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Why Not Restaurant and Bar

F7V5+7HW, Jl. Bisma No.8, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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F7V5+7HW, Jl. Bisma No.8, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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+62 859-5144-5829
HoursMonday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Why Not Restaurant and Bar

Why Not Restaurant and Bar delivers raw live rock, cold pints, and zero pretense on Jl. Bisma. Expect a scruffy, electric space where cardboard signs serve as menus and all tax and service charges are baked into the bill. Regulars drop in early for the buy-two-get-three cocktail happy hour—accompanied by bowls of sweet-and-salty popcorn—before the nightly bands kick off sets of 90s rock and crowd-requested covers that pack the floor with travelers, expats, and locals trading stories over plates of quesadillas and wok-tossed mie goreng.

  • Nightly Live Rock: Live bands take the floor with classic rock sets, high-octane cover tunes, and crowd requests that pack the room.
  • Early Happy Hour: Buy-two-get-one-free cocktail specials run before 8pm, paired with complimentary sweet-and-salty popcorn.
  • Zero-Pretense Pricing: Cardboard sign menus, straightforward bar bites, and all taxes and service charges included upfront without hidden fees.
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Why Choose Why Not Restaurant and Bar

Discover why patrons flock to Why Not for electrifying live rock, genuine community vibes, and honest value in Ubud.

  • High-Energy Live Rock & Band Sets

    Dynamic local rock bands take the stage nightly, delivering energetic sets and taking live crowd requests in an intimate room.

    Band on this night was really good, playing rock from 90-00's and taking requests from the crowd, too.

    Joanne Lee

  • Intimate, High-Voltage Pub Atmosphere

    The compact pub layout amplifies performer energy, creating a high-voltage, electric atmosphere where the crowd feels connected to the music.

    Yes, the space might be a bit tight, but that’s precisely what creates the intimate, electric vibe.

    Igor Akulich

  • Warm, Welcoming Social Setting

    The welcoming local team and open layout make patrons feel like part of an effortless circle of friends right away.

    The best pub in Ubud, good vibe, very good live music, we felt like we were in a circle of friends.

    Violetta Letta

  • Community-Focused, Pretense-Free Gathering

    An unpretentious gathering spot where travelers, expats, and locals mingle and sing along without fuss.

    Live bands and a great local atmosphere without the fancy rubbish.

    Simon T

  • Value-Driven Cocktail Happy Hours

    Generous daily happy hour drink deals, including 3-for-2 cocktails alongside complimentary bar snacks, keep drinks affordable.

    Happy hour is 3 for 2, or buy 2 and get the 3rd free. Drinks are inexpensive for this area even without the happy hour! They also gave us a little bowl of popcorn for free.

    Isabelle Papenfuss

  • All-Inclusive Transparent Pricing

    All taxes and service fees are factored upfront into clear pricing, keeping the dive-bar experience straightforward and hassle-free.

    Big bonus : government taxes and charges are all included, makes things much transparent and easier.

    Ellie Pnt

Bar bites and drink favorites to fuel a high-energy live music night

  • Popcorn

    Do not start eating the popcorn - it’s sweet & salty and addictive

    Jamie Sullivan

  • Quesadillas

    Got their quesadillas and they were soooo good.

    Mariel C

  • Mojito

    I stopped in for a mojito. With local rum was 80k and there is a happy hour of 160k for 3.

    Jamie Sullivan

  • Vegetarian burger

    We had the vegetarian burger and loved it.

    Ellie Pnt

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and unexpected gestures that define the dive-bar experience

  • Complimentary Bar Popcorn

    Guests enjoying drinks at the bar or tables are served complimentary bowls of fresh popcorn to snack on while listening to music.

  • Audience-Led Song Requests

    The live rock acts take requests directly from the audience, turning pub shows into personalized sing-alongs.

  • Early Evening Kids' Games

    Early evening patrons with children have access to games for kids before the later live music sets kick off.

  • Table-Side Creature Checks

    Waitstaff go out of their way to make skittish guests comfortable, including checking under tables for lizards upon request.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, seating, and happy hour specials at Why Not.

  • Catch Early Happy Hour Pricing

    Arrive before 8:00 PM to take advantage of the happy hour deal—offering buy 2 cocktails get the 3rd free (160k IDR for 3)—and secure a seat before the venue packs out for the band.

  • Plan Around Live Band Sets

    The bar features nightly rock and cover bands usually kicking off between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM; head in earlier to claim a spot near the music, as seating fills up fast and crowds gather to dance.

  • Prepare for a Compact Space

    Space inside is compact and intimate, meaning tables fill quickly and the venue becomes lively and crowded later in the evening with limited remaining seats.

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