Seven Perfect Bars to Watch Sunset in Bali

Bali is famous for its kaleidoscopic sunsets. The sunset in Bali takes place around 6 pm every day throughout the year. Whether you relax on the beach with a Bintang (local Balinese beer) or sip on a cocktail high above the waves. Indonesia's most popular holiday island is packed with great beaches to kick back and watch the sun fall into the sea with a sundowner. Find the best collection of bars to enjoy the sunset in Bali.

Rock Bar at Ayana Resort Jimbaran

Offered Vibe: Seaside Sophistication

On unique rocks formation over the Indian Ocean, this amazing open-air bar is arguably one of the most stylish spots to sip a cocktail on Bali's Bukit Peninsula Island. This bar is a part of the Ayana Resort & Spa. It is a Japanese-designed restaurant that hosts local, international bands and DJs. The expanse of the bar can invite up to 650 guests to enjoy the sunset scene. Adding to the glamour, Rock Bar is accessed via an inclined that traverses a cliff-face. So you might have to expect a bit of a wait to get in the bar. If you're a guest of the hotel, you can access the bar anytime.

Double-Six Rooftop, Seminyak

Offered Vibe: Urban-beach Glamour

When you are in Bali, it is not difficult to forget where you are and when the elevator doors open into this cavernous atop, you can experience the exclusivity of Double-Six Hotel.

This is one of the world’s largest Rooftop bar with an exceptional view. After drinking in the sunset along with a ‘Vanilla Manilla’ (a freshly squeezed Orange Juice, Peach Puree, Vanilla, Lime & Organic Greek Yoghurt) or ‘Nojito Mojito’ (muddled lime and mango with mint, sugar and fresh young coconut water), you should head downstairs for a pre-dinner martini at the Prohibition era-style Sling Bar. This bar overlooks hotel’s jaw-dropping glamorous Plantation Grill restaurant. This makes for a perfect setting for sunset in Bali.

La Laguna, Berawa Beach

Offered Vibe: Bohemian Bliss

Located along a quiet area of sand between Seminyak and Canggu (Berawa Beach), this oceanfront bar gives you a feeling of exquisite Bali! Take your choice of drink in one of La Laguna's vintage gipsy caravans, on a bright and colourful setting. Each caravan has a unique design that somehow seems to fit in with the beachfront location. At La Laguna food options are not that extensive but, you can enjoy soup, salads and sandwiches, as well as a few dessert dishes setting alongside the beach.

Single Fin, Ulu Watu

Offered Vibe: surfer chic

Situated on the cliffs of Ulu Watu, this three level bar overlooks the line-up of Bali’s most famous surfing. Come here during the afternoon - just before the sunset and capture a good spot to watch surfers showing their adventurous bit. This place is especially known for its 'Sunday Sessions’ with live music and DJs, Single Fin can pack out early during most evenings. Usually, the drinks offered here are pretty cheap and the food isn't memorable, but with a view like this, you’ll have zero complaints.

Potato Head Beach Club, Kerokoban

Offered Vibe: Playful Pool-Party

Known for its multi-cultural blend of gastronomy and its imbues music, this club is Bali’s best and is known as The Bali Bible. The club hosts the famous Ultra Beach Bali EDM festival. Come to Potato Head to lounge around on a poolside daytime till the evening to enjoy a magical island sunset. The main Bar & Bistro serves pasta and grills with an amazing selection of mocktails or cocktails making it the place to be at to watch the sunset in Bali.

La Plancha, Seminyak

Offered Vibe: Casual Sandy Fun

Beautifully painted in bright colours this two-level structure with a menu of the tastiest grill and Spanish cuisine called La Plancha. Located in the sand sundowner between Kuta and Canggu. Be here late afternoon, staff turn up the sound system and set up rows of colourful beanbag around mini tables laid on the sand in front of this Caribbean-esque bar. The bar menu offers ice-cold cocktails or Bali’s Bintang or a variety of Spanish and Barbecued delights and watch the beautiful sunset in Bali.

El Kabron, Bingin

Offered Vibe: Cliff-Top Chill

This cliff-top Bukit Peninsula beach club has a perfect combination between the magnificent panoramas of the Indian Ocean and the beautiful sunset. Stay on at El Kabron for a Spanish-style dinner and chill till late at this hidden gem for a perfect sunset in Bali.

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