[Irish]

Personally I have been over to Bali 4 times now and I think it is awesome. But mainly cos I avoid Kuta, I always go to Seminyak which is the higher end party place. Despite being warned off it I did venture into Kuta once on my various trips over and can see why there is so much negativity about Bali here. Absolute shit hole.

Seminyak however is a different kettle of fish. Fair enough it's pretty expensive in comparison, but im happy to pay the inflated prices insofar as it serves to keep the scummy aussie bogans out (and trust me from my many years gaming nothing kills the market stone dead more than a bunch of aussie bogans aggressively hitting on everything that moves and is willing to cockblock/cut in/fight you to the death for a 6). There's the odd arsehole but most ppl I meet out and about the bars/clubs there are genuinely a pretty cool mix of expats and locals.

I met one of the best girls I have ever hooked up with on a solo trip the first time I went over and was railing her every time I went back (even though she since has LT boyfriend). Absolutely banging body and one of the most fun chicks I have ever been with. She also is well known round the party scene in Bali and knows how to play the game. Subtly cockteases the right bar owners and DJs thus securing free entry/que skip/VIP to most places and definitely had her finger on the pulse of where the good dayspots & nightspots are.

Not to rehash what has been written on Bali here before but I dont see any extensive datasheets on Seminyak specifically (seems the majority of dudes here who went to Bali partied mainly/solely in Kuta). So very quickly:

daygame(ish):

potato head: Very chilled very fancy venue, dont let the rather odd name fool you. But excellent to come down and chill while watching the sunsets before going out and hitting the town. Your alternatives here are Ku De Ta and W but Potato Head trumphs Ku De Ta cos it has the pool (and pool bar) and W is more of a hotel/couples/tourist vibe.



It's pretty chillaxed and folk tend to not get too hammered. Plus can be the occasional family there, (so needless to say dont go charging around 'beast mode') but can some some cracking girls kicking about in bikinis, normally tourists. Fairly easy to get some casual chit-chat going with chicks to see where they are headed out that night and tee something up for later on. Best way to do this for me was to get into the pool and get some chat going in and around the pool bar. Everyone is having a good time, no aussie bogans stinking up the joint, thus practically every set should open if you are just friendly & chilled

There is also another venue Cocoon which has a similar set up albeit smaller scale but I have not been so cant comment. However they have the occasional Splash bikini party there which is apparently well worth checking out

sidenote: awesome little beach bar to bring a date to day or night - La Plancha.



nightgame:

Hu'u Bar: Gone downhill when I had my last visit a couple weeks back but still worth sticking your head into I reckon. Music was pretty good from what I remember and comes from an RnB angle but tends to be a mash up of all sorts. The place is relatively civil early on and gets more and more intense as the night comes on. large dancefloor and friendly chicks open to chat and some close quarter dancing. Was plenty of options the first couple times i went but last time seemed a little cock heavy. Either way, it's free in so if it blows easy enough to bounce onto other venues

Favela: First time I went to this venue was few weeks back, think it's a relatively new venue. Really cool bar in the front and lots of tables out the back for isolating chicks. I was with my girl at the time but noted numerous viable options on the dancefloor when things livened up later on. Met some pretty sound people casually chatting to at the bar also. Definitely going back here

Townhouse : Seeming the new 'in' place to be, again a relatively new place that opened. I wasnt a massive fan as were a few older tourist folk who looked out of place and the layout is quite a 'vertical' venue where there are numerous floors & rooms but it all seems a little claustrophobic. There is a nice rooftop bar but unfortunately views aint great and its roasting hot, you'll be sweating through the front of your shirt in no time. Again was with my chick who was hooking up my crew for the night and spent most the evening on the couch with her and her buddy trying to tee up the 3way so didnt really get around the venue to give a solid opinion on it. But am assured it is currently the 'place to go' in Seminyak at the moment. The jury is still out for me

Motel Mexicola: Really cool qwirky bar which is a bit new on the scene also (things move quickly in Seminyak). Seems more popular amongst the locals so as a white guy you do stand out a bit more. layout quite open making it good to get chat with folk but noticed was quite cliquey at the same time. Still the locals are friendly enough (guys & girls) so good place to go early in the night

Mint: Been a few times here, been a mixed bag but when it's been good its been very good. A lot more loud and 'clubby' as compared to the previous venues mentioned above. Some cracking girls come here but there's a high infiltration of pros. The venue and music not to everyone's taste but again free in so easy enough to bounce. Tends to get more local girls out looking for white dudes, also when I was there I noticed some older white dudes with some very good game kicking about. Very friendly to chat to tho, most tend to be successful expats who have moved and opened up businesses in the local area and are doing very well (both with business and girls). Sounds like the best retirement plan ever.

Also, I cant remember the name of it but a pretty cool bar directly across the road from Mint is worth checking out also

late venue/post club after party: Maria Magdelena
If you are still going after the above bars/clubs are dying off check this place out. Not quite last chance saloon but there is some bogan infiltration from Kuta so your competition stiffens up. Should still be enough options here tho to make it worth your while. quite cool bar actually and plenty areas for isolating chicks up the stairs on the balcony

late late venue/after party when everyone is completely fucked up:
Pyramid: Drug central and hardcore dance venue. Most folk likely to be on pills but still some decent talent kicking about who will be up for some action. Got a double makeout last time I was there tho was a bit off my face myself. the type of place which you go to super late and when you leave it will be daylight outside. Plenty of pro's kicking about as you would expect but plenty of regular girls also. Not too bad for a proper last chance saloon venue

Also on a side note if you like local indo women (i love them) there are plenty of chicks who come over for a weekend holiday from Jakarta as well as the local balinese chicks. If you get chatting to a indo chick and she tells you she is over on hols from Jaks you have struck gold my friend. Bali is 'girls on tour' for Jakarta chicks and trust me, from personal experience, they are up for ANYTHING.

That ended up being a bit of a brain dump and left a lot of stuff out but hopefully some useful info for anyone heading to Bali anytime soon. If you are feel free to drop me a PM, I can get in touch with my Bali girls and get the lowdown on where the best party's are at and hook you guys up

Bottom line, if you want to party (and have a bit of cash to spend), Seminyak is your place. Avoid Kuta like the plague