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A/A Bar

Jakarta, Indonesia · Lively Gunawarman neighbourhood bar with experimental cocktails · Asia

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The A/A name has ended at Jalan Gunawarman 79. Owner ISMAYA now markets FOOGU at the same address; independently dated FOOGU events ran there in September 2026. A/A's final service date has not been verified. Kept on the record for its awards history — not a recommendation to visit. Closure source

Archived description. This retained description does not describe current offerings.

Ismaya’s A/A Bar in Gunawarman began as a speakeasy. Its 2023 relaunch shifted toward a sociable neighbourhood bar, with cocktails, live performances and spaces for groups.

Former Location

Jl. Gunawarman No.79, RT.1/RW.7, Rw. Bar., Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12110, IndonesiaGunawarman / Senopati

The score & its evidence

Historical composite

8.3 / 100

The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.

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Signal / 100Score
Guest ratings
—Not scored · Evidence is not yet available; contributes zero
World's 50 Best
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Top 500 Bars
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Spirited Awards
—None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
Regional Recognition
12.5
Serious press
—Not scored · Evidence is not yet available; contributes zero
Social Vibes
54.6

Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%

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Social Vibes

Historical guest read. This retained reading does not describe current visits or employment conditions.

Score read updated:

mostly positive5 mentions· medium confidence

Sentiment score

78/ 100

Score context

Gunawarman speakeasy still draws drinkers for aromatic, bartender-led cocktails in a small woody room, but the room splits: fans love Mas Aldo-style recs and jazz, while others bounce on smoke, volume, and a fuzzy concept. Google stays very high even as listings disagree on whether it is still open.

Guest score details

Themes in this historical read

What guests like

  • strong herbal/floral cocktails and named bartenders
  • intimate woody speakeasy rooms plus live music
  • friendly mixologists and off-menu riffs

What to know

  • late-night cigarette smoke and loud bands
  • identity confusion: speakeasy vs party bar
  • empty nights still enforcing high minimums

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Crowd signal

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Awards

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Regional Recognition

Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.

Asia's 50 Best Bars

Reviews & press

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