From cutting-edge theatrical cocktails to nostalgic fun drinks in a sophisticated atmosphere, Bali has everything that the discerning cocktail drinker could ask for.
Our guide to the best cocktail bars in Bali will help you track down the perfect signature cocktail for your taste buds.
Whether you seek an intimate cocktail den in a speakeasy-style lounge or a rather busier environment, we’ve got you covered.
Our 10 Favourite Cocktail Bars In Bali And Their Signature Cocktails
Friends Bar
When it comes to the best cocktails in Bali, Friends Bar is definitely a must-visit. As the new kid in town, it has quickly gained popularity among locals and tourists alike. With its stylish interior, Friends Bar offers a unique and trendy atmosphere.
What sets it apart from other bars in Canggu is that it truly embodies the local spirit. The cocktails served here are known for their strength and exceptional flavors. Two standout favorites among patrons are the outstanding Margarita and the refreshing Hibiscus Sour.
Moreover, the staff at Friends Bar are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They go the extra mile to make you feel at home, and you’ll be impressed by their ability to remember your name even if there are weeks between your visits.
To add to the experience, they offer a happy hour from 5pm to 7pm, making it the perfect spot to enjoy after a long day of exploring Bali.
Aperitif Bar Bali
As you might expect, the Aperitif Bar is one of the most abundant cocktail bars in Bali. After all, they named it after the pre-dinner drink.
It’s gorgeous. The bar is meant to whet your appetite for their famous fine dining restaurant, full of Hollywood glamour and colonial appeal.
For us, each cocktail here is a truly special experience. The Composer, for example, is a tribute to Colin McPhee.
Colin was the first person to do deep research into Bali’s local music scene and he was also a composer in his own right.
It sees Pandan Whiskey with a touch of caramel, blended with coffee incense, Mezcal and Fernet Branca and comes presented in the most dramatic of ways.
Where Is It? Br. Nagi, Jl. Lanyahan, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Aperitif Bar
Jati Bar
As you’d expect for a bar in the Four Seasons Resort, this is a very classy affair and their expertly crafted cocktails are more than just a mix shaken for a bit before being poured into a glass.
They age their classic cocktail mix in a barrel made of local woods for 30 days or more to ensure you get a smoother but more interesting flavour from the ingredients.
Glitzy cocktails don’t come better than their Hanky Panky, which just brims with flavour and subtle notes of gin.
Where Is It? Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Four Seasons
Rock Bar Bali
The Rock Bar Bali is one of the island’s most famous bars. It’s not named after rock music. The Rock Bar is named after the rock formation from the deck there.
Their “Chasing The Sun” is a spectacular combination of 8 different ingredients, including the freshest local pineapple juice, lemon juice, Reposado Tequila, agave nectar, and more.
Just get there at sunset and sip your cocktail as you’re serenaded by the waves of the Indian Ocean, lapping at the rocks before you.
Where Is It? Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua
This sophisticated bar in The St. Regis Bali Resort in Nusa Dua is one of the best bars in Bali.
We go for their take on the Bloody Mary, the Bali Mary.
It sees a combination of cucumber and Jicama (a local fruit) creating a version of this classic cocktail, the best tomato juice cocktail on the planet.
We recommend visiting for brunch and making a day of the Bali Mary and this fine location.
Where Is It? Kawasan Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Online: Marriott
Sling Bar
Do you want 1920s cool and a list of classic cocktails that any rock star would be happy to use? Head to Sling Bar.
We’re a huge fan of their whisky sours, which make us feel like Don Draper in the tropics.
Where Is It? Jl. Double Six No.66, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
L’Atelier by Cyril Kongo
As you’d expect at The Apurva Kempinski, this is a cocktail bar and a half. The art is from Cyril Kongo, a world-famous street artist, and the bar celebrates his love of flavours, colours and cigars.
While we smoke a Cohiba, we love a Porcini Fusion as its combination of porcini, bourbon, ginger and angostura is smoky enough to make it all gel perfectly.
Where Is It? Jl. Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Kempinski
LACI
One of our favourite Indonesian-inspired cocktails can be found at LACI. It’s their Rujak Rum.
They infuse the rum with local pineapple before serving it with passionfruit and shichimi. It has a super refreshing taste.
We love drinking it after a day in the Bali sun.
Where Is It? Jl. Munduk Catu No.88X, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
The Junction House
If you want something that screams “authentically Asian” you can’t go wrong with the Lychee Madness.
This places the lychees centre stage amid vodka, pineapple juice, lime, triple sec, and blue caracao. You’re sure to be impressed.
Where Is It? In front of Seminyak Square, Kayu Aya No.3 Seminyak Kerobokan Kelod Kuta Utara, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: The Junction House
FINNS Beach Club
We like to think that the best place to enjoy cocktails is at one of our 9 cocktail bars at the world’s best beach club.
You can watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean and work your way through the cocktail menu, or talk to our mixologists and see if they can help you come up with some ideas for what to try.
At FINNS, we’re all about maintaining amazing standards regarding our mixes. We want you to have the time of your life.
There is simply no better beach club experience to round off a day with cocktails in Bali.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: FINNS
FAQs
What Is The National Drink Of Bali?
Arak is the national drink of Bali and it’s made from fermented white rice.
If you can find somewhere serving house-infused arak cocktails, you’ll be amazed at how good fermented white rice tastes.
What Bar In Bali Do You Get A Tattoo With Every Cocktail?
There is only one bar in Bali that offers free tattoos and it’s Pretty Poison, a great skater’s bar.
It doesn’t make our list of the best cocktail bars in Bali because its cocktails are more serviceable and huge than stylish creations for a playful night out.
However, we would note that they don’t give a free tattoo with every cocktail.
It’s a promotion they run on certain nights and you normally have to buy food rather than drinks to qualify.
What Alcohol Is Safe To Drink In Bali?
Almost all alcohol sold through legal channels in Bali will be safe to drink (unless you consume far too much of it – alcohol poisoning is real).
However, you should never purchase homemade alcohol or buy from unofficial channels where the price is far too low for what you’re purchasing.
Only some can make a $2 bottle of Jack Daniels, for example, because Jack Daniels distillery costs are more than $2.
If you purchase these drinks, you risk contamination with methanol and ethylene glycol.
Both of these alcohols will get you drunk, and then they will kill you by destroying your liver in a single night. It’s not worth the risk.
Final Thoughts On The Best Signature Cocktail Bars In Bali
As you can see, you have many great options for cocktail bars in Bali. We hope to see you at FINNS sipping our signature cocktails for a sunset or two.
But whatever you choose, you’re bound to have a great time and Bali is all about great times.
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