Bukit Peninsula
Perched at the base of the Bukit peninsula, Bali's hottest new day club is home to seekers of sunshine-fuelled revelry and house and hip-hop beats. The…
Must-see nightlife in Bali
Ubud
From the same folks at Locavore, this neighbouring, 2nd-storey cocktail bar has a talented mixologist and some fascinating flavour combos. Inventive…
Canggu
A sibling of Seminyak's La Favela, La Laguna is one of Bali's most alluring bars. It combines a beatnik look with Moorish trappings and sparkling tiny…
Ubud
An idyllic location in the midst of a rice field a short walk from the centre of town makes this a wonderful spot for a drink or simple meal. You'll be…
Ubud
The namesake bridges are right outside the Divine Wine & Cocktail Bar on the lower level of this bar/restaurant complex, which has sweeping views of the…
Kuta & Legian
An infinity pool, suave lounges, a commanding location and tiki torches: this ostentatious bar above the Double-Six hotel could be the villain's lair from…
Kerobokan
This Mediterranean-style beach club pretty much has it all – booze, international DJs, a saltwater swimming pool and three levels of diving platforms. It…
Padangbai
A loyal crew of Omangsters (regulars) joins a constant stream of blow-ins at this friendly eatery, bar and live-music venue. Nosh on toasties, tacos,…
Kuta & Legian
A very slick, high-concept nightclub in the TS Suites hotel, spread over several levels. DJs rev it up with disco, R&B, funk, soul and techno. The crowd…
Denpasar
Home to Bali's Coffee Co, this storefront sells locally grown beans and makes a mean espresso, which you can enjoy at the two tiny tables while watching…
Kuta & Legian
The sunset views can't be beat at this large terrace bar and cafe at the beach end of the Beachwalk mall. It morphs into a club after 10pm Wednesday to…
Seminyak
An alluring, mysterious entry seduces you into full bohemian flair at South Bali's most popular nightspot. Themed rooms lead you on a confounding tour…
Kerobokan
Bali's highest-profile beach club is one of the best. Wander up off the sand or follow a long drive off Jl Petitenget and you’ll find much to amuse, from…
Sanur
There's some old Hollywood style at this open-fronted pub. Vaguely 1960s Hollywood-esque portraits line walls; you almost expect to see a young Dennis…
Canggu Region
La Brisa, the sandy sibling of Seminyak's La Favella, soars above the sand. Constructed using reclaimed wood from old fishing boats and a forest of palm…
Canggu
One of the few genuine third-wave coffee roasters in Bali, Hungry Bird does superb single-origin brews. The Javanese owner is incredibly knowledgeable on…
Canggu
Pretty Poison's bar overlooks an old-school '80s skate bowl, so a surfboard isn't the only board you to need to pack. Run by longtime Aussie expat and…
Seminyak
Choose from more than 200 types of champagne at this over-the-top glam bar on Seminyak’s couture strip. Waltz the red carpet and toss back a few namesake…
Kerobokan
This club is big with south Bali expats, who may own those designer shops you were in a few hours before. The interior is sort of like a cathedral out of…
Canggu
One of several slightly stylish beach cafes all in a row, the French-owned Koko Loko has tasty, beachy fare and a kaleidoscope of brightly colored pillows…
Canggu
Easily Canggu's most alluring bar, Ji is a fantasy of historic Chinese and Balinese wood carving and rich decor. From the terrace on the 1st floor there…
Bukit Peninsula
A lively and convivial alternative to the stiff hotel bars, this rollicking place serves a long list of cheap mixed drinks and even offers massages (from…
Bukit Peninsula
A super-high-concept clifftop club. Find your cushioned enclave near the pool and luxuriate through the day soaking up the sweeping views. At night there…
Seminyak
The Seminyak branch of the Bali chain of Japanese restaurants has live jazz three nights a week on an intimate stage under a traditionally thatched roof…
Kuta & Legian
A fab open-air bar, with nightly crowds for live music and vivacious drag shows. The music spans pop to country.
Canggu
The perfect hang-out for those who like their music with an extra dose of loud, Gimme Shelter regularly stages alternative gigs by the island’s rock and…
Canggu
An enormous spectacle built from soaring bamboo, Finns overwhelms its beachfront. There are four huge pools, a vast 'VIP' area and a driving sound system…
Ubud
That 'coffee studio' moniker isn't for show; the baristas here make a point of experimenting with different styles of single-origin coffee. Take a seat on…
Seminyak
Ku De Ta teems with Bali’s beautiful people (including those whose status is purely aspirational). Scenesters perfect their ‘bored’ look over drinks…
East Bali
You won't know your wawas from your wewes if you spend an evening downing Bintangs here. This old-fashioned backpackers dive is the coast's most raucous…
Seminyak
A New York–style speakeasy, this hidden bar is perched above Mad Ronin, a Japanese ramen restaurant, in the trendy area of Seminyak. The atmospheric venue…
Ubud
The name is appropriate here as these people are coffee fanatics. The best Bali beans are hand-selected and then roasted with precision before being…
Canggu Region
This barely there bar is just west of the main cluster of Echo Beach businesses. It serves cold beer and cheap drinks until predawn on many nights. Sit on…
Ubud
DJs and Latin bands crank the volume up every night at this small bar on one of the town's main strips, and there are occasional theme nights too. It can…
Kuta & Legian
A multilevel palace of flash, the Sky Garden flirts with height restrictions from its rooftop bar, where all of Kuta twinkles around you. Look for top DJs…
Bukit Peninsula
A relaxed cafe-bar sitting on a cliff away from other cafe spots, with stunning views. One area is perched on a gigantic mushroom of concrete atop a rock…
Bukit Peninsula
Star of a thousand glossy articles written about Bali, this bar perched 14m above the crashing Indian Ocean is very popular. In fact, at sunset the wait…
Seminyak
The most substantial of the many beach bars along the beach walk south of Jl Camplung Tanduk, La Plancha has its share of ubiquitous brightly coloured…
Ubud
The basement bar at Casa Luna hosts a popular jazz club on Sunday evenings from 7.30pm – bookings recommended. On other days, the 5pm happy hour and tasty…
Sanur
This veteran boozer has an old South Pacific thatched charm and is one of several casual bars on this street. Enjoy cheap drinks under the palms in the…
