Clubhouse Sanur
Clubhouse Sanur is an eclectic biker-lounge-style bar on the edge of Sanur's main strip, known locally as one of the few venues in the area willing to deviate from the standard expat-pub template. The interior runs dark wood, leather booths, motorcycle memorabilia, and a long bar with a cocktail program that actually attempts a degree of craft. The crowd is mixed: long-stay expats who know the venue, Indonesian regulars from the broader Denpasar area, and occasional travelers who have sought it out specifically. Cocktails lean into strong classics and the occasional house original, and the bartenders take visible care with the builds. Food is limited to a short bar-snacks menu. Live music on weekends brings in a rock-oriented duo or trio, and the volume gets louder than anywhere else on Sanur's strip.
Where to stay near Clubhouse Sanur
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A proper cocktail-focused bar with biker-lounge styling, a mixed expat and Indonesian crowd, and a live-music program on weekends that genuinely draws people in. Expect stronger drinks and later hours than elsewhere in Sanur.
Dark, leather-clad, slightly louder than Sanur's average. The strip's closest thing to a proper cocktail bar.
Classic rock, blues, and live covers on weekend evenings
Casual to smart casual. Clean shirts preferred, avoid beachwear in the evening.
Travelers tired of standard expat pubs, cocktail drinkers, fans of live rock music
Cards and cash accepted
Price Range
Beer Bintang 50000 IDR, house cocktail 140000 IDR, classic cocktail 160000 IDR, spirits 90000-140000 IDR
Beer ~$3.20, house cocktail ~$9, classic cocktail ~$10, spirits ~$5.70-9
Hours
17:00-01:00 Tue-Sun, closed Mon
Insider Tip
The bartenders take cocktails seriously; order a proper classic like a boulevardier rather than defaulting to a mojito. Live music on Friday and Saturday pulls a bigger crowd; arrive by 21:00 for seats. The venue runs a happy hour until 19:00 with select cocktails at 90000 IDR.
Full Review
Clubhouse Sanur stands apart from the expat-pub template that defines most of the area's nightlife. The interior runs dark wood panelling, leather booth seating, motorcycle memorabilia on the walls, and a long bar that doubles as the room's focal point. The space reads as a deliberate attempt to do something different, and the drinks program backs up the styling. Cocktails are built with care, classics arrive correctly made, and a short house list explores house originals that generally hold up.
The crowd is more mixed than elsewhere in Sanur. Long-stay expats who have found the venue remain regulars, Indonesian patrons from the wider Denpasar metro area appear in greater numbers than at Arena or The Shed, and travelers who have specifically tracked the place down form a third group. The result is a more diverse room, with conversations crossing language lines in a way that works better here than at the more insular expat pubs. The bartenders are professional rather than just friendly, and the service pace moves faster than Sanur's norm.
Live music runs Friday and Saturday nights with a rock-oriented duo or trio, typically working classic rock and blues covers at a volume notably higher than Sanur's default. The acoustics are decent for the size of the space, and the music stops by midnight on most weekends. Food is limited to bar snacks, but the drinks and atmosphere carry the venue without needing a full kitchen.
Compared to Arena and The Shed, Clubhouse is the cocktail option, the live-music option, and the later option, with closing time running to 01:00 on weekends when the others wind down earlier. Compared to Sanur Beer Garden, it's a different experience entirely: darker, louder, more spirit-focused. For a first visit, a Friday at 21:00 catches the live music at its best and the bar at its most lively.
The Neighborhood
Clubhouse sits on Jalan Danau Tamblingan near the southern end of Sanur's main bar strip, a short walk from Arena and The Shed. The beachfront promenade is a five-minute walk east.
Getting There
GoJek from central Sanur 15000-20000 IDR. From Seminyak 35-50 minutes by Bluebird taxi. Scooter parking on the street in front.
Other Venues in Sanur
Jazz Bar & Grille
Sanur's longest-running live music spot with nightly jazz and blues performances. Relaxed atmosphere popular with expats and older tourists.
Fire Station Bar
Casual open-air bar on the main strip with pool tables and big screens. One of the few places in Sanur still serving drinks past midnight.
Cat & Fiddle
British-style pub with live bands on weekends and a loyal crowd of long-term Sanur residents. Pub quiz nights are a regular draw.
Casablanca Bar
Beachside bar with a laid-back tropical setting and occasional live acoustic acts. Stays open later than most Sanur venues.
Luhtu's Coffee & Bar
Spot on Jl. Danau Tamblingan that transitions from coffee shop to cocktail bar after dark. Known for craft cocktails at reasonable Sanur prices.
Arena Pub & Restaurant
Long-running expat pub with pool tables, live sport screens, and a social atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back. One of Sanur's latest-closing venues.