With great food, fantastic drinks and an inviting atmosphere, The Rosemary Jakarta is legitimately the first genuine British gastropub in the city.
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Ever since the time of the Romans, ale houses and taverns have been an important part of the British culture. These were usually inns from which weary travellers could get basic sustenance, sanctuary and rest before continuing. They say these taverns were crucial to the spread of commerce and early civilization. Centuries later, the introduction of electricity, microwave ovens and modern transportation methods, pub grub became more popular, and the gastropub concept was born and took the country by storm. Continuing this longstanding tradition, The Rosemary Jakarta offers the same fundamental values offered by taverns of old – a good honest pub serving sensibly priced, superior food with refreshing beverages, welcoming urban dwellers to sit back and leave their city weariness at the door.
Located at Menara Standard Chartered, a bustling commercial tower at the heart of an equally busy metropolis, The Rosemary Jakarta serves guests from all walks of life – mall hoppers, professionals, as well as straight-up culinary adventurers. The restaurant is a sophisticated British gastropub with inviting decor such as generous sofas, contemporary chairs, and a chic bar area. With everyday living essentials such as reading materials stored in wooden bookshelves, hanging greenery and brick walls painted in washed white, guests enjoy a sense of home. Generous clear windows allow plenty of natural light into the front area of The Rosemary Jakarta, perfect for the modern culture of taking excellent pre-meal photos and general social sharing. Come the evening, soft lights illuminate parts of the restaurant untouched by moonlight, creating a comfortable and romantic ambiance.
It is no secret that rosemary is an essential herb in British cooking, if the refrain of “Scarborough Fair” is any indication, but at The Rosemary Jakarta, this staple ingredient is fused with modern twists and new ingredients, such as curry flavours in its scotch egg, in respect to the multi-cultural society that is England. What’s even more charming is the sublime presentation of each dish. The brunch burger – a crowd favourite comfort food – is an artful stack of pickles, fresh vegetables and delicious beef patty, topped with cheese over perfectly poached and peppered egg served on a hardwood cutting board on the side of brown-crisp chips and ketchup. The beef patty, which is quite positively the best I’ve had in a good while, deserves a special mention. The culmination of years-long research through hundreds of respectable burger places in the UK and beyond, the tender juiciness of the patty is equally matched by its richness and slightly smoky flavor. Dishes like this are one of the reasons why the gastropub trend spread like wildfire. Speaking of trends, while this is the first proper British gastropub to open in Jakarta, don’t be surprised when more new outlets try to imitate The Rosemary Jakarta’s delightful take on the idea.
Given its strategic location, The Rosemary Jakarta also caters to workers looking for a nice, warm pub grub breakfast to start off their day right. Opening early from 8AM, breakfast menus are always available all week long, including a wide variety of tea and coffee. How about a cup of nice, warm mint tea to jumpstart your day at The Rosemary Jakarta?
The culinary team rotates the menu weekly, so after your first delightful visit to The Rosemary Jakarta, you can bet that your second, third, or fourth visit will continue to pleasantly surprise your palate.
The Rosemary Jakarta only gets livelier in the evenings, with an expansive range of beers including local favourites and internationally renowned brands, home-made cocktails (obviously infused with rosemary), and liquor for guests to wash away their exhaustion. In addition, the weekly promotions include beer specialties of the day, happy hour promos, and other convenient offerings to ensure every guest can find what they crave.
