Propping up the bar has by no means been so dreamy. From beachfront cocktails and hidden speakeasies, to hipster hangouts at outside skate bowls, Canggu’s finest bars have all of it…
Already well-known for its epic cafes, boundary-pushing eating places and dramatic black sand seashores, we figured it was excessive time to provide the run down on the place to occasion amongst the rice paddies of Canggu – as a result of life’s at all times higher on the bar. So pull up a stool (or a sandy bean bag) and settle in for the lengthy haul, as a result of Canggu’s 24 finest bars are able to shake, stir and serve among the finest sips round. From poolside cocktails and sundowners by the seaside, to underground golf equipment and hidden speakeasies, right here’s the place to drink, dance and occasion into the night time in not-so-sleepy Canggu.
BEST COCKTAIL BARS IN CANGGU
1. Behind the Inexperienced Door – finest for an intimate atmo
One of many newest additions to Canggu’s speakeasy scene, Behind the Inexperienced Door is aware of precisely what the cool crowds need: an intimate bar expertise with high-quality cocktails, nice music and delectable little nibbles, all in a comfy lounge space. Step by way of the inexperienced door and also you’ll discover the person behind the bar – the award-winning mixologist, Harris Mahendra – rigorously creating traditional and one-of-a-kind cocktails with a seasonal, zero-waste strategy. Chill and soak within the occasion vibes, courtesy of rotating DJs and musical abilities, and complement your cocktails with connoisseur bites from the kitchen, curated by chef Jethro Vincent from the Kilo Collective Household. Suppose Japanese oysters, smoked potato dauphine or rooster liver parfait cigars. Simply be sure to know the password to open the hidden, mysterious inexperienced door…
Behind the Inexperienced Door, Gang Bamboo No. 17, Canggu, p. +62 813 5368 0981; Open day by day from 6pm.
2. Black Sand Brewery – finest for craft beer & breezy pub vibes
Black Sand Brewery modified the face of beer ingesting in Bali by bringing properly-brewed craft beer to the bar high – plus loads of wines and cocktails too, naturally. Impressed by beers from faraway lands, Black Sand Brewery slings its very personal IPA, a cool and crisp German Kölsch brew and even a contemporary Summer time Pale Ale. However that’s not all. With nice beer should come epic meals, so the kitchen right here additionally sends out bistro-style bites to scrub all of it down. Suppose fried pizzettas, braised child octopus and mac and cheese brisket croquettes. All of this with rice discipline views, cool crowds within the sprawling red-brick house, and an easy-breezy beer backyard with a Balinese, group vibe.
Black Sand Brewery, Jl Batu Bolong, Canggu, p. +62 813 5353 8992, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 12pm.
3. The Again Room – finest for cocktail sipping in model
Cunningly hid out the again of Mason (considered one of Canggu’s best eating places) The Again Room is an underground and obscenely suave bar and lounge house with New York-style leather-based cubicles, a pool desk, low sofas, and even decrease lighting. Completely air-conditioned, this cocktail bar is a welcome reprieve from Bali’s balmy local weather, making it an ideal place for a nightcap and to linger till late in an environment that’s dripping with model.
The Again Room at Mason, Jl Batu Bolong No. 83, Canggu, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 6pm.
4. Bam Bam – finest for retro vinyl tunes & city dive bar vibes
In case you’re into nice music, traditional cocktails and dive bars with an city rock n’ roll really feel, you’ll wish to tune in to Bam Bam. This retro vinyl bar is the place you possibly can roll in at 11.30pm, take heed to timeless information, knock again an ice-cold draught beer and tuck into some southern-style fried rooster, prime beef burgers, vegan mushroom sandos and saucy sides (yup, it’s not only a bar – the kitchen is open for so long as they’re nonetheless serving drinks!). Or, flip up early and take heed to total albums of throwback information (you received’t discover any monotonous Spotify playlists right here) all of which rotate day by day and transport you to a time when music was extra than simply background noise. And there’s no higher place to do precisely that, as a result of Bam Bam is dripping in classic 70s decor and a comfy, easygoing setting. As for these traditional cocktails, you’ll wish to attempt the decadent Bloody Mary that’s loaded with pickles, bacon and a fried rooster add-on, or the Spicy Margarita that goes good with the Fried Rooster Sando. Flip up, tune in, and rock out.
