Don’t stay at home staring at brick walls, come out and party in Seminyak, instead!
It’s one of Bali’s most happening nightlife spots and we’ve got a great guide to all the awesome places you can enjoy in this part of the island.
23 Awesome Seminyak Nightlife Spots
Blow Bar Bali
This is a great spot for the ladies to warm up for a night out, or to have a night out in.
The Blow Bar Bali combines a luxurious cocktail bar with a full beauty salon and spa service.
Sip tasty drinks while you have your hair and makeup done and they love to cater for groups of girls having fun here!
Where Is It? Gg. Lumut, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Blow Bar
El Laguito Cigar Divan & Bar
If your idea of a good time is smoking a fat cigar and enjoying a snifter to go with it (or even a great cup of coffee) then El Laguito’s the place to do it.
The store itself is very attractive and one of the nicest places to shop in Seminyak and the drinks are amazing.
This hidden gem is probably the best place to buy and smoke cigars in Bali.
Where Is It? Townsquare Suite, Jl. Nakula No.18, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: El Laguito
Sling Bar @ Double Six Luxury Hotel
This elegant bar is one of two excellent places to drink at the Double Six Beach. The other is also in this same hotel, the Double Six Rooftop Bar.
Sling Bar is at the top of the spiral staircase from the excellent Plantation Grill Restaurant and it’s open to non-hotel guests.
If you want high-end cocktails in a luxury setting, this bar is a great place to be. We love the Tiffany-style lampshades too.
Where Is It? Jalan Double Six No.66, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Double Six
Motel Mexicola
Motel Mexicola is a great place for live music and Mexican food and drink.
Everyone here is friendly and focused on having a good time. As you might expect they have a great selection of tequila to help with the party mood.
We recommend sitting outside and dancing the night away with friends and new acquaintances, alike.
Where Is It? Jl. Kayu Jati No.9X, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Motel Mexicola
Mirror Lounge & Club
This place is designed to resemble a sort of Gothic cathedral and you simply can’t go wrong if you want a night out with a touch of glamour to it in Seminyak.
The resident DJs know how to throw a party. Their indie electronica is excellent.
The bar staff are friendly and happy to get creative with cocktails. Plant-based eaters may be a bit disappointed with the selection of food, though.
Where Is It? Jalan Petitenget No.106 Seminyak, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Mirror
Double Six Luxury Hotel Rooftop
If you want awesome sun sets with a view of the Indian Ocean then the Double Six Rooftop bar may well be your Seminyak favourite.
It’s very chic and the lounge pods here are super comfy. However, it’s not the cheapest of venues, so be prepared to spend a bit.
Their tiki-style cocktails are worth it, though, we reckon.
Where Is It? Jalan Double Six No.66, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Double Six
Frankenstein’s Laboratory
Yes! Bali’s one and only Halloween-themed venue is in Seminyak and if you want your cocktails served in an IV bag, this is the place to come.
They have some pretty cool face-painting exercises for the kids (and the kids who never grew up too).
If you love vampires, mummies, and things that go bump in the night, you will adore Frankenstein’s Laboratory in Seminyak.
Where Is It? Jl. Camplung Tanduk No.6, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Frankenstein’s
Zbiru Restaurant
This pleasant Italian place is all about fine dining and world-class jazz music while you eat and drink.
If you want a refined evening out with friends or a romantic date night, Zbiru might be your first port of call in Seminyak.
The alfresco dining area is far enough removed from the street that you can’t hear any of the busy Seminyak traffic while you relax.
Where Is It? Jl. Drupadi No.7, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Zbiru
Above Rooftop Lounge & Bar @ Four Points by Sheraton Seminyak
This breezy terrace bar is an excellent place to watch the sun set over the beach below and their dining area is stunning!
It has an interesting angled roof and they’ve exposed the beams and decorated them with local motifs in bamboo. It’s very Instagram-worthy.
Try the sunset afternoon tea package which starts at 5 p.m. and gives you a pleasant grounding before the live entertainment begins.
Where Is It? Hotel Four Points By Sheraton Bali Seminyak, 6th fl Jalan Petitenget Gang Cendrawasih No. 99 DS Seminyak, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Marriott Bonvoy
Da Maria Bali
Da Maria aims to bring a touch of Italy to Bali and we think it succeed admirably.
We can recommend anything from the food menu, the meat, pasta and pizza won’t disappoint.
Then, after a pleasant meal with friends, they go full-on party zone.
You get disco lights, DJs spinning an eclectic mix and some of the best cocktails around.
Where Is It? Jl. Petitenget No.170, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Da Maria
Galaxy Sports Bar
Sometimes, you just want a night out with no fuss or pretensions and when you do, Galaxy Sports Bar will be waiting for you.
There are, of course, live sports feeds all night long but also some excellent live shows with bans and sexy fire dancers!
They also do some great drink promotions all week long. Two-for-one beers are the order of the day. Cheers!
Where Is It? Jl. Dhyana Pura No.9A, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Red Carpet Champagne Bar
If you want to feel like a Hollywood Celebrity in Seminyak this is the place to go.
