Laughing Buddha Bar venue, Ubud, Bali — live music bar on Monkey Forest Road

Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba at Laughing Buddha Bar, Bali

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Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
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1 recurring event Best night Friday
Salsa 33% Bachata 33% Kizomba 33%

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Friday

Laughing Buddha Bar, Bali

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7:30 PM

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Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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About Laughing Buddha Bar

Live bands every night make Laughing Buddha Bar feel like Ubud’s go-to music spot rather than a quiet tapas joint. It’s a restaurant/tapas bar/cocktail lounge on Monkey Forest Road, live music runs 19:30–22:30 nightly, the kitchen stays open until midnight and they run cocktail deals (buy 2 get 1 free 16:00–20:00 and 23:00–01:00). On Fridays, Latinesia plays from 19:30 to 22:30 with a host dancer. The programme includes Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue and Cha-cha.

Floor space is restaurant-style: tables and bar seats with a performance area; when the band kicks in people stand and a dance space forms, and the room gets crowded early. A host dancer is present during the Friday band set. If you want to eat before dancing, book, reviews often note it fills up.

Vibe

band-night restaurant-bar, tourist-heavy crowd

Music

Live bands nightly 19:30–22:30; Friday Latinesia set with a host dancer, Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue and Cha-cha

When it fills

fills from 20:00; peaks 20:30–22:30; quieter after 23:00

Live music

Live bands nightly 19:30–22:30

Beginners

mixed; no advertised beginners' class, informal social

Neighbourhood

Monkey Forest Road, central Ubud (tourist strip near Monkey Forest)

Going solo

Solo travellers common; social crowd, easy to meet people

Floor

Restaurant layout with tables and bar seating; no dedicated dancefloor, dancing forms near performance area

Crowd

Often packed for live gigs; busy most nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What dance styles does Laughing Buddha Bar host?
Laughing Buddha Bar hosts salsa, bachata, kizomba events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event), Bachata (1 event), Kizomba (1 event). Live bands nightly 19:30–22:30; Friday Latinesia set with a host dancer, Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue and Cha-cha. Check each event's schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Laughing Buddha Bar?
Laughing Buddha Bar has 1 recurring event on Friday. The busiest night is Friday. fills from 20:00; peaks 20:30–22:30; quieter after 23:00. See each event above for its schedule, start time and styles.
Where is Laughing Buddha Bar located?
Laughing Buddha Bar is located at Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia, Bali, Indonesia. It's in Monkey Forest Road, central Ubud (tourist strip near Monkey Forest). Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Laughing Buddha Bar?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Solo travellers common; social crowd, easy to meet people.
Is Laughing Buddha Bar beginner-friendly?
mixed; no advertised beginners' class, informal social.
Is there live music at Laughing Buddha Bar?
Live bands nightly 19:30–22:30.

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