Venture Out
Here are some of our all‑time favourite local hangouts — plus a few top‑recommended spots nearby. Bali itself is growing faster than ever, with incredible new cafés, restaurants, bars, and pool clubs popping up in Pererenan every time we return. We are confident there will be something to suit all of our guests.
Our Personal Favourites
🤍 Lyma Beach Bar
Chill out on a beanbag at sunset with live acoustic
music overlooking the beach.
Distance: 4-minute walk (on our road)
🤍 Hippie Fish
Gorgeous (and discreet) balcony bar serving
tasteful wine with a stunning sunset.
Distance: 10-minute beach walk or 5-minute
motorcycle ride
🤍 Times Beach Warung
Iconic eco-chic beach club on Echo Beach.
Distance: 15-minute beach walk or 8-minute
motorcycle ride
🤍 Zali Bali
Chilled, budget-friendly spot for sunset views
and 6am coffee post surf or beach walk.
Distance: 25-minute beach walk or 10-minute
motorcycle ride
🤍 La Brisa Bali
Amazing Lebanese food at very reasonable prices
& great for sharing!
Distance: 15-minute walk or 3-minute motorcycle ride
🤍 Warung Local
Build-your-own-plate serving authentic Indonesian
food at local prices.
Distance: 15-minute walk or 3-minute motorcycle
ride (on our road)
🤍 Le Bajo Pool Club
Very new venue. A great place to chill – think quiet
beach-club vibes.
Distance: 3-minute motorcycle ride (on our road)
🤍 ST. Ali
Speciality coffee (originated in Melbourne) – in-house
roasting and expert coffee brewing.
Distance: 10-minute walk or 2-minute motorcycle ride
🤍 Café Vida
Incredible and creative vegetarian, vegan and
organic dishes. Try the Stack’d Pancakes!
Distance: 8-minute motorcycle ride
🤍 Crate Café
Legendary breakfast, huge sandwiches and great smoothie
bowls. A very popular place.
Distance: 10-minute motorcycle ride
Other Local Spots
🌴 Beach Clubs & Sunset Spots
Finns Beach Club
Popular beachfront hangout – pools, swim-up bars, restaurants and live DJs.
The Lawn Canggu
Stylish spot for sunset cocktails; then watch the venue transitions into a nightlife venue.
Sol Rooftop Bali
Located next to Hippie Fish with cosy rooftop with daybeds and reasonably priced food and drinks.
🍽️ Dining (Pererenan)
Sista Dumpling
Delicious dumplings and Chinese dishes, with great cocktails too.
Woods
Farm-to-table upscale dining with a tree filled space. Live music (jazz-vibes) throughout the week too.
Origen
Infusing Bali’s culinary scene with authentic Mexican flavours, Origen is a must visit!
☕ Cafes (Pererenan)
Machinery Coffee and Eatery
Very welcoming for digital nomads, serving
great coffee and food.
Brunch Club
Strong coffee and bold flavours. Known for its fluffy, souffle pancakes (very tasty!)
Baked
Artisanal bakery and patisserie serving early birds at 7am.
💃 Nightlife (younger crowd)
Old Man’s
Canggu’s go-to beachfront bar with live music and parties.
Sandbar
Late-night beachfront party spot.
Mexicola
Mexican restaurant (very good food) with lively dancing on tables late into the night.
🎵 Nightlife (refined crowd)
Deus Ex Machina
Cafe, bar, shop, gallery, and occasional live events. Next to Luigi’s Hot Pizza.
The Shady Fox
Vintage-style speakeasy bar with live music in Pererenan.
Iron Fairies
High-end nightclub, with otherworldly interiors.
Located in Seminyak.
🧘 Wellness
Gold Dust
Luxury spa and wellness treatments for those who want to indulge.
Spring Spa Canggu
Modern and serene spa in the heart of Canggu.
Beach House Massage by Tonic
Reasonably priced services and closer to us.
🌾 Nature & Culture
Tanah Lot Temple
Iconic and traditional sea temple just 25 minutes away.
Pura Batu Bolong
Smaller sea temple near Tanah Lot, often overlooked.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Further afield, but worth a mention.
🛍️ Shopping
Love Anchor Canggu Market
Daily bazaar with jewellery, clothes, and souvenirs.
Cove Island Essentials
Boutique for beachwear and accessories.
Bungalow Living
Lifestyle shop and café.
🏄♂️ Beaches & Surf Spots
Pererenan Beach
More relaxed, local vibe; great for walks and intermediate surfers.
Echo Beach (Batu Mejan)
Famous surf break, sunset spot, and beachfront dining.
Batu Bolong Beach
Vibrant surfing and social scene.
🤸♂️Fitness
Wrong Gym
Boutique gym and fitness centre (classes, pool, spa)
for those serious gym goers.
The Practice Yoga
Traditional yoga studio near Batu Bolong.
Samadi Bali
Yoga, organic café, and Sunday market.