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All day breakfast, coffee, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, Asian, healthy food, Heineken draft beer, wine, cocktails. Tropical garden setting with swimming pool, outdoor cinema, darts arena, games and more! Free delivery available all over Gili Air! Open daily 9:00am - 10pm.
PRICE RANGE
US$2 - US$7
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
European, Grill, Healthy, Gastropub
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Delivery, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, BYOB, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 19 October 2023

I have been Travelling Indonesia with my sister and we had stayed in some awful hostels in Bali but arriving at begadang it felt like paradise, wonderful staff, wonderful atmosphere, easy and Albin (sorry if I spelt your names wrong we’re so friendly and always...had a smile on their faces) we loved it so much we extended our stay, a lot of other people did the same We felt so chilled, the location is great, the rooms are so spacious and clean and that cats are so cute. Thankyou for making our time on gili air so specialMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2023

I booked for 2 nights and ended up staying a week. Not your average hostel template. There's a warm family vibe among the people who work there which made me feel included too. I spent a lot of time relaxing, having interesting chats with other...travelers and even working by the pool in one of their cozy cabanas. They had a couple of events throughout the week so it really was a mix of social and chilled vibes for solo travelers like me who like both. As for the food, great variety on the menu! The burgers, the spaghetti bolognese, caesar salad and their mango juice were amazing! Overall, such a great warm vibe. I truly felt welcomed! Thank you!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

We frequently choose restaurants based on TripAdvisor, but the “best restaurant of island” for this place are not real. When someone delivers negative comments, they are responded with personal, aggressive, and incompetent responses, sometimes with a hint of dishonesty. This isn't a restaurant; it's more...of a backpacker's camp with a pool where guests swim with glass cups in hand. Our meals didn't arrive at the same time, and what we did get was disappointing. Even they can’t do a fries correctly.We were fortunate not to become ill as a result of it, for which I am grateful. The atmosphere is likewise unappealing; there is none. We couldn't figure out where we are, because the items we showed the server were not on the menu, despite what we'd seen on TripAdvisor. We were concerned that if this was the nicest restaurant on the island, what would the others be like? Fortunately, we discovered some fantastic locations after our awful experience. I recommend Mowies Restaurant, PokeGiliAir, Mama Pizzeria, and many other nice establishments to visitors visiting Gili Air, but AVOID THIS ONE! Dear restaurant! You have a lot to learn about cooking, service, and taste. I'm not going to bother reading your “professional” comments, which you frequently supply, because what I ate and what I seen speak for themselves; responding won't change that. I'd want to address individuals that utilize this platform as well: it's not worth coming here. I think , guests after least 5-6 beers in, and in a less-than-coherent state provide 5-star reviews. I just want realistic rating , so I can avoid places like this was. Criticism should not be treated in this way. Concentrate on that audience and let go of the restaurant concept because you can't cook, and the tone of your comments demonstrates that you don't learn from feedback, but rather dismiss it defensively, not valuing the guest and their true experience."More

Date of visit: October 2023
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James Waller, Owner at Begadang Bar & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 11 October 2023

The "No Drama" wife from the husband's review below doesn't like my reply to her wannabe food critic husband. Or very possibly this is the husband again using her account. Yes, we can see it's you guys from the profile photos. We only had that...More

Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile

My wife and I ate here not too long ago, and unfortunately, our meal left a lot to be desired. This is the rundown of our trip: One of the most annoying things about our meal was the sloppy food service. My wife had already...finished her lunch by the time my dish was brought to the table. It was really inconvenient and took away from the enjoyment of the meal because of this lack of coordination. They didn't give us any basic necessities like napkins or utensils, which made things even worse. Thus, I had to resort to eating my quesadilla with my hands, which was not at all what we had hoped for at this restaurant. Noise Level: The din of the restaurant was ruined by the constant clatter of dishes and cutlery. The pool area was noisy and chaotic due to the presence of numerous inebriated guests. Because of this, having a quiet dinner and chat was difficult. Furthermore, when we specifically inquired about the spiciness level of the dishes we ordered, the staff assured us that they were not spicy. However, to our dismay, when the food arrived, it turned out to be much spicier than we had anticipated. This miscommunication added to our overall dissatisfaction with the dining experience. We believe that clear and accurate communication regarding the dishes' spiciness is essential, especially for those who may have a low tolerance for spicy food. We were also let down by the fact that several of the menu items depicted visually differed in appearance from the real dishes they offered. To put it mildly, the discrepancy between anticipation and fulfillment was annoying. Price Disparity: Finally, we couldn't help but observe that the pricing here were noticeably higher than those at other nearby restaurants serving comparable fare. The price was too high for what was offered. Our experience at this restaurant was not pleasant. Disappointing experience due to poor service coordination, lack of basic amenities, noisy atmosphere, deceptive menu pictures, and exorbitant costs. We won't be back, and we certainly won't suggest it to anyone looking for a good meal. Horrible service!!!!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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James Waller, Owner at Begadang Bar & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 5 October 2023

