Nightlife in Bali

Nightlife in Bali starts late, usually at midnight and so if you are planning a night out, it is better to start late, at around 1 am. In Bali, traditional performing dances can be seen any night of the week, though many have been adapted to suit foreign audiences. Discos are easy to find in resort areas like Kuta. Most five star hotels have discos but independent ones also abound. Alcohol (generally beers) is as widely available as are the bars to drink in.

Sanur and Nusa Dua

Sanur offers a myriad of choices to get a taste of entertainment and nightlife in Bali. Many modern entertainment venues compliment traditional village activities and provide the tourists the perfect settings to relax and wind off their day.

The Jazz Grille: The place attracts tourists and locals alike with live bands. There is the Kafe Wayang in the same building that offers live music with a good local band and jam sessions
Janger: This is the only disco in Sanur
No 1 Club: This is a nightclub with flashy light shows and expensive drinks
The Trophy Club: There is a pool side table here and live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings
Bali International Sports Club: The club delivers sports telecasts from all over the world and is lively and crowded during major sports events
Galeria: The Galeria center in Nusa Dua offers free Balinese dancing each evening at around 7.30 pm
Rumours Nightclub: This club possibly attracts the biggest dance crowd in Sanur

Candidasa

Candidasa has some lively entertainment and nightlife options to round off a perfect day in Bali. Some restaurants offer free Legong dances most nights.

Candi Bagus pub: You can watch movies and play darts here
Warung Astawa: It is usually open from 7 am to 10 pm and offers decent three-course set menus. A nightly Legong dance lends an ethnic touch to the settings
The Pandan Harum Dance Stage: Traditional Balinese dances are held on Tuesday and Friday evenings
Legend Rock Cafe: The cafe is popular for live music and dancing

Kuta (including Legian and Seminyak)

Kuta is the hub of Bali's nightlife and is home to many open-air pubs and discos.

Tubes Cafe: You can join the surfers here for beer, playing pool and watching videos
Bounty Restaurant I: Sway to the music and dance away the night in this restaurant which is considered to be one of the most happening places in Kuta
Maccaroni Club: The music here is irresistible and the place jazzes it up every Sunday from 10.30 pm
Zero Six in Tuban: This place offers a rare combination of Balinese dancing and rock bands.
KUDETA: a world renown institution for this restaurant club famed for their beach party around the lounge area. Very high reputation amongst expat and visitors alike

Ubud

Ubud is the place to be in if you are interested in traditional Balinese dances - Kecak, Legong and Barong. There are other nightlife options also.

Beggar's Bush Pub: The pub boasts 4 levels surrounded by spectacular views of the beach
Putra Bar: This is a reggae bar with live music on Tuesdays and some other days
Bali Blues Bar: The bar has a pleasant ambiance and has live music most nights

Lovina

Rambutan Beach Cottages: Here you can view mesmerizing traditional dancing and enjoy Balinese buffet meals or Dutch-style rijsttafel
Malibu club: This has a pulsating disco where you can dance away till the wee hours of the morning
Planet Lovina: This has live entertainment some nights and popular happy hours between 6 pm and 9 pm daily