BALI -- area code (62-361)

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

Comments from Utopians:

"Q Bar and Kudos were both very fun, but only happening on Fri and Sat. We met a lot of locals and found that many of the guys from other islands are on Bali working as moneyboys, whereas the Balinese tend to want to hang out." -- joshuayyz, Jul 24, 2006

"Bali by night is changing. If you go there for the weekend, don't miss Embargo. It's a straight place, but lately not that straight. Last Sat my boyfriend and I had a blast. So many bi-sexuals and kinda-straight boys." -- Lusty, Mar 9, 2006

"The gay scene is mainly at Q-Bar and Kudos. Start with Q-Bar at 12:30pm-1am, followed by Kudos at 2am! Otherwise, you won't see much." -- AsianSense, Feb 9, 2006

• Dejavu (mixed)
  Jln Double Six at Blue Ocean Beach. A modern, high tech and trendy cocktail and wine bar with good DJs. Same owners as Spy Bar. Gay friendly and busy on weekends. Expat crowd.
• Kudos (mixed)
  Jalan Dhyana Pura, Seminyak, 730-927, FAX 735-414, email. Gay owned and managed nightclub, directly accross from the famous Q Bar. Nightly drag shows, go go dancers, theme parties, and fashion shows. Fantastic lighting and sound system. International DJs spinning. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "After 1am everyone gradually wanders to Kudos. Fri and Sat nights are very crowded. On Sat there is a first drink charge for all if you want to enter the main air-conditioned part of the disco (if you have a drink already purchased from Kudos then this is overlooked, of course)." -- PJ, May 2, 2005

  "Kudos is one of the best clubs I've ever been to. There is no entry charge to get in for westerners or Indonesians, unlike the straight clubs in Kuta! Great shows, dancers and the busiest, liveliest place I've been to on the island!" -- Marcus, Mar 15, 2005

• Liquid Bar (mixed)
  Jln Raya Dhyana Pura, Abimanyu Arcade No. 9, Seminyak, 730-894, FAX 730-894, email. More like pre-dance club with blue light around the illuminated bar. 2/F is a red lounge and more of an international venue. Also used for private parties like birthdays or bachelor parties. Very cozy cocktail atmosphere with funky house and vocal music, plus international guest DJs. Utopia Member Discount
• Mixwell Bar N Lounge (mixed)
  Jln Dhyana Pura No. 6, Seminyak, 736-864, FAX 736-864, email. This gay-managed bar is a chill-out space for relaxing with a cocktail and friends, old and new. DJ spins lounge music nightly. Small bar with outside terrace. Open daily from 7pm to 2am. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Mixwell is very popular this moment and they have a professional and friendly PR man, Faisal, always there to help you if needed. Nice seating and music." -- peterbxl1, Jun 20, 2007

• Q Bar
  Abimanyu Arcade, 1-2 Jln Dhyana Pura, Seminyak, 730-927, FAX 735-414, email. Proudly serving the alternative lifestyle community since June 2000. Same ownership as Kudos. Popular and trendy gay bar gets busy after midnight until the wee hours. Downstairs is an outdoor patio, large bar, stage and a dance floor. Upstairs is a balcony, bar, boutique and a cozy lounge area. Q features theme parties, drag shows, and handsome gogo dancers. Stop by and tell them that Utopia sent you and they will be happy to fill you in on what’s hot in the local gay scene. The place is cruisy and you won’t have any trouble attracting new friends. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Q Bar will always be memorable, love the experience, lots of GWM." -- riverrobles, Sep 19, 2005

  "Around midnight Q-Bar is the place all head to (with the overflow going to Kudos on the opposite side of the road). There is an early show just after 11pm (not too many people there yet then) but the main one is at 1am." -- PJ, May 2, 2005

• Spy Bar (mixed)
  Jln Dhyana Pura, Seminyak. Trendy, modern venue with high ceilings. Packed on Sat nights, but less popular with local gays these days.

  
  

SOUTH BALI: DENPASAR, KUTA BEACH, LEGIAN, JIMABARAN, NUSA DUA, SANUR, SEMINYAK
• Hulu Café (mixed)
  23-A Jln Sahadewa, Legian, 0817-470-8730, email. Indonesian style drag cabaret in the popular tourist area of Legian, 50m from Jln Padma on Medan Lane, just before arriving at the entrance to the Bali Padma Hotel. Bali's first gay bar, and popular cabaret show. Reasonable drink and snack prices. There are regular special events such as Hulu Drag Idol and tributes to famous song divas. Shows twice nightly. You might want to book a table on busy Fri and Sat nights.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "At 11pm sharp Hulu Cafe does it's Drag Show. Try and get in a bit earlier if you want a seat or the opportunity to mingle with the locals." -- PJ, May 2, 2005

  "After many years of entertaining the tourists and locals, owner Graham has sold Cafe Hulu. It was closed for a few days for renovations and has reopened, remaining as a drag show venue." -- michaelb, Feb 10, 2005

SOUTH BALI: DENPASAR, KUTA BEACH, LEGIAN, JIMABARAN, NUSA DUA, SANUR, SEMINYAK
• Double Six (66) (mixed)
  Jln Double Six, Seminyak, Kuta, 731-266. Open-air beachside club. Swimming pool and bungee jumping! Gets going late (after 2am) and rolls until dawn. international DJs. It's common for guys to meet here and go for a walk together on the beach, then return to the club for more dancing.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Responding to the complaint below about Sunday Rainbow Nite, it might be correct that the cashier had no more tickets left for R$20,000. due to the changing price for all the drinks at Doublesix Club. I also want to inform you that on Sun nite it's only a first drink charge and it's different prices depending on what you like to drink. So come and join us again and we will be sure that you will have good fun!" -- Pino (Rainbow Nite promotor @ DOUBLESIX CLUB), Jul 11, 2005

  "On Sun night what was once a fantastic Disco "66" has a Rainbow Night. When it started off the crowds were great (entry was free) and all used to enjoy going there! Like every thing, times change. During the last holiday week the entry was R$20,000. including a beer. Then, the next week the cashier at the door insisted on selling a R$50,000. tickets with a free cocktail...I was advised by the cashier there was no R$20,000. tickets left, even though there was barely anyone inside from what I could see! I requested to talk to the manager and was told there wasn't one! Needless to say there is always the easy option -- "Do Not Enter". -- PJ, May 2, 2005