Duck Down Bar

Duck Down Bar is a basement drinking spot on Gunawarman that draws on the character of an American dive bar. Its setting combines a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere with a deliberately rough-edged visual style, making it a casual choice for Jakarta’s nightlife crowd.

The bar’s interior brings together bold posters, eclectic memorabilia and personal collections, creating a setting with a playful, slightly reckless character. Rock ’n’ roll influences shape the mood, while the mix of objects and decorations gives the space an informal sense of community rather than a polished, conventional bar aesthetic.

Drinks and food are served in an easygoing bar environment. The venue suits guests looking for a social night out, a casual place to meet friends or a setting with more personality than a standard cocktail lounge. Its below-street-level location adds to the dive-bar feel and separates the space from the activity of the road above.

Programming brings added variety across the week. The calendar includes themed evenings, social matchmaking events, karaoke and alternative DJ sets, encouraging interaction between groups and giving different nights their own tone. Karaoke suits guests who enjoy a participatory evening, while the DJ-led sessions provide a livelier late-night atmosphere. The programming also makes the bar suitable for repeat visits, with the experience shaped by the night’s activity as well as the venue’s permanent décor.

Duck Down Bar is located in the basement of Soho Building at Jl. Gunawarman No. 61, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Listed hours run from 6pm to 3am from Monday to Saturday, with the bar closed on Sundays. The venue’s late schedule and nightlife-focused character make it better suited to evening socialising than daytime dining or family outings.