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In contrast to the fancy bars, swanky lounges and exclusive clubs of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak on the island's south, where international DJs spin the decks and every night offers the wilder kind of nightlife, Ubud serves up a more relaxing ambience and traditional atmosphere.
This is the place to break away from that kind of crowd. However, a few cafes, limited seat bars and performance stages cater to the Ubud night owls. Some venues cater to the pub and social gathering scene, but are much more relaxed and easygoing in nature.
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Known as the cultural capital of Bali, Ubud is famous for its fine traditional Balinese dancing. Dances and performances such as wayang kulit (shadow puppet) are held nightly here from 19:00 onwards, with special events staged for every full and new moon presented by local villagers who have learnt this rich cultural heritage from a young age, passed down from generations before them.
The venues are spread around Ubud including Ubud Palace, Puri Dalem Ubud, Ubud Water Palace, Puri Agung Peliatan, Pura Desa Kutuh, Pura Padang Kerta, Bale Banjar Klod, Padang Tegal and the ARMA (Agung Rai Museum of Arts) open stage. Tickets can be purchased at the Ubud Tourist Information Bureau or directly from each venue 15 minutes before the dances and performances begin.
Beggar’s Bush is a British pub located in front of the Antonio Blanco Museum in Campuhan, and is known as the headquarters of the Bali Hash and Bali Bird Walks.
This British Bar has been on the Ubud nightlife scene for 20 years and was established by Victor Mason, the same man behind both the fun membership clubs.
The pub provides a wide selection of wines, beer, cocktails and mocktails but it closes early for a hang out venue (22:00).
Location: Opposite the Blanco Rennaisance Museum on the west end of the Jalan Raya Ubud main road, towards Campuhan
Tel: +62 (0)361 975 009
Located on Jalan Dewi Sri in Ubud, just up north from the Monkey Forest and at a landmark hence its name, namely a bunut tree or type of large fig, Bunuté Restaurant & Bar presents a twist in introducing authentic, original Balinese cuisine to the international dining audience. And it adds to the area's choices of nightlife scenes as well.
The bar offers atmosphere, drinks, and intimacy altogether. Happy hours feature daily from 18:00 - 20:00, with a free drink for every purchase of mojitos, margaritas, basil lychee roscas, or Balinese cocktails.
The Moko Blues band performs live every Saturday for jam sessions from 20:00 - 23:00, a Reggae Nite every Thursday featuring local reggae bands Bingo and Griya Faria, and the Moonshine Band plays various genres through their top 40 list every Friday from 20:00 - 23:00.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 23:00
Location: Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 972 177
Besides the fine selection of Balinese and Mediterranean dishes, evening guests to Casa Luna are also offered a great atmosphere with Jazz variations to lounge in and enjoy.
Brazilian Jazz fills the air every Wednesday night, 19:30 - 22:00, where you can unwind to the smooth sultry sounds while enjoying a selection of tapas and cocktails. Also, the Rio Sidik Jazz Quartet jams every Sunday night from 20:00 onwards.
Location: Jalan Raya Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 977 409
CP Lounge on Jalan Monkey Forest in Ubud, is a great bar that runs happy hours, live music, features a live DJ with dancing and games.
The fun and beer come along with a billiard table and for those still with a crave late into the night may order from the after hours menu.
The night venue is also available for private functions such as birthday parties, wedding receptions, and social gatherings.
Opening Hours: 10:30 - late
Location: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 978 954
Price Range: Affordable
Flava Lounge, located down the street from the gas station on Jalan Pengosekan in Ubud, features 'open mic' sessions where the public is invited to bring their own instruments to play, as well as a Karaoke Nite and DJ Dinner and Dance agendas.
In fact, it's whole weekly agenda is filled with different gigs and highlights, emphasising on everything supporting the 'live scene'.
Opening Hours: Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri 11:00 - midnight, Wed, Sat & Sun 11:00 - 02:00
Location: Jalan Pengosekan, Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 972 953
This super cool club is perhaps the hottest nightspot in Ubud. Situated on Jalan Tebeyasa, offering live music and great Asian cuisine under an Alang-Alang roof, there is also a lovely outdoor garden area that has a raised bale with more low tables and cushions.