Bam Bam Bali, Jl Pantai Berawa No.53, Berawa-Canggu, p. +62 821 4659 7477, e. [email protected]
5. Lokal – finest for house-made shrubs & plant-focused sharing plates
A craft cocktail bar and kitchen serving daring drinks, heat vibes and a menu of all-vegetarian plates, Lokal is precisely that – your new native cocktail bar within the coronary heart of Pererenan. The main focus right here is on craft cocktails and home made shrubs. Not the fuzzy selection, however somewhat the fermented variety which can be fruity, tangy, fragrant and a more healthy various to mixers and syrups. These shrubs use native, seasonal elements and are used to form Lokal’s distinct elixirs, just like the apple and snake fruit shrub with bourbon that’s like a traditional whiskey highball, however with a tangy kick! Match these aware tipples with the menu of plant-focused bites – all designed to share and pair with the cocktail lineup. Attempt the beetroot tartare scooped up onto taro chips, or the truffled mushroom rice cake carbonara. And earlier than you allow, take residence Lokal’s very personal signature Negroni – an infusion of pandan and coconut, served up in a pocket-sized bottle.
Lokal, Jl Pantai Pererenan No.121, Pererenan, p. +62 813 3753 1570, e [email protected]
6. Revolver Espresso – finest for caffeine-infused cocktails
What began out as one teeny tiny boutique espresso home tucked away down just a little laneway in Seminyak, Revolver has turn into considered one of Bali’s finest identified boutique espresso manufacturers. Having opened in Canggu, it’s introduced alongside not solely probably the greatest coffees on the island (howdy post-weekend hangover treatment!), but in addition one helluva widespread cocktail spot. Drop by on a Friday night time for dinner and after-hour cocktails, then stick round ‘til late for one of many greatest events on the town!
Revolver Canggu, Jl Nelayan No. 5, Canggu, p. +62 812 8487 2275; Open day by day from 7am.
7. Bar Memento – finest for cosy, neighbourhood vibes
The most effective saved secrets and techniques amongst the Canggu expat crowds, Bar Memento is a trendy hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Berawa. This neighbourhood lounge often experiments with completely different spirits and flavours, concocting new menus on occasion. Head in for the vigorous but intimate scene inside the bars glossy interiors, with clear traces, contrasting textures, and a menu of boundary-pushing cocktail creations. Or, attempt the low-intervention wines, finest paired with Bar Memento’s well-known cheese platter.
Bar Memento, Gg. Jalak VIB No. 4, Canggu, p. , e. [email protected]; Open Mon – Sat from 5pm.
8. Lacalita Bar y Cocina – finest for a Mexican fiesta & epic margaritas
A big and breezy island bar on the buzzing Batu Bolong strip, a boozy sesh at Lacalita Bar y Cocina ought to be high of your to-do checklist whenever you’re within the ‘Gu. With its technicolored interiors and always-welcoming vibes, it’s the place to refill on genuine Mexican fare alongside a cracking drinks checklist. You may’t go improper with a great ol’ margarita right here, however take your choose from the in depth drinks menu in case you fancy one thing just a little completely different (something that makes use of their well-known jalapeño-infused tequila can be our high choose). And keep in mind, Friday Flights’ tequila and mezcal tastings to kick off the weekend proper – arriba!
Lacalita, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong No. 68, Canggu, p. +62 822 4731 2217, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 12pm.
9. The Shady Fox
A sultry cocktail parlour the place glamour, roulette and nostalgic late night time leisure reigns supreme, The Shady Fox is a Thirties-style speakeasy hidden away within the up-and-coming ‘hood of Pererenan. As a part of the ever-growing Shady Household (take a look at The Shady Pig beneath) right here you possibly can anticipate an immersive cocktail expertise, barrel-aged cocktails, and all of the Shady vibes till late. To not point out, in case you knock on the proper door, you’ll acquire entry to The Shady Fox’s enchanting gaming room, in addition to its checklist of cutting-edge theatrical cocktails. Attempt their tackle the traditional French martini, or the elegant Camelia Sinensis served in a tea pot – mixing chamomile-infused rum, blended bitter, lemon distilled and candy chamomile honey.
