KU DE TA

What KU DE TA does

KU DE TA is a privately held beachfront beach club, restaurant and bar operating from a single flagship venue at Jalan Kayu Aya No.9, Seminyak, Bali, founded in 2000. The venue operates daily from 8 AM until late and integrates multiple hospitality offerings under one roof: an all-day restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner), an oceanfront bar with a signature cocktail programme led by Bar Manager Leo Gunawan since 2012, premium front-row daybed experiences, private event hosting for groups of ten or more, and an on-site steakhouse (Saltlick) on the second floor specialising in in-house dry-aged beef on a wood-fired grill. The headcount is approximately 92 employees across culinary, bar, HR and marketing functions, with leadership including Executive Chef Jeremy Hunt (Cordon Bleu, Silwood School of Cookery) and Head Chef Abdullah Abrahams.

The business operates an event-driven go-to-market model with no entrance fee for general areas, monetising through per-cover F&B sales, premium daybed and VIP experience packages (bookable via Megatix), TableCheck reservations, group minimum-spend events, a weekly Sunday Market with six resident restaurant vendors and artisan retail, and recurring programming such as Family Sundays, Seminyak Sunrise Runclub, and the annual White Party. Distribution channels include direct walk-ins, online reservations through TableCheck, daybed/event ticketing through Megatix, WhatsApp chatbot 'Ketut' for inquiries, and co-marketing partnerships with nearby luxury hotels (The Legian, Alila Seminyak, The Oberoi). Technology stack is conventional for hospitality: Mixcloud-hosted Ku De Ta Radio for curated music streaming, social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and TripAdvisor, and a website Stories/editorial section for content marketing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company is privately held with no institutional investor or parent company identified in the available data.

Name

KU DE TA

Legal name

Ku De Ta

Website

https://kudeta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KU DE TA is a privately held beachfront beach club, restaurant and bar in Seminyak, Bali, operating since 2000. It serves tourists, expatriates and locals with all-day dining, cocktails, daybed experiences, private events, and a recurring events calendar across a single flagship venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beach Club & Restaurant Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Beach club hospitality
• Oceanfront dining
• Cocktail bar service
• Private event venue
• Family-friendly resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Seminyak

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage Sales: Full-service restaurant and bar generating revenue across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all-day drinking menus. Offerings include premium seafood, wood-fired dishes, Wagyu beef, caviar, cocktails, and curated wine selection. Revenue is transaction-based per cover.
2. Daybed & Beach Club Experiences: Front-row sunset daybed positions and VIP daybed packages sold via Megatix platform, including premium drink inclusions (Chandon, Aperol Spritz, fruit platters). No entrance fee for general areas.
3. Sunday Market Vendor & Retail: Weekly Sunday Market featuring six restaurant tenants (Sangsaka, Estia Greek, Pie Society, Chaiba, La Calita, Ku De Ta & Salt Lick), artisan retail vendors, jewellery, kids clothing, and beauty products. Ku De Ta takes a commission or rental from vendor participation.
4. Event Bookings & Private Celebrations: Corporate retreats, birthdays, anniversaries, pre-wedding celebrations, and group dining events (minimum 10 guests). Revenue from group minimum spends, set menus, and venue hire. Premium packages include the annual White Party (Atlantis 2026) with VIP table, sofa, and daybed options.
5. Kids Activity Classes: Weekly cooking classes (sushi and pizza) for children at IDR 100,000 per child. Family Sunday activities include face painting, pottery, art & craft, and animal meet-and-greets included with venue entry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

KU DE TA operates a beachfront beach club, full-service restaurant, and oceanfront bar on Seminyak Beach in Bali, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails daily to tourists, expatriates, and locals. The integrated venue offers premium daybed experiences, private event hosting, weekly programming (Sunday Market, Family Sunday, Runclub), and an annual White Party, supplemented by on-site steakhouse Saltlick and curated digital content via Ku De Ta Radio.

