Scared Nest Guidebook

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Scared Nest Guidebook

Food Scene

Bali culinary scene has something for everyone, from affordable traditional dishes at local warungs, to innovative plant-based cuisine at vegan cafes, and exquisite dining experiences at high-end gastronomic restaurants (listed separately below).
Delicious, innovative, vegan food in a cool vibes setting.
46 locals recommend
Zest Ubud
No.7 Jl. Penestanan
46 locals recommend
Delicious, innovative, vegan food in a cool vibes setting.
offering a diverse menu of organic vegetarian and vegan dishes, along with fresh juices and elixirs.
85 locals recommend
Clear Cafe
No. 8 Jl. Hanoman
85 locals recommend
offering a diverse menu of organic vegetarian and vegan dishes, along with fresh juices and elixirs.
a vegan restaurant that serves plant-based, raw and cooked dishes made with organic ingredients, with a focus on healthy and healing cuisine.
48 locals recommend
Sayuri Healing Food Cafe
No.2 Jl. Sukma Kesuma
48 locals recommend
a vegan restaurant that serves plant-based, raw and cooked dishes made with organic ingredients, with a focus on healthy and healing cuisine.
a plant-based restaurant that offers an upscale culinary experience with a focus on sustainability and locally-sourced, organic ingredients.
65 locals recommend
Sage
1 Jalan Nyuh Bulan
65 locals recommend
a plant-based restaurant that offers an upscale culinary experience with a focus on sustainability and locally-sourced, organic ingredients.
The huge organic menu has something for most tastes, with a huge range of vegan, veggie and raw offerings with Balinese, Indonesian, Indian and Mexican accents. Good value.
76 locals recommend
KAFE
No.44B Jl. Hanoman
76 locals recommend
The huge organic menu has something for most tastes, with a huge range of vegan, veggie and raw offerings with Balinese, Indonesian, Indian and Mexican accents. Good value.
a vegan restaurant that offers a diverse menu of plant-based dishes, including Indonesian specialties, in a jungle-inspired setting with views of the Ayung River.
69 locals recommend
The Elephant
Jalan Raya Sanggingan
69 locals recommend
a vegan restaurant that offers a diverse menu of plant-based dishes, including Indonesian specialties, in a jungle-inspired setting with views of the Ayung River.
Excellent for healthy breakfast. Alchemy is a raw vegan cafe in Ubud, Bali that offers a wide range of plant-based dishes made with raw and organic ingredients, along with smoothies, juices, and desserts, in a stylish and health-conscious environment.
165 locals recommend
Alchemy
75 Jl. Penestanan Kelod
165 locals recommend
Excellent for healthy breakfast. Alchemy is a raw vegan cafe in Ubud, Bali that offers a wide range of plant-based dishes made with raw and organic ingredients, along with smoothies, juices, and desserts, in a stylish and health-conscious environment.
a casual Indonesian restaurant that offers a variety of local dishes, including grilled seafood, satay, and curries, in a laid-back atmosphere with live music.
31 locals recommend
Warung BintangBali
No.158 Jl. Tirta Tawar
31 locals recommend
a casual Indonesian restaurant that offers a variety of local dishes, including grilled seafood, satay, and curries, in a laid-back atmosphere with live music.
Super friendly service personnel and delicious food!
Ithaka Ubud
158 Jl. Tirta Tawar
Super friendly service personnel and delicious food!
offers a fusion of Indonesian and Western cuisine, along with a curated selection of contemporary art and regular art exhibitions and events.
11 locals recommend
TONYRAKA Art Lounge
no. 86 Jl. Raya Mas
11 locals recommend
offers a fusion of Indonesian and Western cuisine, along with a curated selection of contemporary art and regular art exhibitions and events.
Dumbo wood fired italian food is a high end designer restaurant offering sharing plate style modern Australian-Italian cuisine.
11 locals recommend
Dumbo
Jalan Raya Sanggingan
11 locals recommend
Dumbo wood fired italian food is a high end designer restaurant offering sharing plate style modern Australian-Italian cuisine.
offers a variety of homemade pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian favorites, using locally-sourced ingredients, in a relaxed and modern atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Uma cucina
Jalan Raya Lungsiakan
16 locals recommend
offers a variety of homemade pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and other Italian favorites, using locally-sourced ingredients, in a relaxed and modern atmosphere.
