BALI -- area code (62-361)

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

Bali Joe Jln Dhyana Pura, #8 Abimanyu Arcade, 0819-9910-0445, email. Chill out with friends over an irresistible cocktail or party all night at this gay-owned bar. Dancers on the bar and drag queen shows nightly. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"We went there on Fri night and it was AWESOME. Had a good laugh and got to dance to the first DJ of the night. That was brill and created enough of a ruckus to garner good times all round. Thank you BJ!" -- thickind, Aug 14, 2009

"A fantastic spot where it is possible to get a marvelous capuccino in the afternoon or read some magazines for the guests. Enjoyed the unexpected quality of show at night. Some days be one of the actors by singing your favorite song with the pianist. Maks and his team are there to take care of each of you, spending most of the time at tables inquiring about your comfort. Quality drinks for a very affordable price." -- fenoyer, Mar 10, 2009

"A new gay-friendly bar, Bali Joe, is located j. Usually the customers just go in and out checking out each bar. Bali Joe opens until around 2am. The bar is nicely decorated and filled with places to seat and to chill. The music is sometimes too loud and my advice is don't sit under the speakers." -- Asian_MUC, Jan 28, 2009

"New hang out has just opened, Bali Joe (BJ) in Dyana Pura St, right next to Antique Restaurant. Very relaxing and cozy place, with sofas and lounge with very artistic Art Deco/Eurasian decor. Old black and white celebrity photographs hanging on the walls. Superb. 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." -- itsme, Jan 12, 2009

"Great fab new place called Bali Joe in Dhyana Pura, Seminyak. The decoration is wonderful inside, the music is good. It starts in early evening and finishes around 2:30am. The aircon is cool inside. The staff are so friendly and fun to talk to. They have a drag show and they do a great dance routine." -- karldavis007, Dec 31, 2008

• 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.
• Mixwell Bar N Lounge (mixed)
  Jln Dhyana Pura No. 6, Seminyak, 736-864, FAX 736-864, email. A small bar with outside terrace for relaxing with a cocktail and friends, old and new. Great shows and dancers come on frequently, so you never get bored. DJ spins lounge music nightly. It gets going about 9pm whereas other places start at midnight or so.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I always go to Mixwell Bar N Lounge because they always suprise me every time there with their wonderful music from all over the world and the drag show (fab). The drinks are the best on Earth and the guys are always wonderful. Sexy bule DJ plays great songs. Still my fave place." -- itsi, Mar 12, 2009

Comments from Utopians:

"Mixwell and Bali Joe are the happening gay bars. Both have different concepts and music. More tourists and expats are in Mixwell bar and more locals in Bali Joe. Both have drag shows every night. The staff are friendly at both bars." -- bbox, Apr 10, 2009

SOUTH BALI: DENPASAR, KUTA BEACH, LEGIAN, JIMABARAN, NUSA DUA, SANUR, SEMINYAK
• Hulu Café (mixed)
  Bali Beach Shack, 7 Sahadewa St, Legian, 0817-470-8730, email. About 150m from the old Hulu towards Melasti St, in a new Aussie-owned building. 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. They serve food, perfect for a pre-show dinner. Two shows nightly on Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun at 10pm and 11:15pm. You might want to book a table on busy Fri and Sat nights.

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.
• Ocean Beach (mixed)
  A club from the famous Ku De Ta group. The floating dancing floor is a lot of fun. Drinks are more expensive and there is an entrance fee. Great ambiance with lots of juicy gay and straight guys jumping around half naked and throwing each other in the water.