Calling all SCBD Corporate Slaves! This Beer Hall's music is blasting, but the pork rice is surprisingly divine

Every time I pass by SCBD, I always see Beer Hall buzzing with people. Today, I finally came to Nongkrong with a friend to see what this legendary"after-work happy place" for Jakarta's office workers is really all about.

But as soon as I walked in, whoa… This isn't a bar, it's practically a live house venue! The music was so loud I thought I'd walked onto the wrong movie set... 🤯

The space itself is truly incredible, with super high ceilings, large exposed red brick walls, and warm, yellow industrial-style lighting. The vibe is maxed out, perfect for a big group of friends or colleagues to come and Chill.

Of course, as usual, let's get real. The downsides are also pretty obvious:

• First, the deafening music. After 9 PM, you basically have to shout to talk to each other[5], so for friends who want a quiet chat, you can just skip this place.
• Second, smoking is allowed everywhere, so for non-smokers like us, it gets really stuffy if you stay too long.

Editor's Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

For the girls who want to go, here are the key points:

• Book! Book! Book! If you want to go, you absolutely must book one or two days in advance[6]! It gets packed on weekend nights, and if you don't have a table, you'll just be standing around watching everyone else have fun.
• Time it right: If you want it to be quieter, go before 9 PM. The live band hasn't started yet, and they haven't started applying the minimum charge.
• Mind the dress code: Don't wear flip-flops or sandals! My friend was turned away at the door last time for wearing inappropriate footwear[7].
• Parking options: For those driving, parking spots are very limited. I suggest using the valet service directly, or parking across the street[8]. For my brothers on motorcycles, take note: the parking lot is super far away. On a rainy day, Anjay... you'll really regret it[9].