offers a variety of high-quality coffee blends and brewing methods, along with quality food and pastries, in a trendy and minimalist setting.
7 locals recommend
RÜSTERS Coffee
No. 44 Jalan Raya Kengetan
7 locals recommend
offers a variety of high-quality coffee blends and brewing methods, along with quality food and pastries, in a trendy and minimalist setting.
Everything is sourced fresh from the nearby farm or ocean, built by hand everyday.
17 locals recommend
Mudra Cafe
No.21 Jl. Goutama Sel.
17 locals recommend
Everything is sourced fresh from the nearby farm or ocean, built by hand everyday.
Where the drama spectacle and ancient skill of cooking with fire are combined with the Balinese hospitality to show how simple great food can be. This wood fire bistro with a speak-easy feel provides a modern Australian menu.
Honey & Smoke: Open Fire Bistro
Where the drama spectacle and ancient skill of cooking with fire are combined with the Balinese hospitality to show how simple great food can be. This wood fire bistro with a speak-easy feel provides a modern Australian menu.
offers a menu of fusion cuisine, including Western and Asian-inspired dishes, in a chic and cozy atmosphere with a garden terrace.
FLOCK
offers a menu of fusion cuisine, including Western and Asian-inspired dishes, in a chic and cozy atmosphere with a garden terrace.
a cozy Italian that offers a variety of lunch & dinner options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes, along with coffee and fresh juices, in a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
Black Sheep
28 Jl. Nyuh Bojog
a cozy Italian that offers a variety of lunch & dinner options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes, along with coffee and fresh juices, in a relaxed and homely atmosphere.
a family-friendly restaurant that offers a diverse menu of Western and Asian-inspired dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, burgers, salads, and breakfast options, in a stylish and modern atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Milk & Madu Ubud
No.3 Jl. Suweta
22 locals recommend
a family-friendly restaurant that offers a diverse menu of Western and Asian-inspired dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, burgers, salads, and breakfast options, in a stylish and modern atmosphere.
an authentic Italian restaurant that offers a menu of classic Italian dishes, including homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and antipasti, using imported and local ingredients, in a cozy and romantic atmosphere.
La Baracca Bali (Ubud)
an authentic Italian restaurant that offers a menu of classic Italian dishes, including homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and antipasti, using imported and local ingredients, in a cozy and romantic atmosphere.
a modern high end Indonesian restaurant that offers a menu of traditional and contemporary Indonesian dishes, using locally-sourced ingredients and spices, in a stylish and eclectic setting with an open kitchen and bar.
89 locals recommend
Hujan Locale
No. 5 Jl. Sri Wedari
89 locals recommend
a modern high end Indonesian restaurant that offers a menu of traditional and contemporary Indonesian dishes, using locally-sourced ingredients and spices, in a stylish and eclectic setting with an open kitchen and bar.
a fine-dining restaurant that offers a tasting menu of Indonesian-inspired dishes, using locally-sourced ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, in a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere.
Nusantara by Locavore
a fine-dining restaurant that offers a tasting menu of Indonesian-inspired dishes, using locally-sourced ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, in a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere.
is a rooftop bar and restaurant that offers a menu of Mexican-inspired dishes, including tacos, burritos, and ceviche, along with cocktails.
Cantina Rooftop Bali
is a rooftop bar and restaurant that offers a menu of Mexican-inspired dishes, including tacos, burritos, and ceviche, along with cocktails.
River Warung Restaurant at Bambu Indah Resort is a must-visit for its stunning riverside setting, eco-friendly practices, and authentic Balinese cuisine. Enjoy locally-sourced organic ingredients and warm hospitality, making it a delightful dining experience in the heart of nature.
River Warung Restaurant - Bambu Indah Resort
River Warung Restaurant at Bambu Indah Resort is a must-visit for its stunning riverside setting, eco-friendly practices, and authentic Balinese cuisine. Enjoy locally-sourced organic ingredients and warm hospitality, making it a delightful dining experience in the heart of nature.

