BARS AND NIGHTLIFE
 Gili Trawangan has always had the stigma for being the ‘Party Island’
of the Gilis and there are numerous restaurants and bars open until
2pm along the main strip and the beach, however most kitchens
close around 11pm.
There are regular party nights with
DJ’s spinning the latest hip hop, dance and house hits, they
are rotated so there is only one party a night which can stay open
until 4am. Currently the schedule is Monday night for the infamous
Blue Marlin rave party, Tuesday night is Reggae at Dream Divers,
Wednesday nights for the ‘Tir na Nog’ Irish bar party, with a mix
of hip hop and house music, Friday night at Rudys Bar and
Saturday nights at Dive Indonesia.
Full Moon Partys
 When the islands are busy there are Full Moon Partys on the southern part of Trawangan, located not far from the main strip on an enclosed beach area. Hosted by the local people using the surf watch tower as a bar and a mixture of DJ’s playing hard house, trance and techno until sunrise.
PARTY NIGHTS
MONDAY - BLUE MARLIN
FRIDAYS - RUDYS PUB
WEDNESDAY - TIR NA NOG 'IRISH BAR'
BARS AND RESTAURANTS
This is a selection of my personal favourites,
 Ana Café
A great little place to sample local foods, cheap and tasty, try the Nasi Campur.
Blue Marlin Café
A varied international menu during the day and maybe the best grilled sea fish on the island in the evenings, try the salads or grilled trevally in garlic with one of their fresh juices.
Coco Coffee Shop
Now serving a variety of illy coffees, delicious home made cakes and freshly filled baguettes.
Have to try the chocolate brownies or blueberry pie with a cappuccino.
Horizontal
A touch of pure funk has arrived in the form of Horizontal Bar and Lounge, chilled music overlooking the beach. Try the mojitos, cocktails and mixed Asian fusion cuisine.
Juku
A laid back Balinese restaurant with your own draped baruga to eat in, serves good Indonesian and Western favourites. Try the chicken cordon bleu with vegetables.
Karma Kayak
Their Tapas restaurant offers a great mix of fresh Spanish Tapas and other small
fusion bites, sandwiches, milksakes and much more. try the Sangrias at sunset..
Kayangan Restaurant
Tucked away this overlooked local warung has all the popular Indonesian favourites.
Try the tempe goreng with morning glory, mie goreng or the cap cay.
Manta Café
Good reasonably priced international foods in a relaxed atmosphere, go and chill out in
one of the hammocks or barugas, or jump in the Manta pool to cool off.
Try the wraps and the yellow sauce curries.
Pesona Indian Restaurant
Truly unique, hookah pipes on the Thai styled beach front with flavored Indian tobaccos, and amazing dishes from all parts of India.
Ryoshi Japanese Restaurant
A must try if you are a Sushi or Teriyaki fan, their fish is flown in daily on ice to ensure freshness and quality. Try the Naso miso soup, chicken teriyaki and tuna carpaccio.
Scallywags
Food from northen Spain's Basque region made with fresh organic locally sourced ingredients. The Pan seared coral trout w manchego salad and the signature dish such as tempura sardines drizzled with an apple sauce. Mmmm.Yummy Totally reasonably priced and a must try on your visit to Trawangan. Be scallywagged.
A little story about about and a STORM...!!
 The Beach House
Beachfront bar and restaurant serving hearty breakfasts, gourmet specials and fresh seafood, With fine wines and some of the tastiest food on the island. Try the lobster or the steak.
Tir Na Nog
Very popular with everyone the Irish ‘Shipwrecked Bar’ and restaurant is maybe the hub of the strip. Full on BBQ, beef and Guinness pies with mash and gravy, best pizza’s, and the famous ‘Irish fry’ all day breakfast.
Villa Ombak
Great for special occasions or a romantic dinner the International chef will have your mouth watering in no time. Try the Seafood wrap starter followed by the chicken tikka masala.
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