BALI -- area code (62-361)

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:

"Bali Joe is one of the best gay bars in Kuta. Nice place to be and very friendly waiters and great drag queens." -- nesfoleor, Aug 14, 2010

"Had a great time at Bali Joe bar. Nice crew, fun show!" -- maxizld, Feb 15, 2010

• 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.

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.