Bali’s after dark scene offers a staggering choice and variety to suit different lifestyles ranging from the young and restless to the rich and famous. Kuta is the place that many on the lookout for a happening night scene end up in. The town is the acknowledged centre of Bali nightlife with a concentration of pubs, discos, restaurants, clubs and lounges catering to a wide range of patrons. The ‘Happy Hour’ here starts at 6 pm and goes on till 9 pm after which fun activities start. The winning mix seems to be menus to suit most tastes and budgets, any type of cocktail, live music or a DJ and a relaxed vibe. Kuta also boasts Bali’s premier nightclub with well choreographed nightly floor shows, karaoke rooms, DJs and live bands. When most establishments close at 3 am, those who do not want the party to end find some other place in the vicinity where they can dance till sunrise.
In Seminyak and Legian north of Kuta, nightlife starts late in the evening and goes on till the wee hours of the morning. This area is supposed to have more up market venues with chic bars and clubs that not only offer excellent food and drink but beautiful atmospheric locations as well. Sanur has its own nightlife scene with independent restaurants and bars as well as those at the hotels and a VVIP club that offers hi tech sound and lighting systems and karaoke rooms. A few well known pubs and pool parlours with their relaxed atmosphere are great places to hang out day or night. Pecatu also offers noteworthy night-time attractions, some perched high on cliffs above the Indian Ocean.
Hotel bars too transform at night to attract the night owls and feature DJs, live bands or automated play lists relayed through hi tech sound systems.
Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali, known for its more sedate lifestyle, boasts Bali’s first live jazz venue that is a club, café, restaurant and bar and has become a favourite gathering place for locals and visitors. Its cosy and relaxed ambience is equally a big draw. The music here ranges from mellow jazz to Latin hits, fusion jazz, gospel, soul and rhythm and blues.
Escape to Uma Bali in Ubud where those who enter are transformed by the intimate, relaxed atmosphere, beautifully designed spaces and the verdant setting. As a much lauded luxury retreat Bali, guests are offered a range of modern amenities and facilities, spacious rooms, suites and villas that reflect the hotel’s mantra of holistic wellness and relaxation. Take advantage of the excellent wellness programs and therapies offered by this Ubud hotel to have a sublime holiday experience.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
