One of the best places in the world is UBUD, Bali. Here is list of places to go and things to do. Eat Pray Love your heart out!
Most of the entries are hyperlinked so you can click straight through to learn more like location, contact details, etc…
This list is prepared with full acknowledgement and huge thanks to the people and businesses mentioned here who are an enormous part of what makes Ubud such an incredible community.
Food & Drink (Makan & minum)
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• Como Shambhala – (best raw menu in the game) 30mins north of Ubud) (B,L, D) – check out Sunday brunch!!!
• Locavore – Jl. Dewisita (L,D) – Degustation madness
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• Sage – Jl. Nyuh Bulan in Nyuh Kuning (B, L, D) – Possibly the best vegan restaurant in the world
• Hujan Locale – Jl. Sri Widari (L, D) – Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!
• SOL – Jl. Gootama (B, L, D) – Specials everyday that change seasonally
• Elephant -Jl Raya Sanggingan, Hotel Taman Indrakila (B,L,D)
• Taksu – Jl. Gootama (L, D)
• Alchemy – Jl. Penestanan (B, L, D) – Amazing juices, salads and chocolates
• Down To Earth – Jl. Hanuman (B, L, D)
• WAMM – Jl. Nyuh Kuning (B, L, D)
• Sayuri – Jl. Sukma (B,L,D)
• Zest Ubud – Jl. Raya Penestanan
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• Sari Organic – Organic restaurant set in the rice fields (B, L)
• Soma – Jl. Gootama – The Original Organic High Vibe Restaurant (B, L, D) – Ask for Johnny!
• Living Food Lab – Jl. Monkey Forest (behind Hubud) (B,L,D)
• Kafe – (owned by yoga barn) -Jl. Hanuman (B, L, D)
• Warung Sopa – Jl. Sugriwa (B,L,D)
• Toro – Japanese – Jl. Gootama (L,D)
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• Duyu’s Warung – Jl. Sugriwa – Ayurvedic organic food balinese style – (Mungbean burritos!!) – (B,L,D)
• Prima – Jl. Penestanan (L,D)
Juice!
• Wayans Coconut Juice Bar – Jl. Penestanan – Juice (B, L) – Delivery – +62 8786 1135 698
• Abe Do – Delivery – +62 8133 8021 855
Community Boards
• Outside Bali Buddha (opposite Post Office)
• Bagus Pizza (opposite Bagus Pizza)
Yoga
• Yoga barn
• Radiantly Alive
• Taksu
• Intuitive Flow
• Seeds of Life
• Ambar Ashram – Laughing Yoga
• Dragonfly
• Naya
Bars & Nightlife
• Cafe Havana – Jl. Dewi Sita
• CP Lounge – Jl. Monkey Forest
• Laughing Buddha Bar – Jl. Monkey Forest
• Ozigo – Sanggingan near Naughty Nuris
• Napi Ortis Jl. Monkey Forest (stoners / reggae / mushrooms)
• XL “shisha” lounge Jl. Monkey Forest
• Nomads – Cnr Gootama & Jl. Raya Ubud
Movies
• XL – every night
• Yoga barn (Monday)
• Black Beach Restaurant (wed/thurs)
Workshops
• Alchemy at the Ark
• Villa Gaia
• Yoga Barn
• Dragonfly Village
Arts & crafts
• Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)– Jl. Raya Pengoseken
• Setia Dharma House of Masks and Puppets – J Tegal Bingin Mas
• Chez Monique silver smith class – Jl. Dewi Sita 081338454667
To do
• Tjampuhan Spa – Sauna and hot / cold springs
• Bali Herb Walk – 08123816024
• Bali Botanical Gardens – Kutuh Kaja – 0361970951 (currently closed)
• Dragonfly Village Sauna Nights – Dragonfly Village: Fire, Sauna and Salt Pool. Wednesday & Sunday at Sunset
• Lie by the pool, eat and drink at Jungle Fish
Dance!
Ubud is a town that loves to dance. High Vibe, no alcohol ecstatic dance that is…
• Ecstatic Dance at Yoga Barn – Friday nights and Sunday at 10am for 11am start (big lines so get there early)
• Ecstatic dance at Akasha New Earth Haven. Check Facebook page here.
• Shaking – Ratu Bagus Bi0-Energy Meditation (local fun & colour)
Massage
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• Iman – Nyoman – 081236009610
• Bali Botanica – 0361976739 (Full Day Package is OMMMAZING)
• Kush – 0361971236 (Part of Yoga Barn)
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• Nur Salon – Jl. Hanuman – 0361975352 (traditional)
• Restu Spa Jl. Gootama – Pak Wayan – 0361970483 (traditional)
• Iman – Wayan – Jl Sri Widari – 081236009610
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• Boreh Pijat Salon & Sauna – Jl. Gootama- 0361 2021586
• Starchild – 085237791477
• Kenko – 0361975293 (reflexology)
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• Body & Soul – Ida – 0361972617
• Shangri-la – 03619192547
• Sang Spa – 03619277222
• Cantik Spa – 03618081414
• Kayma Spa – 03619100017
Healers
• Pak Man Arya Dunung – 081338935369 (traditional Balinese Healer)
• Jenna Johnson – 081246058968 (Channelling spirit guides hands on energy work)
• Jacorda – 0361294565 (traditional Balinese Healer)
• Desak – 081916233330 – Electric Healer
• Ida Resi – 0813 38935369 – High Priestess of Bali (Min suggested donation $1M rp)
Shopping
• Starchild (sacred geometry) – Lotus Lane (also Portal on Jl. Gootama)
• Ubud markets (everything) – Jl. Raya Ubud
• Anjali – Jl. Dewi Sita (yoga clothes)
• We-ar.it – Jl. Hanoman (yoga clothes)
• Threads of Life Textile Arts Centre – J Kajeng
Off the beaten track (day tripping)
• White sand beach – hippy beach vibe with no electricity and walk in.
• Air Terjun Nungnung Waterfall, Belok Petang, Badung
• Menjangan Island – West Bali (wow)
• Munduk Village in mountains near Bedugal -UNESCO, spices
• Bali Botanic Gardens – Bedugal
• Sobek Ayung River Rafting – 036128759 / 0361729016
• Climb Volcanos – Gunung Batur, Gunung Agung – Gung 08123878168
• Amed (diving)
• Jatiluwih (Rice Fields)
Temples in Bali
• Royal Water Temple Pura Taman Ayun
• Pura Ulan Danu Bratan – temple on shore of Lake Bratan
• Supreme Water Temple Pura Ulun Danu Batur
• Candi Tebing Tegallinggah
• Sebatu
Other Ideas
• Check out a breath-work (Yoga Barn)
• Tibetan Bowls Meditation (Yoga Barn)
Getting Around
There are a million and one drivers in Bali that your could choose from. If you want to find a Bali Driver that will make your time in Bali super special you have to check out Dewa from Tour Bali Drivers on 0821 4499 3921. He will do your Bali airport transfer to and from Ubud and also Bali Day Trips.