Product overview

Ku De Ta is a beachfront lifestyle destination in Seminyak, Bali, comprising a unified hospitality offering centered on its iconic beach club experience. The core product is the Ku De Ta Beach Club (operating since 2000), which integrates restaurant dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner), an oceanfront bar with crafted cocktails, and premium daybed experiences. Adjacent offerings include Saltlick steakhouse (on-site second-floor restaurant), event programs (Family Sunday, Sunday Market, White Party, Runclub), private celebration services, and group dining. Promotional packages include VIP Daybed Experience, Rosé All The Way, Orange Hour, Sundown Sips, Wine & Waves, and Wine O'Clock. Digital content includes Ku De Ta Radio on Mixcloud. The venue's services are bookable via TableCheck (reservations) and Megatix (events and daybeds), with WhatsApp integration for inquiries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ku De Ta Beach Club The original beach club in Bali, offering a beachfront lifestyle destination with poolside daybeds, ocean views, and curated music. Features multiple seating areas including Fidel Terrace, Garden Lounge, Sunset Box, and Daybeds. Open daily from 8 AM to late.
• Ku De Ta Restaurant Beachfront restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with globally-inspired cuisine. Breakfast served daily 8 AM - 12 PM with signature dishes like Protein Pancakes, Signature Benedict, and KU DE TA Big Breakfast.
• Ku De Ta Bar Oceanfront bar featuring crafted cocktails, signature drinks, wine selection, and crafted beverages. Seminyak's original beachfront bar where crafted cocktails meet effortless seaside charm, transitioning from relaxed afternoons to lively evenings.
• Saltlick Premium steakhouse located on the second floor of KU DE TA, specializing in in-house aged beef cooked on a custom wood-fired grill. Features house-hung charcuterie and signature dishes like Raw Beef on Marrow and Creamy Burrata.
• Celebrations at Ku De Ta Private event services including birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, pre-wedding celebrations, corporate retreats, and stylish corporate gatherings with curated dining and signature cocktails. Minimum 10 guests per group booking.
• Group Dining at Ku De Ta Group dining experiences for 10+ guests with tailored oceanfront spaces including intimate lounges, semi-private decks, and expansive oceanfront areas. Accommodates dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
• VIP Daybed Experience Premium front-row sunset daybed experience featuring two bottles of Chandon, three glasses of Aperol Spritz, curated fruit platter, and signature Sun Kit.
• Ku De Ta White Party Annual signature white-themed party event at KU DE TA, established since the venue opened in 2000. The 2026 edition is themed 'Atlantis: The Lost Kingdom of Light' with headline DJ Chambord.
• Family Sunday Weekly family-oriented event every Sunday from 10 AM - 2 PM featuring rotating kids activities including cooking classes (sushi, pizza), art workshops, pottery, animal meet and greet, face painting, and family-friendly entertainment.
• Ku De Ta Sunday Market Weekly Sunday market transforming KU DE TA into a beachfront market featuring six restaurant kitchens (Sangsaka, Estia Greek, Pie Society, Chaiba, La Calita, Ku De Ta & Salt Lick), artisan vendors, jewellery makers, lifestyle brands, kids activities, and Ku De Ta cocktails.
• Seminyak Sunrise Runclub Weekly running club event in partnership with The Compound Seminyak, featuring a relaxed 5K loop starting and ending at Ku De Ta, followed by complimentary breakfast.
• Ku De Ta Radio A curated music radio station branded under Ku De Ta, hosted on Mixcloud, providing signature soundtracks for the beach club atmosphere and extending brand presence beyond the physical venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Day Club in Bali — Exquisite Award 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, minor and core.

