Cosmo Pony will probably be an impartial bar primarily based on the Grand Hyatt resort in central Jakarta and co-founder Indra Kantono has partnered with Indonesian hospitality firm The Union Group.
“Cosmo is clearly quick for Cosmopolitan, the basic cocktail, which invokes pink, enjoyable vibes which is how we would like the bar to really feel,” mentioned Kantono. “The time period ‘cosmopolitan’ additionally suggests a mixture of cultures which displays Jakarta.”
Jigger & Pony Group is an impartial hospitality firm which at present runs seven bars and eating places in Singapore together with Stay Twice, Sugarhall, and its flagship venue Jigger & Pony, at present quantity 14 in The World’s 50 Finest Bars.
Kantono added: “We’re nonetheless within the early design course of so there’s many logistics nonetheless to beat, however it’ll be primarily a cocktail bar with a bar snacks menu. It’s not going to be a small venue, actually over 100 seats, however we don’t know the precise quantity but.
“We have now a superb understanding of the Singapore scene and the way it works, however that is our first main step in a world marketplace for us. I’ve lengthy admired individuals like Ryan Chityawardana, who has persistently and efficiently opened bars all world wide.
“We’re not making an attempt to repeat and paste Jigger & Pony, we’re making an attempt to take what works in Singapore, perceive what Jakarta wants, and check out one thing new – that’s why The Union Group is the proper associate.”
The Union Group at present has 9 manufacturers and 22 shops below its umbrella together with American brasserie Union, which made its debut on Asia’s 50 Finest Bars in 2016 and The Cocktail Membership, which most not too long ago ranked quantity 19 on the 2023 model of the checklist.
Stefanie Wijono, deputy advertising & PR director of The Union Group, added: “The Union Group and Jigger & Pony Group share comparable values on hospitality, high quality of choices, and work ethic, and we complement one another in some ways, so working collectively on Cosmo Pony feels pure for each firms.
“We wish to present how enjoyable Jakarta will be. In fact the standard of the drinks and hospitality needs to be Jigger & Pony commonplace, however we would like it to be enjoyable.”
