Kuta

Apache Reggae Bar

Live music every night, great reggae and rock cover bands in the bar right on the street, then DJs. In the back there is another big reggae venue with another good cover band that plays Bob Marley covers non-stop from midnight.

until 03:00

Bagus Pub

Favourite drinking den of Aussie all-day drinkers. Great place to watch the world go by.

Closed · opens 9 am

Bali Bomb Memorial

This is a memorial to the 202 victims who died when bombs were detonated on 12 October 2002. It can be found on Jl Legian opposite the corner of Poppies II. This is the former site of the old Paddy's Bar, and opposite the former site of the Sari Club, which is still an empty space, next to the Billabong shop. Every year on the anniversary date there is a ceremony mourning those killed or wounded by the bombs. Whilst viewing the memorial, please be calm and silent out of respect. The local Balinese will often be curious to learn if you knew or were related to any of the victims.

Bamboo Corner

Popular with backpackers, very cheap Indonesian food from Rp15,000. Fresh fruit juices are good and cheap, from Rp8,000

Beachwalk shopping centre

Opened in 2013, pleasant environment overlooking the sea with lots of greenery. Has 3 screen cinema on upper floor (next to Burger King) including one Premier (VIP room) which is great value.

Blue Fin

Good quality Japanese fusion food at reasonable prices. Tempura is especially good as is the salmon salad.

Daily 10:00-00:00

Dharmayana Temple

Wihara Dharmayana

Dharmayana Temple a vibrant Chinese Buddhist temple tucked away in central Kuta, just a short walk from the beach and the area’s bustling tourist streets. Dating back to 1876, it is one of the oldest and most active temples in Bali, serving the local Chinese Balinese community. The temple’s bright red walls, ornately carved dragons, and aromatic incense coils create a serene and atmospheric contrast to Kuta’s lively surroundings.

Discovery Shopping Mall

A big western-style mall with plenty of international brand stores on the ground and sub-ground levels, including Guess, Marks and Spencers, Sogo and Top Shop. The second level is occupied fully by the Centro department store, and there are many cafes and a large electronics retailer on the 3rd level. The waterfront cafes on the ground level have excellent ocean views.

Eikon

Lounge bar which frequently has a decent cover band playing R&B.

Daily 11:00-03:00

Gloria Jean's coffees

Nice coffee shop with lots of comfy seating upstairs overlooking a scenic temple.

Havana Club Bali

Restaurant on two floors and the upper level can be reserved for private parties. Tasty food.

Kafe Batan Waru

An institution in Ubud for many years. Great regional Indonesian cuisine, cocktails and coffee.

Kedin's Cafe

Good, typical local Indonesian food. They show sport or occasional Hollywood movies.

Rp10,000-20,000

Kimberly Spa

This massage and day spa is of good quality unlike some of the ones found in Kuta along the small side alleys. There is a cluster of such good places near here on the edge of the main club and bar scene on Jalan Legian.

Closed · opens 9 am·Rp135,000 for an hour

Lippo Mall

Two-story shopping centre with hypermart and Cinemaxx Theatre on basement level.

Macaroni Chill Out Bar

moved from Maccaroni Club

Restaurant & lounge with good Italian food and some Asian fusion. Excellent service and desserts.

Made's Warung

This is the original Made's, the forerunner of the now very successful Seminyak restaurant. One of the very first restaurants in Kuta, now on two floors and still doing a roaring trade. The menu includes Indonesian, Balinese and Western food. Try the pork ribs with green papaya.

Mal Bali Galleria

Galleria is home to number of well-known brand stores, a food court, Planet Hollywood and a great cinema. There is a large duty free shopping centre which is aimed primarily at Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese tourists. You can buy luxury items tax free, and they are collected upon departure at the airport.

Mbargo

Large air-conditioned bar on two floors. Models are on tap to serve you drinks. Hosts regular fashion shows. A favourite with Australian teenagers. Security is especially tight.

Mie88

Indonesian noodles in large portions at very good prices. Excellent budget option - spend Rp15,000 for a delicious meal.

Money Changer (Bemo Corner)

A money changer offering good rates with no nonsense in an air-conditioned office. See map link for location at end of Jalan Legian.

Paradiso Bowling Centre

An 18-lane bowling centre. Large number of pool and snooker tables as well.

18:00-23:00 daily·Rp27,000 per game

Release a baby turtle

Volunteers protect turtle eggs and release newly born turtles back to the sea during nesting season on Kuta Beach, from March to September. They have release days when have enough hatchlings 16:00.

Sky Garden

Big modern building in a metallic half open air architecture, with several atmospheres, each club has its own DJ. Sexy dancers on bar tops, sometimes fire shows in Dome. They have a lot of security, probably due to the 2002 bombing nearby. They sometimes require ID to prove age. Live band starting 22:30 but not on Mondays. The large open air rooftop terrace is awesome. Rp50,000 for small Bintang. Between 17:00 and 21:00, Rp99,000 for 4 hours of unlimited drinks and buffet. Free drinks queue can get long. From 21:00 to 23:00, the cost is Rp200,000 including buffet and one free drink.

until 03:00

The Bounty

Looks from the inside like a torn ship with several different areas including pool tables. The party starts every day from 22:00 but really gets going at midnight. Go here to get 'Blasters'. Rough and ready and it gets very messy.

The Engine Room

Small lounge bar and dance club. A little more sophisticated than some of the options on this street.

Vi Ai Pi

Lounge style bar and restaurant with nice breezy open upper level.

Warung 96

This popular restaurant that serves Western food at reasonably low prices but not as cheap as some of the places found between Poppies 1 and 2, has been open since 1996, hence its name. The manager and staff are very friendly.

Warung Indonesia

Popular with locals and long-stayers and is packed most nights. Some of the best food is not on the menu but laid out behind a glass display from where you can pick the food you want. Fresh fruit juices are all good and cheap, from Rp9,000. There are several other good cheap eating places along this narrow lane between Poppies I and II such as Fajar Resto next door that does a great Nasi Campur Special for just Rp10,000?

Rp1,000-5,000 per choice, eat very well for Rp10,000-25,000

Waterbom Park

This is one of the biggest water theme parks in Asia and is within easy walking distance from Kuta beach.

09:00-18:00 daily·Adults Rp520,000, under-12s Rp370,000, good value 2-day passes available