Guidebook for Ubud
Food Scene
Taco Casa Ubud
Jalan Raya PengosekanFresh, tasty Mexican. Deliver also.
Traditional pastas and wood-fired pizza. Deliver also.
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Mamma Mia (Pengosekan)
Jalan Raya Pengosekan UbudTraditional pastas and wood-fired pizza. Deliver also.
KAFE
No.44B Jl. HanomanGroovy, healthy food. Great people watching. Deliver also.
Very cool, raw and healthy restaurant, firemans pole for the kids. The best 'mylk' shakes in town.
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Clear Cafe
No. 8 Jl. HanomanVery cool, raw and healthy restaurant, firemans pole for the kids. The best 'mylk' shakes in town.
Who's Who
Jalan Raya Pengosekan UbudHidden away gem, small but tasty menu in nice quiet setting.
Melting Wok Warung
13 Jl. GootamaDelicious menu, very popular, must book.
Mozaic
Jalan Raya SangginganFine dining, great degustation menus, must book.
Family run Balinese restaurant, very popular. Must book.
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Balinese Home Cooking
No:20 Br.PayoganFamily run Balinese restaurant, very popular. Must book.
Moksa Ubud
Jalan PuskesmasLovely, plant-based food.
Restaurant Locavore
No.10 Jl. DewisitaStunning food, worth the experience.
Good food for a good cause, supports local health-care. Must book.
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Fair Warung Bale
6 Jl. Sri WedariGood food for a good cause, supports local health-care. Must book.
Nice cheap japanese food, deliver also.
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Ryoshi Japanese Restaurant Ubud
No. 68 Br. PadangNice cheap japanese food, deliver also.
Next door to and owned by same person as Kafe. French food in gorgeous french setting. Book and ask for a table outside to appreciate setting fully.
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Kebun Bistro
No.44 Jl. HanomanNext door to and owned by same person as Kafe. French food in gorgeous french setting. Book and ask for a table outside to appreciate setting fully.
Juice Ja Cafe
Jalan DewisitaHealthy food and drinks. Can also deliver 'juice fasts' if you feel the need.
Monsieur Spoon Ubud
No.10 Jl. HanomanThe best chocolate croissants!
Seniman Coffee Studio
No.5 Jl. Sri WedariGreat coffee!
Nice food and setting but the big bonus is that they have a different traditional dance shows on each night to enjoy.
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Laka Leke Restaurant
32 Jl. Nyuh BojogNice food and setting but the big bonus is that they have a different traditional dance shows on each night to enjoy.
Golden Monkey
Jalan DewisitaGood Chinese, will deliver also.
Lovely view during the day, and often live music and dancing at night. A long time expat favourite.
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Indus Restaurant
Jalan Raya SangginganLovely view during the day, and often live music and dancing at night. A long time expat favourite.
An Ubud institution for the best bbq pork ribs in town, basic setting and popular with tourists.
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Naughty Nuri's Ubud
No.88X Jl. Raya SangginganAn Ubud institution for the best bbq pork ribs in town, basic setting and popular with tourists.
Restaurant with a popular 'Open Mic' every Thurs. Good food.
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Bali Bohemia
Jalan Nyuh BojogRestaurant with a popular 'Open Mic' every Thurs. Good food.
Tasty fresh noodle dishes only a minutes walk from the villa, opposite Popular supermarket
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Hongalia 1
Tasty fresh noodle dishes only a minutes walk from the villa, opposite Popular supermarket
Popular Market Peliatan
Literally 100m down the road, most convenient for groceries and alcohol.
Donna
Great for tapas and cocktails
The Sayan House
No. 70 Jl. Raya SayanCasual fine dining at its best
Hujan Locale
No. 5 Jl. Sri WedariA foodie favourite
Melali Ubud
Healthy and laid-back, Moroccan feel.
Alchemy
75 Jl. Penestanan KelodA vegan Ubud institution.
IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen
Jalan Monkey ForestPan Asian food and great cocktails.
Portofino Ubud
Italian feast!
Moksa Ubud
Jalan PuskesmasAnother plant-based delight.
Kyoka Japanese Kitchen Ubud
Great Japanese, central town
Apsara Contemporary Indian Dining Ubud
Indian delight!
Muse Cafe & Art
6b Jl. Sri WedariRooftop Indian!
Copper Kitchen & Bar
No.68 Jl. BismaA favourite for a special night out.
