Nightlife On GIli Trawangan

There are three large parties on the island weekly: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night. The party isn't hard to find, just follow the thumping music and mass of bodies.
A myriad of bars, upscale lounges, and clubs pretty much guarantees that you will find music, televised soccer matches, and social action any night of the week.
Blue Marlin, Rudy's Pub, Sama Sama, and Tir na Nog - known as the "Irish" bar - are popular hot spots on the island.
Drugs, despite being illegal, are ubiquitous in Gili Trawangan. Restaurant menus and signs on the main road literally advertise magic mushrooms. Any food or drink that is described as "special" or "magic" will contain hallucinogenics.

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Arak is locally-brewed and is the cheapest alcohol found on the island. Be aware that arak is unregulated and a poisonous batch is believed to be responsible for the 2009 deaths of more than 25 travelers in the Gilis and Bali.