Joanna James
With its abundant offering of tumbling waterfalls, pristine coastlines, lush jungles, fantastic cuisine, and other amenities, Bali has become one of the top travel destinations in the world! If you are in the process of planning a visit there, hear some of the coolest and trendiest spots to check out during your holiday!
Inspired by a unique blend of hip, modern influence, and traditional Chinese culture, Happy Chappy is among Bali’s beloved convivial family-style restaurants! However, don’t mistake this welcoming restaurant's rather whimsical take on Chinese fine dining. Happy Chappy’s offerings happen to be one of the finest takes on traditional Cantonese-style Chinese food. Don’t forget to get your reservations well in advance and get ready to be delighted by this trendy dining spot’s contemporary and inviting environment, complemented by beautifully plated dishes, which also happen to be moderately priced!
Widely considered to be one of Bali’s most popular hotspots, La Favela opened its doors to patrons in 2013. Situated in the very heart of Seminyak, La Flavel, is totally magical and completely crazy, and has been designed to captivate with its Latin-influenced dishes such as tostadas and tacos, its well-stocked bar and patio are ideal to relax and catch up over drinks come dusk, followed by live music and DJ every day. La Favela Bali opens daily from 7 pm, and smart casual attire is required to enter.
Also located in Seminyak, Batik Restaurant Bar is quite popular as a Southeast Asian dining and drinking spot that proudly gives Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisine a platform. It also happens to be a casual and stunning spot to meet up with friends in Jalan Kaya Aya (the heart of Seminyak). Here, patrons can take their pick of a delicious range of cocktails and mocktails to accompany the fresh, delicate, and perfumed Asian meals prepared to perfection by expert chefs, while being inspired by creative art installations that form a major part of the Batik’s allure. Decidedly cost and trendy, Batik is the top evening life spot in Bali, which can be easily reached from the best luxury resorts in Bali the likes of Nirjhara with ease.
A family-owned restaurant, The Straw Hut is all about casual dining and is a great spot to check out whether it's for a meal with your special someone, a lively group of friends, or just quality time with your family. On Friday The Straw Hit throws a Warm Up Session, where everyone can have a great time partying and dancing away to live music and fantastic cocktails. In terms of their culinary offerings, they offer a rather extensive menu that has been highly curated to include fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
Located on the south coast of Balu, Pretty Poison is a cool hip-skater bar that boasts of grunge industrial vibe with a mix of Californian 70’s vibe. Pretty Poison’s outside area hosts a huge skateboard bowl for local and visiting skaters to use to their heart’s content.
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