Bandung’s nightlife scene continues to evolve beyond the conventional as VINYL Music Cocktail Bar announces Bar Takeover Vol. XII, taking place on Saturday, the 16th of May 2026, from 8 PM until late.
More than simply a guest shift behind the bar, this edition introduces a new perspective on drinking culture — one where sustainability, experimentation, and hospitality converge into a single immersive experience.
Located on the 16th floor of Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar, VINYL Music Cocktail Bar has become a destination where cocktails and music exist in constant dialogue. Inspired by vinyl record culture, the venue approaches nightlife as a carefully curated sensory journey, where music selection, atmosphere, and cocktail craftsmanship evolve together throughout the evening. Through its Bar Takeover series, VINYL continues to position Bandung within the broader international conversation surrounding contemporary bar culture.
For its twelfth edition, VINYL welcomes PENICILLIN Hong Kong, the groundbreaking cocktail bar founded by Agung Prabowo and Laura Prabowo, internationally recognised for redefining sustainability in modern mixology. Together with Jacob Laxamana, the team behind PENICILLIN will bring their forward-thinking philosophy and globally celebrated craftsmanship to Bandung for one night only.
Far beyond sustainability as merely a trend, PENICILLIN operates with a deeply rooted farm-to-bar philosophy, transforming locally sourced and upcycled ingredients into cocktails that challenge traditional expectations of flavour and waste. Every creation reflects a closed-loop mindset — an approach that not only minimises environmental impact, but also unlocks entirely new dimensions of creativity behind the bar.
With venues in Hong Kong and Shanghai, alongside Lockdown Hong Kong, PENICILLIN Hong Kong has earned international recognition for pushing boundaries through innovation, storytelling, and environmentally conscious drinking experiences. Under the leadership of Agung and Laura Prabowo, the bar has become one of Asia’s defining voices in the future of cocktails, inspiring a new generation of bartenders and drinkers to rethink what a bar experience can be.
At VINYL Music Cocktail Bar, guests will experience an exclusive cocktail menu crafted specifically for the takeover, showcasing PENICILLIN’s signature balance of bold flavours, technical precision, and sustainable innovation. Each cocktail will be paired with a carefully curated musical atmosphere, creating a seamless progression between sound, energy, and flavour throughout the night.
Set against Bandung’s elevated nightlife backdrop, Bar Takeover Vol. XII reflects VINYL’s continued commitment to creating experiences that feel culturally relevant, globally connected, and impossible to replicate elsewhere in the city. “We have always believed cocktails are more than simply drinks — they are stories, ideas, and experiences. Bringing PENICILLIN to Bandung is about introducing our audience to a different way of thinking about hospitality and the future of bar culture,” shared the management of VINYL Music Cocktail Bar.
Bar Takeover Vol. XII is open to the public, with limited seating available. Early reservations are highly recommended.
For reservations and enquiries, please contact 0852-5003-0089.