Life in Bali after dark starts late, nearing midnight; even in Kuta where the whole evening will be very quiet. But come the stroke of 12, and just like Cinderella, Bali's night spots and in-places will pulsate and throb with fun, music and revelry. Tourists on the prowl for a spot of companionship and fun will find in every corner of Sanur and Kuta, like-minded travelers, locals and future friends! The plus point is that all taxi drivers also know the popular and up-to-date karaoke, bars, clubs, nightclubs and discos anywhere on the island at night.

Kuta. Party central. "Kuta" at night refers to the area extending about 7km north of the original village of Kuta. This area now includes Legian, Seminyak and even Basangkasa. The Kuta area is the epi-centre of Bali's nightlife.

The majority of Bali's better entertainment places offer anything and everything a "night owl" would want. Located at the center of the original village are Kuta's many open-air pubs and discos.

Entrance to bars is usually free with special drinks promotions and Happy Hours from 6pm to 9pm, and sometimes even longer. Jalan Legian and Jalan Padma have the biggest concentration of watering holes.

Sanur. Sanur at night is a wealth of restaurants and international hotels offering traditional Balinese dancing most nights. Sports enthusiasts may also want to check out the Bali International Sports Club. Jalan Pantai Sidhu has Rumours Nightclub which possibly attracts the biggest dance crowd in Sanur, chiefly tourists and beach boys.

Popular with Denpasar yuppies and tourists is the slick Bali Janger disco in Jalan Danau. But if you prefer the beat of live reggae, there is the Puri Mango Guest House.

In Blanjong, south Sanur, is Jalan By-Pass 9X, home to the marvelous air-conditioned Koki Pub & Restaurant. This friendly spot is the popular haunt of many foreigners who drop in for a chat with the pub's affable Austrian manager and his friendly team of waitresses while "chowing" down large portions of satisfying German/Austrian home cooked fare at very reasonable prices. This great hangout offers a good game of Billiards to those interested, and stays open until the last guest decides to leave.

Ubud. Entertainment in Ubud is more traditional and cultural. Gently sedate without being boring, there are intriguing and compelling types of traditional Balinese dances performed nightly in several places, both in and around Ubud.

The closest thing to a pub in all of Ubud is Beggar's Bush Pub, but this outlet boasts of 4 levels surrounded by wonderfully breathtaking views.

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