For one night only on 23 January 2026, VINYL Speakeasy Bar will host VINYL Bar Takeover Vol. IX, welcoming Gabriel Lowe, co-founder of Singapore’s Cat Bite Club, to Bandung. The single-evening takeover marks a rare opportunity for local cocktail enthusiasts to experience Lowe’s approach to agave- and rice-based spirits outside Singapore.
Held as part of VINYL’s monthly bar takeover series, the ninth edition continues the venue’s focus on curated collaborations that bring together cocktails, music, and an intimate speakeasy setting. Rather than a rotating guest shift, each takeover is designed as a complete evening experience, built around a distinct flavour narrative and atmosphere.
Lowe, whose bar Cat Bite Club ranked No. 44 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, is known for his progressive exploration of agave and rice spirits, paired with a storytelling-driven approach to cocktail design. His appearance at VINYL offers a condensed snapshot of that philosophy, presented directly behind the bar for one night in Bandung.
During the takeover, guests will be served a selection of cocktails crafted by Lowe, accompanied by a guest DJ whose music curation is designed to align with the flavour profile and pacing of the night. Music is treated as a supporting element, shaping the mood without overtaking conversation, in line with VINYL’s listening-bar concept.
Located on the 16th floor of Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar, VINYL opened in mid-2025 and positions itself as a speakeasy and listening bar that connects cocktails with vinyl-led music programming. The Bar Takeover series has since become a recurring platform for local and international collaboration, bringing visiting bartenders into Bandung’s nightlife landscape on a limited basis.
VINYL Bar Takeover Vol. IX will take place on Friday, 23 January 2026, starting from 8pm WIB.
VINYL Bar
Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar
Jl. Raya Resort Dago Pakar Raya No.3, Ciburial, Kec. Cimenyan, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40198
