When the sun sets in the horizon
and thousands of stars twinkle in the dark blue sky, Bali's
nightspots lure party animals, with flashing neon and fluorescent
signs, just like flying white ants attracted by lights. Tourist
areas on this island can cater anything for everyone: whatever
your tastes, desires and dreams, they are out there in the many
pubs, discos, karaoke lounges, nightclubs and theater-restaurants.
The opening
hours of nightspots vary but generally the late evenings are best
for night clubbing. There is always plenty of time to shower and
relax after a hard day of sightseeing or sun tanning on the beach,
time to enjoy sunset drinks followed by a leisurely dinner.
The Sunset Hour
There are numerous "Happy Hours" to
enjoy a all over Bali. In Nusa Dua all the hotels have beachside
cocktail bars that offer sunset prices on their tall frosty drinks.
Poco Loco, located in Jalan Padma Utara, has happy hours from
6 P.M. to 8 P.M. and on Tuesday and Thursday, live music entertains.
Spacious layouts, a water theme and the vibrant colors of Mexico
give the restaurant a strong contemporary feel. Menu items are
Californian Tex-Mex, from the classical dishes of tacos, enchiladas
and nachos, to the modem offerings of rotisserie chicken and char-grilled
tuna. Poco Loco has a branch at Jalan Pantai Mengiat. "Gold
Plate" awards for best overall restaurant and best restaurant
service in Bali testify to Peco's commitment to quality and service.
In Jimbaran, the Inter-Continental offers happy
hour drinks with free snacks at their sophisticated beach bar.
PJ's at the Four Seasons has an extensive drinks list to get you
in the party mood. Melodi 1 Music Bar at the Radisson hotel is
not to be missed. it hosts quizzes, games and drinking events
along with showing great music videos and good service.
The best sunset views, however, are on the Kuta
side of the island. Simple beach bars are built on the sand all
the way from the airport to La Lucciola, a splendid two-floor
restaurant. Sunset on Legian beach is a great spot to catch the
Balinese and expatriates winding down after a hard day's work.
The hotels along this strip are popular for cocktails and many
offer excellent prices. Nero Bali has everything you would expect
from a stylish bar-restaurant. Happy hours are from 6:30 P.M.
to 8:30 P.M.and food is available until 1:30 A.M.
The Villas in Seminyak has just opened Champagne
and Stage. Overlooking the hotel's central courtyard, Champagne
is an air-conditioned bar with relaxing ambience. After some aperitifs
and cocktails, one can move to the Stage to watch some live action
of an eclectic mix of musicians, entertainers and performers.
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