Once a month, the microphone is yours.
Open Mic at Indus is a monthly evening of poetry, spoken word, and short prose, held on the terrace above the Tjampuhan valley. Hosted by the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival — one of Asia’s great literary gatherings — it is open to anyone with something to say and the courage to say it.
Established writers and first-timers share the same stage. The valley doesn’t judge. Neither do we.
Come to read, or come to listen. Both are equally welcome. The bar is open throughout. The kitchen serves until late.
Indus has been part of Ubud’s literary life since Janet DeNeefe founded the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival in 2004. Open Mic at Indus is where that story continues, every month, all year round.
Where the evening learns how to listen.
Once a month, upstairs at Indus goes quiet. DJ Ebes holds the night.
Arrive at five. Order a drink. Take a table. Open a book. Around you, a room of strangers does the same. A minimal soundtrack plays beneath everything, low enough to disappear into. Light is kept low. The mood is attentive.
Phones away. Pages open.
At 5:30, everyone reads. Together. In silence. Above the Tjampuhan valley, as the light turns and the valley becomes golden.
When the bell sounds at 6:30, the spell lifts. Music rises. Voices return. Strangers who have spent an hour in the same private world begin to speak, about what they’re reading, what stayed with them, what surprised them.
DJ Ebes takes the room from there. The bar warms. The usual evening resumes, but changed by what has been shared.
It is not a book club. It is not a performance. It is a deliberate pause in the rhythm of modern life, and then a very good night out.
Bring a book. Any book. No agenda.
Join us for Happy Hour at Indus, where late afternoons ease into golden hour above the Campuhan Valley. From 4PM to 6PM daily, enjoy two cocktails for IDR 150K++ in one of Ubud’s most beautiful settings.
Perched high above the river gorge, Indus is the perfect place to unwind with pre-dinner drinks, meet friends, or enjoy sunset cocktails as the valley cools and the sky begins to glow. Our Happy Hour offers a relaxed way to experience cocktails and views without the rush.
Choose from a selection of refreshing cocktails and settle in as the evening unfolds naturally. Whether you’re stopping by for early evening drinks or beginning a longer night of dining, Happy Hour at Indus is made for unhurried moments.
Happy Hour Details
Time 4PM to 6PM daily
Offer Two cocktails for IDR 150K++
Location Indus, Ubud
Come early, enjoy the view, and start your evening at Indus, a favourite spot for cocktails and sunset drinks in Ubud.
Enjoy sunset drinks in Ubud with the Tjampuhan Spritz at Indus Restaurant, overlooking the Campuhan Valley. Light, citrusy, and refreshing, this classic spritz is the perfect choice for pre-dinner cocktails or a relaxed evening above the river gorge.
Indus is known as one of the most scenic restaurants in Ubud, and the Tjampuhan Spritz pairs beautifully with the valley views, cool evening air, and unhurried atmosphere. Ideal for couples, friends, or anyone looking for a laid-back cocktail experience in Ubud.
✨ Two glasses for IDR 200K++
📍 Indus Restaurant, Ubud
A simple spritz, panoramic views, and one of the best sunset cocktail spots in Ubud.
