Bars and Clubs

Though Islam is the predominant religion in Bandung, bars, clubs and discotheques do exist here. With cinemas and karaoke bars, you too can find different kinds of comforts, safety and price ranges. Listed below are a few places, where locals like to spend their time and money.


Amnesia Club

One of the favorite clubs in Bandung, that also serves meals, located in Paskal Hyper Square.


Location : Jl. Pasirkaliki 25-27 (within Paskal Hyper Square)
Telephone : +62 22 86060675, 86060712
Operating hours : Tuesday-Sunday, 10pm-5am
Entrance charge : weekdays Rp. 50,000, weekends Rp. 75,000
Nearby facilities : hotels, Bandung Train Station, pharmacy, hospital, ATMs
Nearby attractions : Monument Purwa Aswa Purba, Cupumanik, Pasar Baru
How to get there : from Bandung Train Station, take an angkot that goes to St. Hall and get off in front of Paskal Hyper Square (fare: Rp. 2,000 for about 5 minute trip)
Remarks : dress code casual.

Butterfly Pub & Karaoke


Location : Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 3, Planet Dago, 2nd floor
Telephone : +62 22 4222871, 4222874, 2016620
Operating hours : daily, 8pm-3am
Entrance charge : free
Nearby facilities : ATMs, pharmacy, hospital, hotel, supermarket
Nearby attractions : factory outlets along Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, distribution stores along Jl. Sultan Agung. Jabar Craft Center
How to get there : from Bandung Indah Plaza, walk approx. 250 meters to Planet Dago
Remarks : alcohol beverages are available.

Embassy

First Embassy was opened in Jakarta and hit the party-goers there. Today there are three Embassy clubs, in Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta and this is also one of favorite clubs in Bandung. It plays a mixed of hip hop, house music, RnB, and so on.


Location : CiWalk Shopping Center, Jl. Cihampelas No. 160, SL03A
Telephone : +62 22 2061156
Fax : +62 22 2061178
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.embassytheclub.com
Operating hours : daily, 10pm-4am
Entrance charge : Monday free entry, Tuesday Rp. 35,000, Wednesday Rp. 50,000, Thursday Rp. 60,000, Friday Rp. 50,000, Saturday Rp. 70,000, Sunday Rp. 30,000
Nearby facilities : money changer, hotels, ATMs, hospital, internet cafés
Nearby attractions : CiWalk, Cihampelas Point
How to get there : from Jl. Sukajadi, take an angkot that goes to Margahayu and get off in front of Premier Plaza (fare: Rp. 2,500 for about 15-minute journey). And then continue walking to the north for about 80 meters. From “Simpang Dago” (across a Mc Donald restaurant at Jl. Dago), take an angkot that goes to Ciroyom and get off in front of CiWalk (fare: Rp. 2,500, about 15-minute journey)
Remarks : dress up is a must, credit card payment available. "Ladies night" every Thursday.

Escobar

It's a bar where visitors can hang out while enjoying live music.


Location : Jl. Braga No. 71
Telephone : +62 22 4205158
Operating hours : Monday-Friday, 7pm-2am. Saturday-Monday, 7pm-2:30am
Facilities : toilet, performance stage
Nearby facilities : ATMs, hotels, mini markets, restaurants
Nearby attractions : Jl. Braga, Military Museum Mandala Wangsit, Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika
How to get there : from Jl. Merdeka, take an angkot that goes to St. Hall and get off at the junction of Jl. Braga (fare: Rp. 2,000 for a 5-minute of journey), then take a walk for about 0.12 miles to the bar
Remarks : credit card payment accepted. Daily live music startings from 10pm to 2am.

Fame Station

One of the famous Bandung discotheques since 1992, not only to the locals but also to visitors from Jakarta. Fame Station has been awarded by Jakarta Java Kini Magazine as The Best Bar in Bandung 2006 & 2007 and awarded by West Java Department of Culture and Tourism Board The Best Night Club 2008. Located within Bilique hotel complex.


Location : Jl. Sersan Bajuri No. 100
Telephone : +62 22 2004667
Fax : +62 22 2004668
Website : www.fame-station.com
Facilities : toilets, ballroom
Operating hours : Tuesday to Saturday 10pm-3am
Entrance charge : Tuesday-Friday Rp. 50,000, Saturday Rp. 60,000
Nearby facilities : mosques, postal services, restaurants
Nearby attractions : Villa Isola, Kampung Gajah
How to get there : By angkot: from Jalan Merdeka take one that goes to Ledeng Terminal (fare: Rp. 3,000 for about 25 minute trip) and then take a short walk to Jalan Sersan Bajuri (near Ledeng Terminal). From there, take another angkot to Parongpong direction (fare: Rp. 2,000 for about 5 minutes). Since it rare to see angkot that goes to Parongpong, the driver usually awaits till it gets full before leaving
By ojek: from Jalan Sersan Bajuri (near Ledeng Terminal), take an ojek to Bilique Hotel (fare: Rp. 5,000 and it takes only about 3 minutes)
Remarks : ladies night on every Wednesday, dress code casual, credit card payment accepted. Reservation is recommended.

