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Fire Station Bar
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Fire Station Bar

4.5
(958 reviews)
Sanur, Bali

The Fire Station in Sanur is a gastropub run by an Australian team with a focus on imported steaks, big burgers, and honest cooking. Wednesday is Steak and Blues Night with live Delta Blues music from 19:00. Sunday roast runs from noon. Happy hour runs Monday through Saturday from 16:00 to 18:00 with 50% off all cocktails and spirits. The venue is consistently busy with Sanur's expat population, Australian tourists, and visitors seeking something more substantial than beach food.

What to Expect

A proper pub that serves food serious enough that the meal justifies the trip. The bar is well-stocked with imported spirits. The Wednesday Blues night is a genuine draw, not just background music. Sunday roast is popular with homesick expats and Australian families.

Atmosphere

Relaxed gastropub. Feels like a proper bar, not a tourist trap.

Music

Live Delta Blues on Wednesdays. Background rock and pop other nights.

Dress Code

Casual.

Best For

Steak nights, live blues, Sunday roast, Sanur expat scene, happy hour

Payment

Cash and cards.

Price Range

Steaks from IDR 209,000. Burgers IDR 95,000-150,000. Cocktails IDR 80,000-160,000 (half price during happy hour). Beer IDR 45,000-80,000.

Steaks from ~€12. Cocktails ~€5-9 (happy hour ~€2.50-4.50). Beer ~€3-5.

Hours

Monday 16:00-23:00. Tuesday-Sunday 12:00-23:00.

Insider Tip

Wednesday Steak and Blues Night is the best single night of the week here. Book a table by phone or WhatsApp (+62 813 370 55027) ahead of Wednesday and Sunday as both fill up. The half-price happy hour cocktails are the best value in Sanur during that window.

Full Review

An Australian-run gastropub that takes the food as seriously as the drinks. The steak program uses imported cuts, the burgers are substantial, and the Sunday roast draws homesick expats from across Sanur. Wednesday Steak and Blues Night combines Delta Blues music from 7 PM with the best steak offering in the neighborhood, creating a themed evening that works on both fronts. Happy hour runs Monday through Saturday from 4 to 6 PM with 50% off cocktails and spirits.

The crowd is Sanur's expat population supplemented by Australian tourists and visitors who found the place through word of mouth. The atmosphere is genuine gastropub: comfortable seating, a well-stocked bar, and food that justifies a trip rather than serving as an excuse to drink. Staff are knowledgeable and the service style reflects the Australian ownership's emphasis on getting things right without overcomplicating them.

In Sanur's dining and drinking landscape, the Fire Station occupies the meat-and-music niche with minimal competition. The Wednesday combination of blues and steak is unique in the area. The happy hour pricing represents the best cocktail value in Sanur during that window. It competes on substance rather than style.

Book ahead for Wednesday Steak and Blues Night and Sunday roast, as both fill up. The half-price happy hour cocktails are worth timing your visit around. The kitchen delivers consistency that many Bali restaurants fail to maintain.

The Neighborhood

Sanur's dining scene caters to long-stay visitors and retirees who prioritize quality over novelty. The Fire Station fits this profile perfectly, offering serious food in a neighborhood where casual dining dominates.

Getting There

On Sanur's main strip, walkable from beachfront hotels. Taxis from the airport take 20-30 minutes. Book ahead by phone or WhatsApp.

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