Can You Drink Alcohol in Lombok? Beer Prices, Where to Buy It, and Where You Can’t

4 October 2026

“Can you actually drink alcohol in Lombok?” “How does the price of a Bintang beer compare with Bali?” “Can I buy alcohol at a convenience store?” These are common questions before a trip. The short answer: in tourist areas such as Senggigi, Gili Trawangan, and Kuta Lombok, you can order beer and cocktails at bars, restaurants, and hotels without any trouble. Across the island as a whole, though, there simply aren’t as many shops selling alcohol as there are in Bali.

Lombok’s population is majority Muslim, which sets it apart from Hindu-majority Bali in how alcohol is treated. Most convenience stores and mini-marts don’t stock alcohol at all, and many village eateries don’t carry it either. In some areas there has even been enforcement against drinking in public, so it isn’t accurate to assume “I can just buy it anywhere, the way I would in Bali.”

This article draws on what we could actually verify — Indonesian customs’ official site, reporting on minimarket alcohol-sales regulations, official information from bars and lodgings in Lombok, and price-tracking sites — to summarize what’s known as of September 2026. Beer prices vary by shop and season, so we give them as rough ranges, and where we couldn’t confirm something, we say so plainly.

This is written for two kinds of travelers alike: those based in Bali who are making a side trip to Lombok, and those heading straight to Lombok (including Sekotong). If you’re looking forward to a drink on your trip, knowing this in advance will save you trouble on the day.

As of September 2026

What this article covers

✓How easy it is to drink alcohol across Lombok as a whole, and how that differs from Bali
✓Where you can drink or buy it (tourist areas like Senggigi, the Gilis, and Kuta, plus hotels) versus convenience stores and villages
✓Roughly what Bintang and other beers cost, compared with Bali
✓The duty-free allowance for bringing alcohol into Indonesia
✓How things work during Ramadan, and the real situation in Sekotong

Bottom line

As of September 2026, you can drink alcohol in Lombok, but it isn’t as easy as in Bali. Bars, restaurants, and hotels in tourist areas such as Senggigi, the Gilis, and Kuta Lombok serve it without any trouble, and beer prices are roughly on par with Bali. Convenience stores and mini-marts like Indomaret and Alfamart, however, don’t sell alcohol anywhere in Indonesia, and in fishing villages such as Sekotong it’s generally unavailable. The duty-free allowance for bringing alcohol into Indonesia is a combined total of 1 liter, regardless of type or proof.

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Why alcohol is limited in Lombok

West Nusa Tenggara, the province Lombok belongs to, has a Muslim-majority population. Because Islam prohibits alcohol, the number of shops that sell it, and how villages regard drinking socially, differ from Hindu-majority Bali.

Nationwide, a Ministry of Trade regulation dated 16 April 2015 bans the sale of alcohol (including products of 5% ABV or below) at mini-marts such as Indomaret and Alfamart across all of Indonesia. This isn’t a Lombok-specific rule — the same chains follow it in Bali too.

The difference is that Bali has a large number of dedicated liquor shops, supermarkets, and warungs that carry alcohol, whereas in Lombok — especially away from the Mataram area — such shops are simply scarcer.

In addition, Central Lombok Regency has, as of September 2026, been reported to be enforcing a local regulation (Regency Regulation No. 3 of 2026) on alcohol control, with local police (Satpol PP) patrolling against public drinking — targeting, for example, drinking in public near places of worship. Knowing that this kind of enforcement exists in some areas is useful context for how to behave locally.

Where you can drink or buy it

In tourist areas with a lot of visitors — Senggigi, the Gili Islands including Gili Trawangan, and Kuta Lombok (Mandalika) — you can order beer and cocktails at bars, restaurants, and hotels without any trouble. Gili Trawangan is known as an island where alcohol is widely available at bars, restaurants, beach clubs, and hotels, and Senggigi and Kuta Lombok also have several bars serving Bintang beer.

