Here are the best bars and beach clubs in Bali, from Seminyak to Uluwatu, Canggu to Kuta.

From tucked-away drinking dens to beachfront bars with DJ booths, here is our pick of some of the best bars in Bali for a beverage or two. And it’s not all about necking cheap Bintangs. With a raft of shimmering hotels and resorts rising along its edges, Bali now has bars and beach clubs that cater to all comers.

Best bars in Bali

Chasing the best Bali bars means moving between slick cocktail dens and cliffside hangouts where the drinks are as sharp as the views. Bali now has bars and lounges that rival some of the world’s best. From clifftop cocktails to low-lit speakeasies, here’s the best of Bali’s bar scene mixing serious drinks with serious views.

Buzo Izakaya e birra

Best for: Lobster spaghetti and a few silky shiso margies with the gals.

Chalk up a visit to Buzo Izakaya e Birra on your next whirlwind bar crawl in Seminyak. This sophisticated bar is yet another happening haunt from Will Meyrick. And the decor alone is enough to anoint customers into the Buzo congregation drawing as it does from a palette of warm wood tones, rich aubergines and gleaming copper. Will Meyrick has gifted Bali with some of the island’s best restaurants. Now he’s taken things up a notch with this 104-seater drinking den, which brews craft beers in-house and is one of the sharpest new bars in Bali.

Opening hours: noon–10.30pm daily
Address: Jl. Kayu Aya No.105, Seminyak, Badung

Le Club 22

Best for: Forget ‘reel’axation. Put your device down to fully decompress.

Swing the spotlight away from Seminyak and point it toward the southernmost point of Bali. That’s where you’ll find Le Club 22. And you bet it evokes all the romance of Le Club 55, the St-Tropez bar named after the same year it opened. Le Club 22 was founded in – you guessed it – 2022. The delightful beach shack is styled like something from the Mamma Mia film set, all nautical blues and soft whites. After cocktails and bar bites with your toes in the sand, go for a boogie at nearby Kanda Beach Club before resting your head at Karma Kandara, one of the best places to stay in Bali.

Opening hours: 9am–9pm daily
Address: Karma Kandara Bali, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, Badung, Bali, Indonesia 80362

Boto Biru Bar & Grill

Best for: Feeling smug that you’re in Bali again

Linger at Boto Biru Bar & Grill while watching your other half ride the waves at Impossibles (named for the fact they are impossibly fast) out front of Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort. There is probably no place as dazzling to watch orbs of sunlight glinting all around while surfers ride the waves rolling in toward the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu. It’s one of the best bars in Bali for its front-row seat to the show. This destination bar also appeals as a spot to watch the sun descend with a post-swim Aperol spritz.

Opening hours: 11am–5pm; 5pm–10pm
Address: Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, Pecatu, Bukit Peninsula

W Lounge

Best for: Burning off a few calories while dancing to soulful grooves and beats

W Lounge has a lot of wow factor. The bar housed within W Bali Seminyak is one of the best bars in Bali for a martini and a good time. Snag a booth in the neon-lit bar to sip on cocktails or enjoy a high tea amid the kind of Bali crowd that can rock a bathroom selfie. Watch this space as the hotel is set to open Alune, a multi-sensory beach club that will span three levels at the beachfront resort. W Bali Seminyak’s Michelin-trained executive sous chef Jules Winckler will lead the culinary direction across the venue.

Opening Hours: 8am–midnight
Address: Jalan Petitenget Seminyak, Jl. W Retreat, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara

Luna Beach Club

Best for: Posing in various states of repose in your mermaid tail.

While Luna Beach Club near Nyanyi Beach is light and bright by day, it’s artfully illuminated at night with sculptures inspired by Burning Man, fibre-optic art installations, fairy lights and Fibonacci-inspired architecture. Luna Beach Club itself is arrayed around a manicured lawn, pulled up over the natural amphitheatre like a crocheted green throw. There’s the Utopia Cave Club, an adults-only zone from 3pm. A jumping platform and slide. Bali’s biggest bespoke day beds. And the world-class Restaurant 369, one of the best places to enjoy sunset cocktails in Bali.

Opening hours: 10am–late daily
Address: Jl. Kayangan, Beraban, Kec. Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali

La Plancha

Best for: Surfing at la playa, then rolling straight into a big, easy brunch at La Plancha.

Cooking food ‘a la plancha’ means searing it over a very hot grill. It’s also the style of food cooked in Gonzalo Assiego’s hometown in Spain. The bar established by the founder of the LYD Group looks like the love child of a Balinese warung and Spanish chiringuito – all beanbags and bright Balinese umbrellas. The beach bar also sparkles with its festoon lighting, beautiful vintage vibe and friendly service. The secret’s out. But that’s how it goes. La Plancha has been the name on everyone’s lips since 2010. The LYD Group also has Attika La Brisa La Favela La Plancha and La Laguna.

