Canggu's Berawa strip has a new reason to linger past sunset: Pony, a fire-led restaurant on Jl. Raya Semat in Tibubeneng where the kitchen cooks European dishes over charcoal, with subtle Japanese accents running through the menu.
The headline act is the dry-aged steak programme, but the menu is built around sharing plates, so the smart move is to order broadly and let the table fill up. It's a format that suits Bali's social dining scene just as well for a couple as it does for a big group rolling in after the beach. Booking ahead is recommended — especially Saturdays — though walk-ins are welcome when there's room.
What sets Pony apart from the neighbourhood's steady stream of openings is how the night unfolds. It presents as a restaurant first, but the bar ramps up as the evening goes on, so dinner naturally slides into drinks without anyone having to relocate. The Saturday edition is the Pony Lounge Sessions, running from 9pm until late, with guest DJs and occasional collaborations with other bars and creatives. If you've ever had a great dinner end too early because the venue closed, this is the antidote.
For travellers, the appeal is practical as much as culinary. Berawa has become one of the most lived-in-feeling corners of the Canggu area — cafés, boutiques and beach clubs within walking distance — and a venue that combines a serious grill kitchen with a proper cocktail list and music means one booking can cover the whole evening. No tuk-tuk arithmetic, no splitting the group.
Go hungry, go with friends, and book the Saturday if you want the full restaurant-to-late-night arc. Source: Honeycombers Bali.
