When Bali’s rainy season arrives, the island’s rhythm changes. Beach plans are replaced with slower mornings, longer meals, and indoor spaces that feel warm and inviting. Tucked away in the heart of Canggu, klay bar has quietly become one of those go-to spots. It’s a place where visitors can relax, tap into their creativity, and enjoy their time, regardless of the weather.
klay is the kind of place you visit without a strict agenda. Maybe you planned to paint, wanted brunch, or meant to stay for an hour, but ended up there all afternoon. It is part ceramics studio, café, bar, and social space, all about slowing down and enjoying the moment.
Founded by four women, klay is a woman-owned business built on friendship and a shared love for food, creativity, and community. Each founder comes from a different background, from interiors and design to hospitality and digital marketing. Together, they have created a space that feels personal, welcoming, and refreshingly different from Canggu’s busy atmosphere.
The idea behind klay was never to open just another restaurant or art studio. The founders wanted something that felt more like home, a place where people could come as they are. Hungry, curious, quiet, chatty, creative, or simply in need of a break. klay is designed to hold all of that.
At the heart of the experience is ceramic painting, but klay makes it deliberately approachable. Guests can choose a ceramic piece and paint at their own pace, with no pressure to be “good” at it. No prior experience is required, and there are no strict rules to follow.
More than 10 ceramic pieces are available, including plates, bowls, mugs, and other everyday items. All ceramics at klay are sourced locally and hand-made using Bali clay, which gives each piece its signature soft pink tone before firing.
The creative process is intuitive and encouraging. Guests are guided through selecting glaze colours, sketching their designs, and bringing them to life with the help of provided brushes, tools, and materials, making the experience accessible to beginners and casual creatives alike.
Inspiration is never far away. Finished pieces are displayed throughout the space, and guests are welcome to browse klay’s Pinterest boards for ideas or let their creativity flow. For those looking to go further, klay also offers art classes exploring advanced ceramic painting techniques.
There is no exact time limit for painting at klay. Guests are welcome to stay as long as they need within opening hours. Some pieces take ten minutes, others two hours. Most people spend around 45 to 60 minutes per ceramic, often longer once food, drinks, and conversation enter the mix.
Once a piece is finished, the klay team handles the technical process. Each ceramic is glazed and fired over approximately four to seven days.
When it is ready, guests receive a WhatsApp message to arrange pick-up or delivery. For those on a tighter schedule, the team encourages guests to inform staff before starting, allowing expectations to be managed from the outset.
The result is a durable, finished piece to take home, a handmade Bali souvenir that feels personal and considered.
The space itself invites you to stay awhile. Downstairs, klay feels cosy and intimate, perfect for date nights, solo painting sessions, or long conversations over coffee and paint palettes.
Upstairs, a breezy terrace offers more privacy and room to move. It is ideal for larger groups, celebrations, or relaxed get-togethers with friends.
Food, Drinks, and Boozy Brunch Energy
At klay, food and drinks are not secondary to the experience. The menu is built to be enjoyed alongside painting and shared between friends. Everything complements long afternoons and creative flow.
The food menu spans hearty dishes, comfort food, lighter bites, and desserts, making it easy to turn a painting session into a proper brunch or lunch.
Drinks lean into the space’s social side. Coffee and non-coffee options sit comfortably alongside spritzers, cocktails, sangrias, and a curated wine selection. Aperol spritz, mimosas, and easy-drinking cocktails are favourites, particularly during weekends and Sunday boozy brunch, while non-alcoholic options ensure everyone feels included.
klay is also family-friendly, with a dedicated kids’ menu like macaroni and cheese, chicken strips, babycino, and strawberry smoothies.
Practical details are kept simple. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, and reservations are recommended for weekends or larger groups.
klay accommodates group bookings and private events, making it a popular choice for birthdays, casual celebrations, and creative gatherings that feel neither overly structured nor overly casual.
klay’s identity as a woman-owned business is felt in subtle but meaningful ways. Collaboration, care, and community are part of the daily rhythm. It is a place created by women who believe in building something together and inviting others to be part of it.
In a place like Canggu, where new venues appear almost weekly, klay takes a different approach. It is calm, considered, and built for lingering, a place to create, eat well, and leave feeling lighter than when you arrived. Open daily from 10 am to 11 pm, klay bar moves easily between daytime visits and relaxed evenings.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.
Let’s paint. Let’s eat. Let’s stay awhile.