Kick back in their comfy seats and sip one of their legendary cocktails such as the hugely popular Mega Margarita, Fruity Mango Dixie, Smooth Blues Colada or other seductive cocktails with cool names like Java Jive, Swell Ella or Cool Louise. Classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and a cooler are also available at the bar. Try them all one by one while enjoying great musicians perform Jazz, Blues, Latin, Funk, Soul and World Music every evening except Monday.
Laughing Buddha Bar is a surprisingly nice place to sit and drink, with great laid back vibe, a super friendly waiting team and a fantastic playlist.
With street-side tables commanding a view of the Monkey Forest Road, it’s a perfect place to share some laughs and a cold beer while unwinding to the soothing live music on the stage (the band plays almost every evening from 21:00 to 23:00).
Their friendly staff will accompany you through the night while offering a good selection of spirits and local and imported wines at reasonable prices.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 08:00 - midnight
Location: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud (opposite Café Wayan)
Tel: +62 (0)361 970 928
Lobong Café & Bar on Jalan Monkey Forest is for reggae lovers and Ubud rastafarias. It is the place in Ubud to listen and dance the evening away to reggae tunes performed by the island's most popular reggae bands.
Besides the live reggae tunes every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday night, this eclectic place also features movie nights and an international sports channel that caters to the crowds who just love to get together and enjoy the sips and cheers.
Location: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud (just south of the football field)
Tel: +62 (0)361 971 342
If there were a venue in Ubud that doesn't seem to call it a day before its last customer readies to leave, then this is it. Napi Orti serves BBQ, pizzas, and Thai cuisine up until late.
Late night craves are served well at Napi Orti, offering cosy corners with interesting decor and featuring occasional live music.
Location: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 970 982
Ubud only has a few places for a night out and while Ozigo Bar might be one of the lesser options of a nightlife venue for a downtown groove located on Jalan Sanggingan, Campuhan, it offers a cosy place to hang out and party until late, and features a VIP room, dance floor and romantic outdoor terraces.
The bar attracts local and foreign DJs, while sexy dancers and nightly live music will heat up your night. Another great service from the bar is that they provide free pick-up from your hotel in the Ubud area.
Location: Jalan Sanggingan, Campuhan, Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 974 728
Besides being a great place to for home style Thai cuisine, Siam Sally on Jalan Hanoman in Pengosekan, Ubud, features Saturday Jazz evenings with acoustic bass, vocals, sax from various artists weekly. All that Jazz starts at 20:00 every Saturday.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - midnight
Location: Jalan Hanoman, Pengosekan, Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 980 777
Located next to the entrance of Oka Kartini Bungalows on Jalan Raya Tebeyasa, only a few minutes’ drive further west from Ubud’s main road, this tiny elegant bar pours excellent cocktails, has a good selection of wines and plays excellent music every night.
It’s a perfectly simple bar to refuel in after experiencing some physically demanding activities in the region or after a day strolling around Ubud’s shopping area.
When not in nightlife scene mode, the venue features exotic textile collections from across the archipelago, as well as a selection of quality batik items.
Location: Oka Kartini Bungalows, Jalan Tebesaya, Ubud
Tel: +62 (0)361 975 624
The Melting Pot Gameroom Pub recently opened on Jalan Hanoman in Ubud, across the road from the rows of restaurants on the other side, as an international social outlet for citizens of the world, hence its name.
The venue's exterior fashions a large signage above with its name and logo depicting a globe of the world's flags, and "Pool, Darts, Great Food & Fun" underneath it. Entering inside, easygoers and billiard lovers will find just what they were promised.
This pub boasts pool tables and relatively cheap games. Sprawled across one wall are more flags from all nations, that invite guests to climb up a ladder and freely join in signing on them.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 - 01:00
Location: Jalan Hanoman, Pengosekan, Ubud
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