The short answer
Penida Colada: what visitors should know first
A reasonable sunset or lunch stop on the north coast, but it is a mixed bar and restaurant, not a vegetarian place. Vegetarian travellers should ask about dishes and ingredients and confirm opening hours before you go.
Useful facts
Penida Colada facts at a glance
- Location
- Ped, Sampalan to Toyapakeh road
- Dining style
- Beachfront bar and restaurant
- Price signal
- About Rp 50,000 to 150,000 per Wikivoyage; verify
- Signature order
- Ask staff for current favourites
- Good for
- Sunset drinks, a rest stop
Why it matters
Why Penida Colada is worth your time
For most visitors, a meal on Nusa Penida is part of a long touring day, and a beachfront stop on the north coast is a practical place to rest. The north is flatter and easier than the cliff-top south, and has more services.
It is useful to be honest about food. The island does not have a strong vegetarian restaurant scene that we could verify, so planning meals ahead, asking about ingredients and carrying snacks is part of the trip.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Beachfront seating
A level, sea-facing stop on the north coast.
- 02
Live music
Wikivoyage lists music nightly, so choose daytime for quiet.
- 03
Ask about ingredients
Mixed menu: confirm dishes have no meat, fish, egg or shrimp paste.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage lists Penida Colada as a beachfront bar and restaurant at Ped on the road between Sampalan and Toyapakeh, with live music nightly and a price range of about Rp 50,000 to 150,000. Those figures are from a travel directory and may have changed, so check before you go.
Use it as a break on the north coast, perhaps after a visit to Pura Ped. Menus on the island mix local and international dishes, and a bar of this kind will not be a vegetarian or Jain kitchen. Ask what is available without meat, fish or egg, and whether sauces contain shrimp paste or fish sauce. Raahzo has not verified a dedicated vegetarian menu here.
If you are travelling with older parents, daytime is calmer than evening, when music may be loud. Arrive with a clear idea of your budget and confirm that cards are accepted, since cash is more reliable on the island.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening hours
- Ask about vegetarian dishes and sauces
- Carry cash
- Visit by day for a quieter meal
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Ped, on the Sampalan to Toyapakeh road, north coast
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Late afternoon for the sea view; check hours
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Level, beachfront seating on the north coast, near the main road, so a gentler stop than the cliff sights. Live music in the evening can be loud.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is normally needed for a small group, but confirm hours first. Wikivoyage lists daily opening from 08:00 to 23:00, which may have changed.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Penida Colada
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Level, beachfront seating on the north coast, near the main road, so a gentler stop than the cliff sights. Live music in the evening can be loud.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Penida Colada vegetarian?
No. It is a mixed bar and restaurant, and Raahzo has not verified a vegetarian menu. Ask about ingredients.
When is it open?
Wikivoyage lists 08:00 to 23:00 daily, but check current hours.
Is there live music?
Wikivoyage lists live music nightly. Expect it to be louder in the evening.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.