An Ubud institution, relaxed tropical feel and traditional Balinese fare and beyond. Also does great cooking classes
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Casa Luna Restaurant
Jalan Raya UbudAn Ubud institution, relaxed tropical feel and traditional Balinese fare and beyond. Also does great cooking classes
The Elephant
Jalan Raya SangginganHealthy good and great views
TYGR UBUD
Japanese hand-roll bar, made fresh in front of your eyes
Suka Espresso [Ubud]
No.108 Jl. Raya Pengosekan UbudRenowned coffee and brunch stop, not far away
Milk & Madu Ubud
No.3 Jl. SuwetaThe Canggu favourite is now in Ubud too.
A great eatery on Monkey Forrest Rd, and there’s a wine bar upstairs..
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Watercress Cafe Ubud
Jalan Monkey ForestA great eatery on Monkey Forrest Rd, and there’s a wine bar upstairs..
Another great vegan choice, famous for their gluten free carrot cake
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Sage
1 Jalan Nyuh BulanAnother great vegan choice, famous for their gluten free carrot cake
Mudra Cafe
No.21 Jl. Goutama Sel.Ayurvedic cafe with a laid back cosy interior
Yellow Flower Café
Jalan Raya CampuhanFor a calm escape from Ubud crowds.
Mushroom Espresso Ubud
Just around the corner, great coffee and cakes!
The Seeds of Life
No.2 Jl. GootamaRaw foodie heaven, they run raw food glasses also
Sayuri Healing Food Cafe
No.2 Jl. Sukma KesumaRaw vegan food with classes also
Famous for suckling pig there are now 3 of these in Ubud, the closest one in Mas, the original next to the palace
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Ibu Oka
No.1 Jl. SuwetaFamous for suckling pig there are now 3 of these in Ubud, the closest one in Mas, the original next to the palace
Sakti Dining Room™
Vegan fine dining at Fivelements
If you want a unique food experience head to this night market, open till at least 11pm each night.
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Sayan Night Market
39 Jl. Raya TebongkangIf you want a unique food experience head to this night market, open till at least 11pm each night.
Cool shop downstairs and even cooler restaurant upstairs. Very popular, must book. Try the menu where a starter, main and dessert are picked by you choosing cards…
Merlin's
Cool shop downstairs and even cooler restaurant upstairs. Very popular, must book. Try the menu where a starter, main and dessert are picked by you choosing cards…
Parks & Nature
Don't touch, they bite!! Don't take food and watch your belongings but the monkeys are very cute, esp the babies. Sacred oasis in the middle of town.
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Taman Sanctuary Monyet Suci
Jalan Monkey ForestDon't touch, they bite!! Don't take food and watch your belongings but the monkeys are very cute, esp the babies. Sacred oasis in the middle of town.
Beautiful botanical garden high on the mountain.
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Taman Botani Bedugul
Jalan Kebun RayaBeautiful botanical garden high on the mountain.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Jalan Raya CampuhanGo early and beat the heat, lovely walk
Stunning scenery, a Unesco World Heritage Site not to be missed. Try not to go in the middle of the day when it can get crowded. Early in the day is perfect! 20 mins drive north of Ubud then walk the paths yourself.
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Pemandangan Padi Tegalalang
Jalan Raya TegallalangStunning scenery, a Unesco World Heritage Site not to be missed. Try not to go in the middle of the day when it can get crowded. Early in the day is perfect! 20 mins drive north of Ubud then walk the paths yourself.
A popular sunrise trekking destination, can be organised by Topan if you wish to do. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Gunung Batur
A popular sunrise trekking destination, can be organised by Topan if you wish to do. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Also known as Sabuk Jewuk Manis, a magic, easy walk on paths, walking north from the palace
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Kajeng Rice Field walk
88 Jl. KajengAlso known as Sabuk Jewuk Manis, a magic, easy walk on paths, walking north from the palace
Arts & Culture
Goa Gajah
Ancient site, close to town.
Holds a great collection of art but has lovely tranquil gardens where many workshops are held. Situated next door to the villa, you may hear the traditional music coming from there at night.
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Arma Museum & Resort
Jalan Made LebahHolds a great collection of art but has lovely tranquil gardens where many workshops are held. Situated next door to the villa, you may hear the traditional music coming from there at night.
Stunning textiles preserving traditional weaving techniques, some for sale.
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Threads Of Life
No.24 Jl. KajengStunning textiles preserving traditional weaving techniques, some for sale.
Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets
mask and puppet museum.
Everything glass, if you are lucky you may see glass blowing happening when you visit.
