Seventh Street

Balikpapan


We're pretty sure this is Kalimantan's only Irish pub and it works hard at authenticity with snug booths, pool tables and beer taps – no Guinness on tap though (bottles only). Mingle with locals and expats, down a Jagermeister shot and listen to live music in a space that will soon make you forget you're in Borneo.


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Nearby Balikpapan attractions

1. Ruko Bandar

0.75 MILES

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2. Masjid Agung At-Taqwa

1.11 MILES

An impressive sight, this mosque is adorned with a complex sheath of Islamic geometrical patterns, and is lit up in multicoloured splendour at night.

3. Kemala Beach

1.9 MILES

A cleanish beach lined with a few cafes and restaurants, and a laid-back vibe. If you need a break from the jungle (urban or natural), this is your best…

4. Sungai Wain Protection Forest

10.33 MILES

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5. KWPLH Sun Bear Conservation Center

12.38 MILES

This informative sun bear conservation centre is surprisingly straight to the point about the heartbreaking plight of all of Kalimantan's animals. Seven…

6. Bukit Bangkirai

18.25 MILES

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7. Samboja Lestari

19.38 MILES

A Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation project, Samboja Lestari houses more than 150 orang-utans on a series of islands, along with a separate sun bear…