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A Simple Guide to Cocktail Glassware

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How to Order at a Cocktail Bar Without Knowing Anything

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The Classy Cocktails Worth Ordering in Ubud

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The History of Prohibition Era Cocktails

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The Best Drinks to Order at a Bar for a Woman

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The Best Drinks to Order at a Bar

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The Best Mixed Drinks to Order at a Bar

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The Old Fashioned Cocktail With a Local Twist

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The Negroni From Light to Deep

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The Best Martini Cocktails and Their Character

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Crafting the Character of the Primitivist

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The Different Types of Mezcal and What They Taste Like

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A Simple Guide to Types of Gin Cocktails

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Enjoying Premium Vintage Wines in Ubud

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The Right Food for Duca di Saragno Chianti Riserva

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Golden Hour Drinks and Premium Agave Spirits in a Luxury Setting

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A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your First Cigar in Ubud

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The Difference Between Machine-Made and Hand-Rolled Cigars

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Taco Tequila Tuesday Is the Ultimate Midweek Escape

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Finding a Quiet Space for Cigars and Conversation in Ubud

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GTR- R35

1 year ago

Perfect from France 🇫🇷

Snezhana Sadova

Such a great venue hidden right in the rice fields… incredible atmosphere! So stylish and jazzzy! Was admired by the live band - my favorite saxophone and grand piano with beautiful vocal..! Took me to Chicago…

Thanks a lot for your great service and this exclusive vibe that you bring to Ubud!

As a founder of dance show in Bali I enjoyed this cocktail so much 😃🍸💫

Valentine Zaninetti

We had a wonderful evening in this bar with its unique and charming decor. The staff is attentive and helps make this a party, a little extra for the cocktails vs. the food, which is still very good!

Skyler Sim

Such a beautiful, quiet hidden gem in Ubud.

I stumbled upon this place when I was searching up places that did live jazz in Bali, and I made a reservation for a Thursday evening as they only do live music on Thursdays and Fridays. This lovely bar is nestled in Viceroy Bali, and it is an absolutely gorgeous property.

On that evening, I was attended to by Chagga and Dewa, who were both incredibly attentive. The staff were all very friendly and it was great making small talk with them. It was lovely meeting them. The service was top-notch, and I was escorted to my seat and then to my car when I was ready to leave.

The food was excellent - very fresh and flavourful. Portions are a little on the smaller side since it comes from their fine dining restaurant, Apéritif, next door. But everything was yummy and served promptly.

The drinks however, were the star of the show. Each cocktail on their menu has a story and is inspired by an influential figure. I enjoyed hearing about how they conjured up each one, and the drinks themselves were excellent.

Live music was on point as well. I wish I could have stayed a bit longer to enjoy but I suppose I’ll just have to come back sometime :) Chagga shared that the live music on Fridays is more akin to proper jazz. To round off the evening, Chagga gave me some free martini shots which were incredibly smooth and strong.

Thank you for the spectacular time - I can’t wait to be back!

Nicole

Really lovely bar in Bali, highly recommend. We made a reservation for the bar (only) and when we showed up, we were the only guests. But that did not make for an awkward evening! The bartenders were lovely, really knowledgeable and fun and we had a great conversation. Later other guests showed up and the vibe was lovely, relaxed and warm.

The cocktails are also excellent and made with high-quality spirits so that we did not feel it the next day! And the small food items we ordered from the menu - which includes dinner if you are interested - were also very good.

Highly recommend this bar and would be happy to come back!

Adrian Zatreanu

10/10 atmosphere, 10/10 cocktails.

Super friendly staff helping you with recommendations and suggestions, all while making some absolutely perfect cocktails.

They range cocktails based on strongness, fruitiness, so it’s easy to pick one based on your favourite spirit.

The only caveat here is that although there is a food menu, even the main dishes are “tasting size”, as they are brought from the fine dining restaurant Aperitif. But even so, the venison wellington is out of this world.

Marcel Maintz

Top notch...
Comparable to amazing bars around the world.
The guys working there were not just super professional, but fun....

Wulan Haryono

2 years ago

delicious canapés and expertly crafted cocktails , beautiful ambience, amazing service.

Celeste W

A little surprise find when we’re googling live jazz venues, nested in Viceroy hotel. Beautiful Great Gatsby themed bar with 1920s New York vibe, dark interiors and the best service crew.