Horizon Glassworks
Everything glass, if you are lucky you may see glass blowing happening when you visit.
30 mins drive from Ubud is a walk back in time. A picturesque, active Balinese Banjar with the title of the tidiest village in the world
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Desa Penglipuran Bangli
Jalan Penglipuran30 mins drive from Ubud is a walk back in time. A picturesque, active Balinese Banjar with the title of the tidiest village in the world
A active Hindu temple famous for its holy water purification. Best to hire a guide there to talk you though the process. Many locals come here daily so will be busy in the middle of the day.
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Kuil Tirta Empul
Jalan TirtaA active Hindu temple famous for its holy water purification. Best to hire a guide there to talk you though the process. Many locals come here daily so will be busy in the middle of the day.
Essentials
Delta Dewata Supermarket
No.14 Jl. Raya AndongLarge supermarket and bottle shop.
Large supermarket mostly aimed at foreigners with imported products.
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Bintang Supermarket Ubud
No.45 Jl. Raya SangginganLarge supermarket mostly aimed at foreigners with imported products.
Pepito Andong Ubud
Jalan Raya AndongMost upmarket supermarket in Ubud
Popular Market Peliatan
Literally 100m from the villa, convenient grocery/alcohol store
Conveniently located not far from the villa, has best wine selection in Ubud.
WINE SHOP UBUD The Best Selected Fine Wine & Spirit
Conveniently located not far from the villa, has best wine selection in Ubud.
Falala Point Ubud (Falala Chocolate Ubud, Bali)
Just round the corner. Great chocolate!
If you’re wandering the shops of Hanoman and you’re a coffee connoisseur, make sure you stop here for THE best coffee. Only beans from Bali and roasted daily!
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F.R.E.A.K Coffee
19 Jl. HanomanIf you’re wandering the shops of Hanoman and you’re a coffee connoisseur, make sure you stop here for THE best coffee. Only beans from Bali and roasted daily!
Air conditioned gym, with Zumba and aerobics classes.
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Ubud Fitness Center
Jalan Gunung SariAir conditioned gym, with Zumba and aerobics classes.
Entertainment & Activities
On a Wed and Sat 7.30pm. Can book tickets at any of the tourist booths around town.
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Kecak Dance Pura Dalem Taman Kaja
12 Jl. Sri WedariOn a Wed and Sat 7.30pm. Can book tickets at any of the tourist booths around town.
Taman Burung Bali
Lovely setting showcasing stunning birds.
Sari Api Ceramic Studio
Jalan SuwetaGet your hands dirty in a ceramic class.
Amazing sound healing sessions in pyramids in the rice paddies. Recommend a position behind a big gong.
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Pyramids Of Chi
No.22 Jalan Kelebang ModingAmazing sound healing sessions in pyramids in the rice paddies. Recommend a position behind a big gong.
Ubud Yoga Centre
108 Jl. Raya SingakertaThey offer kids yoga classes.
15 min walk to main Yoga studio in town.
It’s not just yoga either. Find their schedule on their website.
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The Yoga Barn
Jalan Sukma Kesuma15 min walk to main Yoga studio in town.
It’s not just yoga either. Find their schedule on their website.
We happen to have one of U us best spas located a 10 min walk from the villa. It’s on the left side as you walk towards town. Very popular, you do need to book ahead.
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Jaens Spa Ubud
Jalan Raya Pengosekan UbudWe happen to have one of U us best spas located a 10 min walk from the villa. It’s on the left side as you walk towards town. Very popular, you do need to book ahead.
A 5 min scooter away is Ubud first sports, we’ll ess and family hub. Gym, squash court, fitness studio, lap pool. Kids playground and skatepark.
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Titi Batu Ubud Club
Jalan CempakaA 5 min scooter away is Ubud first sports, we’ll ess and family hub. Gym, squash court, fitness studio, lap pool. Kids playground and skatepark.
Home to 30 endangered Sumatran elephants in a conservation reserve. Feed and wash them. Riding is discouraged fir the elephants welfare.
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Elephant Safari Park Lodge Bali
Home to 30 endangered Sumatran elephants in a conservation reserve. Feed and wash them. Riding is discouraged fir the elephants welfare.