Hoppers Café & Bar

Hoppers Café & Bar is a café bar established since 2012. They serves various kinds of beers, such as beer with melon flavor, orange flavor, and so on. Apart of that, they also have a wide ranges of main course, such as steak, Iga Bakar Goreng Balado, fried rice, and so on. Or maybe light meals, like Hop Hop Wings (chicken wings) and Freenzy Pancake (crepes with ice cream) are worth a try. As for drinks, coffees, teas, mocktails, juices, milkshakes, etc. are available.

This café-bar has a classic interiors designed beer house, dominated by wooden furniture and black painted walls, which can accommodate until 80 visitors. Many local young people come here since the price is reasonable.


Location : Jl. Sulanjana No. 15
Telephone : +62 22 4230431
Email : [email protected]
Operating hours : Monday-Friday, 11am-12am. Saturday-Sunday, 11am-1am
Price range :
Facilities : Wi-Fi, toilet, mushola, LCD TV
Nearby facilities : ATMs, hotel, pharmacy, mini market, internet café
Nearby attractions : factory outlet along Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, Taman Sari Zoo, ITB, Arena Andong and Horse Riding
How to get there : from Taman Sari Zoo at Jl. Taman Sari, take angkot that goes to Cicaheum Terminal and get off in front of the restaurant (fare: Rp. 2,000 only in 5 minute long)
Remarks : credit card payment accepted. They often hold art exhibitions and music festivals.

Mansion

The newest club in town and the biggest club in Bandung, which invites international DJs to perform. A famous place for Jakartans who are having holidays in Bandung.


Location : Paris van Java Mall, Jl. Sukajadi No. 137-139
Telephone : +62 22 82063554
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.mansionclubindonesia.com
Operating hours : Tuesday-Sunday 10pm-4am, Friday 10pm-4:30am, Saturday 10pm-5am
Entrance charge : daily, Rp. 100,000
Nearby facilities : hospital, ATMs, pharmacies, restaurants, police office
How to get there : by angkot: from Jalan Merdeka, take the one that goes to Ledeng and stop at Tomodachi Café (Jalan Sukajadi). It costs Rp. 3,000 for a 20 minute journey. Continue by taking the “Karang Setra-Cibaduyut” or “Karang Setra-Kalapa” angkot and get off right in front of the mall (fare: Rp. 2,000 and takes only 5 minutes)
Remarks : dress code casual. Ladies night on every Thursday.

North Sea

North Sea is a good place to drink. They serve various brand of beers, whiskiesy, gins, vodkas, and so on. Many expats like to hang out here.

Click the picture on the left for bigger photo of North Sea.


Location : Jl. Braga No. 82
Telephone : +62 22 4208904
Email : [email protected]
Operating hours : Monday-Friday, 6pm-2am. Saturday-Sunday, 6pm-3am. Happy hours: 6pm-9pm
Facilities : toilet
Nearby facilities : ATMs, hotels, mini markets, restaurants
Nearby attractions : Jl. Braga, Military Museum Mandala Wangsit, Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika
How to get there : from Jl. Merdeka, take angkot that goes to St. Hall and get off at the junction of Jl. Braga (fare: Rp. 2,000 for a 5-minute of journey) and take a walk for about 0.03 miles to the bar
Remarks : credit card payment accepted.

Roempoet Resto & Café

Unlike the other bars in Bandung that are completed with bar tables, Roempoet Resto & Café is a bar with casual wooden chairs and “lesehan” area (sitting on the mat) in the front of the bar, just like to their motto: "Beauty, Cozy, and Friendly". Apart of alcoholic beverages, such as cocktails, beers, whiskies, and so on, they also serve heavy meals (fried rice, "sate ayam", etc.) and snacks (french fries, sausages fries, etc.).

Click the picture on the left for bigger photo of Roempoet Resto & Café.


Location : Jl. Braga No. 80
Telephone : +6285659034543
Operating hours : Monday-Friday, 8pm-2am. Saturday-Sunday, 8pm-3am
Facilities : toilet
Nearby facilities : ATMs, hotels, mini markets, restaurants
Nearby attractions : Jl. Braga, Military Museum Mandala Wangsit, Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika
How to get there : from Jl. Merdeka, take an angkot that goes to St. Hall and get off at the junction of Jl. Braga (fare: Rp. 2,000 for a 5-minute of journey), then take a walk for about 0.04 miles to the bar
Remarks : credit card payment accepted. Daily live music starts at 10pm. Reservation is highly recommended.

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