High on the 16th floor of Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar, VINYL operates on a simple premise. Music takes the lead here. The room feels personal and electric, shaped by a high-fidelity sound system and a rotating vinyl collection that dictates the evening’s pace. Outside, the Bandung skyline remains in view, adding a quiet sense of distance while the focus stays firmly on what unfolds within.
At its heart, the venue follows a clear framework of sound, drink, and service. The cocktail programme is handled with care, where flavour, structure, and presentation are given equal consideration. Through the Echoes menu, the bar team explores the behaviour of sound, translating ideas such as reverb, resonance, dissonance, and silence into a series of distinct expressions. Each drink carries a defined character, while a considered list of classic and reinterpreted cocktails ensures a sense of familiarity remains.
A concise selection of its finger food supports the experience, offering just enough to accompany the drinks without shifting attention away from the bar. The programme extends further through regular bar takeovers and DJ-led evenings, welcoming both local and international names. These moments introduce new perspectives while keeping the space in steady motion, allowing the atmosphere to evolve across different nights.
Since opening, VINYL has drawn a consistent crowd of creatives and nightlife regulars, forming a space where music, cocktails, and interaction hold equal weight. Open from 5pm, with extended hours until late on weekends, it moves naturally from early-evening sessions into a more charged, late-night setting.
Exquisite Taste Volume 51
VINYL
at Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar
Jalan Resor Dago Pakar Raya
Bandung 40198, Indonesia
T: (+62) 85250030089
E: hotelindigobandung.info@ihg.com
W: hotelindigobandung.com
IG: @vinylbdg