Nature's Beauty

Including nature's finest sightseeing selections.
Cascading 165 ft., this stunning waterfall has a trail & stairs leading to a swimmable pool at the bottom.
24 locals recommend
Nungnung Waterfall
24 locals recommend
Cascading 165 ft., this stunning waterfall has a trail & stairs leading to a swimmable pool at the bottom.
The Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud are famous for their beautiful scenes of rice paddies and their innovative irrigation system.
430 locals recommend
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Jalan Raya Tegallalang
430 locals recommend
The Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud are famous for their beautiful scenes of rice paddies and their innovative irrigation system.
Lush, scenic locale known for its mellow hiking trails & sweeping hilltop views.
318 locals recommend
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Jalan Raya Campuhan
318 locals recommend
Lush, scenic locale known for its mellow hiking trails & sweeping hilltop views.
Cone-shaped volcano & Bali's highest point, known for current & historic eruptions & climate impact.
Agung Volcano
Cone-shaped volcano & Bali's highest point, known for current & historic eruptions & climate impact.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking is a popular guided trekking tour in Bali, Indonesia that takes visitors on a 2-hour hike to the summit of Mount Batur, an active volcano, to watch the sunrise over the beautiful landscape of Bali.
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking Starting Point
Jalan Bukit Mekar Sari
Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking is a popular guided trekking tour in Bali, Indonesia that takes visitors on a 2-hour hike to the summit of Mount Batur, an active volcano, to watch the sunrise over the beautiful landscape of Bali.

Sightseeing

The vibe, the people...beautiful things to purchase from local artisans.
697 locals recommend
Ubud Art Market
No.35 Jl. Raya Ubud
697 locals recommend
The vibe, the people...beautiful things to purchase from local artisans.
Monkey Forest Ubud, is the sanctuary and natural habitat of the Balinese long-tailed Monkey, scientific name Macaca fascicularis.
774 locals recommend
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Jalan Monkey Forest
774 locals recommend
Monkey Forest Ubud, is the sanctuary and natural habitat of the Balinese long-tailed Monkey, scientific name Macaca fascicularis.
The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. The palace was the official residence of the royal family of Ubud.
1116 locals recommend
Ubud
1116 locals recommend
The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. The palace was the official residence of the royal family of Ubud.
Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century, built as a spiritual place for meditation.
295 locals recommend
Goa Gajah
295 locals recommend
Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century, built as a spiritual place for meditation.
Tirta Empul temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. The temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification.
321 locals recommend
Tirta Empul Temple
Jalan Tirta
321 locals recommend
Tirta Empul temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. The temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification.

Supermarket

Well stocked with all the essentials.
84 locals recommend
Delta Dewata Supermarket
No.14 Jl. Raya Andong
84 locals recommend
Well stocked with all the essentials.
Price is a little bit higher but the quality of product is worth it.
27 locals recommend
Pepito Andong Ubud
Jalan Raya Andong
27 locals recommend
Price is a little bit higher but the quality of product is worth it.

