Rock Bar Bali, perched atop spectacular rock formations overlooking Jimbaran’s stunning sunset shoreline, is widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular sunset, cocktail, and entertainment destinations.

If you haven’t seen a Bali sunset at Rock Bar, BALI, you should add it to your bucket list. The spectacular approach via cliffside inclinator easily rewards the journey in one of the world’s most magnificent seaside settings. Rock Bar takes date night to a whole new level, from the bespoke DJ booth cut directly into the cliff face to the raised Round Bar where live bands perform under the stars.

Bali has a gorgeous terrain that is known for its Buddhist temples, attractive beaches, and deep woods. It is not a renowned destination for world-class drinking. You can’t have it all, can you? Don’t try to persuade the ecstatic evening crowd at Rock Bar. Sunset cocktails on a rock jutting out into the Indian Ocean are beyond most people’s wildest dreams. But it’s a reality here.

Ayana Resort and Spa took on the architectural task of erecting an enormous patio onto the cliffs that constitute the property’s ocean edge in 2009. It was such an evident and instant success that it had already expanded its footprint the following year.

“What began as a small locale with only one casual bar station has transformed into Bali’s hottest, most desirable watering hole,” says beverage manager Elva Buana Agung. “Over the years, Rock Bar has undergone multiple expansions,” she says. “We now have eight high-volume bar stations and entertain countless patrons every night.”

Although it’s an obligatory refuge (and inevitable Instagram post) for resort guests, the watering hole attracts drinkers from well beyond the boundaries of Ayana. Word travels fast on this idyllic Indonesian island, and it’s not that hard to establish a reputation when it has scenery like this backing it up. Conversely, it would also be easy to peg itself as an overpriced tourist trap if it didn’t have the drinks to solidify its credibility.