As 2024 draws to a close, the esteemed Bali dining duo, Apéritif and Pinstripe Bar, reflects on an eventful year. Located in the stylish Viceroy Bali in Ubud, this luxury dining destination has hosted a series of international guest appearances, unveiled an opulent new bar menu, and introduced the latest Tasted! By Apéritif menu.
Recently, Apéritif Restaurant and Pinstripe Bar expanded their international reputation by showcasing their talents at the St. Regis in Kuala Lumpur. Pinstripe Bar’s Head Mixologist, Panji Wisrawan, presented his signature creations at Astor Bar during a private masterclass as part of Negroni Month.
Executive Chef Nic Vanderbeeken also took part in the prestigious Guest Star Chef series at La Brasserie, where he demonstrated his 20 years of culinary expertise in haute cuisine, blending Indonesian flavors with modern European techniques.
Apéritif’s reputation thrives on Nic’s culinary philosophy of ‘borderless food,’ which blurs the lines between cultures, traditions, and flavor profiles, creating unforgettable dining experiences. Guests can enjoy this through various menus at Apéritif in Ubud, including the Signature Degustation or Avant-Garde Degustation, and special dining events like romantic candlelight dinners, lunches, Sunday brunch, as well as vegetarian and vegan degustation options.
Back home in Bali, Pinstripe Bar has quickly gained attention with its blend of classic speakeasy vibes and tropical influences. Inspired by the 1920s and 30s, the cocktail menu—curated by Bali native and award-winning mixologist Panji Wisrawan—celebrates both the era’s timeless drinks and local flavors.
Panji, who won the 2019 Campari Bartender Competition with his signature ‘Jack and Rose’ cocktail, brings over a decade of experience in crafting creative cocktail menus. Guests can also dive deeper into the world of mixology with an exclusive masterclass, which includes a garden tour to pick fresh ingredients and enjoy handcrafted cocktails paired with Pinstripe canapés.
Complementing the drinks is a new bar food menu featuring everything from fresh Oysters with Mignonette to Grilled Chicken Skewers with Japanese glaze, alongside heartier options like a Wagyu Burger, Prawn Roll, and lobster tortellini.
