Star Liquid
Star Liquid is a lounge-bar in Mangga Besar with a more relaxed setup than the full discotheques nearby. It attracts a crowd looking for a drink and conversation rather than a full night of dancing. The bar area is long with plenty of counter seating, and a stage at the rear runs live performances and DJ sets from around 22:00. Drinks pricing sits lower than the SCBD district, which keeps it popular with locals and budget-conscious visitors.
What to Expect
A bar-lounge hybrid with live entertainment and DJ nights. The crowd is mostly local with a casual dress standard. The vibe sits somewhere between a neighbourhood watering hole and a small club. Staff are friendly and the pours are generous.
Relaxed early, livelier after midnight. Laid-back Mangga Besar crowd.
Live bands, DJ sets with pop, house, and regional Indonesian music
Casual. No enforced standard.
Casual drinks, live entertainment, budget-friendly nights in West Jakarta
Cash only.
Price Range
No cover charge. Beer IDR 35,000-60,000. Cocktails IDR 75,000-120,000. Spirits IDR 80,000-150,000.
Beer ~€2-3. Cocktails ~€4-7. Spirits ~€5-9.
Hours
Daily 19:00-03:00
Insider Tip
Come between 20:00 and 22:00 for the quieter pre-show window. The bar counter seats fill fast after midnight. Stick to bottled beer or spirits if you want predictable pricing on the drinks bill.
Full Review
Star Liquid runs a long bar counter that forms the social spine of the room. Counter seating faces the bartenders, with tables and booth seating arranged behind. A small stage at the back hosts live bands and DJ sets from around 10 PM. The space is more lounge than club, with lighting that stays warm enough for faces and music that allows conversation until the live acts start.
The crowd comes for drinks and company rather than dancing. The atmosphere is relaxed by Mangga Besar standards, attracting people who want the neighborhood's prices without the full nightclub commitment. Live bands play pop, house, and regional Indonesian music, drawing a small crowd toward the stage. The DJ sets that follow are louder but don't transform the venue into a proper club.
Star Liquid fills the Mangga Besar gap between the full-production clubs like Golden Crown and the basic street-level bars. It's the neighborhood's best option for a casual drink with entertainment. Compared to SCBD lounges, the prices are half and the pretension is zero. The generous pours help too.
Come between 8 and 10 PM for the quieter pre-show window when the bar counter is available for conversation. After midnight, counter seats become scarce. Stick to bottled beer or straight spirits for predictable pricing on the bill.
The Neighborhood
Star Liquid occupies a mid-range position on the Mangga Besar entertainment strip, offering a lounge alternative to the neighborhood's louder nightclubs. It draws from the same local audience but caters to those seeking a less intense evening.
Getting There
Mangga Besar strip, accessible by Grab from central Jakarta (IDR 20,000-40,000) or KRL commuter line to Mangga Besar station. The venue is on the main strip alongside other entertainment venues.
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Other Venues in Mangga Besar
Zodiac
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Malang Night Club
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Golden Crown
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Rich Palace KTV
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Masterpiece KTV
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The Voice Mabes
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