Mul's Surf Bar occupies an easy, unhurried place at the heart of Selong Belanak's beach life. Set directly on the shoreline, it functions as both a casual dining spot and a gathering point for surfers, travellers, and locals — open from early morning through to the evening, in step with the rhythm of the beach itself. It operates as the warung and bar arm of Mul's Surf School, one of the established names along this stretch of south Lombok coast.
Food, drink and atmosphere
The food leans into straightforward Indonesian cooking — savoury local eats served without fuss in a beachfront setting. Think the kind of simple, satisfying meal that tastes best when eaten in view of breaking waves after a few hours in the water. As a surf bar, cold drinks and a relaxed social atmosphere are equally part of the offer: it's a natural place to linger after a lesson, talk surf with other visitors, or watch the bay's long, gentle waves roll in. The bar runs from 07:00 to 21:00.
The beach setting
Selong Belanak is widely regarded as one of the best beginner surf beaches in Lombok. The bay is broad and sheltered, with a long white-sand beach and mellow, consistent waves that break over a sandy bottom — forgiving conditions that draw first-timers and intermediate surfers in roughly equal numbers. On a clear day the surrounding green hills frame the bay cleanly, and the atmosphere remains notably quiet compared to Bali's more developed surf towns. Mul's Surf Bar sits right inside this scene, which is precisely what gives it its appeal.
Best suited to surfers coming off the water, beachgoers wanting a cold drink and simple food in a genuinely beachfront spot, and anyone who wants to absorb the unhurried character of Selong Belanak without moving far from the sand.