Cover Vinyl, Bandung's haven for cocktail lovers and audiophiles
Vinyl, Bandung's haven for cocktail lovers and audiophiles
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Atop the misty heights of Dago Pakar, Vinyl is a high-fidelity sanctuary where analogue warmth meets artisanal mixology.
At Vinyl, there is a profound belief that a cocktail, much like a song, has the power to hold a memory. This philosophy transforms the bar into a sentimental archive, where the clink of ice and the crackle of a record needle signal the start of a journey through sound and spirit. Within this rooftop sanctuary framed by Bandung’s city lights, music defines the evening’s flow, inviting guests to select drinks as they would a record: by feeling and moment.
Under the guidance of Koco Widyatno—a seasoned general manager with a global pedigree spanning Dubai to Macau—the cocktail programme at Vinyl is an evocative liquid interpretation of the music that fills the room. Each signature serves as a dialogue between memory and melody, translating the emotional complexity of a song into a glass.
Consider The Garden: a savoury, grounding composition made of sesame oil-infused gin and black peppercorn mist provide an umami depth complemented by capsicum, ginger, and a crisp rice cracker.
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Above Vinyl's team, led by Koco Widyatno
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Vinyl's team, led by Koco Widyatno
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For a more romantic tempo, La Vie en Rose offers a bittersweet symphony. Its velvety texture—a blend of gin, Campari, pomelo, and cardamom clarified with milk—lingers on the palate like a soft jazz refrain. Alternatively, the effervescent bubble of Clair de Lune captures the stillness of a moonlit night, utilizing green pea and jasmine gin, sake, and a delicate citrus mist to create a silky, floral profile.
Beyond its permanent collection, Vinyl serves as a cultural hub, hosting monthly bar takeovers with national and international talent, often accompanied by live turntablists. Located within Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar, this urban-chic bar is designed for dedicated audiophiles and seekers of refined spirits as a space where music and mixology intersect with true intention, creating nights that resonate long after the final record stops spinning.
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Since embarking on her career as a food journalist in 2012, she has penned hundreds of articles delving into culinary trends, chef profiles, and gastronomic destinations across Asia. Born and raised in Bali, Eve is dividing her time between Bali and Jakarta.
