ABOUT  US

Why an Amsterdam cafe in Jakarta?
How did it in emerge in these volatile times in Indonesia? Read on...

After a stay of many great years in Jakarta, about 7 mostly Dutch young men concluded after extensive market research that there are probably not a lot of cities that can beat the nightlife of Jakarta. But one thing appeared to be missing - a European style pub where the atmosphere would be intimate and easy-going, and where it would possible to have a good conversation. A  place to have a Bintang or Heineken, and "bitterballen" or "shoarma". So in early 1999, in the midst of the Indonesian crisis, these guys started to plan setting up a bar  where all this would be available. A location needed to be found, attractive personnel needed to be hired, deals with a well known beer brewery and the construction of the brown style wooden looks and furniture.

OUR NEIGHBORS

BEBEK BALI

CARAVELA

TGI Friday’s

WHERE WE ARE

We’re in Taman Ria.
A new entertainment park in the heart of Jakarta, around a lake. Taman Ria is located betwen the Hilton Hotel and the Indonesian House of Parlement (MPR) building. Don’t worry it’s safe!
See the map below!

OUTDOOR TERRACE

We’ve taken advantage of a lakeside setting and the beautiful sunsets to build a very Dutch terrace.So var a very rare phonomenon in Jakarta.

INTERIOR DESIGN

As an Amsterdam pub, the interior is all in an antique dark brown wooden style. There are about 80 wooden seats inside and an additional 40 rattan seats on the terrace.

COSTUMERS

Just over half of the usual crowd are expatriates. Most of the Indonesian visitors have ties to foreigners or have had some other exposure to other countries, like an overseas study. However, more and more curious locals come in to have a look. But on Friday nights, the main portion of visitors is Dutch, enjoying happy hours and free bitterballen. What else would you expect in a Dutch pub?
Why don’t you let us know and get a free beer!