In celebration of the imminent release of Defected In The House Bali ’10, some of our friends over on the Island of the Gods have put together a comprehensive guide for any globetrotting clubbers aiming to be the best-informed party-goes on the island.
In addition, you can download a comprehensive digital version of The List, which provides a list of everything Bali has to offer, from Boutique shopping to Yoga and everything inbetween.
Here is the definitive list of all the places to be seen when the sun goes down, as well as a handy flow chart to direct you to the most appropriate venue for your foot-tapping needs...
Bali Party Flow Chart - click to download
Kuta Legian/Seminyak
• BACIO
Blue Ocean Boulevard - An exclusive club/lounge (with dress code) next to Double Six Club. Fancy and funky!
• THE BOUNTY SHIP
Jl. Legian - Home to the famous "Jam Jar". A popular Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub. Open 24 hours and featuring R&B, House, Techno and live music. Restaurant Happy Hours- 9-12 pm.; Club Happy Hours - 12 - 2am.
• EIKON Bar & Grill
Jl. Legian – Home to an eclectic mix of hiphop, R&B, electro catering to a young and hip crowd. A fave with the Norwegian exchange students* Great Kalimantan-style ribs also! The perfect place to start your night right.
Eikon
• DEEJAY CAFE @ Paradiso Bowling
Jl. Kartika Plaza – For party animals that want to keep going till dawn! Open daily 11pm-dawn.
• 66-DOUBLE SIX BAR & RESTAURANT
Jl. 66 - Right on the beach, open every night 'til 6 am. This legendary nightclub gets packed on weekends.
• GADO GADO RESTAURANT
Jl. Dhyana Pura - Gado Gado beach lounge features the latest tunes, a varied selection of international wines, fine coffees, and creative cocktails, not to mention a view to die for!
• HARD ROCK CAFE
Jl. Pantai Kuta - The place that Rocks! Packed full at weekends and feats. some great music memorabilia. Watch out for Int’l guest bands.
• HU'U BAR
Jl. Oberoi, Petitenget – A time-honored favorite with a spring water swimming pool and chill-out lounge; it’s one of the best watering holes and most romantic dining-spots in town - #1 for Lychee Martinis!
• M-BAR-GO
Jl. Legian - Kuta’s most blinged-out night club. Air-conditioned with beach couture fashion shows every Thurs. 9pm. - late. Look out also for their salsa nights!
M Bar Go
• COCOON Beach Club
Jl. Arjuna/Blue Ocean Boulevard, Seminyak – The latest in beach-life luxury, this ocean-front play-house serves top tapas and Iberian flavours all day, all nite. Large pool and lockers. Sunglass butlers on call.
• KU DE TA
Jl. Lasmana, Seminyak -This is THE beach view. 3 well stocked bars gather a big crowd day and night, especially to the sounds of top Int’l DJ’s. Fun parties, this is the place to be.
• SOS ROOFTOP LOUNGE – ANANTARA RESORT SEMINYAK One of the island’s best rooftop lounges, overlooking the twinkling coastline from a modern music-hanger. Very jet-set* Jl Dhyana Pura, Seminyak,
• KORI RESTAURANT & BAR
Gg. Poppies II - Relaxed and cozy; imported wines, chilled cocktails and ice-cold beers. Cigar salon complete with pool table all available in an idyllic Bali garden. Best weekly deals on cocktails & beers on Bali! Don’t miss hearing Unplugged Traffic Blues Band on Ladies Night each Wednesday.
Jimbaran
• ROCK BAR AT AYANA RESORT
Located on natural rocks 14 meters above the Indian Ocean at the base of AYANA's lowering cliffs, this innovative open-top bar is Bali’s most glam sunset and after-dark destination. Soak up the chic ambience and superstar views as the rhythm of the ocean merges with the funky tunes vibing from a DJ booth carved into the cliff-face. You couldn’t get any closer to the sunset without setting sail.
Rock Bar
Sanur
• JAZZ BAR & GRILL
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai – Live bands every night and regular performances by Indonesia’s jazz guest stars. Open daily 11am-2pm.
• SECTOR BAR & CLUB
Jl. Hangtuah 58 – Has the best bar and lounge in Sanur! Open daily 6am-12pm.
Defected In The House Bali '10 is out 2nd August - click to listen & pre-order
For more information about bars, clubs, restuarants and everything else you need to know, please visit:
www.baliplus.com
www.theyakmag.com
www.hellobali.com