20 of the Best Things to do in Seminyak, Bali
The Crowded Planet, Jan 2021
Heading to Bali? Ditch (in)famous Kuta and head to Seminyak, its more elegant and hipster neighbour. From staying in a villa, to cooking classes and more, here are 15 fun things to do in Seminyak!
Fun Things to do In Seminyak
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8) Get Your Coffee Fix
You can really find anything in Seminyak – including excellent coffee! If you’ve spent time in offbeat places in Bali or beyond and are craving that perfect latte from home, you’re more than likely to find it here.
Seminyak is second only to Canggu for that Insta-perfect blend of colourful walls, totally extra latte art and tasty cakes and slices – including plenty of raw and/or vegan options, bien sûr!
There are literally dozens of cafés in Seminyak – we recommend checking out Revolver (or Baby Revolver, depending where in Seminyak you are), Sisterfields, Coffee Cartel or Bottega Italiana in Petitenget.
Things to do in Seminyak at Night
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18) Enjoy the Foodie Scene
Homemade fresh pasta and cheese!
So much to eat, so little time! This is particularly true in Seminyak – from uber-fancy conceptual eateries to bare-bones warung, and everything in between, the restaurant choice is almost endless.
A lively expat scene means that Seminyak is also a good place to enjoy your favourite food – be it ramen, burgers, pizza or whatever else, you can be sure to find it in Seminyak.
Choosing the best restaurant in Seminyak is likely to be a formidable task, so here are 6 of your favourites – if you know of any more, feel free to let us know and we’ll add them!
Bottega Italiana – excellent Italian restaurant with the best pizza and pasta in two locations in Seminyak! The owner is a friend of mine from Milan.
Wacko Burger Cafe – the best burgers in Seminyak, period! There are also vegetarian and vegan burgers.
Naughty Nuri’s Warung – the Seminyak outpost of the original Naughty Nuri in Ubud, famous for its sticky ribs and dirty Martinis.
Motel Mexicola – this fun restaurant/bar with a retro vibe is worth visiting for its excellent Mexican food, but make sure you also stay for the party!
Mama San – delicious Pan-Asian cuisine and cocktails plus classy interiors.
Merah Putih – THE place to go for upscale Indonesian food! The eye-catching architecture and great prices will make you want to return time and time again.
