Restaurant
Laughing Buddha Bar
Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
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Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
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Skip the quiet yoga shalas—this is where Ubud drinks beer, sweats, and dances. Right along Jalan Monkey Forest, the room packs out early for nightly live bands shifting across blues, rock, and Latin sets. Regulars know it as the ultimate spot for nongkrong, nursing cold buckets of Bintang while the floor gets moving. When seating fills up, strangers pull up stools at communal sharing tables and compare travel notes between tracks. Show up before 8:00 PM for buy-one-get-one cocktails paired with quick bar snacks like tuna sashimi and churros.
- Nightly Live Music: Live bands play every evening, cycling through rock, blues, and Latin sets that draw crowds onto the floor.
- Communal Table Seating: Full tables turn into communal sharing spots where solo travelers and groups mix freely.
- Early Drink Specials: Early arrivals can catch buy-one-get-one drink specials before 8:00 PM alongside quick bar bites.
What's On at Laughing Buddha Bar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Spend Your Evening at Laughing Buddha Bar
Nightly live bands, communal seating, and drink specials keep Ubud evenings lively and connected.
Daily Rotating Live Music Lineup
Curated live bands perform every night across rock, blues, and Latin genres, drawing energetic crowds to the floor.
There are also have a live music schedule for everyday. Rock, Latin, Blues etc
Saharat Athinopunyawat Crowd-Engaging Band Performances
Dynamic, high-energy stage performances prompt full rooms of diners and visitors to get up and dance.
Surprisingly they even had the diners up and dancing in the middle, which speaks to the charisma of the band.
Michael Woodburn Shared Seating for Easy Mingling
Packed sets welcome walk-ins by offering communal table space that makes mingling natural and effortless.
we were in a sharing table (i think that’s quite a nice way to meet people tbh)
Polite Ravers Open Environment for Solo Travelers
A welcoming, unpretentious venue culture makes it effortless for solo visitors and international travelers to connect.
As a solo traveller, I always make new friends every time I visit.
T Palmer Early Evening Drink Promotions
Arriving before 8:00 PM unlocks a buy-one-get-one cocktail special ahead of the evening band sets.
Plus, if you come before 8pm, their cocktails are buy 1 free 1.
Lim WH Bintang Buckets and Casual Dining
Groups enjoying the live performances can easily order buckets of cold Bintang directly alongside pub fare.
Grab yourself a bucket of Bintang and enjoy!
Scott Wildman
Most popular items
Hearty mains and fresh plates enjoyed alongside daily live music
Burger
Got the burger, came with fresh fries with skin, very delicious.
Dennis Hellwig Tuna sashimi
Tuna sashimi was really good — super fresh, and the pesto sauce paired perfectly with it.
Lim WH Cajun chicken
The Cajun chicken was also delicious, cooked just right and not dry at all.
Lim WH Chicken lasagna
The chicken lasagna was so good we practically had a foodgasm.
Ameya Muzumdar
Before you head over
Essential tips on arrival timing, communal seating, and drink specials for live music nights
Arrive by 8:00 PM for Dedicated Seating
The venue fills up quickly for nightly live sets; plan to arrive by 8:00 PM or earlier if you want your own dedicated table before peak crowds arrive.
Be Ready for Shared Tables
Expect communal seating when arriving late or during busy sets, as the staff routinely places guests at shared tables when private spots fill up.
Catch the Pre-8 PM Drink Special
Take advantage of the early evening cocktail deal before 8:00 PM, which offers buy-one-get-one-free drinks before the peak entertainment starts.
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