10 Best Romantic Sunset Bars in Bali

A romantic sunset in Bali can become a big part of your honeymoon or romantic escape on the island. These great bars let you enjoy a dramatic dusk hand in hand, with a creatively mixed bubbly cocktail to sip on. Bali has a great collection of bars that make good use of theatrical settings, from seaside locations to stunning rooftops, which often offer soaring views over the gorgeous landscape or ocean.

Here we’ve gathered a shortlist of the island’s great sunset bars, where signature cocktails are prepared by skillful bartenders. Bali’s sunsets add that finishing magical touch to prepare you for a wonderful evening.

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1. Rock Bar at Ayana

Dramatic location combined with top DJs and epic sunsets

Good for: Couples, Nightlife

The Rock Bar at the Ayana Resort and Spa is one of Bali’s most iconic venues, uniquely set at the base of a secluded limestone cliff. Dramatic sunsets can be taken in with signature cocktails from the bar, such as the favorite “Spa on the Rock”, a blend of vodka, blackcurrant liqueur, blueberry and cranberry juice, and brown sugar.

Exceptional views also come with moods set by world-class international DJs making regular appearances. Its open-top platform is seamlessly built onto the natural rock formation. With ambient lighting from around the bar, fiery shades at sunset, and traditional fishing boat lanterns over the seascape adding to the dramatic appeal, the Rock Bar is perfect for couples. Read more

Location: Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 4 pm to midnight

Phone: +62 (0)811 3810 0083

2. Sundara at Four Seasons Jimbaran

Bay views, sea breezes, and intimate spaces

Good for: Couples, Nightlife

Head to Sundara to sip world-class cocktails in an outstanding beachfront setting. The signature beach club and luxury bar at the Four Seasons Resort in Jimbaran overlooks the southernmost curve of the bay. The venue’s design blends in well with the bay’s settings, with its blue infinity pool and tree-shaded daybeds.

The dedicated bar and alfresco area have spaces just for couples looking for intimacy. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows fully open to provide broad views of the bay and let in gentle sea breezes. On most evenings, resident DJs help set relaxed moods to enhance your romantic experience. Read more

Location: Four Seasons Resort Bali At Jimbaran Bay, Jalan Bukit Permai, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 11 am to 1 am

Phone: +62 (0)361 201 9002

3. FINNS Beach Club

An infinity pool with swim-up bar and underwater speakers

Good for: Couples, Group, Nightlife, Unusual

The magnificent all-bamboo bar setting by a blue-tiled freeform infinity pool makes Finn’s Beach Club on Canggu’s Berawa Beach a standout spot in the area. You can choose to stay in the cozy indoors, with views out to the Berawa surf, or out on the poolside, with wider ocean views and breezes.

For sunset lovers, and romantics, it’s one of the best lounging spots in Canggu for memorable moments. When you’re not relaxing on their single or double parasol-shaded daybeds, you can swim in the 100-foot infinity-edge pool, order drinks from the swim-up bar, and enjoy tunes through underwater speakers. Read more

Location: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 11 am to midnight

Phone: +62 (0)361 844 6327

4. KU DE TA

A beachfront sunset lawn and a team of world-class DJs

Good for: Couples, Luxury, Nightlife

As one of Bali’s nightlife institutions, KU DE TA has much to offer, particularly for those seeking a romantic time. The upscale seaside venue comprises a restaurant, bar, and even a centerpiece sunset lawn bordering the beachfront. There’s even a special private loft for secluded VIP-style moments.

The club’s main restaurant has French “bistro-esque” features, with many different cozy corners. The bar serves signature tropical KU DE TA creations, such as a coconut strawberry daiquiri. On-site you’ll also find, Mejekawi, a modern restaurant offering locally influenced haute cuisine, with intimate settings for 2. It has its own in-house international DJ team, which creates its own series of compilation albums. Read more

Location: Jalan Kayu Aya No.9, Seminyak, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 9 am to midnight

Phone: +62 (0)361 736 969

5. Double-Six Rooftop

An iconic Seminyak venue with sunset lounge pods

Good for: Couples, Nightlife

The Double-Six Rooftop is one of the most popular venues at the Double-Six Luxury Hotel in Seminyak. It carries the legendary name of the once lively club that became a Seminyak icon at the turn of the millenium. Now, this fine-dining spot serves an upmarket crowd, with sunset lounging options offering spectacular 180-degree views over the coastline.

