Bamboo Beach Bar & Lounge

Beachfront setting in south Sanur

Right on Mertasari Beach within the Prama Sanur Beach Bali Hotel on Jl. Cemara, Bamboo Beach Bar & Lounge is all about that open-air, bamboo-arched structure on the sand. Guests talk about expansive sea views, a breezy semi‑open roof that keeps you dry when it rains, and an easy stroll from the wider Sanur promenade.

Many visitors mention the bar as their “first aid” stop when walking the beach in the heat, with cocktails and mocktails in hand while kite‑surfers and the late‑afternoon light put on a show.

Daytime chill, evening energy

Open daily from 11h00 to 23h00, the place drifts from lazy daytime drinks to a livelier night scene. Reviewers on Google and TripAdvisor describe regular live bands, weekly theme nights, and traditional dance evenings.

Music is a big part of the draw: bands interact with the crowd, play sing‑along favourites and build the atmosphere from around the 16h00–18h00 Happy Hour into the evening. Some guests find the singers more fun than polished, but many still call the entertainment “exceptional” and a reason to come back.

Food and drinks: from wood‑fired pizza to pub staples

The menu leans toward pizzas, platters and pub‑style dishes, with a visible wood‑fired oven and signature cocktails such as an Arak‑based “Arak Bamboo”. Several guests liked the Quattro pizza and noted vegan options, chicken satay and standard bar snacks like potato wedges.

Opinions split sharply, though: some visitors rave about “quality food, reasonably priced”, while others describe the fish and chips and seafood platter as overcooked, thickly crumbed and “the worst meal” of their trip. One review compared the pizza to a boxed, ready‑made version, while another praised it but mentioned a dense, crunchy crust at 110,000.

Service patterns and pacing

Service draws both praise and frustration. A cluster of reviews highlight friendly, courteous and professional staff, with some calling service “excellent” and “very attentive”.

Others report long ordering times, staff who don’t communicate well, and feeling “asked several times the same questions”. One guest said a main course arrived 40 minutes late because it came from a separate kitchen; another called it “by far the worst service in Bali” despite staff remaining polite.

Pricing, taxes and value

Prices sit firmly in the “touristic” bracket compared with nearby warungs. Visitors mention steep add‑ons, including one bill with nearly 80K IDR in taxes alone. Several guests found food “a little expensive” for the quality and pointed out alternatives like Pier 8 or pizza at the Hyatt as better value at similar or lower prices.

On the other hand, others accepted the cost as fair for a clean beachfront setting, wide drinks list, and live entertainment plus Happy Hour specials from 4pm to 6pm.

Who will enjoy Bamboo Beach Bar & Lounge

Bamboo Beach Bar & Lounge suits travellers who value a striking bamboo design, sunset views and nightly live music over culinary perfection, and who are comfortable paying hotel‑level prices for an easy, social evening on the sand.