The Golden Tooth
Melawai, Jakarta
Bar in Jakarta, Indonesia
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South Jakarta Cocktail Counter
Why go
The Golden Tooth is worth prioritizing for a serious Jakarta cocktail night, especially if regional recognition matters more than easy logistics. Treat it as a high-demand South Jakarta booking for small groups or dates, not a casual walk-in backup. If outdoor space, posted deals, or maximum flexibility matter more, cross-shop other Jakarta bars first.
About The Golden Tooth
For The Golden Tooth in Jakarta, keep the planning simple and grounded. The verified details are limited: the dress code is casual, the venue is recognized on World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars at #98 in 2025. That makes it a notable Jakarta bar to consider, but the public planning notes here do not verify prices, hours, menu format, seating, reservation difficulty, or specific service details.
The clearest reason to shortlist The Golden Tooth is that 2025 Asia's Best Bars recognition. It does not automatically make the venue right for every night out, but it is a concrete signal for travelers comparing bars in Jakarta. If you need exact timing, budget, food, seating, or access details, confirm those directly with the venue before building the evening around it.
Book for a recognized Jakarta bar, not an assumption-heavy plan
The decision is direct: choose The Golden Tooth when you want a Jakarta venue with verified regional bar recognition and a casual dress code. Avoid over-planning around details that are not confirmed here, including pricing, group suitability, food availability, outdoor seating, or a specific menu style.
For a broader Jakarta plan, compare it with other named options such as our full Jakarta restaurants guide if the evening also needs dinner. If you are weighing other bar references, Brilliant by Langham, Carrots Bar, Modernhaus, Pantja, The Cocktail Club are separate names to research on their own merits.
Jakarta is the only verified location detail to rely on here
Do not plan around a specific neighborhood, landmark, street, or building detail from this page; the verified location information here is Jakarta. That is enough to place The Golden Tooth within a city itinerary, but not enough to estimate transfers, nearby dinner pairings, or walk-in convenience without checking current venue information.
Value here is about whether the verified recognition matters to your night out. The pitch is not a confirmed price point, food program, seating setup, or special format. It is simply a Jakarta venue with a casual dress code and a #98 placement on World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars in 2025.
Bottom line: consider The Golden Tooth when a recognized Jakarta bar is the point of the evening. If you need confirmed details on hours, reservations, outdoor seating, food, pricing, or group logistics, check the venue directly before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Jl. Adityawarman No.71, RT.5/RW.2, Melawai, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12160
- Website
- instagram.com/thegoldentoothbar
- Phone
- +62 878-2946-5336
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Golden Tooth sits like a quietly confident neighbourhood bar on the corner of Jl. Adityawarman in Kebayoran Baru. It trades on a considered, locally rooted approach rather than glitzy hotel polish: regulars and neighborhood drinkers dominate its evenings, and the atmosphere feels built around repeat patronage. The editorial framing around 'serious programs' and its debut at #98 on Asia’s Leading Bars in 2025 signal a thoughtful, craft-focused operation that nonetheless belongs to the street-level fabric of Melawai. The result is an intimate, composed bar that rewards those who come for steady quality rather than spectacle.
Best For
This is a bar for people who appreciate neighbourhood authenticity and a disciplined drink program. It fits after-work pours, low-key date nights and casual gatherings where the crowd leans local and knowledgeable rather than tourist-driven. Groups of friends who follow Jakarta’s independent bar circuit will find it a reliable stop, and its inclusion in Asia’s Leading Bars underscores why enthusiasts make the trip. The Golden Tooth is less about lavish theatrics and more about repeatability and thoughtful service—ideal for evenings when you want a considered drink in a residential part of South Jakarta.
Ordering Tips
Expect a bar that rewards attention to its program: ask staff about what’s featured and how the menu is organized, since the venue is described as having a 'serious program' and a discerning local clientele. Come ready to follow recommendations from bartenders who know the regulars’ preferences, and plan on blending in with a crowd that values consistency and craft. Because the venue is embedded in the neighbourhood circuit rather than the hotel scene, treat it like a local discovery—arrive with modest expectations for flash and focus on the quality and thoughtfulness of what’s served.
Venue details
Ambiance
Industrial loft-style space with exposed concrete, high ceilings, soft lighting, and a living room-like atmosphere that transitions between formal work meetings during the day and relaxed solo drinkers at night.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Siesta
- Hillary's
- Kenny G
Planning details
Location
Jl. Adityawarman No.71, RT.5/RW.2, Melawai, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12160 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Modernhaus, Notable alternative
- Pantja, Notable alternative
- The Cocktail Club, Notable alternative
- Brilliant by Langham, Notable alternative
- Carrots Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
Modernhaus, Pantja, The Cocktail Club are the first cross-shops if The Golden Tooth is too hard to secure. Choose The Golden Tooth when the night calls for the higher-recognition cocktail room; choose one of those peers when timing flexibility or a broader group plan matters more.
Brilliant by Langham is the cleaner comparison for a more polished hotel-bar-leaning night, while Carrots Bar is a better fallback if the priority is reducing booking stress. The Golden Tooth is the sharper pick for a date or two-person drinks plan where the bar itself is the event.
On value, the decision comes down to certainty versus recognition. The Golden Tooth asks for more planning effort, so it makes sense when one carefully chosen Jakarta bar is worth the squeeze. If the night needs easier logistics, start with Pantja, Modernhaus, or Carrots Bar instead.
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Compare The Golden Tooth
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Tooth | Jakarta | 2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #98 |
| Modernhaus | Jakarta | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #341Top 500 Bars 2026 · #2932025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #12Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 |
| Pantja | Jakarta | No published awards |
| The Cocktail Club | Jakarta | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #4592024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #122023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #192022 Asia's Best Bars · #32Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Brilliant by Langham | Jakarta | No published awards |
| Carrots Bar | Jakarta | 2025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #34Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Golden Tooth good for a date?
It works for a date if you want a recognized Jakarta bar with a casual dress code. Confirm practical details such as hours, reservations, seating, any food options directly with the venue.
