Emy’s guidebook
Bars/Live Music
Locals and expats congregate and the money they make goes to charity.
104 locals recommend
L.O.L Bar & Restaurant
Jalan Monkey ForestLocals and expats congregate and the money they make goes to charity.
Food scene
delicious drinks and clean and local food. Good ambience and very reasonable prices
85 locals recommend
Clear Cafe
No. 8 Jl. Hanomandelicious drinks and clean and local food. Good ambience and very reasonable prices
KAFE
No.44B Jl. HanomanGreat options for veg and also a great place to socialize
The Elephant
Jalan Raya SangginganGreat view of the Champhuan ridge and excellent vegetarian fare.
I have them on speed dial and they deliver to the house (waste free!) if desired. The owners are super sweet and the food is delicious.
14 locals recommend
Warung Little India
36 Jl. Sukma KesumaI have them on speed dial and they deliver to the house (waste free!) if desired. The owners are super sweet and the food is delicious.
Kagemusha
Jalan Raya Nyuh KuningOur favorite Japanese place in Ubud.
The Sayan House
No. 70 Jl. Raya Sayangreat views of sunset and delicious food and drinks
Indus Restaurant
Jalan Raya Sanggingangreat views
our favorite coffee roaster in Ubud. sells beans and also offers seating and food
10 locals recommend
Kahiyang Coffee House
1 Jl. Kajengour favorite coffee roaster in Ubud. sells beans and also offers seating and food
Kedai D'Sawah
93 Jl. Raya Goa GajahReally reasonably priced and good views of the rice fields.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Scooters are convenient if you are comfortable on one.
If you haven't driven a scooter before. Getting around by foot in town and hiring a driver for longer trips comes highly recommended. In the guidebook, you'll find a few numbers of local drivers and the gojek and grab applications can also work.
Customs and culture
Balinese culture is abundant in Ubud.
So see a dance or gamelan performance at one of the several locations in town (Arma being the closest). The village of Mas has many artists (wood carvers, painters, sculptors..) and many art galleries and shops to check out.
It goes without saying that proper clothing in public is encouraged (no bikinis or topless guys).
Don't miss
The ubud central market early morning
Lively and abundant, the downtown Ubud central market in the early morning hours is a feast for the senses. Photographers will find it more than inspiring.