Kuta and the Kuta Beach area is the busiest part of Bali and Kuta nightlife is famous throughout the island for its variety and reasonably priced good times.
If you want to make the most of the nightlife scene in Kuta, you’re going to love our guide to Kuta nightlife.
We’ll take you beyond the main drag and help you find bars, clubs, live music and so much more!
Whether you want a walk-in-wine cellar, a pool club or a swimming pool to take a dip in between drinks, we’ll help you find it.
Kuta’s coastal strip is famous for a good reason and these top nightlife spots are an important part of that reason.
The Best 24 Nightlife Spots In Kuta
69 Bar Kuta @ Grand Istana Rama Hotel
Bali’s nightlife isn’t all on the beach but this excellent bar is on the beach front and you get some lovely open-air space that facilitates a pleasant breeze as you drink here.
The hotel has one of the finest wine lists on the island and they can do a huge range of specialty cocktails too.
They regularly have live music, dance shows and DJs and the dance floor here is welcoming and light-hearted.
Where Is It? Grand Istana Rama Hotel Jl. Raya, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: 69 Bar
Not everybody wants a walk-in-wine cellar or one of the Kuta clubs for a night out, some folks would rather keep it simple with a sports bar atmosphere.
Turtle is one of the very few sports bars in this part of Bali and as such it attracts some big crowds almost every night of the week.
They also have a drag show between the live screenings to keep things interesting.
The food is solid Asian food and international pub grub and you can drink as much beer, cocktails, or wine as you want from their extensive menu.
Where Is It? Jl. Poppies II No.2, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
The Seven Rooftop Bar @ Kutabex Beach Front Hotel
If you like to sit by a swimming pool while you enjoy selections from different music genres then you may well love to spend some time at this bar.
The view here is amazing too and you can see practically the entire coastline.
They have several well-known local acts play during the week and you can encounter anything from excellent Irish music to reggae music at this bar.
If you’re looking for somewhere to take your lover to impress them, this is a great place to do it.
Where Is It? Kutabex Beach Front Hotel Lantai 4, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Kutabex
Paddy’s Pub
Paddy’s Pub Opens at 5 p.m. and the party goes on all night until about 4 a.m.! This is not a place for the faint-hearted.
The emphasis here is on having fun and drinking cheap drinks in large quantities. It’s not too busy in the early evenings but my midnight it’s rammed wall to wall every single night of the week.
They have a nice open-air terrace if you want to chill out somewhere away from the main dance floor.
As you might expect, this bar tends to draw a younger and more party-oriented crowd than some of the other bars in Kuta.
Where Is It? Jln Legian No.166, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Paddy’s Pub
Hard Rock Café Bali
If you’re in the mood for a decent burger, some cold beer, and live cover versions of your favourite classic rock and pop numbers, look no further than the Hard Rock Cafe.
Yes, it’s a chain and yes, it’s entirely predictable but that’s really part of its charm. You know exactly what to expect here and you won’t be disappointed to get just that.
As with all Hard Rock Cafes, there’s an extensive merch chop on hand and you can buy pretty much anything you can think of with their logo on it.
You may also find that they sometimes have rare memorabilia which costs rather more than the average t-shirt.
Where Is It? Jalan Pantai Kuta, Banjar Pande, Mas, Kec. Kuta, Denpasar, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Hard Rock
Stark Craft Beer Garden @ Stark Boutique Hotel & Spa
The Stark Craft Beer Garden is where the locally brewed Stark Beer comes from and it’s right next to the Stark Boutique Hotel. The view here is of the busy street and thus, not much to write home about but you don’t come here for views, you come for the beer.
And that definitely will not disappoint, there is a huge range of brews to try here and you’re guaranteed to find a cold schooner full that’s to your taste. The interior is set up to encourage people to talk to each other and mingle, which we think is rather wonderful.
Where Is It? Stark Craft Beer Garden, Jl. Kartika Plaza No.20, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub
This is the very first Irish Pub in Bali and it’s surprisingly authentic, particularly when you consider it’s part of a hotel chain’s property.
All the food on the menu is Irish, the drinks are mainly Irish and sold in pints, excellent Irish music fills the place and while we’ve not witnessed any Irish dances, we’re sure they must take place occasionally.
If what you want from Kuta Nightlife is a taste of the Blarney Stone and some good craic, you can find it here at Gracie Kelly’s.
It’s a great spot for live entertainment too and we can never get enough Kilkenny and Guinness, can we?
Where Is It? Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Gracie Kelly’s
ENVY Bali Bar & Restaurant @ Holiday Inn Resort Baruna
ENVY Bali Bar is one of the more laid-back dinner options on the island and its location right at the end of the beach keeps it neatly secluded from the hordes of tourists in Kuta.
They have a daily happy hour which runs from 5 to 6 p.m. each night with some very good drinks deals.
It’s an excellent location to watch the sunset from too, with lovely views of the ocean and the beach.
Club-goers might find they’re a little far to walk from to their final destination of the night from here, but it’s worth taking a Grab or Gojek for.
Where Is It? ENVY Bali Bar, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna, Jl. Wana Segara No.33, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Baruna
Yes, this is the second bar at the Hard Rock Resort and while it is, strictly speaking, a lobby bar – it’s rather more than that in the evenings.
There’s a stage built into the raised platform by the bar and they have regular gigs here that really are a bit above the usual local bands.
They also occasionally have a visiting celebrity take to the stage and do a secret gig here. That’s the kind of holiday highlight you don’t want to miss.
The bands don’t hit the stage until about 9 p.m. so you don’t need to get there too early.
