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Cocktail Bars in Ubud

Ubud's craft-cocktail scene — jungle views and late-night lounges · Ubud, Central Bali

Ubud doesn't do nightclubs — but it has quietly become one of Bali's best places for a proper cocktail. From colonial-glamour lounges to jungle-view rooftops, the town's craft-cocktail bars pour inventive drinks built on local spices, arak and tropical fruit well into the evening.

About Cocktail Bars in Ubud

Ubud's nightlife is refined rather than raucous. The scene is led by Night Rooster (the cocktail bar above Locavore, famous for its inventive, locally inspired drinks) and Apéritif's grand colonial-style bar, with relaxed spots like CP Lounge and No Más offering live music and a livelier late crowd.

Expect cocktails built around Indonesian ingredients — arak, kaffir lime, lemongrass, tamarind and fresh tropical fruit — served in beautiful, often jungle-facing settings. Many bars sit above or beside Ubud's celebrated restaurants, so it's easy to combine dinner with drinks.

This is an evening for slow sipping and conversation, not big dance floors. Bars generally wind down earlier than in the south, so start your evening a little sooner.

Highlights

  • Night Rooster. The cocktail bar above Locavore — inventive, locally inspired drinks in a warm, buzzy room.
  • Apéritif Bar. A grand colonial-style bar attached to one of Ubud's finest restaurants — classic cocktails, beautifully made.
  • CP Lounge & live music. One of the few late-night spots with a dance floor and regular live bands.
  • Local-spice cocktails. Drinks built on arak, lemongrass, kaffir lime and tropical fruit — a real taste of place.

Practical Information

  • Opening hours: Most bars open evenings until ~midnight; a few late spots run later
  • Entrance fee: No cover; cocktails from ~IDR 120,000–200,000
  • Suggested duration: An evening — one or two bars over 2–3 hours
  • Best time to visit: After dinner, from around 8 PM
  • Smart-casual
  • Reservations wise for Night Rooster & Apéritif
  • Walkable in central Ubud; use Grab/Gojek for outlying bars

Address: Central Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia — view on Google Maps

Visitor Tips

  • Reserve a table at Night Rooster or Apéritif on busy nights.
  • Start earlier than in the south — Ubud winds down around midnight.
  • Pair drinks with dinner at one of Ubud's tasting-menu restaurants next door.
  • Ask the bartender for something with arak — the local spirit makes for great cocktails.

Getting There

  • Most bars are walkable within central Ubud.
  • From your Ubud hotel: a short Grab/Gojek or hotel-shuttle ride.
  • From the airport (DPS): 75–90 minutes by car.

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