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Garlic Lane Restaurant and Bar

Jl. Sahadewa No. 3 Legian Kelod, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

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Jl. Sahadewa No. 3 Legian Kelod, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

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+62 819-1666-2538
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Garlic Lane Restaurant and Bar

A breezy Legian sanctuary pairing ice-cold Bintangs and wok-fried comfort with free, sharp-witted drag cabaret. Staff hand you chilled towels the second you take a seat—an instant antidote to the midday shopping bustle along Jl. Sahadewa. Regulars treat the front high stools as an open-air lookout for people-watching, nursing frozen passionfruit daiquiris alongside generous plates of nasi goreng, chicken schnitzel, and hot chips with gravy. Come Wednesday or Sunday evening, the dining floor transforms around 8 PM, turning dinner into a riotous, costumed cabaret show that keeps the room buzzing over sticky rice with fresh mango.

  • Dinner Drag Cabaret: Evenings on Wednesdays and Sundays feature free live drag shows right in the dining room around 8 PM.
  • Chilled Towel Welcome: Staff greet arriving diners with chilled, rolled towels to cut through Legian’s tropical heat.
  • Shopping Break Perch: An open-front bar and restaurant serving cold beers, cocktails, and comforting Indonesian and Western favorites.
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What's On at Garlic Lane Restaurant and Bar

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Key Advantages

Why travellers and shoppers choose Garlic Lane Restaurant and Bar

  • Free Live Drag Cabaret Entertainment

    Scheduled dinner performances feature lively, costumed drag queens delivering high-energy entertainment at no admission cost.

    dancing and Drag Queen show that was put on for free was AWESOME and really topped our night off.

    Adam Bolt (AdamBoltGC)

  • Engaging Evening Comedy & Performance

    Interactive performances and witty humour turn routine dining into an engaging, memorable evening for mixed groups.

    The show was really entertaining, and they made some jokes that were funny to everyone.

    Angelina M

  • Convenient Shopping Break Oasis

    Centrally positioned along the Garlic Lane shopping stretch, offering a comfortable retreat to relax with cold drinks amidst retail excursions.

    What a place for some light relief from the hot, and the shopping.

    Paul Buckman

  • Heat-Relieving Cold Towel Welcome

    Guests receive complimentary chilled towels upon being seated to immediately soothe and counteract tropical heat and walking fatigue.

    As we sat down was given a cold flannel due to the heat which was relieving.

    Carolyn Chandler

  • Reliable Indonesian Staples

    Authentic local dishes like nasi goreng deliver consistently flavorful, satisfying dining at accessible prices.

    The nasi goreng was excellent, one the best since we arrived.

    Garth Richards

  • Accessible Comfort Dining & Value

    Generous portions of Western comfort foods and swift service offer reassuring value for budget-conscious travellers and families.

    Service is superior, food is amazingly tasty and reasonably priced.

    Randolph Koch

Customer-favorite Indonesian classics and Western comfort staples

  • Nasi Goreng

    The nasi goreng was excellent, one the best since we arrived.

    Garth Richards

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    Tonight we enjoyed a Chicken Schnitzel with vegetables instead of salad, served together with french fries and gravy.

    Kirsty M

  • Black pepper chicken roulade

    The black pepper chicken roulade, very tasty

    Garth Richards

  • Fried snapper

    we ordered from the western menu fried snapper and mix seafood, they had the touch of baliness food but not so strong, this is why it was so perfect

    Mariam Mahran

Other favorites

Sides, desserts, and refreshing cocktails to round out your visit

  • Margaritas

    good cheap cocktails Margaritas very good

    pup squad

  • Chips and gravy

    Great chips and gravy

    kerry SCANLAN

  • Passionfruit Frozen Daiquiri

    Our meals were washed down with a Passionfruit Frozen Daiquiri

    Kirsty M

  • Black sticky rice with fresh mango

    My favourite is black sticky rice with fresh mango.

    Alla Hartley

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and memorable flourishes that elevate casual dining in Legian

  • Chilled Flannels on Seating

    Guests are handed refreshing chilled or frozen flannels upon taking their seats to cool down from the Legian heat.

  • Complimentary Evening Drag Cabaret

    Guests enjoy complimentary live drag cabaret performances featuring comedy, costumes, and music during dinner on select nights.

  • Custom Tableside Kitchen Preparation

    The kitchen accommodates personal dining requests with on-the-spot adjustments, such as freshly whipping up a custom garlic butter sauce.

  • Icy Beer Glassware Service

    Beers are served in frosted, icy glassware to ensure maximum refreshment during warm weather and shopping breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the live drag cabaret show, and do I need to book?

Garlic Lane hosts free drag cabaret shows on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, usually starting around 8:00 PM following dinner service. Dinner reservations are accepted and recommended if you want a table for the performance.

Is there parking available on-site?

Yes, parking a car is difficult due to narrow street traffic, though motorbikes can park directly in front of the venue.

Do they offer refreshments to beat the Bali heat?

Guests arriving from the warm shopping street are greeted with complimentary chilled or frozen towels to cool down, and cold beers are served in iced glasses.

How does pricing and payment work?

Menu prices are listed inclusive of government taxes and service charges so there are no surprise fees, and note that the venue operates on cash only.

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