We’re well looked after by the team, and special thanks to Changga the lead bar tender who made our cocktails - every order was exquisite, with a lot of depth and taste. Easily one of our best finds in Ubud.

前田四郎治

It's a nice bar.
After dinner at the restaurant next door, dessert will be delivered here.
There is also an extensive menu of drinks and cocktails.

Domagoj Modrušan

Apin and Panji were the best possible waiters I could ask for. So so so professional, I literally tried the best cocktail in my life I couldnt reccomend more. And this is not a fake pushed review I really really liked it! Come here!

Ulysses Chua

One of my favorite stops in Bali. Had an amazing time and experience thanks to Angga. Great drinks, great service, excellent bar.

Wynda Himura

I don't drink often, but when I do, here is where I come! Definitely the best drinks i've had in bali. Also try their Venison Wellington & thank me later ✨

Ugek Durupadi

Loved everything this place has to offer from the ambience, food, drinks and the overall experience there. Would recommend this place to my friends and family if they’re looking for a place in Ubud to spend their evening.

Ewan Miller

One of the best bars I’ve ever been in my life.
Honestly.
And have been to MANY bars all around the world 🌍😇😅
I admire the knowledge and dedication, the atmosphere and slow pace energy of a proper bar the incredible team possess and creates.
I will definitely be back and Christophe my boy is sending his special thanks for the opportunity to be there with me last night 🤗🙏
Many thanks guys ! Was a real pleasure to meet you all ❤️

Christopher Antoni

Definitely one of the best bars I’ve visited in Bali. We ordered the refreshing The Primitivist, the spicy The Novelist, and the fruity The Dancer. None of them dissappointing, so delicious and unique. The foods are also delicious and light-bites. Highly recommended.

Lekha Nair

I had an amazing experience here. From the food to all the cocktails served, it was extremely good! The staff here are friendly and very attentive and accommodating. Kudos to Panji for making me feel super comfortable especially being there on my Birthday and first ever solo trip. I would definitely go back here the next I’m in Bali!

Shari Aubrey

Do yourself a favour and go to Pinstripe Bar when in Ubud!!! We had an exceptional evening … the bar is beautifully setup with its 1930’s vibe (including some props scattered around like the old pistol I had such fun playing with), the cocktails are amazing and full of sensory experiences whether it’s dry ice, smoked wormwood, peacock feathers and much more, food is great coming out of the adjoining restaurant kitchen.

We’re not smokers but we had such fun heading into the cigar room and choosing a cigar and sitting on the balcony puffing on a cigar and drinking a whisky sour.

But the best part of the evening is easily the staff!!! Each of the mixologists were absolutely amazing, not just with drinks, but being so fun, engaging and entertaining in all the ways you want. A massive thank you Changgu, Eric and the team - you made our night special.

Oh and read the menu and learn a bit about 1930’s Ubud. So interesting!!

Adam & Nicole Gerrard

We were gifted with a beautiful night out and treated to one of Balis finest evenings. Exquisite food, impeccable ambiance and without a doubt in my mind, one of the best cocktail mixologist there is. Words do not do this place justice. Definitely an experience we will never forget. PS The deserts are truly incredible as was the Lobster tortellini.

Allan Campion

Some say it’s hard to pin down what takes a cocktail bar from good to great. But I disagree as you only have to step inside Pinstripe Bar to see outstanding in action.

It’s apparent in the warm welcome, the professional and assured service. It is on display in the curated cocktail list which are made with the world’s top spirit brands and each with a story behind them.

Not only that but the sense of place is at Pinstripe Bar is incredible as it seamlessly combines Balinese hospitality together with a 1930’s speakeasy vibe.

All guest need to do is settle in, peruse the menu and let this magical experience begin. Cocktails offer incredible flavour combinations including native Balinese ingredients, they magically transform colour in the glass and appear topped with smoke filled bubbles for impact.

This theatre adds another level to the experience of enjoying creative cocktails with the team at Pinstripe Bar. Combined with stunning architecture, outstanding food and the sheer scale of the venue makes Pinstripe Bar a must-visit on visit to Bali.

