Guidebook for Ubud
Food Scene
The ambiance is delightful. The staff are attentive and the food it consistently delicious. Rice paddy views add to the exotic essence of this place.
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Three Monkeys Ubud
Jalan Monkey Forest The ambiance is delightful. The staff are attentive and the food it consistently delicious. Rice paddy views add to the exotic essence of this place.
It's an extensive menu with many Balinese dishes at very affordable prices. They also have brem, the Balinese rice wine.
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Rai Pasti Rice View Restaurant
It's an extensive menu with many Balinese dishes at very affordable prices. They also have brem, the Balinese rice wine.
A new addition to the food scene on Monkey Forest Road, Watercress is a contemporary cafe with a kombucha bar. The street noise is ever-present but the staff are great and the food and beverages are really really good.
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Watercress Cafe Ubud
Jalan Monkey ForestA new addition to the food scene on Monkey Forest Road, Watercress is a contemporary cafe with a kombucha bar. The street noise is ever-present but the staff are great and the food and beverages are really really good.
Tucked away on a side street, Dave Seniman has created a bustling environment for coffee lovers. Engage him in chatter about the endless varieties of beans available for your pleasure.
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Seniman Coffee Studio
No.5 Jl. Sri WedariTucked away on a side street, Dave Seniman has created a bustling environment for coffee lovers. Engage him in chatter about the endless varieties of beans available for your pleasure.
Right on the main street of Ubud, this isn't a quiet getaway, but the baristas really know their art!
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Anomali Coffee Ubud
No. 88 Jl. Raya UbudRight on the main street of Ubud, this isn't a quiet getaway, but the baristas really know their art!
Indus is a MUST for romance. The view of the Campuhan Ridge is spectacular and the Killer Coconut Cocktail will make you very very happy. Entrees are well-priced and tasty. Reserve your table on the terrace and arrive before 6:00 p.m. so you can take photos before sunset. Live music and Latin dance some nights.
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Indus Restaurant
Jalan Raya SangginganIndus is a MUST for romance. The view of the Campuhan Ridge is spectacular and the Killer Coconut Cocktail will make you very very happy. Entrees are well-priced and tasty. Reserve your table on the terrace and arrive before 6:00 p.m. so you can take photos before sunset. Live music and Latin dance some nights.
Pricey but amazing quality and attention to detail. Their wine tasting evenings are expecially fun.
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bridges Bali Restaurant Ubud
Jalan Raya CampuanPricey but amazing quality and attention to detail. Their wine tasting evenings are expecially fun.
Cafe Wayan seems to go on forever. Don't stop until you've gone all the way to the back through enchanted gardens and magical fountains. Ambiance is the highlight here.
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Cafe Wayan
Jalan Monkey ForestCafe Wayan seems to go on forever. Don't stop until you've gone all the way to the back through enchanted gardens and magical fountains. Ambiance is the highlight here.
Stop in at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night for live music by the well-known band, Unbroken, and enjoy great service and the best Greek Salad and Pumpkin Soup in Bali! The menu is extensive and consistently yummy.
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Ayu's Kitchen
No.5 Jl. SuwetaStop in at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night for live music by the well-known band, Unbroken, and enjoy great service and the best Greek Salad and Pumpkin Soup in Bali! The menu is extensive and consistently yummy.
Art Cafe
88 Jl. Monkey ForestGreat hang-out for wi-fi and lunch. Go upstairs for the breeze and more privacy.
Drinks & Nightlife
This property sits down a lane off Monkey Forest Road. There's a bar and dance floor in front where the music begins nightly around 9 p.m. The steakhouse in the back and a pool table in-between round out this multi-functional venue.
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CP Lounge
No.15 Jalan Wenara WanaThis property sits down a lane off Monkey Forest Road. There's a bar and dance floor in front where the music begins nightly around 9 p.m. The steakhouse in the back and a pool table in-between round out this multi-functional venue.
