Friendly staff introduced us to local ingredients, like pandan, through a uniquely creative menu. The delicious drinks and food make Soora more than just a nice venue. I was sadly sick at the time of the visit, but there was such a killer mocktail menu that I didn’t feel I missed out at all. This place is too much fun, so much class and just generally a delight. I highly recommend it.
Amnaya stands out as a smaller boutique experience in Nusa Dua, nestled amongst countless resorts that feel as large as cities. It’s character shines through in exposed brick and lush greenery, a little library, live music in the evenings, fresh breakfast and lovely staff who share their culture and smiles warmly.
The tranquil pool area with bar is a truly beautiful place to relax. The rooms themselves come with a reading nook, bath, and everything you need. Amnaya is not right on the beach, but it is conveniently placed a short drive from the coast and amenities.
There is something soothing about a never-ending cost line, where the sky melts into the sea. For a small ticket price you can park the car here and wander the almost deserted grounds of the temple at your leisure.
This underground cafe is in the style of an American bar with neon lights, Coca Cola glasses, fries and milkshakes. It’s a popular venue with a line up to get in, and even to go to the bathroom. If authentic Balinese fair is what you’re after then give this place a miss, but it’s certainly something fun if you’re in the mood for this vibe.
It’s hard to capture the sheer scale of these structures in a photograph; they are absolutely enormous. The grounds of the cultural park are also vast, so come prepared to walk a lot, or get a golf cart.
It’s easy to spend time wandering around, beyond marvelling at the huge statues. We also encountered mesmerising cultural dance performances, museums, local art galleries and plenty of coffee options.
If you’re a drone-flyer it’s a good spot. The vertical cut cliff faces are something to behold. The trick will be to avoid the other tourists dotted all over the road.
While Bali is famous for beach clubs, they definitely weren’t top of my must-visit list. So I was surprised at how much I enjoyed some time relaxing at Timbis. We had fresh seafood salad and cold beer while reclining on the relatively quiet beach. This is not vastly different to Australia, but a nice experience all the same.
While Mr Bob is definitely aimed at tourists, and is situated on a main drag for resorts, it’s a lovely place with genuinely delicious food. Fresh produce like seafood, ribs and crispy chips are delivered by friendly servers in nice ambience, including an impressive wine collection.
The quality to price ratio is something the Australian scene can’t compete with. Mr Bob is busy without being hectic. Worth stopping by if you’re in the area.
Buried deep in residential suburbs, this New York inspired venue is up a few flights of stairs with a view of the Nusa Dua lights. When we visited, Brook was so new that they didn’t yet have a liquor license. So instead of wine we enjoyed mocktails along with local fish curry and a stand out pumpkin desert cake.
The uniformed team went all-out to make us feel welcome. We even got a farewell from the chef and all kitchen staff at the end of the night.
It’s no secret Uluwatu is a great place to watch a sunset. As you’ll see hints of in the first photo, the beach is really busy. It’s filled with families, dogs, instagrammers … not unlike Australia.
Despite the crowds, Uluwatu’s atmosphere is peaceful. You’ll likely be lucky enough to find a spot to relax, take in the view, and even get an undisturbed photograph to immortalise the moment.