Topan can incorporate a visit to Bali Swing in a day trip from Ubud
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Bali Swing
No.7 Jl. Dewi SaraswatiTopan can incorporate a visit to Bali Swing in a day trip from Ubud
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably the main music and dancing venue in town. Hard to miss, it’s the pace raising to roof every night on Monkey Forest Td
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Laughing Buddha Bar
Jalan Monkey ForestProbably the main music and dancing venue in town. Hard to miss, it’s the pace raising to roof every night on Monkey Forest Td
No Más Bar
Jalan Monkey ForestLate night bar with live music
Bali Bohemia
Jalan Nyuh BojogOpen mic on a Thursday hosted by Pak Ben!
Cheap eats and drinks a big pool and pool tables, late night bar
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CP Lounge
No.15 Jalan Wenara WanaCheap eats and drinks a big pool and pool tables, late night bar
Below Murni’s Warung is a hidden treasure, an atmospheric cocktail bar open till 10pm
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Murni's Warung
Jalan Raya UbudBelow Murni’s Warung is a hidden treasure, an atmospheric cocktail bar open till 10pm
A super-cool speakeasy, with cocktails that are a work of art. Made the list of Asias 50 best bars!
Night Rooster
A super-cool speakeasy, with cocktails that are a work of art. Made the list of Asias 50 best bars!
Less wild party and more great cocktails in comfy armchairs. Closes at 9 so not quite late-night. Best arrive early and watch the evening sun filter through the skylights.
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Lazy Cats Cafe
No.11 Jl. Raya UbudLess wild party and more great cocktails in comfy armchairs. Closes at 9 so not quite late-night. Best arrive early and watch the evening sun filter through the skylights.
Social club, bar and kitchen with a wild cocktail list and jam and flamingo night
Current - Social Club & Kitchen
Social club, bar and kitchen with a wild cocktail list and jam and flamingo night
Belle Wine Bar & Grazing Boards
If you are craving wine and cheese then this is for you
Live DJ and retro atmosphere, this late night bar is in the home of Ubud first bar from the 70’s. Follow the red arrow.
Boliche Bar Ubud at Cantina Rooftop
Live DJ and retro atmosphere, this late night bar is in the home of Ubud first bar from the 70’s. Follow the red arrow.
Beer garden and sports screens for big games, by day. Glamorous bar by night.
The Blue Door Bar, Club & Grill
Beer garden and sports screens for big games, by day. Glamorous bar by night.
This is a late-night destination with a difference. Drop in here after dinner for an out-of-this-world dessert wth drink pairing!
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Room 4 Dessert
Jalan Raya SangginganThis is a late-night destination with a difference. Drop in here after dinner for an out-of-this-world dessert wth drink pairing!
If you’re missing a good wine, Bacari is the first wine bar in Ubud to serve 20 great wines , by the glass. These can be paired with small-plates.
BACARI
If you’re missing a good wine, Bacari is the first wine bar in Ubud to serve 20 great wines , by the glass. These can be paired with small-plates.
Donna
On a Friday night have dancing beneath the stars in the club lounge.
Every Friday night there’s a DJ and this place becomes possibly the coolest bar in Ubud.
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Dumbo
Jalan Raya SangginganEvery Friday night there’s a DJ and this place becomes possibly the coolest bar in Ubud.
Sightseeing
Just north of Bedugul you could also visit this waterfall in a day trip from Ubud. Swim under the twin streams. Surrounded by greenery
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Air Terjun Kembar Banyumala
Just north of Bedugul you could also visit this waterfall in a day trip from Ubud. Swim under the twin streams. Surrounded by greenery
Another great waterfall close to U I’d, the best one got wading and swimming at the base as there is a big pool of water at the bottom
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Tibumana Waterfall
Jalan Setra AgungAnother great waterfall close to U I’d, the best one got wading and swimming at the base as there is a big pool of water at the bottom
The insta-famous waterfall that is only 30 mins from the Tibumana Waterfall so any easy half day day-trip. Even getting to it is exciting!
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Air Terjun Tukad Cepung
Jalan TembukuThe insta-famous waterfall that is only 30 mins from the Tibumana Waterfall so any easy half day day-trip. Even getting to it is exciting!
One if the lessor known waterfalls, you could quite possibly have it to yourself. Requires a bit of a hike but it’s worth it
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Air Terjun Leke Leke
Jalan SwadayaOne if the lessor known waterfalls, you could quite possibly have it to yourself. Requires a bit of a hike but it’s worth it
As with most of the waterfalls, the earlier the better. The beauty of this one is that you can (carefully) climb up into the waterfall for cool pictures.
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
As with most of the waterfalls, the earlier the better. The beauty of this one is that you can (carefully) climb up into the waterfall for cool pictures.