Laughing Buddha Bar
Jalan Monkey ForestGreat hangout for after-hours music and meet-ups.
Located below the beautiful Casa Luna Restaurant, Bar Luna has become the go-to place for creative types. Check their events online for the next poetry slam or comedy night.
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Bar Luna
Gang BejiLocated below the beautiful Casa Luna Restaurant, Bar Luna has become the go-to place for creative types. Check their events online for the next poetry slam or comedy night.
Sightseeing
The rice terraces border the roadside. Browse the market or trek along the narrow, and sometimes steep, trails through the terraces. Be prepared to make small donations along the way.
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Tegallalang
The rice terraces border the roadside. Browse the market or trek along the narrow, and sometimes steep, trails through the terraces. Be prepared to make small donations along the way.
The holy cleansing springs of the temple at Tirta Empul are open to visitors. A shirt with at least a short sleeve, a sarong, and sash are the appropriate attire to enter and proceed through the fountains.
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Pura Tirta Empul
Jalan TirtaThe holy cleansing springs of the temple at Tirta Empul are open to visitors. A shirt with at least a short sleeve, a sarong, and sash are the appropriate attire to enter and proceed through the fountains.
Arts & Culture
Sidemen
This village is known for weaving the traditional ikat fabrics.
Klungkung is home to Kerta Gosa, a cluster of government buildings whose ceilings were hand painted in the Wayang Kulit style. There is a small but fascinating museum on site and across the street is the traditional market. If you're looking for ikat fabrics to take home, this is the place to go.
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Pasar Endek Klungkung
Klungkung is home to Kerta Gosa, a cluster of government buildings whose ceilings were hand painted in the Wayang Kulit style. There is a small but fascinating museum on site and across the street is the traditional market. If you're looking for ikat fabrics to take home, this is the place to go.
The beautiful water temple in Lake Beratan is an important tourist destination. And the mountain views on the drive to get there are some of the most breathtaking in Bali.
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Pura Ulun Danu Bratan-tempel
Danau BeratanThe beautiful water temple in Lake Beratan is an important tourist destination. And the mountain views on the drive to get there are some of the most breathtaking in Bali.
Parks & Nature
More than a park, the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vast stretches of terraced paddies is reminiscent of a disappearing landscape as more and more of Bali is taken over by huge hotel complexes.
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Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
No.Desa Jl. Jatiluwih KawanMore than a park, the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vast stretches of terraced paddies is reminiscent of a disappearing landscape as more and more of Bali is taken over by huge hotel complexes.
Shopping
This little shop has two locations, one at the top of the hill on Monkey Forest Road, and the other on Jl. Jembawan near the post office. The bright pillows, fabrics, jewelry, painted offering boxes, and neat stuff are worth a look-see.
Ubudahh
2 Jl. JembawanThis little shop has two locations, one at the top of the hill on Monkey Forest Road, and the other on Jl. Jembawan near the post office. The bright pillows, fabrics, jewelry, painted offering boxes, and neat stuff are worth a look-see.
Near the southern end of Monkey Forest Road, this shop has the largest selection of silver jewelry in Ubud. They also do custom designs and the Balinese husband and wife owners are lovely.
Utami Silver
Timur Jl. Monkey ForestNear the southern end of Monkey Forest Road, this shop has the largest selection of silver jewelry in Ubud. They also do custom designs and the Balinese husband and wife owners are lovely.
Everything Else
Leave Rumah Jelita, go across the street, and continue to your left. After a short distance you will see wide steps going up to a laundry. They will usually have you clothes ready by the following day.
Ubud Laundry
Leave Rumah Jelita, go across the street, and continue to your left. After a short distance you will see wide steps going up to a laundry. They will usually have you clothes ready by the following day.
Come for Friday Trivia Night and join one of the teams for a rousing evening of competitive fun.
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Fly Cafe & Cuisine
No.2C Jalan Raya LungsiakanCome for Friday Trivia Night and join one of the teams for a rousing evening of competitive fun.