THE LOUNGE
INTERCONTINENTAL JAKARTA PONDOK INDAH
Located in the opulent InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah, The Lounge embodies stylish metropolitan indulgence in its looks. This is where city dwellers come for professional meetings with clients, decadent afternoon tea with the entourage, as well as to enjoy a cocktail or two.
Imagine high ceilings, marble pillars, plush upholstered chairs – all united by the massive carpet that matches the pièce de résistance painting behind the bar. A grand piano sits by the floor-to-ceiling window. Each and every detail at The Lounge exudes sophistication, taking your usual lobby lounge to a whole grand level.
Open all day, The Lounge seamlessly transforms from being a bright place to get your morning coffee, to an intimate bar to sip your nightcap in the evening. Having said that, you can order your favourite libation any time of the day, and the hotel's resident mixologist, Bill Wismoyo, will be ready to whip up creative concoctions based on your palatal preferences.
To welcome Jakarta Fashion Week in October this year, InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah has created a series of fashion-inspired F&B offerings throughout the hotel, including at the bar, where Bill has crafted three stylish tipples to sip. First is Genoa, with its enticing shades of blue, inspired by the Italian city in which denim is created – hence the colour. On top of the glass is an edible dehydrated chip in blue, resembling the jean fabric. Staying on theme, the drink incorporates Grappa, an Italian alcoholic grape pomace that originated in Genoa.
For a refreshing sip, The Empress is a gorgeous option. Inspired by the classic Gin Fizz, this interpretation comprises homemade red berry compote, egg white foam and gin, topped off with Champagne and flower petals. Last but not least, is the pretty and sweet Marie Vernet. Drawing inspiration from the woman who was believed to be the world's first model, the cocktail is actually a deconstructed black forest cake in its liquid glory. With vanilla vodka, dark chocolate liquor and sour cherry, it's wholesome and sultry at the same time.
With its bespoke approach, The Lounge always has the perfect cocktail for you whatever the occasion is. You can also be sure to find new creations regularly with
The Lounge's cocktail of the month, as well as special cocktails to welcome celebratory moments of the year.
The Lounge at InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah
TOP 3
• Marie Vernet
• The Empress
• Genoa