Bobby D's (Kemang)
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I haven't been to Bobby D yet, but it was recommended by a reader of Jakarta100bars. His comment was: "Hi Thibaud, I'm in bobby D's now and haven't found a review for it on your site. It's a nice layout, apparently the guy that owns it is Australian. Had some food here which was quite nice. The staff are quite friendly here too. They have a pool table as well...check it out :) " I checked their facebook (where I took the photos) and it looks like a simple place with quite many events of all kind: Salsa, Sports, Sexy Night, Cuban, live music... The prices seem reasonable too... Probably a good restaurant and bar to socialize in Kemang... If you want more info, check one of the following: Website: www.indoheart.com Twitter : twitter.com/bobbyds_jakarta Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/BobbyDsRestaurant Facebook: Bobby D's Kemang Bobby D's Restaurant and Bar The Mansion at Kemang, Shopping Arcade GF 001-003 Jl. Kemang Raya No.3-5
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