargirls, or about dating Indonesian girls.
If you are a woman, expat or not, living in Jakarta, you should not think that partying here is a masculine thing to do only. On the contrary, there are actually dozens of places that I'm sure you will enjoy, which are clean, classy and where you will not find any prostitutes.
I asked some of my girl friends what were their favourite spots to go to in Jakarta before writing this blog article. I was actually surprised to hear that not all of them like the same bars and nightclubs, and that they may not always be scared to go to places where many ayam party as well.
The reason for that is that many single expat women are looking for single expat men, and one of the best ways to get them is to go to the bars where lots of local girls are. B.A.T.S and Red Square are among these. Of course both are full of hookers, but it is also great to meet young expats. Other venues like Bartele's bars (De Hooi, Cazbar, EP), which are not girlie bars but still "bars for men" are very popular among expat girls, for the same reasons. The ladies night in Blu Martini on Wednesday and in MO bar on Tuesday night are growing in popularity too. More info: Ladies nights in Jakarta.
Many of my friends also told me that girls can be quite fed up with Jakarta's electronic scene. It is true that electronic music, in particular progressive, house and techno is played in 90% of the night clubs in Jakarta. If you enjoy "real" music and social dances, you may not be so pleased with that. This is the reason why many expatriate women told me they loved venues such as Mistere (now Tempus, in Ritz-Carlton) or the Hacienda, which both have Latin/salsa nights. Other bars with "something else than electro" are
Another important criterion for many of my girl friends was that they appreciate when a bar or a night-club is well-decorated, stylish and clean. The favourites in this range are Immigrant in Plaza Indonesia,
At last, good venues for clubbing seems to be South Jakarta's most famous discos, like X2, Dragonfly, Blowfish and Indochine. My friends are in average around 25-30 years-old so none of them talked about Kemang's club. Personally, I think that 365, Venue and Nu China are quite popular among girls, especially Indonesian in their early 20s.
The lesbian scene in Jakarta is very discreet. I have little info about it so I welcome anyone to comment. From what I heard, the only lesbian club in Jakarta is Matra 21. Other venues are "lesbian-friendly", such as Comedy Cafe,
I hope this post will help you decide where to party at night in Jakarta if you are a woman. I realize that most clubs and bars here target males, but if you aren't too picky, you should not have any trouble having fun here. If you know other venues of Jakarta nightlife popular with girls, please do not hesitate to comment!
Update October 2011: So many venues here have closed! For the latest information about Ladies' nights, you can read my post: Ladies' nights in Jakarta.
Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/discomate/
hi, a couple of girlfriends and I are planning a trip to Jakarta for the weekend. We are looking to party, love RnB music and are looking for a place that is safe, sophisticated, great music with lots of eye candy (nice men)
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DeleteHi, i agree with all what you say, I have been leaving here for almost 7 years now (working) but never been to bali people ask me often why not? i always tell them not my seen. Best way to pick up in my eyes is networking, if your looking for the right girl i would never take a girl home from a bar, 2 reasons: Why there`s no need all the girls outer there (bars) just looking at your $$$. But i guess if you are only here for a short time well i guess its ok. Also try outer Jakarta area like Semarang nice girls friendly not asking for money just diner maybe after that who knows if you play your card right :) I have to say all the man come to indonesia only go out to meet indo girls never met anyone that has scored with western girls. It must be hard for them girls that come here looking for a man. One thing i must say is the best place for eye candy, re-freshing for your eye`s, when i first came to indo my boss took me to bats, heheh well that place shocked me then Bloc M even more shocked. Girls everywhere!!!!!!! have fun be safe (safe sex)
ReplyDeleteI am an older 50's..attractive woman. I will be in Jakarta for a few weeks soon...may 2011. Any suggestions which bars would be best for me to meet xpat or Indonesian men casually?
ReplyDeleteYou should try MO bar in Mandarin Oriental or Mistere in Ritz Carlton.. Many interesting men there..
ReplyDeleteThank you for that. I meant to say I am from England and have been living in KL for some time.
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ReplyDeletetempus still a nice place, dragonfly and blowfish also a good option.
@fourseason
are you a lady or a guy?
what kind of place do you like to visit?
I am not sure "Should I feel pity for the Western Women" or "Should I feel pity for the Asian/South East Asian women". Quite an interesting article to read and i believe the writer is a Western born but migrated or adopted to Asian/South East Asian life for some or many reasons which i also know as i have been living in Western world for the last 12 years (I am Asian).
ReplyDeleteAt some point of time maximum Western (Caucasian) women will live a single solitary life either as spinster or a single mother and will die alone. They will definitely have fun in life, get married or live-in with a Caucasian man, may or may not have baby/babies and after few years relation it will either leads to a mutual separation or divorce. Caucasian men will go to Asian/South East Asian country and will find a life or fun partner and will lead his life peacefully. However, the Caucasian women will not to able to do the same process as done by her Caucasian male partner as she will not like to hook or live a life with an Asian/South East Asian man (for some reason beyond explanation) or will not be able to find or hard to find another Caucasian men who can give moral, mental and economical support to her (The chances of finding another Caucasian man is like 5% but that too will/may be either married and comes with his own kids from another woman. what a complicated life? His kids from another, her kids from another, mother side brother, father side sister; who know how will this kids end up doing as they are not related by blood), this is why i feel pity for the Western or Caucasian women, sorry to say this ladies but it is a fact and please do accept it without whinging.
Caucasian men after separation or divorce will come out looking for love,care and physical satisfaction as well as domination (which they do to a Caucasian women). They know that it can be found only in Asian/South East Asian country where the socioeconomic condition and the will to survive forces many people to do many things which they know it is wrong. This is where the Asian/South East Asian female (mostly young) felt a pray to this love,care and pleasure hunting Caucasian men. I have no issues and problem with inter-racial relation provided it is done in the equal view but the old Caucasian trying to get the young Asian girl through a show of money and luxury make me feel so sick and feel pathetic of this old type Caucasian race (In this western world where i am living: it is by law and moral responsibility that we don't even look or try to approach girls below age 18 even if she dress worse then the girls street hookers in Pattaya street. It is a moral obligation that kids should be given a life where their right are not abused) The Asian girl girl you are trying to pleased for your advantages may be the same age of your daughter (If you have one) or a minor: This make me feel pity of the Asian/South East Asian girls as they don't have that right which is enjoyed by their counter part in western country.
My next discussion will be: Why western/Caucasian trying to find work in Asia/South East Asia or live in Asia/South East Asia? A hint: It may look like they are going for adventure or fun but inside many of them are running from challenge and quality knowledge/Education brought in by the many Asian/South East Asian Migrants in this western country. Interesting isn't it.
hey cooldoe,
ReplyDeletesorry for late replay. i'm a guy. like comfart places with good music.
@fourseason
ReplyDeleteSorry for late reply.
You should try to go to immigrant that is close by and have good music and ambiance.
if you are looking for action you can go to north jakarta/kota are but the music is more on the trance side
I'm in my late 20's & I'll be in Jakarta overnight, traveling alone. Would Red Square be alright for a drink before catching my flight at 3.30am to Bali?
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anyone here know of such place?
online research so far comes to Apollo as the only place here in Jkt. but then again, its a Gogo Boys Show - not really the kinda male strip dance we looking for.
OR!
better yet, anyone here prolly willing to volunteer? ;)
would say we need either Japanese or Caucasian guy to perform for the night!
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