Fine Dining · Pererenan
Bar Vera
$$ Busy 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Dinner) Found on Google Maps 2 Oct 2026
Founded by renowned chef-restaurateur Benjamin Cross (co-founder of Mason and Fishbone Local) and Head Chef Keir Ballantyne, Bar Vera is an acclaimed neo-Parisian bistro and wine bar anchoring the ground floor of Further Hotel in Pererenan. Showcasing a striking "tropical brutalist" aesthetic, the venue integrates textured terracotta brickwork, poured concrete, warm fluted timber, oversized exotic greenery, and a minimalist zinc-and-stone cocktail bar. The kitchen revitalizes classic French bistro recipes using modern charcoal-roasting methods and local Southeast Asian nuances, highlighted by their warm potato bread with beurre noisette, rotisserie chicken with garlic butter, and beef tartare with sambal emulsion. Supported by an extensive natural wine curation and European vermouth aperitifs, it serves as Pererenan's foremost culinary meeting point.
Insider tips
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Non-Negotiable Potato Bread. Order the house-baked warm potato bread with whipped brown butter (beurre noisette) and toasted sesame immediately upon seating—it is an absolute culinary staple.
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Zinc Bar Counter Dining. For solo travelers or couples, dining at the sleek zinc bar offers an engaging view of mixologists and allows easy guidance from the sommelier on natural wine pairings.
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Lunchtime Cafe Vera Menu. Visit between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM when the venue operates as 'Cafe Vera,' offering a daytime menu headlined by their cult-favorite gourmet 'Vera McMuffin.'
Good to know
- Location
- Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.84, Pererenan.
- Lunch
- Cafe Vera lunch concept runs daily noon–4:00 PM; confirm evening hours directly.
- Bookings
- Walk-ins welcome; groups of eight or more can book via email or WhatsApp.