If you want to buy some to take away, use a supermarket in a tourist area, or a dedicated wine and liquor shop. In Kuta Lombok, official information from local accommodations confirms there’s a wine and liquor shop within walking distance, and that local supermarkets sell beer too — though the same sources note that imported alcohol is pricier because of Indonesia’s tax system.

Convenience stores and mini-marts such as Indomaret and Alfamart, as noted above, don’t carry alcohol anywhere in the country. Most ordinary village warungs (small eateries and shops), whether in Mataram or outside Senggigi, don’t stock it either. It’s safest to assume that the “I can just pop into a convenience store” habit doesn’t work in Lombok. For food in general, our Lombok food guide is worth checking too, to get a feel for where to eat and drink.

Diagram: Where you can buy alcohol, and where you usually can’t

Diagram: the difference between places that sell alcohol and places that usually don’t — tourist-area bars, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets versus convenience stores and village warungs.

How much does beer cost? (Comparing with Bali)

Using September 2026 data from a price-tracking site, here’s how beer prices in Lombok and Bali compare. Conversions below use roughly US$1 ≈ Rp17,800, as of September 2026.

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Item	Lombok (approx.)	Bali (approx.)
Domestic bottled beer (500ml)	around Rp33,000 (about US$1.85, based on US$1 ≈ Rp17,800 as of September 2026)	around Rp41,000 (about US$2.30)
Domestic draft beer (500ml)	around Rp45,000 (about US$2.55)	around Rp50,000 (about US$2.80)
Imported bottled beer (330ml)	Rp51,000–59,000 (about US$2.85–3.30)	Rp45,000–60,000 (about US$2.55–3.35)

*Aggregated user-submitted prices from a price-tracking site (updated 20 September 2026). Not an official price list — treat as a rough guide that varies by shop, area, and season.

On price alone, there’s no big gap between Lombok and Bali — some items are even a touch cheaper in Lombok. The real difference isn’t price; it’s availability — fewer shops sell alcohol at all, and once you’re in a village it usually isn’t sold there.

Diagram: Approximate beer prices, Lombok vs. Bali

Diagram: approximate beer prices, Lombok compared with Bali, across three items — domestic bottled and draft beer, and imported bottled beer.

Note

Prices vary a lot by venue class and area: pool bars and beach clubs at hotels are generally more expensive than the table above.
Not an official price list: the table above is an aggregate from a price-tracking site. Confirm actual prices locally or with your accommodation before you go.

Duty-free allowance for bringing alcohol into Indonesia

Indonesian customs sets the duty-free allowance for alcohol carried by incoming passengers at a combined total of 1 liter, regardless of type or proof. Wine, whisky, spirits, and beer can all be mixed together, and as long as the total is 1 liter or less it’s duty-free. Anything over that may be confiscated or taxed.

This allowance applies the same way whether you arrive via Lombok International Airport or Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport. Some travelers stock up at Bali’s duty-free shops before continuing on to Lombok, so keep the combined total in mind. Currency exchange and payment methods generally are covered in our money and payments guide.

Alcohol during Ramadan

Even during Ramadan (the fasting month), bars aimed at tourists operate as usual and continue serving alcohol. According to a local Lombok guide site, bars stay open and alcohol is still served, but out of respect for local residents, loud music at night and late-night parties tend to be dialed back. Restaurants also serve meals as usual, and some even draw curtains over their windows during the day as a courtesy to people who are fasting.

For the specific dates of Ramadan and how it relates to Friday prayers and public holidays, see our guide to Friday prayers, holidays, and the fasting month. Drinking itself remains possible, but it’s wise to avoid loud public behavior or blasting music at any time of year, not just during Ramadan.

Can you drink in Sekotong?

Sekotong is an area of scattered fishing villages, and village eateries and shops generally don’t sell alcohol. There’s no tourist bar strip like in Senggigi or Gili Trawangan, and hardly any convenience stores either.

On the other hand, some hotels, villas, and restaurants in Sekotong and the nearby South Gilis do carry alcohol, depending on the property. We haven’t been able to check every single lodging and restaurant, so we can’t say so with certainty — but it’s more accurate to think of it as “check with each place you’re staying or visiting” rather than assuming “surely somewhere in the village sells it.” Our guide to what Sekotong is like is worth a look too, for a sense of the area’s overall atmosphere.

