Artoz Whiskey & Cognac Bar
Located ideally in Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD), on the 2nd floor of the Energy Building, Artoz Bar offers a new concept of lounge and bar with a complete selection of wine and liquors. It claims to be the largest whisky and cognac collection in Jakarta. Here, you can find over 100 variants of single malt and blended whisky, 25 kinds of cognac and seven kinds of Armagnac. It also has cigar collections. Definitely a list to impress any enthusiast. Artoz Bar presents different kinds of live music Monday to Thursday Including jazz performances by many of Indonesia’s seasoned jazz musicians, Idang Rasjidi being one. Ladies Night is every Thursday, when all ladies get the chance to buy one get one free on selected items.
As I arrived in Artoz Bar, Chef Gilles Marx (the man behind the bar) welcomed me. He also owns Amuz Restaurant, Energy Café and Auroz Restaurant. Gilles, who hails from a small town in southern France, says that Artoz Bar has been created for those who want a quiet time to relax. Artoz Bar is the perfect sanctuary to unwind from the daily stress of life in Jakarta. The interior looks like a sophisticated gentleman’s club, with a touch of modernity and elegance, soft mood lighting and comfortable leather sofas. You can easily find yourself sitting for hours at their bar or in the custom-made chairs. No, it’s not a hip and busy place like you can find in Kemang, although many young people come here as they love the ambience, as do businessmen and entrepreneurs. Artoz Bar is designed to make you feel comfortable, to enjoy an evening with music and a good variety of serious drinks.
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” -Mark Twain
Artoz Bar also serves a selection of tapas from Amuz, which is located next door.
On my visit, Chef Gilles served a selection from the light bite menu, such as Artoz Chicken Club Sandwich, Mixed Marinated Olives, Jamon Iberico Extra Puro de Bellota, Olive & Crostini, and Marinated Spanish Octopus, Don Bocarte Pimiento Picanto.
Favourite Feature
We recommend the Jamon Iberico Extra Puro de Bellota, Olives & Crostini. The dry-cured ham is a bit salty, but once you’ve tried it, you just can’t get enough. The Artoz Chicken Club Sandwich is also a hot favourite on the menu.