The Shady Fox, Jl Tukad Pingai, Pererenan, p. +62 813 3995 5488; Open Tue – Solar from 7pm.
10. The Shady Pig – finest for inventive takes on traditional cocktails
The glitz and glam of the 20s is completely paired with the lawlessness of Birmingham’s road scene at The Shady Pig – Canggu’s buzzing speakeasy meaning critical enterprise. Greater than only a sipping lounge, The Shady Pig is described as a secret laboratory for concocting experimental cocktails and an “something goes” strategy. They even make their very own house-crafted spirits, tinctures and syrup too, and so they distill, infuse, ferment and barrel-age in-house. Attempt The Chester – a stiff mixture of whisky, port wine, smoked cinnamon and a selfmade cherry liqueur, or their deconstructed model of a traditional Piña Colada that mixes all the everyday flavours and elements however in a complete completely different kind. If out-of-the-ordinary cocktails are your factor, you’re in for a deal with right here. And sure, The Shady Pig is the more-central sibling to The Shady Fox (above).
The Shady Pig, Taman Tamora, Berawa, Canggu, p. +62 819 9163 1405, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 6pm.
11. Leblon – finest for cocktails and bites
An aperitivo lounge within the coronary heart of Pererenan, Leblon is a Rio De Janerio-inspired bar that breathes within the vibrant and tropical vibes of its island residence. A trendy hangout that’s excellent for each people-watching at sundown and late-night tipples, Leblon is wrapped up in plush interiors with indoor-outdoor seating. Attempt the normal caiprinha, the connoisseur caipiroska or one of many high-quality wines, and pair it with a number of tapas and grazing plates, just like the crispy empanadas, the halloumi with honey, or the chilli & garlic prawns.
Leblon, Jl Pantai Pererenan, No. 108, p. +62 812 3762 6121; Open day by day 5pm – 10pm.
12. Penny Lane – finest for dinner & drinks
Formally the place to see and be seen sipping cocktails proper now, Penny Lane has opened in Canggu with an absolute bang. Jaw-dropping structure, insanely swish vibes and a delish tapas and cocktail menu – that is one for the hitlist. With its breezy interiors dripping in various artwork, indoor palms and classic chandeliers, it’s no shock that Canggu’s most interesting flock right here on the day by day to feast on nibbly plates to share, whereas sipping on robust and suberb libations in all of the nooks and crannies – from the bohemian Moroccan-style lounge space, to the buzzing bar and breezy garden.
Penny Lane, Jl Munduk Catu No. 9, Canggu, p. +62 812 3705 2864, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 8am.
13. Ji Terrace by the Sea – finest for sundown cocktails
At Ji Terrace by the Sea, the 180-degree views of Canggu seaside and a killer cocktail checklist are what makes this bar sur mer such a gem. Similar to the first-rate meals, the drinks listed below are largely Asian infusions – candy, savoury and seductive. Their high-quality wines and selection of sakes are additionally an enormous draw card, so seize your glass and saunter as much as the higher stage, the place the proficient roster of DJs spin one of the best sundown tunes on Thursdays.
Ji Terrace by the Sea, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu Seaside, p. +62 361 473 1701 / +62 811 388 9599, e. [email protected]; Open day by day 12pm – 11pm.
14. The Bench – finest for sports activities, pool and epic eats
Sports activities followers, this one’s for you. The Bench is the place in Canggu to catch a reside occasion, with a number of sports activities channels and even a pool desk for halftime. Don’t be stunned if there’s barely a seat in the home right here – it’s turn into a group hangout for each locals and expats, with an epic menu slinging huge burgers, sizzling canine, tacos and nachos. Add to that the knowledgeable cocktails, loads of Island Brewing craft beer and day by day comfortable hours from 4pm, and also you’ve bought your self a boozy afternoon that’ll simply roll into the night.
The Bench, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong No. 99, Canggu, p. +62 812 3793 0213; Open Mon – Fri from 12pm, Sat & Solar from 8am.
