Hair of the Dog? These boozy brunches and beachside happenings have got you covered - the best places to spend New Year's Day 2023 in Bali!
Think the celebrations are over once the clock strikes midnight? Think again. New Year’s Day in Bali is an all-out Champagne-popping celebration in itself, raising a glass in true island style to 2023! This year, New Year’s Day in Bali is set to have an entire lineup of recovery brunches and beachside happenings to make 1st January 2023 the best new day of the year! Whether you want to disco dance your way into 2023, or you’re in need of a few Bloody Mary’s to shake off the New Year’s Eve celebrations, here’s where Bali’s hair of the dog events are going down on New Year’s Day.
NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENTS IN BALI: January 1st 2023
1. Recovery Brunch at Daily Social
Spend the first day of 2023 by feasting with friends and families over great food and buzzing vibes. At Daily Social’s Recovery Brunch, you can graze your way through the scrummy buffet, which features six interactive hubs, showcasing the best of local and international cuisines. Think Jimbaran-style seafood, freshly prepared oysters, sushi and sashimi, roast beef, Balinese pork, Peking duck, desserts and more – all served overlooking Kuta Beach!
When: 1st January 2023, 12pm – 3pm.
Where: Daily Social at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort – Jl Pantai Kuta, Kuta.
Price: IDR 550,000++ per person for unlimited food and free-flow non-alcoholic beverages (IDR 275,000++ per child below 11 years-old). Add on IDR 350,000++ per person to enjoy free-flow local beer, add IDR 550,000++ per person for free-flow selected wines, cocktails, and beers, or add IDR 750,000++ per person for sparkling and premium wines.
2. New Beginnings Brunch at Seasalt
Enjoy your first brunch of 2023 with Seasalt’s special New Beginnings Brunch, chilling out beside the seaside with the sound of the waves, an ocean breeze and lovely live music. An unlimited-to-order Japanese-inspired feast will be dished up both buffet-style and a la carte. You can also tuck into fresh pickings from the seafood bar, where you can graze on oysters and chilled prawns to your tummy’s content. And once brunch comes to a close? Head over to the Beach Bar where live music, cocktails and the oceanfront pool will help you raise a glass to the first sunset of 2023.
When: 1st January 2023, 12pm – 4pm for brunch at Seasalt. From 6pm for sunset at the Beach Bar.
Where: Seasalt at Alila Seminyak – Jl Taman Ganesha No.9, Petitenget, Seminyak.
Price: IDR 685,000++ per person for brunch at Seasalt. Free entry to the Beach Bar.
3. New Year’s Day Super Brunch at W Bali – Seminyak
Designed to get you back on your dancing feet, W Bali – Seminyak is putting on a very special New Year’s Day Super Brunch at its iconic beachfront destination, Starfish Bloo. Expect all of Starfish Bloo’s brunch staples and signature Pan-Asian fare, including live stations and the option to pair your feast with free-flow bubbles. After brunch, head to the poolside for the Wet Deck Pool Party for recovery beats by the beach. Now that’s how you kick off New Year’s Day in style!
When: 1st January 2023, 12pm – 4pm for the Super Brunch, and 4pm – 9pm for the Wet Deck Pool Party.
Where: W Bali – Seminyak – Jl Petitenget, Seminyak.
Price: IDR 750,000 per person for brunch and free-flow soft drinks, or IDR 1,400,000 for the bubbles package. Free entry to the Wet Deck Pool Party.
4. BBQ on the beach at Sundays Beach Club
There’s no better hangover cure than sun, sand and sea, and at Sundays Beach Club, their recovery day also comes with a retro soundtrack from a vinyl DJ, interspersed with soothing saxophone tunes too. There’ll also be a choice of a meaty BBQ platter for two (with sausages, striploin, lamb, pasta and sides) or a seafood BBQ platter for two with octopus, prawns, calamari, mahi mahi and so much more. You can turn up and chill out on the sand, or go big with a VIP Bungalow or VIP Sunbed booking.
When: 1st January 2023, 10am – 8pm.
Where: Sundays Beach Club – Jl Pantai Sel. Gau Banjar Wijaya Kusuma – Ungasan.
Price: The BBQ Platter is IDR 900,000++ per couple, while the BBQ Seafood Platter is IDR 1,100,000++ per couple. General admission (no bookings) is IDR 500,000 for adults including IDR 300,000 F&B credit, or IDR 300,000 for kids including IDR 200,000 F&B credit. VIP Bungalows are IDR 10,000,000 for up to six people, including entrance, welcome drinks, a fruit platter, bottle of sparkling wine, IDR 5,000,000 F&B credit, butler service and private shower facilities. VIP Sunbeds are IDR 750,000 per person including entrance, a private VIP bar and VIP amenities, a welcome coconut, an exclusive sundeck and bar, and IDR 550,000 F&B credit.
5. New Year’s Day Brunch at Hyatt Regency Bali
Start the New Year with a beachfront brunch, a calming ocean breeze and live acoustic music at Pizzaria in Sanur. The brunch is a family affair, with plenty of options for sharing, like hot and cold antipasti, charcuterie boards and pizzas. You’ll want to make your way to the carving station for a special roast, and taste the bounty of grilled Jimbaran-style seafood. There’ll also be Italian and Asian comfort food to help you recover from last night’s festivities. Got a sweet tooth? The dessert station is worth the trip, with a selection of cakes, macaroons and even fresh gelato and sherbet.