Opening hours: 10am–11pm daily
Address: Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali

Motel Mexicola

Best for: Tequila shots and dancing on tables with your mates.

Those on exotic Eat, Pray, Love sabbaticals to Bali have been enjoying letting their hair down at Motel Mexicola for more than a decade. The bar is a riot of colour and neon and presents like a giant shrine to all things Mexican. Yes, there’s a lot of fun to be had over tacos and tequila, quesadillas and cervezas. The original Motel Mexicola in Seminyak now has a sister venue in Canggu and both are known for exuding character, warmth and idiosyncratic flourishes.

Opening hours: 11am–late daily
Address: Jl. Kayu Jati No.9X, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Seminyak; Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.117X, Canggu

Hippie Fish

Best for: Sipping and mingling over a Mediterranean feast.

There’s something about being on holidays in Bali that inspires us to stop, pause and reflect. If you took a fish-eye view of Hippie Fish at dusk you’d see the boho crowd standing out in sharp silhouettes against the burnt orange sky. Staring toward this bright basketball slam-dunking over the sea is a ritual in Bali and a peaceful way of marking the passing of another day. Hippie Fish is a sunny Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar in Pererenan, a top spot to sip, mix and mingle. Order the calamari fritti and a coupla cocktails.

Opening hours: noon–11pm daily
Address: Jalan Pantai Pererenan No.171, Pererenan Beach

Rock Bar Bali at AYANA Bali

Best for: Toasting to travel with a few Rock My World cocktails over the sun-kissed cliffs.

The New York Times named Rock Bar as Bali’s Best Sunset Venue in 2011. And while a lot of water has passed under the Jimbaran bridge since then, the spectacular setting 14 metres above the ocean remains the same. The bar at the base of the towering cliffs that frame AYANA Bali was conceived by Japanese glass artist Seiki Torige using recycled glass and is still a prime place to perch, sundowner in hand. Head to nearby After Rock, the nightspot next door for kick-ons.

Opening hours: 4pm–midnight daily
Address: Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung

Jungle Fish Pool Bar

Best for: An organic escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world.

The Jungle Fish Pool Bar is skirted by Ubud’s finest greenery. The pool bar is part of the Chapung Sebali hotel but welcomes non-guests to sunbathe on a day bed and swim in the pool for a minimum spend. Swim up to the pool bar for a cocktail and corn on the cob. Relax in a hanging bed. Or fuel up on tuna tataki and prawn wontons. Dance like you’ve never danced before while enjoying the spectacular bird’s-eye view over the Wos River valley below. Live music starts at 7pm.

Opening hours: 8am–9pm daily
Address: Jl. Raya Sebali, Keliki, Kec. Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar

Souvenir Bar

Best for: Those who appreciate the elevated art of crafting cocktails and sipping sake

Want a souvenir of Bali that goes beyond a fridge magnet? Take home some great memories instead. Souvenir Bar is an intimate 15-seater bar created by expats Louise Millroy, of Kinship Studio, and Michael Madrid, a Bali-based photographer. The drinks list of natural wines, cocktails and sake was curated by Sophia Burger whose CV includes a stint at Noma in Copenhagen. Expect seasonal bar bites and cocktails at this sophisticated zero-waste bar, which has its own custom fragrance. Ooh-la-la.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 7pm–midnight; closed Sundays
Address: Gg. Jalak VIB No. 4, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung

Segno Bali

Best for: Hiding away from the Kuta crowds in a moody corner.

Segno is a musical sign that marks the beginning or the end. Take that as a good omen and bookend an evening at this hidden gem in Canggu. The dimly lit speakeasy is all about finding the unexpected with everything from hand-cut ice to bespoke cocktails made to order. Expect a motley crew of expats kicking back in the coffee and caramel-hued space being entertained by bartenders who take their craft seriously. Plump for the Canggu Pornstar with vanilla and jackfruit butter with osso buco arancini on the side.

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 7pm–1.30am; Fri–Sat 7pm–2am
Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.91, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung

One Eighty Bali

Best for: Taking a selfie in the sky pool extending six metres over the cliff’s edge

You can’t nab a table at the Cliff Bar unless you’re staying at The Edge. But you can get a day pass for One Eighty, which still offers a great 180-degree vantage point over Uluwatu. Join in-the-know crypto bros for creative takes on classic cocktails and a few signature starters such as cheeseburger sliders and tacos. Wait until sunset when the ocean shines like a sapphire in the last of the light before heading out for dinner in Uluwatu.