15. The Gradual – finest for artsy tipples
With its lengthy, alluring bar set inside an art-filled house, The Gradual is Canggu’s subtle and internationally-recognised watering gap that brings in Bali’s cool crowds. With a vibe that screams “Sunday afternoon on Venice Seaside”, this highly-coveted boutique vacation spot attracts stunning individuals from everywhere in the world. And with its curated checklist of ingredient-focused elixirs, we’ll fortunately be a part of them. Prime tip: the home Batur Negroni right here is subsequent stage.
The Gradual, Jl Batu Bolong No. 97, p. +62 361 2099 000 / +62 811 3899 009, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 7am.
16. The Barn – finest for a British pub expertise
In case you’re on the lookout for no-fuss nightlife, head right down to The Barn – a up to date British gastropub and sports activities bar within the coronary heart of Canggu. Meals-wise, you’ll discover true pub classics like fish and chips, bangers and mash, and large juicy burgers (cooked up by a British chef, no much less), washed down with good ol’ draft beer, imported wines and signature cocktails. Begin the weekend off with two-for-one cocktail Fridays, then finish the weekend with a traditional Sunday roast.
The Barn, Jl Lingkar Nelayan No. 8, Canggu, p. +62 812 3860 8331, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 12pm.
17. Deus Ex Machina – finest for biker vibes & reside music
With its gallery house, bike storage, skate ramp, photograph studio and surf store all rolled into one, Canggu’s well-known Temple of Enthusiasm is all issues to all individuals. On the beating coronary heart of this multi-purpose venue is the bar, which serves up icy chilly beers and even colder cocktails (two-for-one comfortable hour 5pm – 7pm) for the hipster, surf & custom-bike brigade. And psst – Sunday is the large occasion night time right here, when Canggu’s cool crowds sway to rocking reside bands.
Deus Ex Machina, Jl Batu Mejan No. 8, Canggu, p. +62 811 380 1136, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 8am.
THE BEST BEACH BARS IN CANGGU
1. The Garden – finest for oceanfront lounging
With its beachfront infinity pool and among the finest cocktails and connoisseur bites round, The Garden is Canggu’s oceanfront trailblazer that’s turn into a barfly favorite. Its fashionable house-infused cocktails herald crowds of lovely individuals, lounging beneath boho umbrellas and absorbing Batu Bolong’s hipster surf scene. By day, sip on their Watermelon Mint Margarita or Rose Negroni Bitter, then because the solar units, safe your front-row seat at considered one of Bali’s finest sundown spots. Prime tip: swing by on a Friday night time when Canggu’s most interesting flock to The Garden for one of many greatest weekend events on the town.
The Garden, Jl Pura Dalem, Canggu, p. +62 361 620 0602 / +62 811 3800 4951; Open day by day from 12pm.
2. La Brisa – finest for boho-boozing by the seaside
From the identical household as Laguna, Favela, Sicilia and Plancha, La Brisa is the quirky-yet-cool beachfront vacation spot from the “La” household, and the ever-famous boho-beanbag seaside membership on Echo Seaside. Greatest loved sans sandals and with a protracted drink in hand, La Brisa is a bohemian hub of rustic Spanish dishes, delish cocktails, a number of swimming pools and a sizzling soundtrack to high all of it off. Saturday is the large occasion night time right here, whenever you’ll seemingly end up dancing beneath the palms ’til the wee hours.
La Brisa, Jl Pantai Batu Mejan Gg. La Brisa, Echo Seaside, Canggu, p. +62 81 139 466 66, e. [email protected]; Open day by day 10am – 11pm.
3. Finns Seaside Membership – finest for pool events
Everybody’s favorite bamboo seaside membership, you actually can’t go improper with a tipple or three at this Canggu legend – at any time of the day. With a whopping 5 bars to select from (plus two swim-up bars) you possibly can booze your means by way of brunch, swing by for the lunchtime shift (AKA the daytime pool occasion) or settle in for sunset with considered one of their fabulous cocktail creations. The beers (and ciders) are at all times chilly, the sun-lounging choices appear infinite (particularly when you think about the VIP seaside membership subsequent door) and the view over Berawa Seaside ain’t too shabby both…
Finns Seaside Membership, Jl Pantai Berawa, Canggu, p. +62 811 399 2017, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 10am.