Where Is It? Jalan Pantai Kuta, Banjar Pande, Mas, Kec. Kuta, Denpasar, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Hard Rock
Club Havana Bali @ Bali Beach Garden Resort
This pleasant place is in Poopies Lane and has a very big dining and bar area where you can enjoy Italian Coffee, beers, imported spirits (and cocktails, of course) and fine wine.
We think their tapas is among the best on the island and we always enjoy the live bands and salsa dancing that takes place every day at both lunch and dinner.
Where Is It? Club Havana Bali, Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Bali Garden
Sunset Cigar Lounge @ Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
If you love to enjoy a single malt and a cigar while gazing out at the extraordinary Bali sunset, you’ll love this place.
The Sunset Cigar Lounge is very chic and fully air-conditioned, it has the dark wood furnishings, sofas and chairs, that you expect in this style of venue.
It’s a million miles away from the young Aussie partygoers in the rest of the Kuta nightlife scene and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need, right?
Where Is It? 75C8+7M5, Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Kartika
This used to be called Hogwartz, but we guess a lawyer for the mean-spirited witch of Warner Brothers stepped in and now, it’s The Pub Cadabra.
There’s still an emphasis on Harry Potter fun mind you and the wizards who come to your table to entertain you here are awesome.
Where Is It? Jl. Buni Sari No.1, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: The Pub Cadabra
Samudera Restaurant & Bar @ The Grand Istana Rama Hotel
This is the main dining venue at the elegant Grand Istana and it’s placed on an elevated platform on the side of the resort which gives you a great view of the sea and the sunset.
The food here is excellent too and the blend of contemporary Balinese and Asian dishes is worth checking out before you down one too many cocktails.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Grand Istana
Rooster Bar & Restaurant
This is a completely unpretentious watering hole where you can drink beer and play pool with your mates and the friendly staff.
The drinks are cheap and will keep coming as long as you keep ordering them. It’s a very popular place on the local expat scene for this reason.
Please don’t take your children though, this is not the sort of bar that you would ever describe as “family-friendly”.
Where Is It? Jl. Mattram st, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Rooster
Stadium Cafe & Sports Bar
As the name suggests this is one of Kuta’s other sports bars and if you want beer and sports, you can’t go wrong here.
It gets really busy during big games and it’s worth turning up early if there’s a fixture you really want to see.
They have 3 big-screen TVs and another 10 LCDs, so you should be able to get a glimpse of something onscreen if you’re late.
Where Is It? Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Stadium
Vertigo Rooftop Bar @ Four Points by Sheraton Bali
This is the signature bar and restaurant for the swanky Four Points hotel and it has a lovely rooftop pool you can use when you’re at this rooftop bar.
You can get a swimming package which includes a towel, a snack and a juice before the sun goes down.
When the sun dips below the horizon, they have live DJs and pool parties to look forward to!
Where Is It? Jl. Benesari, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Marriott
Mentari Bar @ Truntum Kuta (previously Grand Inna Kuta Bali)
This bar is right on the beach and has a very pleasant feel to it.
They only have space for 100 people, so it can help to call the hotel and make a reservation if you have your heart set on this place for the evening.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Kuta No.1, Pande Mas, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Truntum
Espresso Bar
They have awesome live bands and the drinks prices are very reasonable but we’d stick to the beers, the cocktails can be a bit watery for our tastes.
At midnight it gets absolutely packed as other bars in the area kick out and people flood into Espresso.
Where Is It? Jln Legian No.83a, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Espresso
Alleycats (permanently closed)
This is a great little bar that offers cheap drinks, decent music and regular screenings of sporting events.
We like playing pool here as we warm up for a bigger night out.
Where Is It? Jl. Poppies II No.475, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Sad news, Alleycats is now permanently closed. Please don’t go here.
Online: Alleycats
Sunset Bar @ Bali Dynasty Resort
This popular bar is part of a much bigger resort with 5 other restaurants and several other bars on site.
It’s best to get there around 5 p.m. to take advantage of happy hour before you enjoy the sunset.
Where Is It? Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Bali Dynasty
This 3-storey nightclub attracts young crowds full all night parties. It opens at 6 p.m. and kicks out at 4 a.m.
If you love hip-hop, dub, trap, etc. then you’re going to be in your element in the Engine Room.
Cocktails are served with lids on the glasses here to prevent you from spilling them as you dance.
Where Is It? Jalan Legian No.89, Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Engine Room
Sky Garden Bali
With multiple dance floors and several bars, you just can’t go wrong if you want to go clubbing but aren’t sure exactly what you’re looking for.
They have a nice rooftop lounge to chill in too.
Where Is It? Jalan Legian No.60, Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Sky Garden
Bounty Discotheque
This place is famous for its regular DJ battles and the tunes are firmly rooted in the 70s and 80s beats scene. It’s open from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. most nights.
Where Is It? 75JF+JWP, Jalan Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: N/A
Boshe VVIP Club Bali
This is a karaoke and club venue that has plenty of private rooms for you to party with friends.
You can also join the crowds out on the main dance floor. The DJ roster here is excellent.
Where Is It? Boshe VVIP Club Bali, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.89X, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: N/A
Final Thoughts On The Nightlife Scene In And Around Kuta Beach
The party scene in and around Kuta Beach can be wild, but there’s no doubt that there’s more to Kuta nightlife than a few cheap clubs.
The area is home to some of the best bars, pubs and clubs on the island and a night out here can be as simple or as sophisticated as you’d like.
Bali’s nightlife scene was born here and there are modern clubbing venues, club and karaoke facilities, live music, international DJs, and people-watching opportunities galore.
Whether you want a cold beer or exciting cocktails, you can be completely happy on this strip by the Indian Ocean.
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