Herewith, DA MAN presents the most comprehensive listing of New Year’s Eve Bashes, from Jakarta to Bali and beyond. Wherever you end up this Friday, have a smashing good time and ring in the New Year in high style.
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JAKARTA
Jackrabbit Jakarta
Where: Jackrabbit, Cyber 2 Building, Jl. Rasuna Said, Jakarta
Theme: “Hop Into Twenty Eleven”
Time: Call for details
What: The newest eatery in Jakarta is putting on a NYE party. Expect good food and drink and some really stylish people.
Contact: 62-21/2902-1357 (ask for Kiki or Agnes)
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Social House Jakarta
Where: Grand Indonesia, Jakarta
Theme: “Back to 70s”
Time: Call for details
What: Celebrate the new year with a blast from the past and a close-up views of H.I. fireworks while enjoying a NYE dinner.
Contact: 62-21/2358-1818
Price/cover charge: Rp 150,000 (includes entrance to Blowfish after 1 a.m.); Rp 400,000 for gala dinner
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Blowfish, Jakarta
Where: Blowfish, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia, Jl. Gatot Subroto, no. 42, Jakarta
Theme: “Pleasure Factory, NYE 2011”
Time: 9 p.m. until the wee hours
What: Party hard on New Year’s Eve 2011 at Blowfish accompanied by tunes spun by DJ Justeen, Sliqq, Twist and MC Mistah.
Contact: 62-21/5297-1234 or RSVP at 62/857-1080-0001
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Dragonfly Jakarta
Where: Graha BIP, Jl. Gatot Subroto no. 23, Jakarta
Theme: “Back in the Days”
Time: 10 p.m. – 5 a.m.
What: Travel back to the future to usher in 2011. A retro-futuristic themed night featuring djB and Mambo Jambo spinning a blend of 80s, 90s and 00s music.
Contact: 62/857-1080-0003
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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X2 and Equinox clubs in Plaza Senayan, Jakarta
Where: X2 and Equinox, Plaza Senayan, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8, Jakarta
Theme: “Dances Vegas”
Time: 9 p.m. onward
What: X2 will take you on a virtual trip to Las Vegas with lots of neon, casino machines, “Bunny Ladies” and burlesque dancers, in addition to live performances and top MCs.
Contact: 62/8121-881-3031
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Eastern Promise in Kemang, Jakarta
Where: Jl. Kemang Raya 5, Jakarta
Theme: “Fun & Friends”
Time: Call for details
What: New Year’s party with DJ Lancelot, drink promos and sexy dancers.
Contact: 62-21/7179-0151
Price/cover charge: Free
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MO Bar at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Where: Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. Thamrin, Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: With live music from resident DJ Tammy, the bar will be a lively place to celebrate New Year’s while enjoying views of the H.I. circle and fireworks display.
Contact: 62-21/2993-8888
Price/cover charge: Rp 180,000
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Mambo Caribbean Bistro, Jakarta
Where: Bellagio Boutique Mall, Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta
Theme: “Tis the Season”
Time: Call for details
What: Enjoy live music from Sabor Latino and a mix of Caribbean treats.
Contact: 62-21/3006-6179
Price/cover charge: Starting at Rp 220,000
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Loewy, Jakarta
Where: Oakwood Premier Cozmo, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta
Theme: “Returning to the era of Studio 54, Le Palace, Extravagant Excess & Decadent Disco”
Time: 7 p.m. onward
What: Celebrate the final hours of 2010 By indulging in classic french cuisine, fine wines, champagne and signature cocktails.
Contact: 62-21/2554-2378
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Paulaner Brauhaus, Jakarta
Where: Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jl. Thamrin No. 1, Jakarta
Theme: “Brauhaus New Year’s Eve Party”
Time: Call for details
What: Festive live entertainment will include a dance act by “The Barbaritas,” a spectacular magic show by “Kevin and Irvan” and fortune-telling by “The Adviser Fortune Teller.”
Contact: 62-21/235-8387
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Potato Head, Jakarta
Where: Potato Head, Pacific Place, Jakarta
Theme: “Disco Inferno”
Time: Call for details
What: Acclaimed DJ Thomas Bullock of Rub ‘N’ Tug will head down to Potato Head on December 31 for a special remix, celebrating New Year’s Eve!
Contact: 62-21/5797-3322
Price/cover charge: Rp 150,000
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Portico at Senayan City, Jakarta
Where: Senayan City mall, Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: A countdown with fireworks in a beautiful terrace setting, connected to Domain (see below).
Contact: 62-21/7278 1787
Price/cover charge: Starting at Rp 200,000 (price includes entrance to Domain)
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Domain at Senayan City, Jakarta
Where: Senayan City mall, Jakarta
Theme: ” In Toy Wonderland”
Time: 7 p.m. – 4 a.m.
What: Experience a toy wonderland featuring the world’s first female DMC champion DJ Noodles and The Executive Killers.
Contact: 62/857-1600-6414
Price/cover charge: Rp 200,000 (includes entrance to Portico, see above)
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LOBO at Ritz-Carlton Jakarta
Where: Ritz-Carlton Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
What: Countdown to the tunes of our live band while enjoying a six-course dinner .
Contact: 62-21/2551-8888
Price/cover charge: Starting at Rp 988,000
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Mistere at Ritz-Carlton Jakarta
Where: Ritz-Carlton Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: 9 p.m. onward
What: Special countdown party highlighting entertainment by Shock Crew International Band, B’boy 9Break Dancer), Poppers Liquid Dancer, Glow Stick Men and more.
