
The Writers Bar
Jimbaran
Bar in Jimbaran, Indonesia
Why go
The Writers Bar is worth choosing for a quiet, polished hotel-bar stop in Jimbaran, especially for sunset drinks, afternoon tea, or a date where conversation matters. It is less compelling for big groups or beach-club energy; compare AYANA Pool Deck, KISIK Lounge, or Kubu Beach Club if the setting needs to carry the whole night.
About The Writers Bar
The Writers Bar is a venue in Jimbaran. The practical detail to plan around is its smart casual dress code, which is the clearest confirmed point and therefore the most useful starting point for deciding whether it suits your plans. Beyond that, specific claims about its menu, drinks, setting, prices, hours, service style, or ideal occasion are not confirmed here, so it is best treated as a Jimbaran option to check directly before you go. In practice, that means approaching it with a little more caution than a venue where the full experience is clearly documented: do not build an itinerary around assumptions, do not rely on second-hand impressions unless you have checked the most current source available.
If you are choosing among venues in the area, confirm current opening times, reservations, what is being served on the day. This is especially important when a place is being considered as part of a wider Jimbaran evening, where timing, dress, availability can affect the rest of the plan. For The Writers Bar, the grounded planning note is simple: dress smart casual and avoid assuming details that have not been verified. That does not make it difficult to consider; it simply means the decision should be based on confirmed information rather than expectation.
Choose it with smart casual dress in mind
The confirmed dress code at The Writers Bar is smart casual. That makes attire the main consideration for visitors comparing it with other Jimbaran plans. Smart casual is useful as a planning cue because it suggests dressing with more intention than beachwear or very relaxed day clothes, while still keeping the overall approach comfortable and not overly formal. If The Writers Bar is one stop within a longer itinerary, it is worth choosing clothing that can carry through the evening without needing a change.
For everything else, including availability, group suitability, menus, any current offers, contact the venue directly or check the latest official information before making it the anchor of an evening. This is the safest way to avoid mismatched expectations, particularly if you are organising around a specific time, a group, or a particular kind of food or drink experience. It also helps distinguish what is actually confirmed from what may be out of date, incomplete, or simply not stated here.
Where it fits among Jimbaran bar options
The Writers Bar can be considered alongside AYANA Pool Deck, KISIK Lounge, Kubu Beach Club, Loloan Beach Bar & Grill, Telu when comparing places in or around Jimbaran. The right choice depends on the current details that matter to your visit, such as reservations, dress expectations, what each venue is offering that day. Since the confirmed information for The Writers Bar is limited, it is most useful to compare it on practical terms first: whether you can secure the timing you want, whether the dress code fits the rest of your day, whether the venue’s current offering matches what you are looking for.
For broader planning, cross-check nearby meals in Our full Jimbaran restaurants guide. That can help place The Writers Bar within a wider route or evening plan, especially if you are deciding whether to pair a bar stop with a meal elsewhere in the area. If the bar is part of a stay rather than a standalone stop, Our full Jimbaran hotels guide may also be useful. In either case, keep the same approach: use the confirmed smart casual dress code as the dependable baseline, then verify the live details before committing your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera No.1A, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
- Website
- raffles.com/bali/dining/iconic-writers-bar
- Phone
- +62 811-3820-9559
Venue details
Ambiance
A refined yet relaxed hotel-bar setting with soaring rattan ceilings, warm sunset light, and an adjoining library-gallery, designed for quiet conversations, Champagne toasts, and contemplative drinks from afternoon through late evening.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- Bali Sling
- Singapore Sling-inspired cocktails
Planning details
Location
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera No.1A, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If The Writers Bar feels too quiet, try AYANA Pool Deck for a more social resort setting. If the brief is closer to beach-club mode, Kubu Beach Club is the cleaner cross-shop.
Bar context
How It Compares
The Writers Bar is the calmer pick in Jimbaran: better for a composed cocktail, afternoon tea, or two-person conversation than for a full beach-club session. AYANA Pool Deck is the stronger choice when poolside energy is the point, while KISIK Lounge and Kubu Beach Club make more sense when the plan needs a bigger resort setting.
For value, The Writers Bar works if the spend is buying quiet, service, a refined room rather than extra hours of entertainment. Loloan Beach Bar & Grill and Telu are better cross-shops if the priority is a looser Jimbaran night and less formal atmosphere. Booking difficulty is easy here, so it is a practical fallback when the plan is still taking shape.
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How The Writers Bar compares in Jimbaran
Pick The Writers Bar over AYANA Pool Deck if the night needs a quieter indoor-outdoor resort-bar feel rather than a poolside scene. Choose KISIK Lounge or Kubu Beach Club when the setting should feel more expansive and social.
Loloan Beach Bar & Grill and Telu are the better alternatives for readers who want a less formal Jimbaran plan. The Writers Bar is easier to justify when the occasion calls for smart casual polish, cocktails, a slower pace.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Writers Bar have happy hour deals?
Is The Writers Bar good for a date?
The confirmed planning detail is that The Writers Bar is in Jimbaran and has a smart casual dress code.
Is The Writers Bar good for groups?
What's the crowd like at The Writers Bar?
For the most reliable sense of the atmosphere on a given day, check current information from The Writers Bar in Jimbaran.















