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Every night is party night in Bali, so we’ve laid out an itinerary custom-

made for after-dark decadence

revel late

8pm: Drive 30 minutes north from Jimbaran to Greater Seminyak’s “Bermuda Triangle” of world-class restaurants and nightspots. Barbacoa is a new Latin American fusion eatery headed by an Australian chef who has toiled at London’s Nobu. Signature dishes

on a high note6pm: Start at the top, which in this case is Bali’s highest rooftop bar — Jim’Bar’N. The vast, open-air deck, topped with sail-like covers, offers 360° views across Jimbaran Bay and Bali’s south. Catch an unforgettable sunset as you lounge on ocean-facing daybeds or elevated sofas, with a happy-hour cocktail in hand. Chilled beats and live sets by top DJs make Jim’Bar’N the launch pad for the night ahead.Harris Hotel Bukit Jimbaran, 2000X Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Jimbaran, tel: +62 (0)361 846 8777/ harrishotels.com

include South American-style asado (barbecued meats), Peruvian-style snapper ceviche and liquid-nitrogen ice cream. The bar is known for its wicked tequilas and margaritas. 14 Jl. Petitenget, Petitenget, Kerobokan, tel: +62 (0)361 739233, barbacoabali.com

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The “godfather” of New York

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Townhouse

10.30pm: There’s always an excuse to party at Red Carpet Champagne Bar. Sashay down the red carpet and be greeted at the entrance by bellboys dressed in red. Soak up the feel-good ambience as you’re treated to tunes (and accompanying videos) ranging from ‘60s chestnuts to contemporary hits courtesy of the resident VJ. Grab a bottle of bubbly — there are about 100 labels to choose from — and get ready to have it served with mini fireworks and complimentary canapés. Paris Hilton has been spotted here. 42C Jl. Laksamana (Oberoi St) Seminyak, tel: +62 (0)361 737889 / redcarpetchampagnebar.com

Midnight: A short walk away is Townhouse, a five-storey, multi-functional lifestyle destination, newly opened by Mark Baker (known as the “godfather” of New York nightlife) and his

international team. The venue includes a café,

a photo gallery, rooftop garden and an elegant lounge club with chandeliers and leather armchairs.

Expect bespoke cocktails (try the

Vanilla Passion Brûlée), internationally acclaimed

DJs, and a Funktion-One sound system. Baker’s celeb friends and other jetsetters hold court here. 151 Jl. Laksamana, Seminyak, tel: +62 (0)361 885 0577, thetownhousebali.com

STUaRT D WiLfORD, ThE BEaT MagazinE “Visitors looking for inexpensive, rustic-style bars, or high-end restaurants and clubs will find it all here. Bali’s nightlife caters to all budgets.”