9 Best Nightlife Experiences in Tanjung Benoa

For a night out with live music, Luna Bonita on Jalan Pratama is a great choice, especially as it also offers tasty food. Positioned right between Novotel Bali Benoa and the Grand Mirage Resort, the menu includes local Balinese and Indonesian cuisine as well as an international selection. Linger on after dinner with great company and sit back and relax while enjoying the live acoustic guitarists onstage.

A bar presents a good selection of cocktails, and the venue also throws in some cultural nights with traditional Balinese dancers performing. If you’re not requesting your favourite song, other nights you can join in and get loose and shake your hips to tango with the Balinese dancers, too.

Sakala Bali, part of the The Sakala Resort Bali, is a great spot for an after-dark chill-out while in Tanjung Benoa. The quiet evening coast sets the mood right while the great selection of tapas can be enjoyed on the sky deck or breezy sea terrace. From duck foie gras prepared in 2 ways to squid ink fried calamari with garlic mayonnaise, the tapas menu is extensive, with vegetarian options also available.

Desserts are also heavenly, such as its parfait glacé with praline paste, premium cognac, caramelised hazelnuts and crispy romia. Cocktails to try include the Guavalitan, the chilli chocolate Martini, and the Cappuccino Martini. There’s also a poolside and beachfront with 56 sun loungers, a swim-up sunken bar, and a 30-metre infinity pool. Warm summer nights feature DJs with their booths on the sand.

Atlichnaya Bar and Spa might not be particularly large, but it’s rather inviting with its well-lit setting and unpretentious atmosphere. This is a great spot to head to while in Tanjung Benoa if you’re in the mood for some great juices, cocktails, mocktails or a cold beer – all at reasonable prices. It claims to serve the largest serving of Mojito in Tanjung Benoa and the bar also stocks a good selection of wines.

From its kitchen, there are some great bites to try, from spring rolls and chicken satay to chilli and lime chicken and delicious seafood dishes. Uniquely, the bar is coupled with a spa facility where you can pamper yourself with a great Balinese massage or a foot massage.

Meads is an eponymous bar and grill owned by West Australian Warren Mead, located on Jalan Pratama. The main highlights on its menu of prime cuts from down under – a great range of pizzas, burgers and grilled seafood – are coupled with live sport feeds on large screens, making it a go-to for watching some great live tournaments and matches. 

On other occasions, a pool table offers a good game, and the restaurant is family-friendly, with a kids menu available.

If you’re looking for a great seafood dinner with regular live music and dance performances, head to Coco Bistro on Jalan Pratama. The restaurant offers a cosy alfresco atmosphere and is great for gatherings while enjoying light meals with cold beers and a selection of cocktails and mocktails.

The menu comprises Balinese, Italian and western specialities. A fresh seafood display lets you select your lobster, prawn or fish to be prepared. A stage presents traditional Balinese dances on Thursdays and Saturdays while other nights feature a singing duo playing old classics on their guitars.

The lobby bar at the Conrad Bali in Tanjung Benoa – East – transforms into a loungy nightlife scene by evening. Situated on the third level, it has a spectacular eastern view over the beach and across the bay towards Nusa Penida island.

East is an excellent place for intimate gatherings over refreshing cold beverages and light meals, as well as champagne cocktails or one of their exciting vodka or martini combos. The bar is ready to serve with a choice of trendy cocktails, premium liquors, spirits and a full range of local and international beers.

Nanas Bar in the lobby area of the Novotel Benoa Bali is designed in a unique modern Balinese style and provides a place to chill out and sip on cocktails and other beverage selections. A big TV provides international sporting event feeds, or you can surf away with the free Wi-Fi. 

Signature cocktails, mocktails, champagnes, wines, fruit juices, beers and cigars as well as snacks or tapas and wine pairings can be enjoyed to the cool lounge music.