This reviewer leaves “a lot to be desired”. We have identified this receipt from your food selection, photos, TA profile picture, and camera footage and here is "the rundown" of the issues with your review: Quesadillas are from the kid's menu and are served as...More

Reviewed 12 September 2023 via mobile

The food and most of the staff were lovely. However who we assume was the owner/manager was strutting about half naked, who we then heard tell a young female member of staff that he didn’t think she had the brains to work here in front...of everyone at the bar. He was behind the bar at the time which is why we’re assuming he was the owner/managerMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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James Waller, Owner at Begadang Bar & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 13 September 2023

Before providing context, a passage from a book on leadership that has influenced how I run my business. "A leader must be calm but not robotic. It is normal—and necessary—to show emotion... Leaders who lose their temper also lose respect. But, at the same time,...More

Reviewed 4 August 2023

I stayed here for 12 nights, in the old bamboo hut/dorm. I loved the quirkiness of the hut. The pool was amazing with lots of sun loungers, but also shaded areas when the sun got too much! I ate here lots of times, for breakfast,...lunch and dinner. All of the meals I had were amazing. I highly recommend the Thai green curry and the burgers. Yum.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023 via mobile

Chicken Parm and Szechuan Pepper Chicken were the winners. Great food, large portions and fantastic service. When our daughter didn’t see that ham came on the Chick Parm and looked at the menu, a waiter came rushing over and asked if everything was ok. We...have been in Indonesia for 3 weeks and this is one of the best meals we have had. Varied menu with something for everyone without being overwhelming.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023

Great stay, lovely room and helpful staff! Nice pool area which was great to chill by in the day and friendly rep

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 21 June 2023

A very pleasant place for breakfast or lunch, with friendly surroundings and staff. The food is good, with healthy options too. Plus, enjoy the swimming pool ! I have also stayed there, and would recommend it as a hotel.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 1 June 2023

The food was very very good! Came here for lunch because of the reviews, were a little skeptical when we came there. Maybe not the best ambience, everything very simple and basic. BUT we had amazing food! The pictures you see are exactly what you...get aka BIG burgers! Had the chicken schnitzel on home made focassia.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 April 2023

We have been here for Lunch and we can recommend this place for that. It is nothing really fancy but the Food is good and the atmosphere is also good. Unfortunately it is not close to the beach!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 22 March 2023

Lovely atmosphere, great pool and the best food. It was actually very hard to leave to visit the rest of the island because we stayed here too and were sad to leave. Great selection of western favourites like burgers, pasta dishes and grilled or fried...chicken. My favourites were the Asian dishes, nasi goreng and a black pepper chicken dish with rice. Had more than one day where all three meals were here, and enjoyed them all. There's a varied and tasty breakfast menu that's actually available all day. I felt the portions leant toward the generous side and prices were right where they should be. Good drinks selection too, with amazing milkshakes and fruit juices, beer and some liquors. Loved the island, loved Begadang and loved the food, can't say enough good things about this place.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 22 March 2023 via mobile

Stayed on Gili Air for two weeks and tried loads of different dishes at Begadang. Great food and my favourite of all was the Americano burger, followed closely by the Chicken Schnitzel. Would highly recommend eating there.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 22 January 2023 via mobile

We didn’t stay here, nor did we attend. However we did order twice from here, takeaway to our villa. As they were partnered with them. Both times the food was absolutely unreal and worth ordering. We loved it.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 7 January 2023 via mobile

Had this delivered to our villa on Gili Air. Was able to pay by card on delivery and the food was incredible. Definitely recommend.

Date of visit: January 2023
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