Jaya Pub
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Although forced to move from its original location, considering they moved everything with it (including the decades worth of nostalgic decor and even the weather-worn walls themselves), I believe Jaya Pub can still be considered the oldest bar in Jakarta. On regular nights it attracts an interesting mix of older expats and Indonesians who come to hear the live music from the always enthusiastic top 40 cover band (that usually throws in a few dangdut standards for good measure) but about once a month it also hosts Superbad, Jakarta’s premier indie music showcase, which obviously draws a very different crowd.