There are numerous "Happy Hours" to enjoy all over Bali. In Nusa Dua all the hotels have beachside cocktail bars that offer sunset prices on their tall frosty drinks. Poco Loco, located in Jalan Padma Utara, has, happy hours from 6 P.M. to S PM. and on Tuesday and Thursday, live music entertains. Spacious layouts, a water theme and the vibrant colors of Mexico give the restaurant a strong contemporary feel. Menu items are Californian Tex-Mex, from the classical dishes of tacos, enchiladas and nachos, to the modern offerings of rotisserie chicken and char-grilled tuna. Poco Loco has a branch at Jalan Pantai Mengiat. "Gold Plate" awards for best overall restaurant and best restaurant service in Bali testify to Poco's commitment to quality and service.

In Jimbaran, the Inter-Continental offers happy hour drinks with free snacks at their sophisticated beach bar. PJ's at the Four Seasons has an extensive drinks list to get you in the party mood. Melodi Music Bar at the Radisson hotel is not to be missed. It hosts quizzes, games and drinking events along with showing great music videos and good service.

The best sunset views, however, are on the Kuta side of the island. Simple beach bars are built on the sand all the way from the airport to La Lucciola, a splendid two-floor restaurant .Sunset on Legian beach is a great spot Balinese and expatriates winding down after a hard day's work. The hotels along this strip are popular for cocktails and many offer excellent prices. Nero Bali has everything you would expect from a stylish bar-restaurant. Happy hours are from 6:30 PM. to 8:30 PM.and food is available until 1:30 A.M.

The Villas in Seminyak has just opened Champagne and Stage. Overlooking the hotel's central courtyard, Champagne is an air-conditioned bar with relaxing ambience. After some aperitifs and cocktails, one can move to the Stage to watch some live action of an eclectic mix of musicians, entertainers and performers.