A YouTube video from our team (published December 2025, filmed during a site visit in November 2025) shows that a souvenir shop called “SASAK,” visited on the way to the airport, had a café inside that served alcohol you could drink on the spot. The video doesn’t say whether alcohol can be bought or drunk in the village of Sekotong itself. Video

If you’re planning to drink, it’s safest to stock up beforehand in Mataram or Senggigi, where more shops carry alcohol, or to check directly with your accommodation.

A note from our team on the ground in Sekotong

If you’re hoping to drink during your stay, we’d recommend stocking up in Mataram or Senggigi before heading to Sekotong, or checking with your accommodation in advance about whether they carry alcohol. Searching around the village shops on the day is unlikely to turn much up. And if you’re bringing alcohol from abroad, keep the 1-liter duty-free allowance mentioned above in mind when you’re deciding how much to buy.

Beyond this difference, there’s a place called Sekotong

Honestly, for anyone who wants to enjoy a drink casually, Lombok — and Sekotong especially — isn’t the most convenient place. You can’t just grab a beer at a convenience store or have a quick one at a village eatery. Shops carrying alcohol cluster in tourist areas like Senggigi, the Gilis, and Kuta, and options shrink the farther you go from them.

If you’re looking for the kind of place where you can grab a beer just about anywhere you walk, the way you can in Bali, Lombok isn’t a good fit. The limited nightlife and entertainment options are worth knowing about before your trip, alongside general local customs.

That said, for someone who’s after quiet time on a fishing-village shoreline, easy access to alcohol may not rank very high on the priority list. If you’re willing to put in a little extra effort — stocking up in Mataram or Senggigi on the days you want a drink, or checking with your accommodation — a place like Sekotong can absolutely work for you. If, on the other hand, having a drink every night is part of the fun of travel, you’ll be better off in Bali, or in one of Lombok’s tourist areas like Senggigi, the Gilis, or Kuta.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Can I buy alcohol at a convenience store in Lombok?

National chains like Indomaret and Alfamart haven’t sold alcohol anywhere in Indonesia since the 2015 regulation — this applies just as much in Bali as in Lombok. If you want to buy some, use a supermarket or dedicated liquor shop in a tourist area.

Q. Can I buy alcohol at a supermarket in Lombok?

Some supermarkets in high-traffic tourist areas like Senggigi and Kuta Lombok stock beer and other alcohol. It varies by store, though, so it’s worth checking ahead if you want to be sure.

Q. Will I not be able to drink in Lombok during Ramadan?

Bars serving tourists operate as usual during Ramadan (the fasting month) and continue serving alcohol. Out of respect for local residents, music and noise levels at night tend to be more subdued.

Q. Do hotels in Sekotong serve alcohol?

It depends on the property. We haven’t confirmed every hotel and restaurant, so if you have your heart set on a drink, we’d recommend stocking up in Mataram or Senggigi beforehand, or checking directly with your accommodation.

Q. Can I bring alcohol into Indonesia?

Yes. Indonesian customs sets the duty-free allowance at a combined total of 1 liter, regardless of type or proof. Anything over that may be confiscated or taxed.

Summary

You can drink alcohol in Lombok, but it isn’t as easy to find everywhere as it is in Bali. Bars, restaurants, and hotels in tourist areas like Senggigi, the Gilis, and Kuta are no problem at all, but national convenience-store chains simply don’t sell it, and options shrink the further you get into villages.

Beer prices themselves aren’t much different from Bali — a 500ml bottle runs roughly Rp33,000 to Rp41,000 (as of September 2026). What’s more useful to keep in mind than the price is how availability changes by area and number of shops, which will save you some confusion on the ground.

If you’re staying in a fishing village like Sekotong, it’s best to treat alcohol as something you arrange ahead of time rather than something you can pick up on the spot. Rules and shop availability can change, so confirm the latest details with your accommodation or local shops.