Their “champagne ambassadors” (waitresses to us normal mortals) wear air-stewardess style uniforms to serve you bubbles all night long.
We love their incredible champagne menu and the fact that you get complimentary canapes every 15 minutes while you’re there.
Where Is It? Red Carpet Champagne Bar, Jalan Kayu Aya No.42, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Red Carpet
Ryoshi House Of Jazz
If you want some seductive jazz as part of your Seminyak nightlife routine then this Japanese restaurant excels at just that.
They have the best jazz sets on the island and they attract both local and international jazz bands and musicians.
Don’t expect an early start, though, the musicians don’t take to the stage until 9 p.m. most nights.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Seminyak No.17, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Single Malt @ IZE Seminyak
This used to be Bar 68 but now it’s a more nightlife-oriented place that specializes in whiskey, live music, and cold beer.
There’s a decent pool table in here too and it’s a great place to escape the crowds and enjoy a night of conversation as well as fun.
However, it has to be noted that several patrons have felt that the cocktails are a bit understrength here.
Where Is It? Jalan Kayu Aya Oberoi No.68, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: IZE
Rooftop Bar @ U Paasha Seminyak Hotel
This swanky bar is at one of the many luxury boutique hotels in the Seminyak area and it runs down the side of their massive rooftop pool!
You can sit out on the pool deck and lounge around on the cushions and beanbag chairs here.
However, we would note – there’s no magical sunset view here, you can only see the Seminyak skyline, no ocean, beach or surfers.
The plus side is that you can walk in and use this rooftop bar unlike many of the other hotel bars in the area that require you to be a guest to get in.
Where Is It? Jalan Kayu Aya No.78, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: U Hotels
Vin+ Wine & Beyond Seminyak
They have over 18,000 bottles of wine at Vin+ Wine. There are more than 250 individual varieties of wine too.
In addition, they have one of the most comprehensive selections of spirits and Sake on the island.
It’s open both during the day and at night and the interior of the place is made up to appear that you’re inside a wine cask.
We like that they have live tunes most nights of the week. It’s a great party venue that never fails to impress.
Where Is It? Jl. Kayu Jati No.1, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: VinPlus
La Favela Bar & Restaurant In Bali
La Favela is a really unique place and we recommend taking a camera because it will look fabulous in your Instagram feed.
What we love about La Favela, however, is its very chilled-out vibe. This is a place to come at night when you want to relax and enjoy the tunes.
Then at around 11 p.m. each night a guest international DJ kicks off a party that lasts until the very early hours of the morning. It’s great.
Where Is It? La Favela Bar, Jalan Laksamana Oberoi No.177X, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Online: La Favela
Red Ruby Club Bali
Whether you love EDM or a good old-fashioned live gig, Red Ruby should have you covered. It’s a Seminyak nightlife staple and for good reason.
We love their blues nights on the outdoor terrace which looks down over the beach and road below.
Later on, you can find plenty of house sounds in the nightclub proper and everyone is having a great time here.
Where Is It? Red Ruby, Seminyak No.919, Jl. Petitenget, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Red Ruby
Bali Joe (Gay Bar/LGBT Bar)
In a country where gay bars are generally frowned upon, the exception is in Bali and Bali Joe is considered to be the best gay bar in Seminyak.
Lesbians and other queer folks are welcome too and the drag performance here are legendary.
The drinks are reasonably priced and more than strong enough to be good value.
The best nights out at Joe’s are when they have the celebrity lookalike contests and everyone votes for the winner. Great times.
Where Is It? Bali Joe Bar, Jl. Camplung Tanduk No.8, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Bali Joe
Mixwell (Gay Bar)
Mixwell is another popular gay bar and again, it has some amazing drag routines on each and every night.
They regularly have celebrity lookalikes lip-synching to your favourite tunes and some hunky fellas on the stage gyrating to it.
If you like a camp time and you want that camp turned up to 11, you can find it at Mixwell.
There is a lot of interaction between the stage performers and the folks drinking in the bar and this is a fun and friendly night out.
Where Is It? Mixwell Bar, Jalan Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak, Kuta, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Mixwell
The Orchard Bar & Restaurant
This popular British-style gastropub has regular live gigs and some amazing local and international acts have graced the stage here.
If you’re missing the food from Blighty, then you may find that The Orchard is exactly what you’re looking for.
In fact, many people come here for a Sunday Lunch (we know that’s not nightlife but it is worth mentioning).
They have a nightly happy hour too which sees two-for-one specials from 8pm – 9pm
Where Is It? The Orchard Bar, Jl. Nakula Gg. Baik-Baik, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
This live performance venue is all about live jazz and it’s partnered with the leading jazz club in Melbourne to bring you some top talent in Bali.
The performances are quite short at only 2-3 hours each, but if you want a relaxing night out to some great jazz music. You can’t go wrong here.
It’s a lovely place for a glass of red wine and some plates of tasty tapas.
We would note that the main area here is up some very steep stairs and if you like a drink, getting back down the stairs may not be as easy as getting up them was.
