Because no Berawa night-out should ever start with a salad, BB52 is where you can kick things off with drool-inducing burgers & party-starting cocktails.
Berawa is positively bursting with cool cafes and daytime hangs, but if you ask us, the options are pretty limited when it comes to after-dark restaurants that gear you up for a night out. That was, until BB52 opened its second address in Bali – this time in Canggu’s ultra-trendy little sister neighbourhood…
Now open in both central Canggu and most recently in Berawa, this sleek and sultry burger & gin bar ticks off all of those pre-party key ingredients: epic burgers, craft cocktails, and a saucy vibe (pun intended) that’ll have you dancing on the table before you can say “dripping dirty fries”. Yup, BB52 has got the whole “Burger & Gin” brief down pat, so we gathered our Saturday night crew to check it all out…
The burgers
BB52 is officially the place to pre-drink and party in Berawa, but the burgers are of course the main event here. Expect to see all of the original BB52 favourites at this sleek new location (meat and vegan versions included, obvs), served up within the same party-starting vibes, alongside dripping dirty fries, naughty sides, and of course, BB52’s signature collection of homemade craft gins.
But back to those burgers. Meat eaters, you’ll want to try the signature BB52 burger, generously filled with imported and house-crafted Australian beef, caramelised onions, cheddar cheese, bacon and BB52’s secret BBQ sauce. Or, if you’re sans-meat, BB52 has got you covered with some of the ‘meatiest’ vegan options around. Try The Mushie with its mushroom patty, vegan brie cheese, roasted mushroom, rucola, mayo and smoky bbq sauce – it’s just as juicy, succulent and gluttonous as its carnivorous contenders….
The gins
Of course, all of BB52’s burgers are best enjoyed with a tipple or three, and if you’re into your gins, you’re in for a serious treat at BB52. Co-Founder and Head Mixologist Ado has created his very own range of home-crafted gins for your sipping pleasure. Using a three-phase process to infuse and distill roots, spices, herbs and fruits, these craft creations are the real deal.
Our fave? Try the ‘Orenji Gin’ with its delicate botanicals and subtle notes of honey and orange. Light, refreshing, and perfectly rounded (it can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed with tonic) the aromas of this utterly unique gin somehow capture the flavours and feelings of spring. You’ll just have to try it to understand what we mean…
The BB52 style
If you’re already well acquainted with BB52’s naughty neon signs, edgy interiors and musically-charged vibes, then it won’t be hard to spot this new Berawa location, complete with indoor and outdoor areas to mix and mingle into the night. And in true BB52 style, you can expect all of those top-notch signature touches too…
You see, while BB52 is unashamedly playful, provocative and oh-so sultry, when it comes to the experience, these guys don’t mess around. They use the freshest ingredients, they homemake most of their signatures (like the burger patties, the gins and the kombuchas) and they’re all about the people, AKA you and your burger-lovin’ besties.
And to make sure you have a finger-lickin’ good time? BB52 puts on a regular roster of entertainment, from DJ sets to live performances and even art collaborations. Top tip: swing by for “Saturday Fever” when any burger and any craft gin is just IDR 100,000 (topped off with beats from their resident DJs) or sign up to the Burger Challenge to devour 800g of burger, mac & cheese and fries faster than the record time.
Go on, you know you’re tempted…
BB52 Berawa, Jl Raya Semat, Gg Mengkudu No.1, Taman Tamora, Canggu, p. +62 8214 758 1606, e. [email protected]; Open daily 12pm – 4am.
This story is in partnership with BB52 Burgers.