It is time to hit Seminyak's trendiest beach joints.

Looking at how the pandemic seems to have petered out — allegedly? — perhaps there is no better sun-kissed destination than Seminyak, Bali. After two years under quarantine, the area once known for its active club scene is now pulsing with excitement and, most definitely, hope for its revival.

Here are several nightlife spots in Seminyak that beachgoers and vacationers can enjoy. From tequila joints to hot-date destinations, it would be a shame not to seize everything that the beach has to offer.

If you're looking for a sea breeze and a sumptuous feast: KU DE TA

Feel like dressing up and watching the sunset with a glass of martini in hand? Perhaps KU DE TA would be the best hidey-hole for your fanciest summer yet. Noted for its grandiose ocean view and awe-inspiring exterior, the beach lounge is keen on catering to its guests' conscientious tastes and palates — the menu itself offers a spacious range of culinary varieties spanning Western, Italian, Asian and vegetarian just to name a few. With the tagline "A homage to the good things in life", the lounge has maintained its relevance in the Seminyak nightlife scene for the past two decades — the global pandemic notwithstanding — with the help of its worldly personnel such as executive chef Jeremy Hunt and bar manager Leo Gunawan.

KU DE TA's cocktail list is a gem of its own: offering the classics while playfully daring guests to try out its signature potions such as Rapaska and Basil Smashed - the former a concoction made of vodka, raspberry, passion fruit and orange while the latter is a fruity alloy of gin, fresh basil, apple and lychee. KU DE TA opens its doors every day until 11 p.m. The lounge is also available for private parties upon request.

Breeze and feast: KU DE TA has maintained its relevance as the go-to nightlife spot in Seminyak for the past two decades thanks to its sumptuous menu and original cocktails. (JP/Felix Martua) (JP/Felix Martua)

If you want to dance (and drink) the night away: Motel Mexicola

Just as the name suggests, Motel Mexicola offers a campy Mexican interior — the Roman Catholic aesthetics are unmistakable — and rich Mexican cuisine that is rarely found in Indonesia. Described as the love child of the 1960s Acapulco and I Love Lucy's Ricky Ricardo, the glitzy oasis is nestled in the heart of Seminyak and is about to celebrate its ninth anniversary on April 22.

The menu might seem unfamiliar for first-timers but fret not: the bar patrons and hosts of Motel Mexicola are always ready to guide diners to which platos grandes (big plates) would satiate their appetite, and which postres (desserts) would cap off the diners' brief culinary journey to Seminyak's very own El Ombligo de la Luna. The drinks, on the other hand, are nothing short of the so-called "dancing juice": from the bar's stupefying margaritas to the even more stupefying Mexicolada, which is the bar's take on the classic piña colada. Anyone looking to test the strength of their gut can also try the bar's expansive tequila options and the Mamadas Shots. A little trivia: in Motel Mexicola, a dance break is not only typical but also encouraged. Vamos a la fiesta!

El Ombligo de la Luna: Motel Mexicola is noteworthy for its Mexican cuisine, Roman Catholic-inspired decor and tropical party vibe. (JP/Felix Martua) (JP/Felix Martua)

If you prefer a rustic joint with a budget-friendly rate: Warung Cantina

Warung Cantina is a far cry from the chic bars like KU DE TA and Motel Mexicola — a humble quality that ironically makes the establishment stand out among the rest of Seminyak's nightlife spots. With a concept akin to a warung tegal (a food stall serving Javanese food), Warung Cantina offers what is quite literally the simplest joy of summer: affordable meals and a front seat at the beach. On certain occasions, an acoustic band serenades the patrons with subdued takes of contemporary pop songs. No drunken parties here; only peace and tranquility.

Strangely enough, the rustic joint has been particularly popular among foreigners who prefer to spend their evening sipping a beer. The menu does not cut corners when it comes to quality and variety either — making it a rare kind of warung tegal that offers both mango juice and Long Island iced tea. Warung Cantina also exudes a different life come daytime as morning joggers and dog owners often come in for breakfast or a smoothie bowl during the sunup.

If you're looking for some sun-drenched romance: Potato Head Beach Club

Thanks to its beachfront-venue concept, the Instagrammable infinity pool and late-night fist-pumping DJ sets, Potato Head Beach Club does wonders for youngsters who are hungry for some social downtime and, perhaps, a romantic holiday adventure. As if the sun-drenched Indian Ocean panorama and the swaying palm trees nearby had not evoked enough of a romantic summer vibe, the beach lounge also features daybeds and swim-up bars for patrons who wish to check off the intimacy items on their vacation to-do list.

The open amphitheater-style design is not the only thing Potato Head Beach Club has going on. The wine list would impress even the most experienced oenophile as it comprises relatively more elusive bottles such as the Argentinean Anubis Chardonnay, Chilean Reserva Pinot Noir and South African Deetlefs Chenin Blanc. If you are feeling lavish, a bottle of Dom Pérignon Brut Rosé Pinot Noir-Chardonnay would make for an extravagant showstopper.

If you're looking for someplace more family-friendly: Woobar Bali

Located within the premises of W Hotel Seminyak, the appearance of the lounge bar is fairly similar to an open-aired, massive-scale living room. Under a summer sky full of stars, the kids can dip in the nearby pool while the adults watch over them and simultaneously sip on a glass of a flower-adorn mojito. The lounge bar also comes with a sky deck for anyone who wishes to be (literally) closer to the stars. When it comes to the menu, the lounge's sourdough pizza is arguably the main course not to be missed, with diners also having the chance to design their own pizza using an eclectic collection of toppings including, but not limited to, manchego cheese, burrata cheese, San Marzano tomato sauce, reef fish and country ham.

Woobar Bali is also noteworthy for those with a sweet tooth; the dessert menu comprises the glacé delights of Novia Farms carrot cake, W chocolate bonbon, lemon creamy canaloni and Bedugul strawberry to name a few. For a more adult party, a bold pitcher of Bali sangria or Bacardi Carta Blanca would easily turn the typically wholesome evening into a late-night blowout.