Bali
Sunset cliff bar above Suluban Beach. Bintang on tap, surf-and-sun crowd, DJ from 5pm Sundays. The view is the menu — get there by 4 for sunset seats.
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Salt-water pool club with a serious cocktail programme. Mediterranean food until 10. Cabanas book a week ahead in season.
Loud, lurid, deeply fun. Mezcal margaritas, tacos al pastor, crowd from 6pm onwards. Walk-ins fine before 8.
Open-air beach club above Echo Beach. Sundowner crowd from 5pm; live DJ Wednesday and Friday. Frosé is the giveaway move.
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