SOUTH BALI: DENPASAR, KUTA BEACH, LEGIAN, JIMABARAN, NUSA DUA, SANUR, SEMINYAK

Bali Joe Jln Dhyana Pura, #8 Abimanyu Arcade (next to Antique restaurant), 0819-9910-0445, email. Chill out with friends over an irresistible cocktail or party all night at this gay-owned bar. Sofas and lounge with very artistic Art Deco/Eurasian decor. Old black and white celebrity photographs hanging on the walls. Cute and friendly waiters, hot bartenders, nice jazzy music. The crowd includes local and Jakarta celebrities and top models. The bar is run by Max, formerly at Mixwell. Dancers on the bar and drag queen shows nightly. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"One of the iconic and oldest bars. High quality of entertainment, with many events. Usually busy after midnight." -- Ixus1974, Jan 9, 2012

"Jazz music early in the evening changing to Top 40 by the end of the night." -- nucag, Jun 2, 2011

• Bottoms Up
  Jln Caplak Tanduk No. 10 Dhyana Pura St Arcade 10, Utopia Map. Drag shows, handsome dancers.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Usually not crowded, not very well organised place with unclear concept." -- Ixus1974, Jan 9, 2012

  "Bottoms Up is a bit naughty and not so busy." -- Paul, Sep 25, 2011

  Club Cosmo - Terrace Bar & Dance Club Gosha Plaza No. 8 & 9, Seminyak, 738-696, email. 200sqm space with a 75sqm outdoor terrace. Guests can hang out and watch the gay scene unfold nightly from a comfortable day bed or from the terrace bar. Cabaret Shows Tue-Sun, beginning at 10pm on the outdoor terrace stage and climaxing with their Midnight Show Extravaganza. Bali's top transgender divas performing Madonna, Beyonce and Lady Gaga, along with hunky male dancers and comedy. Top local DJ's and an excellent audio, lighting and laser system transforms into a high energy dance club until the early morning hours. Many types of cocktails, spirits, beers, wine and champagne. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Biggest venue, with terrace bar and indoor dance floor. Located across the street from the other bars. High quality entertainment, mixed crowd, guest DJ on weekends and only imported liquors." -- Ixus1974, Jan 9, 2012

• Face Bar (F Club)
  Jln Dhyana Pura (off Jln Raya Seminyak). One of the main gay bars, neighbouring Mix Club, Bali Joe and Cuba, along the bar and dining road. From 11pm it offers drag shows and muscle men in g-strings doing bartop dancing. After midnight towards 1am, drinkers will be told to move upstairs for live shower shows. Two musclemen perform boldly for about 15 minutes. Gay crowd, especially younger locals and university students on weekends.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Quiet on a weekdays and early hours. Extremely popular on weekends with a mostly young, local crowd." -- Ixus1974, Jan 9, 2012

• Mixwell Bar (mixed)
  Jln Dhyana Pura No. 6, Seminyak, +62 0878-8342-4188, email. A gay-friendly bar offering nightly female impersonator shows. They also have sexy gogo dancers, too. DJ spins lounge music nightly. They offer a fine selection of cocktails and assorted champagnes. Outside terrace for relaxing with a cocktail and friends, old and new. It gets going about 9pm whereas other places start at midnight or so. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Popular bar with mixed clientele, offering good quality music, friendly staff, and many mixed couples." -- Ixus1974, Jan 9, 2012

"Currently, Jln Dhyanapura is still the center of Bali nightlife for GLBT community." -- Ixus1974, Jan 9, 2012