The PaD Bar and Grill on Legian Street

Loud, Lively, and Very Bali-Aussie

Legian Street never really sleeps, and The PaD Bar and Grill leans into that energy. Right on Jln Legian No.162 in Kuta, this long-running bar and bistro has become a kind of default meeting point for many visitors, especially Australian travellers looking for something familiar.

Ratings sit high on Google (environ 4.6 / 5) and delivery apps (4.9 / 5 sur GoFood), and repeat customers mention coming back year after year.

Sports Bar Soul, Western Comfort Food

The PaD is very much a “Sports Bar & Grill” at heart, with big screens for games, cold Bintang (a large bottle autour de 50k) and a menu that leans Western. Regulars talk about a “Large Aussie Breakfast”, hearty Eggs Benny, surf and turf with rich sauce, and the much-loved Pad Burger – a hand-sized burger with a toasted bun and juicy beef patty.

There is some Balinese/Indo food on the menu, but one reviewer notes it’s a small section despite mentions of “Indonesian cousine”. Portions are usually generous, though one guest felt some meals weren’t huge.

From Breakfast Coffee to Late-Night Shows

Open daily from about 07h30 à 23h30, it runs the full day: morning coffees in big mugs, “safe & clean” breakfasts, pizzas and burgers for lunch, and lively dinners with drinks and entertainment.

Evenings can bring karaoke, drag and ladyboy shows, and live music. Many families mention taking kids to the drag show and say the performers made every child feel special, while one reviewer found the volume “a bit loud & full on”. If you want quiet conversation, pick your time carefully.

Service: Big Smiles, Occasional Slip-Ups

Across dozens of comments, staff friendliness is the standout. Names like “old muma”, Shannon, Lue De, Rina and Yuda come up often, with guests saying they feel recognised after 5+ years and treated “like family”. One review even thanks the team for helping when a guest passed out; the friend reports a full recovery and deep gratitude.

Not every experience is smooth: a detailed 1‑star review describes a 30‑minute wait, a mixed-up order sent to another table, and a waitress allegedly lying to the manager about a cancellation. The manager, Ryan, is described as attentive and eager to fix things, but the guest had already lost appetite. Others mention that paying the bill can be slow.

Drinks, Prices and Little Quirks

Cocktails draw regular praise, and milkshakes are popular, though one guest found the Oreo milkshake odd, with “sizzling” whipped cream and wouldn’t reorder it. Coffee gets consistent thumbs‑up, and several visitors call prices “cheap” or “excellent value for money”, with nett pricing (no tax and service charge) noted by one diner.

Credit cards (visa/mc) are accepted; Amex is “hoped for” but not specified.

Who Will Like The PaD

Expect a typical modern globalised bar that “could be anywhere in the world”, dropped into the middle of Kuta – sport on the TVs, karaoke, drag shows, and staff calling you by name once you’ve been twice. It’s best for Aussies and other tourists wanting big, familiar plates, strong drinks and a noisy night out, less so for travellers chasing quiet corners or refined local cuisine.