Bali, Canggu

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Last updated on, April 6, 2022

Overview

Canggu is a famous neighborhood in the south of Bali where many digital nomads, surfers, and other travelers choose as base due its good location, variety of food options, and of the proximity to the beach.

We have mixed emotions about Canggu and the south of Bali. Maybe our expectations were misaligned, but the overwhelming traffic and noise together with the many packed up-scaled places and the overall degraded safety feeling may have caught us by surprise. We are sure many people will find it amazing much more than we did. It’s just that those aspects are worth mentioning for whoever is less tolerant to them.

In this page we will refer also to the surroundings of Canggu which are Seminyak, Legian and generally the North Kuta area.

Co-Works

It seems like the concept of remote work, or generally opening a laptop in a coffee shop is long rooted in the nature of this area. The abundance of cowork spaces and coffee shops that are explicitly designed for work is an encouraging sight.

Outpost

B Work Bali

Tribal

Outpost

The southern brother of the Ubud Outpost branch. This cowork-space is very well designed and has an efficient vibe. Few AC spaces and few semi-outdoor. A true open space that unintentionally encourages people to socialize.

B Work Bali

One of the most advanced cowork spaces we saw. They are fully occupied most of the time and a waiting list is present for people to sign up. Luckily we got the chance to sign up for the monthly plan to check it out and see what the fuss is all about. So they have a pool in-house, yoga classes included, extra monitor on most tables included, locker, and many other perks. So it is a premium place indeed. The only caveats for us was that it gets too busy during noon and if you don't come early enough you might not have a decent seat, there is not enough room for casual working where you don't have to be quiet, and of course - it's quite pricey. But overall an impressive place to try and get some work done.

Tribal

Not a per se cowork place, but a restaurant that explicitly states on their menu that you can work from there. The first order grants 3 hours, and additional hours are also fine if you have more than a ~10$ bill, which is very reasonable. Bottom line, few are the people who come there not equipped with laptops. About the space - it's a spacious outdoor area without AC or something like that, but the breeze really makes the difference and you don't feel warm most of the time.

Nomad Friendly Cafe's

Secret Spot Canggu

Chique restaurant with two different spaces. Gets a bit hot during the day, but the garden is definitely suited for work. In the evenings they occasionally host live music with really good performers, so check their schedule.

ZIN Cafe

It's a restaurant, but also accommodation, spa, and an overall ecosystem. For those who look for a casual place to work from, it's excellent. It's very spacious, offers very good food and coffee, and you will find many other people working alongside you. It's like an un-official cowork place.

Cafe Coach

Not an ideal place to work from in terms of seating options, especially if you require a stable setup with a table like us. But people do come here often to work and enjoy their interesting fusion dishes and the upper floor which is very quiet and pleasant during the mornings.

Nasi Tempong. A local delicacy that combines so many different tastes in one dish. It’s rice in the middle with local salsa (sambal), tofu/tempeh, egg, chicken, veggies, and whatever else.

Restaurants and Bars

La Brisa Bali

A beach club of our type. Not the typical Aussie techno-house party or anything like that. It is chilled, with good taste in music, and just close to the beach. On Sundays they host a super lovely goodies market with all kinds of clothing, organic produce, food, and abundance of beautiful people.

YUKI

A Japanese restaurant just in front of the beach which really topped up its game for attracting fine dining lovers. The menu is carefully picked to offer ultimate culinary experience, especially if you are into seafood.

Black Sand Brewery

A brewery and a bar with a really great vibe and of course good beers. Pale ale, IPA, Lagers, you name it. The food options are also varied but leans more toward burgers and beer side snacks.

Potato Head Beach Club

When we say that Bali has a lot of up-scale places, we mean these kinds of places. A beach club that feels like you arrived at a 5-star hotel. Most of the good places to sit require a minimum order, but if you come for a long day you can rest assured that you will reach the limit pretty quickly. The cocktails are surprisingly good, ask for their signature ones.

Motel Mexicola

A refreshing place in the local nightlife scene. A properly Mexican styled design and dishes, featuring loud Latin music inviting anyone to dance and have a good time. A great night out with friends.

Finns Beach Club

The first time we arrived to Finns we were surprised. It's practically an everyday pool party, with up beat music, drinks, and vibrant atmosphere. Although it is not our cup of tea, we can totally understand why people like it and come to enjoy what it has to offer.

JI Restaurant Bali

We found this restaurant by mistake while strolling the streets. And it was such a good surprise. The upper rooftop section is getting a cool breeze and gets crowded with people very quickly in the evenings. The food is Japanese with all kinds of seafood and delicate dishes.