Activities in and around Ubud

Ayung Rafting during dry season is great fun for the entire family, Just enjoy the wildlife as you meander down a safe river with great staff.
35 locals recommend
Ayung River Rafting Bali
35 locals recommend
Ayung Rafting during dry season is great fun for the entire family, Just enjoy the wildlife as you meander down a safe river with great staff.
Experience the sunrise from Bali's highest point.
9 locals recommend
Mount Agung Sunrise Trekking
Jalan Raya Gentong
9 locals recommend
Experience the sunrise from Bali's highest point.
Home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 50 species, including some of rare and endangered species.
273 locals recommend
Bali Safari and Marine Park
Km. 19 Jl. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra
273 locals recommend
Home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 50 species, including some of rare and endangered species.
The Bird Park houses more than 1.000 birds representing more than 250 species in an enclosed aviary.
221 locals recommend
Bali Bird Park
221 locals recommend
The Bird Park houses more than 1.000 birds representing more than 250 species in an enclosed aviary.
Bike Tours
eBikes Bali
Jalan Tirta Tawar
Bike Tours
an animal park and conservation center that offers a variety of interactive and educational experiences with over 350 species of animals, including rare and endangered species.
141 locals recommend
Bali Zoo
Jalan Raya Singapadu
141 locals recommend
an animal park and conservation center that offers a variety of interactive and educational experiences with over 350 species of animals, including rare and endangered species.
a unique sound healing center located that offers a range of sound therapy sessions and workshops using ancient instruments such as gongs and Tibetan singing bowls, as well as meditation and yoga classes.
13 locals recommend
Pyramids Of Chi
No.22 Jalan Kelebang Moding
13 locals recommend
a unique sound healing center located that offers a range of sound therapy sessions and workshops using ancient instruments such as gongs and Tibetan singing bowls, as well as meditation and yoga classes.
Rusters pottery studio offers a diverse range of pottery courses, suitable for all ages. Whether you're a curious child or a seasoned adult, the programs are designed to ignite your creativity through the timeless craft of pottery.
RÜSTERS
Rusters pottery studio offers a diverse range of pottery courses, suitable for all ages. Whether you're a curious child or a seasoned adult, the programs are designed to ignite your creativity through the timeless craft of pottery.
Paon Bali Cooking Class offers an immersive culinary experience, teaching authentic Balinese recipes in a picturesque setting, perfect for food enthusiasts.
8 locals recommend
Paon Bali Cooking Class
8 locals recommend
Paon Bali Cooking Class offers an immersive culinary experience, teaching authentic Balinese recipes in a picturesque setting, perfect for food enthusiasts.

Yoga & Movement

Centered in the spiritual and cultural hub of Bali – Ubud –Radiantly Alive is home for a yoga community made of international and local experts who share their passion in over 60 different yoga and movement classes per week, a range of workshops, hosting international guest teachers, yoga teacher trainings, as well as healing therapies and a detox program.
49 locals recommend
Radiantly Alive Yoga
No. 3 Jl. Jembawan
49 locals recommend
Centered in the spiritual and cultural hub of Bali – Ubud –Radiantly Alive is home for a yoga community made of international and local experts who share their passion in over 60 different yoga and movement classes per week, a range of workshops, hosting international guest teachers, yoga teacher trainings, as well as healing therapies and a detox program.
Serene retreat offering yoga classes, workshops, detoxes, a spa, cafe.
225 locals recommend
The Yoga Barn
Jalan Sukma Kesuma
225 locals recommend
Serene retreat offering yoga classes, workshops, detoxes, a spa, cafe.
The premier recreation club in Ubud, fitness center, skate park, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa, restaurant, & bar.
18 locals recommend
Titi Batu Ubud Club
Jalan Cempaka
18 locals recommend
The premier recreation club in Ubud, fitness center, skate park, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa, restaurant, & bar.
Well equipped gym
Gymnasium Bali
Well equipped gym

Spa & Massage

There are many good spa's and massage centers in Ubud but here are 3 we recommend are worth considering:
Serene tropical surroundings transport you to a quiet, soothing space, where our internationally trained staff gently guide you through their many services at an elegant and unhurried pace.
11 locals recommend
Taksu Spa & Restaurants
Jalan Goutama Selatan
11 locals recommend
Serene tropical surroundings transport you to a quiet, soothing space, where our internationally trained staff gently guide you through their many services at an elegant and unhurried pace.
Established in the year 2004, Sedona Spa refreshingly combines affordable pricing and high quality.
9 locals recommend
Sedona Spa Ubud
Jalan Raya Campuhan
9 locals recommend
Established in the year 2004, Sedona Spa refreshingly combines affordable pricing and high quality.
Great value for money Spa.
10 locals recommend
Putri Bali Spa
Jalan Raya Sanggingan
10 locals recommend
Great value for money Spa.
Excellent foot massage
Bugar Sehat
Excellent foot massage