Can tourists drink in Bali?

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Alcohol in Bali
Most resorts, bars, clubs and restaurants that cater to tourists will have a wide selection of international and premium brands. For better deals on beer and wine, check out local supermarkets and mini-marts, which offer lower prices than upscale venues.



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If you're travelling to Bali and plan on having a night or two out, these are my top tips on how to safely consume alcohol: 1) Never order spirits or cocktails unless it's at a top hotel or reputable restaurant. Even then, ask what brand it is and to see the bottle. 2) Don't risk it.

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Boil tap water for at least 10 minutes before drinking it. If you can't do that, drink bottled water only. 3. It's safe to enjoy hot drinks such as tea and coffee, and drink pre-packaged drinks such as bottles and cans of soft drink, fruit teas etc, but wipe down the bottle and the lid before you do.

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The tap water in Bali isn't recommended for drinking, so avoid it and stick to sealed bottled water. That includes steering clear of more than you might think, including ice in drinks, brushing your teeth with tap water, ingesting water in the shower, and food that has been washed in tap water.

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Bali's BYO Rules and Recommendations
Before you stock up at the duty-free counter, remember that you can only legally bring in one litre of alcohol for each person arriving in Denpasar. Most people choose spirits because the rules are the same, one litre of anything, even though wines aren't as strong.

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Some nightclubs in Bali have an over 18 policy and will ask for ID and other nightclubs do not ask to see ID. If you stick to the clubs with no age or ID policy you should be fine. As long as you are aware the legal drinking age is 21 years. This is rarely enforced on tourists.

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Except for lovers holding hands, which the Balinese do openly, romantic gestures or emotions are rarely displayed in public. This, however, is not done in most parts of Indonesia or in villages. Lovers do not kiss in public, and visitors should respect the Balinese' aversion to such intimate gestures.

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Restaurants and bars in Bali have their own smoking zones where you can take a smoke undisrupted. Drinking Laws: The legal drinking age in Bali is 21 years. You will not find any Halaal restaurant selling liquor because of the Muslim customs. Drug laws: Drug laws in Bali are very strict.

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Indonesia's Bizarre Sex Ban
And in swift and worrying fashion, the bill passed. Indonesia has passed the law, and from the year 2025 onward, anyone having sex outside of marriage faces up to a year in jail as a result. Sadly, this applies to tourists, and includes semi-autonomous regions like Bali.

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If you're planning on heading to Indonesia (including the dream island destination of Bali) as a couple in the next few years, it might be worth reconsidering. The country has now implemented a new criminal code that will make a lot of things illegal – including having sex outside of marriage.

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To avoid Bali Belly take these steps: Only drink boiled or bottled water - Bali's scheme water is not safe to consume. Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before eating. Order drinks without ice if you are unsure if tap water was used.

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As I mentioned earlier, tipping is not customary in Bali and you will not find too many locals asking for tips. However, if you received great service and would like to show your appreciation, a small tip is always appreciated.

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Is the Tap Water in Bali Safe to Brush Your Teeth With? Yes! The water in Bali is perfectly safe to shower in. The same goes for washing your hands.

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Dressing too casually, talking too loudly, or touching someone too intimately at sacred sites disrupts the island's delicate spiritual balance. (These are some of Europe's most sacred sites.) Such behavior doesn't just offend locals, it also unsettles Bali's Hindu gods, he says.

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