Where to Eat & Drink While You're in Jakarta

Occupying the 46th level of the Plaza Tower in Jakarta Altitude is a fine dining restaurant par excellence in terms of concept and design. As a venue that contains three restaurants in one location the locale is home to the Japanese eatery Enmaru, the Salt Grill by Chef Luke Mangan which serves modern Aussie cuisine and the north Italian eatery dubbed Gaia. Offering visitors breathtaking views across the city from its skyscraper vantage point the fine dining experiences at Altitude are anything but ordinary.

Another two in one restaurant for fine dining fanatics Le Jardin and Mezzanine by MooVina is a concept eatery which features the only indoor garden dining venue in the city. Dubbed Le Jardin the French comfort food hub resembles Parisian parkland with chairs resembling bird cages. Mezzanine on the other hand is on the top floor and features modern interiors and an open kitchen which serves modern French cuisine with Vietnamese fusion elements.

Housed within an ancient structure down Jalan Veteran this engaging restaurant is one of the most charming eateries in Jakarta with a scenic courtyard and Chinese antiques decorating its interiors. Offering diners a combination of three cuisines, including Indonesian, Dutch and Chinese dishes this heritage restaurant is a must-try highlight for true blue foodies.

Often described as one of the most cozy and homely restaurants in the city the venue is housed within the Senayan National Golf Club. Specializing in Arabic coffees originating from West Java the venue is also a hot-pick locale to try Indonesian pastries as well as homemade baked goods such as cakes.

Housed within a popular luxury hotel in Jakarta Bengawan is the pride and joy of diner residing near Keraton at The Plaza Jakarta. Ranked among the best Mexican restaurants in the city this elegant eatery offers guests scrumptious tacos, enchiladas and five course meals with popular Mexican dishes.

Located in the heart of the city After Hour is a popular billiards hub with two chic bars. Housing 20 pool tables the venue is ideal for a night out with friends.

Offering visitors the classic sports pub experience with large screen TVs and spacious seating arrangements Absolute Cafe packs in friendly crowds and great beer to become one of Jakarta's most popular drinking holes.

Located in Sampoerna Strategic Square The Library Bar as it's locally known is a high end drinking hotspot for tourists and locals. With Dj music and eclectic spirits at one's beck and call the venue with its own dress code is for serious cocktail lovers with discerning tastes.

Situated in Senayan City Mall this fun and relaxed bar specializes in Mixology drinks of the New Trend variety. State-of the-art sound and lighting also makes this venue with live musical performances a hot-pick bar among trendy locals.

A two-floor sports bar in South Jakarta Everest's first level features a classic bar area with a live band while the second storey is divided in to a pool playing area and a dining space. serving everything from high end cognacs to 5 types of Bols the single malts in this stylish venue are some of the best in the city.