I just stayed in Bali for a month and I visited all the happening nightclubs and bars from Kuta to Canggu.
The venues I chose on this list are the busiest and most happening spots for partying. They are not ranked in a particular order as each of them targets a different crowd.
If you don't know where to start your night out, I generally recommend the following:
→ Kuta: Go there if you are a tourist who wants crowded clubs with mainstream music
→ Seminyak: Go there if you want more sophisticated and expensive venues
→ Canggu: Go there if you are young or if you are staying in Bali for a few months on a budget
You can also read 10 Best Nightclubs to Meet Girls in Bali.
Please feel free to comment if I forgot an important nightclub!
It's better to choose a hotel near a nightclub. You'll avoid 4 things: Drunk motorbike accidents, bag snatchers, traffic jams, and crooked taxi drivers.
Here are some highly-rated and affordable hotels that are within walking distance from nightclubs:
→ For Kuta nightlife: Sol House Legian by Melia (US$40/night)
→ For Seminyak nightlife: IZE (US$55/night) or U Paasha (US$80/night)
→ For Canggu nightlife: Aston Beach Resort (US$40/night)
Best Nightclubs in Bali
Petitenget, near Potato Head and Red Ruby
Who goes there?
Expats, Bali regulars, some girls looking for foreigners
Description:
Certainly the most crowded nightclub in Bali at the moment, it has 3 floors, with different DJs, that play mostly Top 40, R'n'B, EDM, and Latin hits. They have a busy ladies' night on Wednesday where the ratio of girls/guys is probably around 70/30. Girls get free drinks and food, guys have to pay a first drink charge of IDR150k. There are many prostitutes among the girls, though. It reminds me of SkyGarden in Kuta.
Why should I avoid it?
More expensive than elsewhere. Too many people smoking.
Neverland (Bohemian Canggu Club)
This is a unique space, located in the middle of nowhere, and built from recycled wood planks. It features a large open-air café with a stage for performance and a small party room. It looks quite bohemian/artsy and they have some cool events every weekend. The music range from hip-hop to techno, so check in advance their Instagram to make sure you'll enjoy it. If you are a guy, there is an IDR50K "donation" to enter that allows you to get one free drink.
La Favela: Trendy club in Seminyak
Where is it?
More a bar than a nightclub, La Favela is located in the heart of Seminyak, on Jalan Oberoi. It is just in front of Red Carpet Champagne Bar.
Who goes there?
Nowadays mostly Indonesians.
Why should I go?
The interior design of La Favela is really amazing, a real work of art. The place is rather big, with a nice, quieter outdoor area. Trendy, hippie kind of crowd.
Why should I avoid it?
The music is a hit or miss, usually old-school with popular pop and disco songs. Not a sleek, modern place as it is made almost entirely from recycled materials and antiques.
When is the best time to go?
La Favela is open all day as it is also a restaurant. The place becomes lively only after 11pm, almost any night of the week.
Vault: Underground Club in Canggu
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Where is it?
On Jalan Berawa, in the basement of the shopping center Tamora Gallery.
Who goes there?
European expats, Indonesian clubbers, Canggu residents
Why should I go?
This is a proper nightclub with an underground style. Good music, including techno and Rn'B.
Why should I avoid it?
No holiday vibe, no windows, cigarette smoke.
When is the best time to visit?
It's more of a late spot so you can go there after 1 AM. It only opens on Friday and Saturday for now.
On Jalan Berawa, in the basement of the shopping center Tamora Gallery.
Who goes there?
European expats, Indonesian clubbers, Canggu residents
Why should I go?
This is a proper nightclub with an underground style. Good music, including techno and Rn'B.
Why should I avoid it?
No holiday vibe, no windows, cigarette smoke.
When is the best time to visit?
It's more of a late spot so you can go there after 1 AM. It only opens on Friday and Saturday for now.
Red Ruby: Techno Club/Expat Crowd
Red Ruby is located on Jalan Petitenget, in the heart of Seminyak. It is not far from W Hotel or Potato Head Beach Club.
Who goes there?
Single male expats above 30 (from Bali and Jakarta), Javanese girls (among which many working girls), some gays, some Western girls, some tourists.
Why should I go?
Intimate club with many regulars. Great electronic music. Drinks not too expensive. Relatively easy to socialize with other clients.
Why should I avoid it?
It is a closed air-conditioned club that has no "Balinese" or holiday feel. Western girls might not be comfortable with the number of prostitutes.
When is the best time to go?
I would only advise going on weekends or when they have special DJs. 1AM is the perfect hour.
Mirror: Popular with Indonesians from Jakarta/Surabaya
Mirror is located on Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak.
Who goes there?
It attracts mostly Indonesians from Jakarta, as well as some expats living near Seminyak.
Why should I go?
Unique décor, good crowd, full on weekends. They may also have relatively famous DJs. Strict dress code (no sandals, no short pants).
Why should I avoid it?
Mainstream electronic dance music. The club is made to look like a church. Personally, I don't like it, it feels creepy. Others say it's a Harry Potter theme, which is even worse.
When is the best time to go?
There are events from Wednesday to Saturday. You can go starting at midnight. More info: Mirror Bali.
Lunox: Indonesian Club with House/Trance
Boshe VVIP: Best for Asian-style clubbing
Boshe VIP is in Kuta on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai. You will need a 10-minute taxi ride to reach it from Jalan Legian and 20 minutes from Seminyak.
Who goes there?
Asians, mostly Indonesians (Javanese, Indo-Chinese, some Balinese), Malaysians and Singaporeans
Why should I go?
Most people go to Boshe for the girls. They have some sexy lady companions and a popular karaoke. The events are usually quite fun: They have rather good local live bands and an excellent sound system. After the live music, you usually have a DJ playing electronic music. There is a really cool dressing code for the staff: All of them have dyed hair, tattoos and a rock attitude.
Why should I avoid it?
Boshe is almost 100% Asian. Guys usually book a table or a sofa, pay for some girls to accompany them, and get drunk. There are not many interactions between people. It is harder to meet a "normal" girl too. The live bands play a lot of Indonesian songs which can be boring if you are not familiar with them.
When I should visit it?
Boshe is decently crowded during the week, and it is busy from Wednesday to Saturday night. If you want to hear live music, come from 8am to midnight.
Lxxy: Main Club in Kuta
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Who goes there?
Mostly Indonesians.
Why should I go?
You want to party for cheap in a modern nightclub. Also, you like EDM.
With Skygarden currently closed, the busiest nightclub on Jalan Legian, Kuta, is now Lxxy.
Who goes there?
Mostly Indonesians.
Why should I go?
You want to party for cheap in a modern nightclub. Also, you like EDM.