The Bali Review - 664

Ubud, Bali

Ubud may be well known for its Monkey forest, royal palace, and multitude of temples, art galleries, and handicraft shops, however, what a lot of people don’t realize is that it is also an excellent location to catch some live music at night. From funky shisha bars to chilled-out music and late-night clubs, these are some of the exceptional places in Ubud to find live bands and DJs.

1. CP Lounge

By the noon, this location is a relaxing and stylish area to have a calming chew to devour and a glass of wine in the breezy bales that overlook the picturesque rice paddies. After the sun goes down, the garden tapas bar kicks off with live bands beneath the stars each night of the week. After the band end, the party moves inside to the nightclub for past due to night time DJ and dance sessions, friendly pool games, and creative cocktails. This is one of the best places that stay open at late, so there’s always a wonderful blend of locals, expats, and tourists at the bar.

Address: Jl. Wenara Wana No.15, Ubud, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Phone: (0361) 978954
Price: $$-$$$

2. Laughing Buddha Bar

Located in the middle of the Monkey forest avenue, this small but pleasant eating place and bar draw in the crowds for its soulful live Jazz, Latin Rhythms and Blues performances and super cocktail choice. Take advantage of the afternoon happy hour whilst looking the Monkey forest parade cross by. By night time, it’s all about squeezing in a seat at one of the communal tables or at the comfortable bar and sampling jamming along with the lively bands.

Address: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Phone: (0361) 970928
Price: $$-$$$

3. XL Shisha Lounge

The decoration alone is enough of a reason to visit XL lounge, with its harem-style rooms, relaxed silk cushions, and fascinating artwork. Settle in at one of the comfortable couches with a beer and take pleasure in a fruity shisha pipe, as you listen to local bands play nostalgic classic Rock and Blues numbers and modern hits. XL additionally offers a very good choice of small tapas plates for sharing, as well as sandwiches, steaks, and burgers. When the bands aren’t playing, this is an awesome place to watch live football matches on their big screen TV.

Address: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Phone: (0)361 975 751
Price: $$-$$$

4. Bali Bohemia

Placed where the vintage espresso & Copper used to be at the backside of Monkey forest, this story building is covered with colorful painting on the walls and features comfy tables and comfortable cushions to sink into. almost every night of the week they’ve bands just like the Funky Baba Trio and Maha Balkandara play, and in addition, they offer open mike nights, West African drum classes, and spoken word sessions. The activities change from week to week, so make sure to check out their website to stay in the loop about the latest goings on.

Address: Nyuh Kuning, Jl. NyuhBojog, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Phone: (0361) 978631
Price: $$-$$$

5. Napi Orti

If you want to find Reggae, Blues, and Rock spots you won’t regret to laid back at Napi Orti. Grab a seat on one of the plush cushions in the upstairs seating lounge, or rest your elbows one of the long wooden tables under posters of legendary musicians, twinkling Christmas lights, and ornate Ganesha statues. This sit back eating place and bar serves Indonesian and Western food all day, and late into the night. After dark the drinks start flowing, the song is thumping and glad customers shake their thing on the small dance floor in front of the band. As an introduced bonus, the bar stays open till the last people leave.

Address: Jl. Jembawan 1, Ubud, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Phone: +62 812-3928-5957.
Price: $$-$$$