When: 1st January 2023, 12pm – 3pm.
Where: Pizzaria at Hyatt Regency Bali – Jl Danau Tamblingan No. 89, Sanur.
Price: IDR 450,000++ per adult with non-alcoholic beverages, and IDR 950,000++ per adult with free-flow alcoholic drinks. Children aged six to 12 years dine for half the price, while children six years and under dine for free.
6. Prego New Year’s Day Brunch at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Let the New Year’s celebration continue on New Year’s Day with a family-friendly brunch at Prego. Chef Salvatore Catania and his team will be dishing up a superb, authentic Italian spread with all the trimmings. Think comforting pastas and hearty pizzas, alongside other Nonna favourites. You’ll want to save some room for the dessert station, because the selection here is set to be a real treat!
When: 1st January 2023, 12pm – 4pm.
Where: Prego at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali – Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, ITDC Lot N-3, Nusa Dua
Price: IDR 550,000++ per adult and IDR 275,000++ per child.
7. New Year’s Day 2023 Block Party at Da Maria
If you’re not ready to end the party on NYE, then you’ll want to head to Da Maria. Get ready for the collaboration of three of its weekly party platforms (528HZ, METTO and INNO) spread across three sections, to give you one lively block party to welcome the new year. Expect seven hours of unlimited food and drinks, with a lineup of Bali’s beloved DJs and special guests. Sip on Da Maria’s signature and NYD cocktails, curated by the world-renowned mixologist Denny Bakiev, as you munch away on chef Lorenzo’s special canapés and wood-fired pizzas.
When: 1st January 2023, from 3pm.
Where: Da Maria – Jl Petitenget No. 170, Kerobokan.
Price: IDR 2,500,000 per person.
Psst – Bali’s New Year’s Day 2023 plans are still being finalised, so here’s what happened last year to give you a taste of what else is to come!
A Day For Feasting – Lobster Brunch at Alila Villas Uluwatu
For the most fabulous way to start the year, feast on a sumptuous three- or five-course Lobster Brunch with family and friends on the clifftops of Uluwatu. Graze on a la carte brunch-style dishes that feature decadent lobster in one delicious way or another, specially crafted by the resort’s five-star culinary team. All of this can be enjoyed with the sweet sounds of a live acoustic performance. But the feasting doesn’t stop when the brunch comes to a close. Extend your New Year’s Day celebration into the evening at Sunset Cabana Bar. Here you can catch the first sunset of the year, accompanied by the chilled-out beats of live saxophonist, Sammy Sax, all while indulging in a multi-sensory drinking experience.
When: 1st January 2022, 12pm – 4pm for brunch, followed by the sunset experience until after dark.
Where: Alila Villas Uluwatu – Jl Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu.
Price: IDR 700,000++ per person for the three-course brunch or IDR 1,100,000++ per person for the five-course brunch. Add on IDR 500,000++ per person for free-flow Bloody Marys or IDR 1,000,000++ per person for free-flow Champagne.
New year’s Day Brunch at Sundara Bali
A chilled and sultry New Year’s Day brunch at Sundara Beach Club. Bask in the beach club’s refined oceanfront atmosphere with sublime views over Jimbaran Bay while grazing on an unlimited supply of modern Asian inspired tapas. Hot, cold, sweet or savoury, there’s heaps to choose from here – complemented perfectly by a sensational drinks list.
When: 1st January 2022, 11am – 3.30pm.
Where: Sundara Bali – Jl Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Price: IDR 650,000++ for brunch only, drinks as per a la carte menu.
Eggnog, Bubbles, and Brunch at The Restaurant
A three-course prix-fixe set brunch with unobstructed views of Seminyak Beach at The Restaurant. Paired with this New Year’s Day brunch will be – you guessed it – eggnog and bubbles, the highlight being the frozen Eggnog parfait served with Eggnog liquor. There’ll also be a live Jazz performance to set the tone for the New Year ahead, perfectly
When: 1st January 2022, 11am –
Where: The Restaurant at The Legian Seminyak Bali – Jl Kayu Aya, Seminyak Beach.
Price: IDR 690,000++ per person for brunch only, or IDR 1,188,000 per person with free flow bubbles and eggnog.
Social Saturday New Year’s Day Soiree at Hotel Indigo Seminyak Beach
A laid-back soiree with casual eats and lazy New Year’s Day vibes, this afternoon munching session will see a selection of sandwiches dished up at Kiosk. Think pepper-smoked short rib beef with BBQ sauce, a brioche chicken sanga, and even a mac & cheese sandwich with french fries and crispy bacon. Now that’s how you cure a hangover!
When: 1st January 2022, from 4pm.
Where: Hotel Indigo Seminyak Beach – Jl. Camplung Tanduk No.10, Seminyak.
Price: A la carte prices according to each dish.
Psst – bookmark this page and keep your eyes peeled for more New Year’s Day 2023 events & announcements: COMING SOON!