Creative cocktails are brought to your table from the bar. The edge of the bar has round lounge pods with cushions that comfortably seat up to 9, set within a shallow, awning-covered freeform pool. They’re also great for snuggling up to your loved one. Jazzy playlists complement the elegant but laidback ambience, and live gigs are held weekly. Read more

Location: Jalan Double Six No.66, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)811 3831 0166

6. Potato Head Beach Club

A vibrant bar just a few steps from the beach

Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife

One of the most popular spots for relaxation and partying in Seminyak, Potato Head Beach Club also offers something special for couples. Its beachfront bar and flat, 5,400-square-foot lawn flanked by an infinity pool are within the venue’s amphitheater-like layout. Occasional bar tables are arranged around the pool, and the sandy coast is just a few steps away, so you can escape together for a more private sunset moment.

The main Potato Head bar and bistro serves pasta and grills, together with a selection of cocktails like the Japanese-inspired take on the classic Bloody Mary, which comes with all the trimmings on a tray. On the upper floor, there’s a fine-dining restaurant serving haute cuisine. Read more

Location: Jalan Petitenget No.51B, Seminyak, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to midnight, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 2 am

Phone: +62 (0)361 473 7979

7. MoonLite Kitchen and Bar

A stylish venue with loads of sunset viewing options

Good for: Couples, Nightlife

For a great semi-rooftop spot in Seminyak, head to the MoonLite Kitchen and Bar at the Grand Seminyak hotel. Located on the 5th-floor rooftop of the resort, it’s a stylish venue that offers great views of the surf and sunsets.

You’re welcomed with many options. Go for the seating on the main timber-decked space around the edge or under its slanted glass roof for the best views, or head to the well-stocked bar and lounge further in for a different atmosphere. Signature drinks include the MoonLite Calamansi, a light and zingy drink made of vodka and freshly pressed calamansi citrus, served long on ice.

Location: Grand Seminyak, Jl. Camplung Tanduk Jl. Dhyana Pura, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 7 am to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)852 1111 3232

8. Heights at The Akmani Legian

Enjoying the sunset views from a hot tub

Good for: Luxury, Nightlife, Photo, Unusual

Right on the rooftop of the Akmani Legian hotel, the Heights pool, bar, and lounge is a great spot to head up to and escape the busy traffic scene of downtown Legian. It’s also a fantastic spot to get to in time to catch Bali’s gorgeous sunset.

The best thing is that this venue is a Jacuzzi bar, which means you and your romantic other can soak in a tub while drinking your cocktail or bottle of beer. The area is covered in wooden decking, as well as water features and ample greenery, and there’s also a large dip pool close to a well-stocked bar.

Location: Jalan Legian No.177, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Phone: +62 (0)361 3339191

9. El Kabron

Spanish cuisine at a surreal floating beach

Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife

El Kabron serves authentic Spanish cuisine and a great selection of bespoke cocktails at a laid-back cliff-top setting in Pecatu. With a freeform infinity pool as its centerpiece and a borderless edge overlooking some of Bali’s favorite surf breaks, El Kabron has plenty of options for relaxing and enjoying awesome sunsets, far away from south Bali’s crowds.

A slightly arched doorway leads you into the ocean-facing courtyard, where blue beanbags dot real beach sand that’s spread around the white stone pool. The result is a surreal “floating” seaside scene with Ibiza-style decor. Music is channeled from playlists, while regular live bands and guest DJs also frequent the scene.

Location: Jalan Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 11 am to midnight

Phone: +62 (0)813 3723 5750

10. Cocoon Seminyak

A sunset roof terrace with cozy sofas

Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife

Cocoon Seminyak is a striking venue on the corner of Jalan Double Six with an inviting blue centerpiece pool surrounded by white sun loungers. A relaxing pool retreat with sea views and embroidered Balinese parasols by day, Cocoon serves Asian and Mediterranean fusion cuisine with innovative cocktails to match Seminyak’s sunsets.

Among its champagne and wine cocktails are Cocoon Royale and Just Keep Swimming, both of which include combinations of real fruits and vodka. For romantic evenings, get cozy on the sunset roof terrace. This large, round platform has tables for 2 bordering its edge. You can sink into sofas in the center, laid out under a sparse timberwork canopy that serves as a shelter and artistic skylight. Read more

Location: Pantai Double Six, Jl. Arjuna No.66, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 9 am to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)812 6688 4467

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