Paddy's Pub Bali A wee bit of Ireland in the heart of Bali

Paddy's Pub Bali

A wee bit of Ireland in the heart of Bali

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Eggs, Black Pudding, and a Smoothie: The Sunday Plate That Fixes Jet Lag, Culture Shock, and Possibly Everything Else
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Eggs, Black Pudding, and a Smoothie: The Sunday Plate That Fixes Jet Lag, Culture Shock, and Possibly Everything Else

Every Sunday, homesick Americans line up at Paddy's for a full Irish breakfast served alongside tropical fruit smoothies — a plate that somehow cures jet lag, Bali belly, and a nagging case of missing the Midwest. We talked to the regulars who've made it their weekly ritual.
Swigs and Bitter Tears: The Great Bintang-Guinness Blind Taste Test We Definitely Weren't Ready For
Nightlife & Culture

Swigs and Bitter Tears: The Great Bintang-Guinness Blind Taste Test We Definitely Weren't Ready For

We blindfolded our most loyal American regulars and made them choose between Bali's beloved lager and our two-minute-poured Guinness. The results ranged from beer-nerd epiphanies to a grown man from Ohio quietly weeping about his father.
Boston vs. Bali: We Did the Bar Tab Math So Your Wallet Can Stop Crying
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Boston vs. Bali: We Did the Bar Tab Math So Your Wallet Can Stop Crying

We ran the numbers on a proper night out at Paddy's Pub Bali versus a comparable Irish pub in Boston, and honestly, we felt a little guilty. Spoiler: your Saturday night tab back home could fund an entire week of pints, shepherd's pie, and scooter rides here in paradise.
So the Rugby's On: A Yank's Survival Guide to Sports You Didn't Grow Up With
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So the Rugby's On: A Yank's Survival Guide to Sports You Didn't Grow Up With

Walked into Paddy's expecting the Cowboys game and found forty Australians losing their minds over cricket? Don't panic. Here's how to adopt a second team, learn what to shout, and discover why a 3 a.m. Six Nations match might become your new favorite weekend tradition.
You Know the Bartender's Kid's Name. It Might Be Time to Admit You're a Regular.
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You Know the Bartender's Kid's Name. It Might Be Time to Admit You're a Regular.

There's a moment in every expat's Bali journey when the bartender starts pouring before you order. A tongue-in-cheek field guide to spotting the regulars — and becoming one yourself.
Green Beer at Sunrise: The Time Zone Trick That Makes St. Patrick's Day Last 36 Hours at Paddy's
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Green Beer at Sunrise: The Time Zone Trick That Makes St. Patrick's Day Last 36 Hours at Paddy's

When Boston is still snoozing, Paddy's Pub Bali is already mid-toast. Here's how our island pub stretches St. Patrick's Day across the International Date Line — and why some Americans book flights around it.
They Traded the T for a Scooter: Meet the American Regulars Who Call Paddy's Home
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They Traded the T for a Scooter: Meet the American Regulars Who Call Paddy's Home

Every pub has regulars, but Paddy's Pub Bali's are a special breed: Americans who ditched the nine-to-five, hopped a plane, and somehow found their people in an Irish pub on the other side of the world. Meet seven of them — the accountant, the surf bum, the retiree, and more.
The Two-Minute Miracle: Why We Babysit Every Guinness Like It's a Newborn (Especially at 90°F)
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The Two-Minute Miracle: Why We Babysit Every Guinness Like It's a Newborn (Especially at 90°F)

Pouring a proper Guinness is an art. Pouring one in a Balinese heatwave, after the keg has crossed ten time zones and an ocean, is closer to sorcery. Here's how we do it — and why that first sip hits different at the edge of the Indian Ocean.
Shepherd's Pie Meets Sambal: How Bali Rewrote Our Irish Comfort Food Menu
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Shepherd's Pie Meets Sambal: How Bali Rewrote Our Irish Comfort Food Menu

What happens when a Dublin-trained chef gets his hands on a Balinese spice market? At Paddy's Pub Bali, the answer is sambal-infused shepherd's pie, lemongrass beef stew, and fish and chips you won't find anywhere between Boston and Belfast. Here's the delicious story behind our fusion menu.
One Night, Three Continents, Zero cover Charge: Inside Bali's Most Unlikely Music Session
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One Night, Three Continents, Zero cover Charge: Inside Bali's Most Unlikely Music Session

On a Tuesday night in Bali, a Texas accountant, a Melbourne nurse, and a Balinese surf instructor all ended up singing the same chorus at an Irish pub. We followed one live music session from soundcheck to last call to find out why Paddy's has become a home away from home for homesick Americans.