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| Top 8 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant in Bali Island |
You wanna live a high life. You wanna party.
Where better to do that in Bali than at rooftop bars with the most gorgeous views? You will literally feel on top of the world.
But with so many bars scattered all over the island, how do you know if you’ve got the best deal?
Fret not, we bring you to the best places you can let loose and let your hair down.
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1. Layers of music, food and fun: Townhouse, Seminyak
Townhouse in Bali is run by a 30-year veteran of New York’s night scene, and trust me, it delivers at every level.
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| Seminyak Townhouse Eoasia |
Stretching over four floors in a staircase-like building, Townhouse offers something different at every stage. Get your organic juice fix at Squeeze, before making a trip to the in-house photo gallery on the ground floor, where you’ll find the work of some of the world’s top photographers.
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| Townhouse Art Gallery |
Find your tastebuds tingling for more food? Head up one more level to Bistro for some fine dining, and revv yourself up to hit the dance floor at the Lounge, where you can start your evening rocking with an international DJ line-up.
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| Townhouse Behance |
And that’s not even the end, yet. You shouldn’t miss the rooftop bar for anything – not only will you be rewarded with fresh air and a refreshing view of Seminyak, but you may also be tempted by their innovative cocktails, such as the Pineapple Diablo, created with local ingredients paired with quality international spirits.
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| Townhouse Vilondo |
Townhouse
Location:
Jl Laksamana 151, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Tel: +62 857-3968-3850
Rooftop garden opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday 5pm – 12am
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2. A Jacuzzi and a beer at sundown: Vertical Point, Legian
Ever wanted to enjoy the magic of a rooftop bar from a Jacuzzi?
Akmani Legian Vertical Point in Legian is the place for you if you love luxury and relaxing in warm foamy water.
Hidden away at the top of the Akmani Hotel, this rooftop beauty is ideal for enjoying the sunset and weekend merrymaking. There’s more than enough space for you and your entire entourage to party all night long!
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| Akmani Legian by SunSoul Spa |
Vertical Point
Location:
Jalan Legian Raya 91, Legian, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 300 9191
Opening hours: 10.00 – 12.00
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3. Party at the top of the world: Jim’Bar’N, Jimbaran
Jim’Bar’N at the top of the brand new Harris Bukit Hotel in South Bali may a tad out of the way for most party-goers who throng the Legian and Seminyak night scene, but it doesn’t mean that it’s any inferior.
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| Harris Hotel Bukit Jimbaran - This Hidden Gem is, in Fact, The Higgest Rooftop Bar in All of Bali Island |
This hidden gem is, in fact, the highest rooftop bar in all of Bali.
Not only will you be greeted with stunning 360-degree views of Bali’s amazing natural landscape, including Jimbaran Bay, but you can also tuck into a Mongolian Night Buffet, packed with fresh seafood, paired with chic signature cocktails.
jimbaran mongolian buffet
Jim’Bar’N
Location:
Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Kuta Selatan, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 846 8777
Opening hours:
3:00 pm – 1:00 am
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4. That whimsical cafe-bar: La Plancha, Seminyak
When it comes to rooftops, La Plancha is definitely not biggest bar on the block, but it may be the most colourful, decked with rainbow canvas parasols and painted little stools.
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| La- Plancha Seminyak Beach Front Bar |
Its quirky vibe already gives you a hint of who owns this Spanish gem – artists perhaps?
If you love all those unusual indie cafes, this is the perfect place for you. What better to spend the evening than laze on a beanbag with a Bintang brew or Peruvian cerviche, with a plate of La Plancha’s grilled tapas specials?
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| La Plancha Square Space |
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| La Plancha Sunset View From Rooftop |
La Plancha
Location:
Mesari Beach, Jalan Dhyana Pura, Seminyak
Tel: +62 878-6141-6310
Opening hours:
0800 am -0100am
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5. On the Rocks at Rock Bar, Ayana Resort and Spa
Minimalist, elegant, and innovative – these are some of the reasons why Ayana Resort and Spa’s open top bar has been hailed and awarded by various publications and travel groups.
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| Ayana - Rock Bar Sunset Atsmosphere |
Rock Bar has an impressive groundbreaking location right on top of a rock along the 1.3-kilometre coastline of the resort.
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| Rock Bar Jimbaran Bali |
The Rock Bar
Open-air and elevated at 14 metres from the shore, you can actually enjoy a 360-degree view of the Indian Ocean.
What about the drinks?
You must try the signature cocktails such as Rock My World (Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grand Marnier, and Fresh Orange) and Hot Couture (Cognac, Hazelnut Syrup, Cinnamon Sugar, and Angostura Bitter), and pair them with finger food like tapas and lobster spring roll.
What’s more, you’ll be well-entertained. Live acoustic band from local to international acts along with DJs lift up the entertainment at Rock Bar.
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| Rock Bar's Resident DJ Bruno |
The bar can be accessed via an inclinator, and can accommodate up to 236 people, with higher priority given to Ayana guests. To maintain its chic and elegant atmosphere, a dress code is followed.
Rock Bar
Location:
Jl Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran
Tel: +62 361 702 222
Opening hours:
4pm-1am ( Monday-Thursday)
4pm-2am ( Friday-Sunday)
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6. Lofty merrymaking on a budget: Skygarden, Legian
Never has there been a rooftop bar as generous as Skygarden in Legian.
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| Sky Garden Rooftop Lounge Legian |
While others may charge for the privilege of their lofty environment,Skygarden invites anyone and everyone for an evening of eating, drinking and merrymakng on a gorgeous rooftop.
And for all these, you just need to fork out USD$5 for an all-you-can-eat BBQ smorgasbord, paired with free-flowing Bintang beer and a great DJ line-up. What more can you ask for?
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| All You Can Eat Menu [a] Sky Garden Lounge |
Skygarden, Legian
Location:
Jalan Legian no 61, Kuta, 80361, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 755423
Opening hours:
10pm – 4am
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7. Lounge under the setting sun at U-Paasha Rooftop Pool Bar
You’ll love lounging around the pool area with great food and drinks at U-Paasha’s pool and bar.
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| U-Paasha Rooftop Swiming Pool and Bar Seminyak Bali |
The great rooftop pool is huge and surrounded with cushions, beanbags, and sun loungers – perfect for basking under the sun while working on your tan.
Enjoy margarita, daiquiri, other cocktails. Light snacks are also served but don’t miss their homegrown “fresh fruit sorbet tea quenchers”.
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| U-Paasha Cocktail |
Visually, the bar is an elegant space with its wooden pool deck.
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| U-Paasha Pool With Wooden Deck |
U-Paasha Rooftop Pool Bar
Location:
Jalan Laksmana No. 77 Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 8405 977
Opening hours:
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
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8. Over the hills and the sea at UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
One of the most acclaimed rooftop bars in the island, UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Restaurant at Rimba Jimbaran (Ayana Group) was created by the same team behind the multi-awarded, Rock Bar.
Where better to enjoy the view and sip your favorite cocktails at the same time?
UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Location:
Jalan Karang, Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Bali
Tel: +62 361 846 8468 extension 87
Opening hours:
11am-midnight (weekdays)
11am-1am (weekends)
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"Now, what better way to end your evening?
You don’t ever want the partying to end."
Photo via pinterest.com by Baliray Bali, Squarespace, Akmani Legian, Pinterest by SunSoul Spa, Eoasia, Voyage in Design, Behance.net, Vilondo, Ultimatebali, Pinterest by Yuni Bali, Kura Kura Guide, Ayana Resort, U-Paasha Hotels, Rimba Jimbaran Bali
