Joanna James
Bali the ultimate beach destination has many places to chill with a beer. Listed below are popular pubs and bars that offer one an exceptional choice of drinks and food in a relaxed ambience.
This is a fabulous venue if you want to join the fun surfing community and kick back with some sunset drinks. Overlooking the surf of Batu Bolong, this open air beer garden offers relaxing been bags to lay back on and enjoy a choice of chilled beers. Enjoy the cool drinks as you relax under the thatched roof pavilion made out of bamboo. There may not be a huge variety of beer to choose from but the relaxing ambience well makes up for this; besides once you get cosy and settled in the local house beer will be more than enough to keep spirits high. Old Man's Beer Garden Stays open from 7 am to 9 pm.
Located at the La Walon Shopping Centre this German Bavarian barn style restaurant sits in the middle of Legian; you cannot miss it as a very colourful wooden Swiss cow stands sentinel at the entrance. Before we get to the drinks it must be noted that the place is just right for a hearty meal at the end of a rocking day on the waves. A variety of beef dishes, pork knuckles, goulash, extra-large hot dogs and schnitzel are on offer. There is draft beer such as Bali Hai and Bintang while straight from the bar you can enjoy an icy cold Carlsberg, San Miguel and Heineken. Choose seating arrangements at the vibrant bar or settle into some comfy seats at the al fresco dining section that overlooks the Jalan Legian main square.
Located at the edge of Nusa Dua Nyoman's Beer Garden offers a selective choice of imported beer together with the local favourite Bintang. Do head over to this watering hole if you suddenly crave a glass of Becks, Irish Kilkenny or Erdinger. Ideal to spend an entire evening at the place has an assorted selection of snacks and meals. Order soups, appetisers, steaks, burgers and pasta to stave off hunger pangs and prolong your relaxed evening drink at the laid back restaurant. Open from 10 am to 11 pm it must be said that Nyoman's is also popular for its delicious selection of Indonesian favourites.
Sunset cocktails and glamorous surroundings are yours to favour at this chic restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner this restaurant at Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort is favoured for its happy hour from 4.30 to 7.30 pm. If you are enjoying some surfing actions from a Seminyak beach resort this restaurant is ideal for chilling out and winding down in style.
This charming village style pub is located on the side of the road in Kerobokan village. Draught beer, local favourites and popular imported brands are served at this pub offering a quiet respite away from the crowds of Legian and Kuta. You can also enjoy some popular British pub favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner at this cosy little nook.
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