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Canggu at Night: What to Do Beyond the Beach Clubs
Canggu after dark goes well beyond the big beach clubs. The Berawa strip — a short scooter ride north of Batu Bolong — has open-air bars, live music, craft beer, and rooftop spaces for every mood…
Where to Eat in Canggu: Berawa Spots Worth Finding
Mata Berawa is a café and venue on Jalan Pantai Berawa, in the Berawa pocket of Canggu, Bali. It serves food and drinks in a relaxed, unhurried setting — the kind of place that doesn't make the…
Your Slow Morning in Berawa Starts Here
You arrive before the road gets loud. At this hour Berawa is a different place entirely — the air sits cool against your arms, the light comes in low and golden over the rooftops, and Jalan Pantai…
A Night Out in Berawa: Dinner, Cocktails and Original Music Under One Roof
The easiest night out in Canggu — dinner, craft cocktails, original live music and a shop, all in one Berawa compound at Mata Berawa.
A Weekend in Berawa: Sun Down Market, After 9 and Late Nights
What's on in Berawa, Canggu on a weekend — the monthly Sun Down Market, After 9 at Paisley, live music and where it all happens.
Where to Shop Independent Indonesian Fashion in Canggu
A guide to shopping independent, locally-designed fashion in Canggu — including Live byChance at Mata Berawa in Berawa.
Paisley's Signature Cocktails: What to Drink in Berawa, Canggu
The signature cocktails at Paisley, the speakeasy inside Mata Berawa — built on local Indonesian ingredients, from the Mata Negroni to Karamata.
The Best Warung in Canggu for Authentic, Affordable Indonesian Food
Where to eat proper warung food in Canggu — what to look for, what to order, and the sit-down Nusantara counter at Mata Berawa in Berawa.
Where to Hear Original Live Music in Canggu (No Cover Bands)
Most live music in Canggu is DJs and cover bands. Here's where to hear artists playing their own songs — led by Live at Mata in Berawa.
Berawa: How Canggu's Quiet Corner Became Its Best Address (2026)
A guide to Berawa, Canggu — what's there, why it works, and how a stretch of Jalan Berawa turned into one of Bali's densest corridors for food, music and shopping.
The Best Bars in Canggu for Cocktails & Live Music (2026)
The best bars in Canggu and Berawa — hidden speakeasies, live-music rooms, beach bars and late-night spots — plus where to actually hear original music.
The Best Indonesian Food in Bali: A Guide to Warungs Worth the Detour (2026)
Where to eat real Indonesian food in Bali — what a warung actually is, the dishes to know, and the places serving them properly, from Ubud to Berawa.
The Best Places to Work From in Canggu & Berawa (2026)
Where to work from in Canggu and Berawa — dedicated coworking, laptop-friendly cafes, and all-day spots — with the honest trade-offs of each.
The Best Restaurants in Berawa, Canggu (2026)
The best restaurants in Berawa right now — from all-day Indonesian warung plates to natural-wine bistros and omakase — with what to order, what it costs, and a quick comparison table.
What to Order at Mata's Warung (Including What the Founder Eats)
A guide to Mata Berawa's warung menu in Berawa, Canggu — the Nusantara plates, what things cost, and the exact order the founder puts in every time.
Meet the Musician Behind Mata Berawa
Marcello Tahitoe put a warung, a live-music bar, and a shop under one roof in Berawa, Canggu — and insists it isn't three businesses but one idea. A conversation with the musician who built Mata Berawa.
No Covers, Only Originals: Inside Live at Mata
Live at Mata is Paisley's stage for new and developing artists in Berawa, Canggu — originals only, no covers. Here's how live music became the engine of the whole compound.
A Perfect Day in Canggu: From Dawn Surf to a Night in Berawa (2026)
How to spend one perfect day in Canggu, Bali — surf, coffee, brunch, beach-club sunsets and the best places to see along the way — ending with dinner, live music and shopping in Berawa.
Things to Do in Canggu: A Local Guide to Berawa (2026)
A local guide to Berawa, one of Canggu's most active corridors — where to eat, drink, hear live music, shop, and hang out, with hours and a quick table.
Where to Work and Brunch in Berawa, Canggu (2026)
The best spots to work from and brunch in Berawa — what to look for in a laptop-friendly café, and where to land for a slow morning in Canggu.
Tempat Nongkrong di Canggu: Where to Hang Out in Berawa
A guide to the best hangout spots (tempat nongkrong) in Canggu's Berawa area — where to eat, drink, and spend an unhurried afternoon or evening.
Best Bars in Berawa for Live Music & Late Nights (2026)
Where to drink in Berawa, Canggu — from cocktail bars to live-music rooms that stay open late. Includes what's on, hours, and an at-a-glance table.
Where to Eat in Berawa: A Local Food Guide to Jalan Berawa (2026)
What and where to eat along Jalan Berawa in Canggu — from all-day warung plates to late-night bites — with hours, prices, and a quick at-a-glance table.
Warung Culture in Canggu: Affordable, Honest Indonesian Food
A guide to warung-style dining in Canggu — what a warung is, what warteg means, and where to find affordable, comforting Indonesian food in Berawa.
Welcome to Mata
A warung, a bar, and a shop on Jalan Berawa — and the idea that ties them together.