Contact: 62-21/2551-8888
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta
Where: Hotel Mulia Senayan Jl. Asia Afrika Senayan, Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: An enchanting new year’s eve concerto with Due Voci features the voices of Kelly Levesque and Tyler Hamilton singing the Grammy award-winning love songs of Diane Warren.
Contact: 62-21/574-7777
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Santika, Jakarta
Where: Jl. Tubun No.7, Slipi, Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: Santika Hotel will throw a bash featuring a live acoustic performance, modern dance and bands from the capital city.
Contact: 62-21/536-1777
Price/cover charge: Rp 1.5 million
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Amigos, Jakarta
Where: Amigos Bellagio Mall, Mega Kuningan & Amigos Kemang Club Villas, Kemang, Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: Ring in the new year with the “funnest” place in town.
Contact: 719-2584 or 3006-6559
Price/cover charge: No cover charge
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La Piazza in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
Where: Jl. Bulevar Kelapa Gading Blok M, Kelapa Gading Permai, Jakarta
Theme: “La Piazza in Wonderland”
Time: 7 p.m. onward
What: Massive firework party with over 2,000 fireworks in 20 minutes alongside various live performances.
Contact: 62-21/453-1101
Price/cover charge: Rp 100,000
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Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Where: Jalan M. H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30, Jakarta
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: Usher in the New Year with an exciting array of Indonesian and international dishes, cooking station and a seafood counter. After dinner enjoy the “Grand Party” in the lobby.
Contact: 62-21/390-123
Price/cover charge: Starting at Rp 628,000 (adult) and Rp 228,000 (children)
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Blu Martini at JW Marriott, Jakarta
Where: Blu Martini, JW Marriott Hotel, Jakarta
Theme: “Hollywood Style”
Time: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
What: Celebrate New Year’s in style and put a stop to expensive and boring sit-down New Year’s Eve parties.
Contact: 62-21/5798-8888
Price/cover charge: Rp 800,000
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Where: The Park Lane Jakarta, Jl. Casablanca Kav. 18, Kuningan, Jakarta
Theme: “Dazzling New Year’s Eve Celebrations”
Time: Call for details
What: Be a star on the red carpet and get photographed like a celebrity. Entertainment includes a live band, red carpet photos and DJ performances.
Contact: 62-21/828-2000
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Elbow Room Kemang, Jakarta
Where: Elbow Room Gastropub, Kemang Raya #24a
Theme: “Count Down In Style: Sparkling New Year’s Eve of Twenty 11”
Time: Call for details
What: Call for details
Contact: 62-21/719-4274 or Facebook
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Where: Jl. Rasuna Said at Klub Rasuna, Jakarta
Theme: “Toga Party”
Time: Call for details
What: Welcome in the New Year at Aphrodite in a toga and you could win some cash or free booze for the whole night.
Contact: 62-21/527-3307
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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Where: Jl. Rasuna Said, Epicentrum Walk, Jakarta
Theme: “Celebration”
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
What: Dress glamorously, drink champagne and cocktails and enjoy a live acoustic band.
Contact: 62-21/2994-1441
Price/cover charge: No cover charge, get 20% off for food and beverages (except wine)
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BALI
Where: Desa Melinggih Kelod Payangan, Gianyar, Bali
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: Executive Chef, Eelke Plasmeijer and the culinary team invite you to celebrate the last day of 2010 in culinary style.
Contact: 62-361/975-963
Price/cover charge: Starting at Rp 650,000
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Where: Jl. Batu Mejan No. 8, Canggu, Bali
Theme: “Deus New Year’s Eve Backyard Bash”
Time: 6 p.m. onward
What: To celebrate the arrival of the coming year, Bali’s hottest new venue, Deus, will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Backyard Bash on their newly built stage. A free family event with movies for the kids and musicians for the adults.
Contact: 62-361/368-3395
Price/cover charge: free
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Ku De Ta, Bali
Where: Seminyak, Bali
Theme: “Ku De Ta NYE 2011, 10 Years of Love”
Time: 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.
What: Stylish Mod-Oz cuisine, stylish people, lots of music and good vibes to celebrate Ku De Ta’s 10th NYE.
Contact: 62-361/736-969
Price/cover charge: From Rp 800,000 (more if you include dinner)
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Rock Bar at the Ayana Resort, Bali
Where: Ayana, Rock Bar, Jimbaran, Bali
Theme: Call for details
Time: Call for details
What: Welcome in 2011 at Rock Bar with live acoustic performances by Alma Desnuda and with extended opening hours until 3 a.m. and a special performance by DJ Cachya.
Contact: 62-361/702-222
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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The Elysian, Bali
Where: The Elysian, 18 Jl. Sari Dewi, Bali
Theme: “Arabian Nights”
Time: 6 p.m. onward
What: Party under the stars with DJ Reihan, exotic belly dancers, tarot card readers and a lucky draw.
Contact: 62-361/737-509
Price/cover charge: US$150 per couple
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Hu’u Bar, Bali
Where: Kerobokan, Kuta, Bali
Theme: “Golden Gala”
Time: Call for details
What: DJ Goldigger and Adit will have the “hits from the days of vinyl,” so “put on your flares and get ready to shake your booty to mash-up tracks all night long!”
Contact: 62-361/736-443
Price/cover charge: Call for details
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