Opening hours: 10am–9pm daily
Address: Banjar Dinas Kangin Jl. Pura, Uluwatu

SugarSand

Best for: Okonomiyaki, crispy tuna and yuzu-spiked cocktails

The No. 1 quandary you will be faced with at SugarSand is which cocktail to order from the comfort of your sun lounger. The beachfront bar and grill skews toward Japanese izakaya cuisine so you can snack on light bites such as edamame, chicken katsu sandwiches and glazed chicken karaage. The drinks list also pays homage to cocktail culture in Japan with pun-tastic drinks like the ume-groni. The bar and grill is at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, is mere steps away from the sugar-white sands of Seminyak Beach.

Opening hours: 7am–11pm daily
Address: Jl. Camplung Tanduk (Double Six), Seminyak, Kec. Kuta

Beach Bar at Alila Seminyak

Best for: Feasting on smoky, BBQ skewers and cocktails with your toes in the sand

A bar prefaced with the word ‘beach’ is a good bet during the sunset hour in Seminyak. The bar at Alila Seminyak is also the kind of place where you can lose track of time. The bar has beanbags, big tunes and a menu that will keep you well fuelled ahead of a night of dancing. Ask the mixologist to muddle up a Tangerine Whisper, which you can pair with a selection of bar bites such as seared prawns and calamari. Alila Seminyak is centred around a communal area that includes four infinity pools.

Address: Inside Alila Seminyak, Jl. Taman Ganesha Jl. Petitenget No.9A, Seminyak
Opening hours: 11am–10pm daily

Best beach clubs in Bali

The best Bali beach clubs deliver more than a daybed and a banging playlist. They shift the needle from long lunches to oceanfront clubs and DJs that carry you past sunset. From polished clifftop perches to sand-between-your-toes spots, these are the best Bali beach clubs to check out right now.

Single Fin Bali

Best for: Catching a few kegs with the boys out at Ulus, then rolling into sunset beers at Single Fin

You don’t have to surf a single fin to gain entry to Single Fin Bali. But the love of a longboard definitely unites salty-haired surfers who like to reminisce about the good old days. The iconic cliffside beach bar pays homage to the pioneering surfers who discovered Uluwatu in the 1970s. Check the bar’s live webcam before wriggling into your rashie. Surf as flat as glass? No matter. The iconic clifftop bar with the Cali-meets-Canggu vibe is a good place for all tribes to gather. Stay across the events page on the website as it offers updates on the annual Uluwatu Single Fin Classic.

Opening hours: Mon–Tue 8am–10pm; Wed 8am–1am; Thu–Sat 8am–10pm; Sun 8am–1am
Address: Jl. Pantai Suluban, Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Selatan

Mrs Sippy

Best for: Healing your back slap with a few cheeky poolside cocktails

Mrs Sippy is a perennially popular holiday spot for Aussies who will find all their vay-cay cravings covered at this Seminyak stalwart, where local and international DJs hit the decks on the daily. Start practising your double pike and tuck to impress your new mates hanging poolside at Mrs Sippy, home to Bali’s largest freeform swimming pool. Yes, it’s okay to do a victory lap in your Scunnos if you execute that backflip. Carb-load post-dive on pineapple-laden Hawaiian pizza and cocktails for the win.

Opening hours: 10am–9pm daily
Address: Jl. Taman Ganesha, Gang Gagak 8, Kerobokan

Desa Potato Head Beach Club

Best for: Dancing the night away

It’s impossible to scratch the surface of Desa Potato Head Beach Club in a day. Swim, eat, sip, unwind at the beach club, where the seeds for Potato Head first sprouted. Walk-ins are welcome, though like most of Bali’s beach clubs, there is a cover charge to enter the club during peak hours. It doesn’t matter what time of the day or night you visit this creative playground built on the beachfront in Seminyak: you’re guaranteed a great time. There’s no dress code.

Opening hours: Sun–Thu 10am–midnight; Fri–Sat 10am–2am
Address: Jl. Petitenget No.51B, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara

Café del Mar

Best for: Oysters, sangria and giving off an air of superiority
Bali is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It’s got some big beach club energy too. Cue the Café del Mar soundtrack: the little sister to the OG Café del Mar Beach Club in Ibiza, has captured the spirit of the best beach clubs from around the world and imbued it with a breezy Balinese vibe. Maintain your superiority by booking a private pool booth set back from the infinity pool away from the hoi polloi. Nothing hits like a dozen oysters, natural, with a sinful litre of sangria.

