The Well Designed Travel Guide: Canggu, Bali
Canggu is the expat HQ of Bali. Here you will find an abundance of impeccably designed cafes, co-working spaces, and never-ending nightlife, all within a few mile radius. Although Canggu takes the cake when it comes to entertainment, the area may not offer the picturesque, turquoise-reef Bali you see advertised. Instead, you'll mostly find murky waters plagued by the daily downpours of rain and crowded beaches. However, in terms of longevity in Indonesia, Canggu offers a perfect place to stay for a month or a year with access to almost anything necessary for an extended stay.
It should be noted that traffic in Canggu is hectic and the fastest (and really, only) way to get around is via motorbike, as there are few sidewalks and driving cars through the congested streets is just not feasible. Riding a two-wheeled vehicle in a third-world country can be a daunting task. However, there are other options, such as Go-jek, Bali's Uber for scooters.
The food scene in Canggu is also enviable. Whether you're craving Asian-fusion or Italian, the worldwide culinary influence is unmatched in terms of price (think $5 sushi and $3 ramen)—imported items such as liquor and wine are in still in line with most American prices Whether you're in Bali for a couple of weeks or a few months, I recommend spending at least a day or two exploring Canggu as you'll find some of the best design in the country in both restaurants and shops.
stay - BELAJAR
Designed by an Australian influencer couple, every corner of Belajar is a background for the perfect photograph.
LOCATION: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong Gg. Bulan No.4, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
WEBSITE: https://belajarbali.com/
eat | copenhagen
Design a fully customizable cutting board for breakfast at this European-inspired cafe.
LOCATION:Jl. Canggu Padang Linjong No.71a, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
eat — butterman
This french-style bakery has the best coffee and croissants in Indonesia. I promise.
location: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.10, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
instagram: @butterman.id
EAT — REVOLVER CAFE
Good food and great design—even the waiters dress well.
location:Jl. Nelayan No.5, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
WEBSITE: https://revolverbali.com/
EAT — BLACKLIST COFFEE ROASTERS
An Australian-owned coffee house with on-par Avo Toast to match.
location: Jl. Tanah Barak No.6, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
WEBSITE: https://blacklistcoffee.co.id/
eat - luma
Stop by for Happy Hour and have a taste of Bali’s take on Mediterranean food.
WEBSITE: https://www.lumabali.com/
eat — chow chow
Order one of everything on the menu of this Asian-fusion eatery and you won’t be dissapointed.
LOCATION:Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong Gg. Nyepi No.22, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
WEBSITE: https://www.chowchowbali.com/
EAT — indigo
The best sushi in Bali and even better dishware.
LOCATION:Jl. Pantai Berawa No.7A, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
WEbSITE: https://www.indigocanggu.com/
eat | drink — deus cafe
From Tacos and TattTuesday to comedy night, Deus Cafe has something for everyone, every night of the week.
LOCATION:Jalan Batu Mejan 8, Canggu Bali 80361, Indonesia
WEbSITE: https://us.deuscustoms.com/blogs/blog/deus-cafe-canggu
eat | drink —
black sand
Come for the beer, stay for the calendar of nightly entertainment.
location:Pantai Batu Bolong St, Canggu, Bali
website: https://www.blacksandbrewery.com/
EAT | DRINK — LA BRISA
Shipwrecked in style—this driftwood-filled beach club is the perfect place to go for a swim or watch the sunset.
LOCATION:Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
WEbSITE: https://labrisa-bali.com/
drink — the lawn
The design of the lawn is tres-chic with a pool and daybeds on the sand and a lineup of entertainment (think, Anderson Paak) that rivals LA.
LOCATION: Jl. Pura Dalem, Canggu Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung Bali, Indonesia 80361
website:https://www.thelawncanggu.com/
drink — penny lane
Morocco meets Rock n’ Roll in this superbly designed bar and eatery.
website: https://www.pennylanebali.com/
