Apéritif, the fine-dining restaurant at Viceroy Bali, offers a private dining room in Ubud for groups of up to 10 guests seated at a single long table. Designed for intimate gatherings, the room provides a more personal way to experience the restaurant’s tasting menu while keeping everyone together throughout the evening.
For guests planning a celebration dinner in Ubud, a family gathering or a business meal where conversation matters, there are several details worth understanding before enquiring, including seating arrangements, menu formats, minimum spend and timing.
Ten Seats at One Table
The private dining room accommodates up to ten guests at a single long table. This arrangement is one of the main reasons groups choose the space. Everyone shares the same setting, the same pace, and the same conversation throughout the meal.
For a family dinner, a small celebration or a working dinner, having the entire group seated together creates a more connected experience than dividing guests across multiple tables.
By comparison, the main dining room seats up to 60 guests. A group of ten remains part of the wider dining atmosphere there, while the private dining room offers a more exclusive setting where the group becomes the focus of the evening.
The room is designed specifically for small groups rather than couples. For two guests seeking a more intimate experience, Apéritif offers the main dining room or the Romantic Candlelight Dinner instead.
The Minimum Spend
The private dining room carries a minimum spend, which is standard for a space reserved exclusively for one group.
The amount is confirmed by the reservations team based on factors such as the date, the number of guests, and the selected menu format. Since these details vary between enquiries, confirming the minimum spend in advance helps groups plan their evening with clarity.
Guests organising a private dining experience are encouraged to discuss the budget at the enquiry stage, alongside menu preferences and any additional requests.
The Menu Formats Available
Groups dining in the private room enjoy the same tasting menu experience available in the main dining room.
Apéritif’s signature Guided by the Moon degustation menu follows the phases of the lunar cycle and combines Indonesian regional flavours with European techniques. Created by the Apéritif culinary team, the menu reflects the restaurant’s philosophy of “European Technique. Indonesian Soul.”.
The tasting menu is available in seven-course and five-course formats. A three-course format is also available for groups seeking a shorter dining experience, making it suitable for occasions when guests need an earlier finish.
Vegetarian and vegan menus follow their own sequences, while a pescatarian menu is also available.
For group dining in Ubud, advance communication is especially important. Vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian menus require 24 hours’ notice, while most allergies and dietary requirements can be accommodated when shared with the reservations team before arrival.
Timing and Access
Dinner service runs from 6 pm to 8.30 pm, while lunch is available from 12 pm to 2 pm with at least 24 hours’ booking notice.
Viceroy Bali is located in Petulu village, approximately 10 to 15 minutes from central Ubud by car. For groups travelling from different locations, coordinating arrival times in advance helps the evening start smoothly.
A shared arrival time allows guests to enter the private dining room together, creating a more seamless start to the experience.
Dress Code
The dress code for Apéritif is smart-to-formal.
Sportswear and beachwear are not appropriate, including singlets and flip-flops. Guests are encouraged to choose polished attire suitable for a fine dining setting.
The dining room is fully air-conditioned, so bringing a light layer is recommended regardless of the weather outside. Organisers arranging group dining may wish to share these details with guests before arrival.
Starting the Evening at Pinstripe Bar
Pinstripe Bar is located adjacent to Apéritif and opens daily from 4 pm.
Inspired by the Prohibition Era, the speakeasy-style bar features an Art Deco interior, live jazz, and a cigar humidor. For groups arriving at different times, it provides a comfortable place to gather before dinner.
Beginning the evening with cocktails allows everyone to arrive at a similar time before moving together into the private dining room.
Occasions the Room Suits
The private dining room works particularly well for milestone birthdays, family dinners, wedding celebrations and business dinners where conversation is an important part of the experience.
As a small event venue in Ubud, the space offers the intimacy of a private setting without requiring a large-scale function. The long-table format allows guests to enjoy the atmosphere of fine dining while staying connected throughout the meal.
The room is intentionally designed for intimate groups rather than larger events. Groups of more than 10 guests can be accommodated in the main dining room, which offers space for larger gatherings.
Wine for a Group
Apéritif’s wine cellar forms part of the restaurant experience, and the restaurant has been recognised by Star Wine List of the Year South-East Asia.
For a private table of ten guests, wine selection often becomes a shared part of the evening. Rather than managing many individual preferences, groups often choose a smaller selection of bottles to pair with the menu, creating a more consistent experience across courses.
Guests with a particular bottle in mind, specific wine preferences, or a planned budget are encouraged to discuss this with the reservations team when enquiring about private dining.
Why Choose Private Dining in Bali
The appeal of private dining is not only the privacy of the room. It is the opportunity for a group to share the same pace, the same conversation and the same dining journey from the first course to the last.
For celebrations and important gatherings, this creates a more personal experience than simply reserving multiple tables in a larger dining room.
Family milestones, corporate dinners and gatherings with close friends all benefit from a private dining room where the group itself becomes the focus.
Making the Enquiry
Private dining enquiries are handled directly by the reservations team rather than through the standard online booking process.
To make the process smoother, guests should include the preferred date, number of guests, preferred service time, menu format and any dietary requirements when enquiring.
Guests deciding between the private and main dining rooms can discuss both options in the same enquiry. The best choice usually depends on two factors: the size of the group and the type of experience they want to create.
The private dining room offers a more exclusive setting for up to ten guests, while the main dining room may be better suited for smaller gatherings or occasions where guests prefer to be part of the wider restaurant atmosphere.