THE BEST LATE NIGHT BARS & CLUBS IN CANGGU
1. Luigi’s Sizzling Pizza – finest for pizza, drinks & dancing
Luigi’s Sizzling Pizza could be finest identified for its epic pizzas, however this widespread hangout can also be beloved for its too-cool-for-skool cocktails and wild occasion nights that lure in Canggu’s hippest crowds. Eliminate the Monday blues with Metto Monday (in collaboration with the island’s famed PNNY music collective), or drop by for dinner on Wednesdays for a pasta and vino deal all night time, with rotating DJs on the decks. You’ll additionally wish to preserve your eyes on the calendar for Luigi’s iconic pop-up events and occasions. Prime tip: If you wish to pregame at Luigi’s, make a reservation early (it’s nearly at all times full) and order up the metre-long pizza to share.
Luigi’s Sizzling Pizza, Jl Batu Mejan, Canggu, p. +62 811 3944 450; Open day by day from 4pm.
2. Vault – finest for Berlin-style vibes
One step into this underground membership and you possibly can simply be in Berlin’s ever-famous Berghain. Like a secret crypt that each dance and hip-hop fan appears to learn about, Vault is a cocktail bunker that packs within the punters each night time of the week – particularly on Friday nights when the super-club involves life. With crowds of party-goers flocking right here for the digital beats, Euro vibes and ultra-mod interiors, anticipate to be dancing into the very wee hours right here.
Vault, Jl Pantai Berawa No. 99, Berawa, p. +62 813 3872 6762.
3. Gimme Shelter – finest for the rockers
Go full Jagger at Canggu’s most rowdy rock’n’roll bar, the place reside music and lashings of booze guarantee an evening to recollect (or somewhat, overlook). A rotating checklist of proficient bands hit the stage day by day, and in case you fancy your self as the subsequent Janis Joplin, then get down for Monday’s open mic nights.
Gimme Shelter, Munggu, Mengwi, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 5pm.
4. Outdated Man’s
Arguably the catalyst for what’s now booming Batu Bolong, Outdated Man’s is a buzzy, surfie-cool bar with beer-garden vibes that continues to pack ‘em in daily of the week. Chilled drinks, depraved worth for cash, reside music and frequent late night time DJ classes all add as much as a obligatory cease right here throughout your ‘Gu bundles. In case you’re courageous sufficient, head down mid-week for Soiled Outdated Wednesday when beer pong and late night time dancing on the tables is the order of the night. In any other case, swing by at sundown for comfortable hours each night, and preserve your eyes peeled for the reside artists usually making their strategy to the beachside stage…
Outdated Man’s, Jl Batu Bolong, Canggu, p. +62 361 846 9159, e. [email protected]; Open day by day from 8am.
5. Sand Bar – finest for barefoot seaside events
The primary and nonetheless probably the most iconic watering gap that’s truly on the sand, Sand Bar is a superb spot to finish a wild night time out with an excellent wilder finale. Like a debaucherous legendary creature that solely pops up after darkish, Sand Bar is the after occasion of all after events, kicking off post-midnight and nicely into the wee hours. Beginner occasion animals needn’t apply. This one’s for the die-hard booze crews.
Sand Bar, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong, Echo Seaside, Canggu, p. +62 812 3889 5559, e. [email protected]; Open day by day.
6. Misplaced Metropolis
Kuta, is that you simply?! Misplaced Metropolis is the primary ever nightclub in Canggu that’s introduced Kuta’s occasion scene to Canggu. Hidden away in Echo Seaside, it’s a wild two-level nightclub with state-of-the-art lighting and audio programs, inventive design components, a number of nooks for socialising, and DJs spinning all kinds of tunes (from home and hip-hop to techno and groove) to maintain your dancing sneakers transferring all night time lengthy. Be aware: this one’s for members solely!
Misplaced Metropolis, Gang Surf, Canggu, p. +62 813 3935 8122, e. [email protected]
See you on the bar, Honeys!
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