Opening hours: 11am–8pm daily
Address: Jl. Subak Sari, Canggu, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara

COMO Beach Club

Best for: Golden hour cocktails with the girlies to capture that perfect photo dump from your Bali hols

COMO takes the concept of a humble beach shack and elevates it up the yin-yang at COMO Beach Club at COMO Uma Canggu. Think all-day dining. Day beds on swings. And a drinks menu listing everything from pitchers of punch to classic cocktails and mocktails. Forget no-frills. Think all the bells and whistles and then some. Order a globetrotting array of comfort snackage such as a platter of cured meats and pickles and pork and prawn dumplings or the aptly named Big Raw Salad for those who like to eat a rainbow.

Opening hours: 7am–10pm daily
Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara

The Lawn Canggu

Best for: Sunset margs and DJs that nudge nepo babies to spam-call their folks for more money.

Expect a bit of whiplash while lingering at The Lawn Canggu as the world-class venue attracts some of the biggest names in music and surfing. Pro surfer Tai Buddha is behind The Lawn Canggu so don’t even think about cutting his grass. The seeds for The Lawn were sown when Tai started serving margaritas to surfers and beachgoers out of a Kombi van in Canggu. Now a leading venue, you can start with day sippers like the Aperol Splush and snacks before moving onto more substantial mains paired with tiki treats.

Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–10pm; Sat–Sun 10am–11pm
Address: Jl. Pura Dalem, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara

Byrd House Bali

Best for: One-upping your mates bragging about their Euro summer with a spritz (or three) by the sea

Head to Segara Village Hotel on Sanur’s beachfront if you’re in the mood for mixing it up. Once you find your favourite spot to perch at the onsite Byrd House, you might want to turn your attention to the birds in the trees and mimic their territorial behaviour over that sun lounger. The main building of the Byrd House has been designed to emulate a nest. Come home to roost after a day spent surfing to enjoy cocktails and nibbles by the pool.

Address: Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 6.30am–11:00pm; Fri–Sun 6.30am–11.30pm

Uma Beach House

Best for: Families and friends who want a polished beach club

Set on the white sands of Melasti Beach, Uma Beach House at Umana Bali brings a more relaxed take on Bali’s beach club scene. The name, uma, is a nod to the Balinese word meaning ‘paddy field’, which reflects the hotel’s connection to land and community. Cocktails such as the Yuzu Glow Sunset and Coral by the Bay anchor long, lazy sessions by the beachfront infinity pool, cabanas and sunset lounges. With capacity for up to 150 guests, it also welcomes walk-ins to one of the Bukit Peninsula’s most pristine stretches of coast.

Opening Hours: 10am–9pm daily
Address: Jl. Melasti Beach, Ungasan, Kec. Kuta Sel

La Brisa

Best for: Beach club sessions in Ibiza’s off-season

Set on Echo Beach in Canggu, La Brisa is built entirely from reclaimed wood sourced from more than 500 old fishing boats, giving it a raw, weathered edge that feels distinctly coastal. Think Castaway chic with a Bali bent. Draw your out-of-office message in the sand then use a conch shell to summon your party people to the bar. Come sunset – the place takes things up a notch. As the day rolls on, drift from laid-back daybeds to sunset sessions with ocean views and wood-fired plates.

Opening hours: 10am–11pm everyday
Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Savaya

Best for: Feeling sassy

Savaya is known for being one of the best beach clubs in Bali. And now it’s official: with DJ Mag ranking it as #1 Club in Asia. Known for hosting world-class DJs such as Fisher and Peggy Gou, the clifftop club perched 100 metres above the ocean attracts a high-energy crowd drawn to its scale and reputation. Flex your Big Cowboy Pop choreography with your squad when Kesha’s Timber comes on.

Opening hours: Mon–Thu 1pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 3pm–midnight; Sun 1pm–late
Address: Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Pecatu, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia

Atlas Beach Club

Best for: Ticking off some ‘big things’ in Bali: as well as being the biggest beach club in the world, it features the longest beach bar in Asia

You don’t necessarily need an outfit change when you head from the beach to this Canggu club. Spread across a whopping 2.9 hectares in Canggu, Atlas Beach Club proudly boasts the title of the world’s largest beach club. And Atlas is on the map for its world-class entertainment, daily cultural performances and a high-energy atmosphere. It’s the kind of place where you will lose track of time, along with your mates, and any intention of leaving early.

Opening hours: noon-midnight daily
Address: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.88, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung.

Finns Beach Club

Best for: Finns VIP experience:  bottle service, valet entry and being looked after properly from start to finish

‘You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub’. Finns Beach Club deserves its buzz. The club is so close to the ocean you can see it glinting through the trees and winking at you with its watery eye. You’re on holiday. So wait till your internal clock chimes and then make your way to Berawa Beach. Finns is not the place for wallflowers. A bar crawl here takes commitment: there are seven pools, 12 bars, two swim-up bars and seven kitchens spread across multiple party zones. A renowned stomping ground for party animals.

Address: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara
Opening hours: 11am–midnight daily