Our Favourite Bars

The Sky Garden - Definitely the hottest spot in town right now. Located in the rapidly changing downtown Kuta area, this rooftop bar has developed a big following with the cool crowd. Big sofa beds, sweet beats, beautiful table service and expansive cocktail list are a winning formula. Get in early to get a good position and live large.

The Anantara Roof Bar - On the roof of the new Anantara Hotel in Seminyak this bar is a step up into a new era in the local bar scene. With a view stretching from the Bukit Peninsula to Gilimanuk, you can kick back, cocktail in hand on the giant day beds and take in the best sunset view on the island. The Lychee Martini is amazing as are the Berry Mojitos. Bring your sunnies, bust out a cute dress, and be prepared for some all time cocktail lounging.

Ku De Ta - Up until recently this was beyond doubt the coolest sunset location in Bali. The opening of the Anantara has shaded it on the view but KDT still outperforms on the cool factor. This is where anyone who is anything wants to be seen. late afternoon will see all types mixing it up to the famed sunset soundtrack and cocktail list. Girls in bikinis, mafioso looking guys smoking cigars, mandatory sunglasses and designer threads make this world renowned bar a must visit for anyone to Bali. Be warned that cocktails are expensive but not so much that you cant afford one or two whilst you take in the decadence around you.

Our Favourite Restaurants

Warung Asia - Great thai food in a quite backstreet in Seminyak. Very reasonably priced with a cool beachside ambience this should be high on anyones eat list. Dont miss the fish curry or pad thai, and wash it down with a strawberry juice. For dessert the ice delima is all time. It looks a bit suss but tastes heavenly.

Warung Sobat - All time food joint on Batu Belig, whose reputation speaks for itself. Always packed to capacity Sobat is famous for its great food and ridiculously cheap prices. On any given night expats and locals will be enjoying the delights of this warung. I cant go past the beef kebabs or sizzling steak. Both are absolutely delicious and embarrasingly cheap. They also do italian and indonesian food of equally high quality. Very few tourists know of this well kept secret spot.

Cafe Bali - The hottest new restaurant on the scene, this is not your usual Bali style joint. With a really stylish and eclectic decor, a great European/Asian menu, super cool wait staff and its fair share of beautiful patrons, CB is more of a night out than a meal. You cant go past the kick-ass cocktails (the frozen margarita is especially exciting) and the food never misses the mark. I love sharing the 'mixed dessert for two' with my beautiful girlfriend, and then kicking on at the bar for a few digestifs and a good old chat.

Trattoria - Simple Italian fare at its best. The endless crowds are testament to the food, with pizza and pasta the main act. The vibe is frenetic with the dozens of staff running around trying to marry pizza with persons, with the odd bottle of plonk to boot. The desserts are worth saving some room for with the creme brulle and tiramisu a personal fave.

Ocha's Warung - An upmarket warung right on the corner of Jalan Legian and Seminyak Rd (Dhyana Pura) that serves good local food minus the dreaded MSG. Breakfast is good with imported coffee squeezed out of a real coffee machine and eggs done just they way you like em. To round it out they offer free wi-fi if you bring your own compy. Due to its location, price and general goodness, there is no better place to lunch when you are on a serious shopping mission.