Made Indira

I went to Pinstripe while me and some friends had a staycation in Tegalalang for the weekend. After had dinner we decided to go check the bar at Pinstripe to get maybe one or two glass of margarita. Once I saw their cocktails menu, I had difficulties to choose between their well-crafted menu. Then Panji, the head mixologist served us a welcome drinks, I never expect the taste to be sooo delicious. From there I totally forgot the margarita and just let Panji surprise me with the magical taste of the cocktails that are so delicious I cannot stop sipping them. I tried to guess the ingredients Panji use in my cocktails, which of course mostly failed. The cocktails ingredients are source locally which really interesting because many of them usually use as cooking ingredients.
Definitely will come back to try all the menu.

ros March

One of the best Ubud area cocktail bar here!!!
Cocktail & atmosphere & Music,I highly recommend here!!!!

Keisuke Yamamoto

Great Concept
Great atmosphere
Great Cocktails

I M

Best cocktails weve had in a while! Definitely a must go when in Ubud looking for a hip place to drink and smoke some cigar.

perdana yoga

The best bar in bali

louise meloche

This is one of my favourite cocktail bars in Ubud! Pinstripe is a must visit bar that is great to visit solo or with a group of friends. They have a huge range of premium spirits, if you are into tequila, gin or whiskeys, this place has the biggest range in Ubud.

The cocktails are really inventive and aesthetic. Personally I love the Mezcal one with the peacock feather, it is delicious and the flavours are balanced perfectly.

The atmosphere is cosy yet it’s a large space with an indoor and outside terrace with jungle views. Perfect place to sit of an afternoon with cocktails or wine and then move inside for the lively atmosphere at night time.

This bar is really unique and I recommend to all my friends visiting Bali to make sure they don’t miss out on visiting!

t horn

The best and most spectacular cocktails in Bali his bar is extraordinary and elegant. Sophisticated classy and sexy. Changga is a master mixologist that makes every cocktail come exiting with the story of the name as well as detailed preparation. Must visit must indulge must experience if you are in Ubud !!! The service is impeccable, the drinks the best in Bali, the atmosphere is sexy old Hollywood with class and sophisticated touch. The BEST!! Thank you for amazing memories.

Wilson Alfredo Halomoan Putra Tarihoran

Coming here just for the vibes, not expecting the foods and sides are so delicious. Definitely worth coming back again. The Servers are very nice and very informative. Adit, one of the waiters took the time explaining everything, props to him!

Marlene Kyrönen

Highly recommend pinstripe bar. The best cocktails on the island. My personal favorite is The artist! So delicious. We had a great time here and service is amazing. Must must visit when in Ubud. 10/10!!

Heru kecil

3 years ago

Best place that i've ever visited in Bali!
Can't describe by words.
The cocktails, the service, the ambience, the music, most of all the bartenders are legends.
Definitely will be back.

Nana Moore

Nice place to having a dinner and chill while enjoying Live music 🎶 it was incredible and good memories. The Bar absolutely amazing, indoor area with air conditioning, outdoor area for some people smoking. What is the most I like is the bathroom, very clean and cozy to do my make up 😂😁🤣

ChonTea id

Panji and his team are best that’s all!!
Its bar ambience will bring u to different world, a good getaway in Ubud

Ca Bi

We started our degustation at the bar with our complimentary cocktail served with 3 different amuse bouche.
The atmosphere is lovely. We felt taken back to the 1930s
Make sure to get early to your restaurant reservation so you can enjoy an aperitif here.

Nathan Cawood

This is simply as good as a bar gets. It is somewhat hidden and more a speak easy than a bar. Staff is impeccably talented. The atmosphere is perfect right down to the smallest detail. I only wish we went here earlier. It may just be the best bar experience in Bali, and that is truly quite that statement.

Calvin Voon

Exquisite drinks. Didn’t eat this time. Will be back 100%.

Come here if you value:
- exceptionally drinks with presentation
- fluent English speaking, attentive waitstaff
- a low-key vibe, fancy atmosphere, tastefully decorative and clean facilities that sets a 1950s mood

Went here an hour before closing for nightcaps. And no they didn’t kick us out even after it was closed. Managed to have 4 cocktails between two people plus complimentary welcome AND send off drinks. The send off drink is that light purple potion, which I forget the name of, and it’s unforgettably delicious.

Smoking allowed on the deck area. Think cigars are available for purchase.

Look forward to returning for more poisons.

Reviews of Pinstripe Bar