The Night Rooster
Ubud
Bar in Ubud, Indonesia
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Why go
The Night Rooster is the Ubud pick for a cocktail-focused night rather than a full dinner or resort-lounge plan. Its Asia bar recognition makes it more compelling than many casual central-Ubud options, but small groups and date-night drinkers are the safest fit. If space, hotel convenience, or a slower group evening matters more, compare Jati Bar, Pinstripe Bar, Uma Bar, The Panen Padi Bar.
About The Night Rooster
In Ubud, The Night Rooster is best described from the verified facts that are available: it is a bar with smart casual dress code guidance and confirmed recognition from bar lists, including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #472 (2025) and World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #50 (2017).
Because verified details such as food format, published price band, seating count, opening hours, specific menu items are not available here, plan with care. Treat The Night Rooster as a Ubud bar to consider, confirm current operating details directly before building a full evening around it.
A Ubud bar with confirmed recognition
The strongest grounded reason to keep The Night Rooster on a shortlist is its confirmed bar recognition. That gives it a clearer credibility signal than an ordinary, unvetted stop, without needing to invent specifics about its menu, room size, or service style.
If dinner is part of the plan, handle that separately through our full Ubud restaurants guide. With no verified food format available here, The Night Rooster should not be treated as a confirmed full-meal destination.
Where it fits in an Ubud night
Choose The Night Rooster if you want a Ubud bar with confirmed awards history and are comfortable checking current details before you go. Do not rely on unverified assumptions about seating, outdoor space, happy hour, group capacity, or signature drinks.
For comparison, you may also look at Jati Bar, Pinstripe Bar, The Panen Padi Bar, Uma Bar, depending on the kind of setting you want. The most reliable distinction for The Night Rooster is simple: it has verified bar-list recognition and a smart casual dress code, while many practical visit details still need direct confirmation.
Quick reference: consider The Night Rooster for an award-recognized Ubud bar stop; confirm current hours, menu, seating, reservation needs before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Jl. Goutama Sel. No.5, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
- Website
- locavorenxt.com/family/night-rooster
- Phone
- +62 813-3794-1987
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Night Rooster presents a measured, sophisticated take on Ubud’s bar culture. It prefers a smaller, programme-first format rather than the open‑air spectacle found on Bali’s coast, so the focus is on craft and technique rather than on views or volume. Located on a quieter street, the bar attracts a committed local and visiting audience that returns for consistently thoughtful cocktails. Accolades such as a place on Asia’s 50 Best Bars and repeated ranking in global lists underline a serious, sustained programme. The overall mood is refined and relaxed, ideal for people who seek substance over flash.
Best For
This is a destination for cocktail enthusiasts, people who plan an outing specifically to experience a bartender’s craft. Its quieter setting and emphasis on a sustained programme make it well suited to date nights, late‑night drinks, and low‑key special evenings rather than large tourist groups or venue‑hopping. The bar rewards repeat visits: guests who come looking tend to be regulars who appreciate local ingredient-driven mixes and considered technique. Expect a more intimate, conversational atmosphere where the cocktail list and bartender knowledge are the primary draws.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the local focus when ordering: the bar explicitly works with Bali’s spices, ferments, tropical fruit and rice‑based spirits, so ask the bartender for drinks that showcase regional ingredients or their take on tropical flavours. Because the programme favours technique over gimmick, request recommendations based on flavour profiles you enjoy rather than chasing a signature name. If you want to understand the programme, invite the bartender to explain a recent house creation — the venue’s reputation and rankings suggest staff are prepared to discuss provenance and method.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cosy lounge reminiscent of a colonial planter's club with plush seating, bookcases, dim lighting, mirrored ceiling, and a mysterious, intimate atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
Ashes
Planning details
Location
Jl. Goutama Sel. No.5, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is full
If The Night Rooster is not workable, try Pinstripe Bar for a polished Ubud bar backup or Jati Bar for a calmer hotel-bar direction. For a broader scan, use our full Ubud bars guide.
Bar context
How it compares in Ubud
For a cocktail-first night, Night Rooster is the sharper choice than Pinstripe Bar, Uma Bar, The Panen Padi Bar, Jati Bar. The reason to choose it is drinks credibility, not a broad resort-style evening. If the night needs a more managed hotel setting, Jati Bar or Uma Bar is the safer direction.
Pinstripe Bar is the better cross-shop for readers who want a polished Ubud bar experience without making the cocktail program the entire point. The Panen Padi Bar is more useful when the setting matters as much as the glass. Night Rooster is the stronger bet for guests who would rather spend the evening budget on a tighter, drink-led stop than a longer lounge plan.
For booking difficulty, treat Night Rooster as the least casual option in this set. If timing is flexible, start there; if the plan cannot absorb a miss, have Pinstripe Bar or Jati Bar as the backup.
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Compare The Night Rooster
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Night Rooster | Ubud | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #4722017 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #50 |
| Night Rooster | Gianyar | No published awards |
| Pinstripe Bar | Ubud | No published awards |
| Uma Bar | Ubud | No published awards |
| The Panen Padi Bar | Ubud | No published awards |
| Jati Bar | Ubud | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Night Rooster good for a date?
It can be a good fit if your date plan is centered on visiting an award-recognized Ubud bar and you are comfortable confirming practical details in advance. Its confirmed credentials include World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars #50 (2017). For a different kind of evening, Uma Bar may be worth comparing.
