Lokal Bar Ubud

4.9(1163 reviews)

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Lokal Bar Ubud: Hidden Garden Nights off Monkey Forest

Tropical hideaway just off the main road
Slip 100–200 meters off busy Jl. Monkey Forest and Lokal Bar Ubud opens up like a garden courtyard: trees overhead, a fountain at the back, open-air tables and low lounge chairs. Several visitors say they “found it by chance” down a quiet lane yet ended up staying far longer than planned.

Open daily from 15h00 to 00h00, it’s calm at the start of the evening and gradually fills as the music and lights come up.

Live bands, rock classics and local vibes
Music is the heartbeat here. Reviews mention live bands every night, typically around 19h–22h, with names like Black Betty, Candle Wise and local rock groups playing classics from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the last 30 years. Some guests discovered the bar after a Balinese dance show nearby and describe the combination as a perfect end to the night.

Many regulars call it their “comfort bar” in Ubud and talk about a relaxed, unpretentious crowd. A few note that if you come around 17h00 before the band starts, the vibe can feel flat, so timing matters.

Cocktails, arak hours and shisha
Drinks draw almost as much praise as the music. Happy Hours around 18h–20h bring “cheap cocktails” and 2‑get‑1 deals, with strong pours and playful signatures like Green Goblin, tiramisu martinis and local arak mixes. Prices are seen as good for Monkey Forest Rd, though some market reports flag them as “tourist standard” rather than warung-cheap.

There’s also shisha, mocktails, milkshakes, wine and plenty of beer. Several guests mention being handed mosquito repellent with their drinks, a small but welcome touch in the garden setting.

Food: from banana fritters to ayam rica-rica
The menu spans Western and Balinese dishes: reviewers rave about ayam rica-rica, ayam bakar, spring rolls and “surprisingly good” family dinners. Banana fritters with ice cream appear as a popular late-night dessert.

Most describe the food as delicious, well presented and reasonably priced, though one guest found their shrimp salad inedible and another called the food “pretty average” compared with the setting. Overall, sentiment leans strongly positive but not every plate is a hit.

Service, staff and finding the place
Names like IB, Wayan, Kim, Komang and Wix come up again and again in reviews. Guests highlight small gestures: remembering previous orders, chatting with solo travellers, keeping an 80‑year‑old couple hydrated, or playing peekaboo with a one‑year‑old while parents eat.

The bar sits slightly hidden at the end of a lane or near Gang Beji, close to landmarks like Lapangan Astina Ubud parking and hotel Gayatri. Some first-timers struggle to spot it from the street and recommend using GPS.

Who will enjoy Lokal Bar Ubud
Lokal Bar suits travellers who want live music, cocktails and a leafy, open-air setting rather than a slick club on the main road; come after 19h00 for the full band-and-garden atmosphere.