Note: As we go to press this venue is temporarily closed for renovations, please contact them before you travel to ensure that they have re-opened for business.
Where Is It? Jalan Petitenget Street No.98, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Jenja Club
Jenja has gone through something of a transformation recently and parted ways with a lot of their long-term DJs.
As you might expect, this hasn’t made everyone happy and the crowd is torn between embracing the new music direction and going elsewhere.
We think it will eventually return to being one of the most amazing party venues on the island but if things aren’t quite as upbeat for the next few months, that’s why.
There is a dress code and it is enforced. So, please make sure you’re not wearing sports or alcohol-branded gear and definitely no thongs or singlets if you want to get in.
Where Is It? TS Suites, Jl. Nakula Seminyak No.18, Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Recent Nightlife Losses In Seminyak
Several bars and clubs have closed in recent years in Seminyak due to the impact of the pandemic. These include the Baker Street Social (we miss you Baker Street Social), Envie Lounge, other bars and more. It’s always best to check before you travel to see if a club or pub is still open.
Our reviews are re-checked regularly to ensure that venues are still there, but we can’t check every place in Bali on a daily basis. So, please call or email before you travel any significant distance.
Does Seminyak Have Good Nightlife?
Yes. In fact, until fairly recently, Seminyak nightlife was probably the best in Bali. It’s more upscale than the nearby areas of Kuta and Legian which are also popular nightlife spots.
There are often famous DJs, in-house guests, house music, hip hop, etc. at the clubs and unlike most of the rest of Indonesia there are gay bars in Seminyak.
Whether you’re in search of a trendy Italian restaurant, excellent house cocktails, live Latin music, cheap drinks, drag queens, or anything else you can find it in the Seminyak Nightlife scene.
What Is The Best Street For Nightlife In Seminyak?
The main party area in Seminyak is in or around Jalan Camplung Tanduk and many people say it’s the busiest part of Seminyak.
Whereas Jalan Taman Ganesha which is another popular resort spot, has much less in the way of nightlife.
What Is The Dress Code For Seminyak Nightlife?
It very much depends on where you go. If you’re just going to a beach bar or local warung, you can usually wear anything you like except for your swimming clothes.
The more upscale the place you go to, the more likely it is that they will have a dress code and that they will enforce it.
There is also the issue that Seminyak attracts young, attractive people who want to see people like them and be seen in return.
You’re best off wearing smart-casual if you go out at night. Though there’s no need to pack your dress shoes or heels, nearly everyone wears sandals or sneakers in Bali even in the poshest places.
It also can’t hurt to take a light jacket or jumper out at night, particularly in the wet season. It never gets freezing cold in Bali but once you get used to long, hot days, you may find it chillier than you expect at night.
How Much Is A Night Out In Seminyak?
That really is down to you. A beer from a supermarket is going to cost about 60,000 IDR, a beer from the top night clubs in Seminyak might set you back 200,000 IDR.
Cocktails start at around 120-150,000 IDR and work their way up from there. Happy hours can provide much better value than ordinary drinking times.
The good news is that most places don’t charge an entrance fee (if they do, you usually get a free drink in return) and unless you want to sit in a VIP area, you probably won’t be required to make a minimum spend target, either.
How To Stay Safe On A Night Out In Seminyak?
Seminyak is a very safe area, generally, but as with all tourist spots in Bali, there is some petty crime.
Our top tips would be:
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Don’t walk home alone at night – get a taxi, this is doubly so for the ladies but even guys get into fights at closing time
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Don’t bring all your valuables, cash, passports, etc. with you – if you do lose something or have it stolen, you can limit your losses by not bringing everything you own with you
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Keep wallets and phones out of your back pockets – it’s much easier to pick a back pocket
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Don’t hold things out while on a scooter – it’s easy to snatch things from your hands
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Don’t leave your bag/phone/wallet on a table and walk away – this will dramatically increase the odds of crimes of opportunity
Which Area Has The Best Nightlife In Bali?
In 2023 as we go to press? Canggu has the best nightlife in Bali. With Kuta, Legian and Seminyak nightlife all being good and varied too.
Canggu is home to FINNS Beach Club which is the world’s best beach club. If you enjoy upscale beach clubs, then you must visit our beach club when you visit Bali. It’s one of the most original beach clubs in all of Bali.
We’ve got 3 infinity pools and endless bars, restaurants, DJs, and vocalists to keep you entertained until the wee small hours. We’re not the best beach club in the world for nothing.
Final Thoughts On Nightlife In Seminyak
Seminyak is an excellent place for exciting and varied nightlife.
You can find live music nights, a great dance floor, deep house, hip hop, delicious cocktails, stained glass windows, drag queens, the occasional infinity pool and so much more at the best bars and clubs in the area.
Our guide to Seminyak’s nightlife scene should help you weigh up the extensive selection of clubs, bars and restaurants catering to late-night fun in Seminyak. Enjoy!
Don’t forget to check out our Ultimate Guide to Seminyak!