• East Indies GinsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2025Sponsor of World Bartender Day 2025 celebration at Ku De Ta. East Indies Gin provided the base spirit for guest cocktail creations by bartenders from Alila Seminyak, Syrco BASE Ubud, Red Light Bali, and Telu Bar Four Seasons.
• Spice Island Distilling CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2025Sponsor of World Bartender Day 2025 celebration at Ku De Ta, providing spirits for the guest bartender cocktail programme.
• Nusantara Cold BrewsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2025Sponsor of World Bartender Day 2025 celebration at Ku De Ta. Featured in Krisna Jack's JACK ON THE BLOCK cocktail featuring house-blended jackfruit bourbon, pandan whey, Nusantara Cold Brew, and chocolate bitters.
• Indrayana (Alila Seminyak)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2025Guest bartender from Alila Seminyak at World Bartender Day 2025. Created Aromatized Negroni using East Indies Banda Fine Spice, blended aromatized vermouth, and Italian bitter liqueur.
• Arya (Syrco BASE Ubud)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2025Guest bartender from Syrco BASE Ubud at World Bartender Day 2025. Created the Ubad cocktail combining East Indies Archipelago gin, aloe vera, clove, moringa, and apple.
• Krisna Jack (Red Light Bali)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2025Guest bartender from Red Light Bali at World Bartender Day 2025. Created JACK ON THE BLOCK featuring house-blended jackfruit bourbon, pandan whey, Nusantara Cold Brew, and chocolate bitters.
• Rama (Telu Bar Four Seasons Bali)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 February 2025Guest bartender from Telu Bar Four Seasons Bali at World Bartender Day 2025. Created Jambu — a guava-forward spritz using East Indies Bali Pomelo Pink Gin, Aperol, clarified strawberry guava, and sparkling wine.
• Kura Kura BeersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial beer partner of the Ku De Ta Sunday Market. Kura Kura Beer is Bali's favourite local brew, served alongside Ku De Ta cocktails throughout the market.
• The Compound SeminyaksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKu De Ta partners with The Compound Seminyak for the Seminyak Sunrise Runclub. Finishers receive a 20% discount voucher for The Compound's gym and café. The Compound in turn promotes the run club to its members. Route: KU DE TA → Petitenget Street → The Compound → Kayu Aya Street → KU DE TA.
• Yayasan BAWA (Bali Animal Welfare Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBali's trusted animal welfare foundation partnered with Ku De Ta for Family Sunday: Puppy Adoption Day. Puppies are brought to the venue for adoption, with activities designed to connect families with rescue animals in a positive setting.
• Wear Rame SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for International Women's Day Pilates event at Ku De Ta. Wear Rame Society curates the morning wellness activity by the sea, with participants receiving curated goodie bags.
• Heavenly BlushminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for International Women's Day event — provides yoghurt parfait for the post-Pilates nourishment portion of the event.
• Earth, Love, LiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for International Women's Day event — provides relaxing massage services as part of the morning wellness and restoration experience.
• Make OverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoodie bag contributor for International Women's Day event at Ku De Ta.
• LaboreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoodie bag contributor for International Women's Day event at Ku De Ta.
• Saltlick BalicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaltlick Bali operates as a distinct restaurant on the second floor of Ku De Ta, specializing in premium in-house dry-aged beef cooked on a custom wood-fired grill. Saltlick is listed as a sister brand on the Ku De Ta website footer and shares the same physical address. The two venues cross-promote at the Sunday Market with a combined charcuterie and bakery offering.
• Sunday Market Food Vendors (Sangsaka, Estia Greek, Pie Society, Chaiba, La Calita)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSix celebrated Seminyak restaurant brands participate in the weekly Sunday Market at Ku De Ta, each operating a food stall. Vendors include Sangsaka, Estia Greek, Pie Society, Chaiba, and La Calita, alongside Ku De Ta & Salt Lick. These vendors drive foot traffic and extend the market's appeal to diverse dining preferences.
• Ceramic ClassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtisan vendor providing weekly pottery classes for children at Family Sunday events (e.g., Resin Pendant workshop, Pottery Class).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• W Bali - Seminyak: W Bali - Seminyak is a Marriott luxury resort on Seminyak Beach with multiple restaurants, bars, and pool venues. Adjacent competitor for the same high-spend tourist guest in the same beachfront footprint, offering broader hospitality (lodging + F&B) versus Ku De Ta's F&B-only model.
• The Legian Seminyak: The Legian is a luxury beachfront resort in Seminyak and a known Ku De Ta hotel partner. Comparable as a Seminyak luxury hospitality incumbent — overlapping high-end tourist demand but offering lodging as the primary product.
• Alila Seminyak: Alila Seminyak is a luxury beachfront resort that partners with Ku De Ta on guest cross-promotion and bar collaborations. Comparable as a Seminyak luxury hospitality incumbent; competes for the same affluent tourist guest, primarily through lodging + on-site F&B.

Direct peers

• Potato Head Beach Club: Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak is the closest direct competitor to Ku De Ta — an upscale beach club with restaurant, bar, and pool daybeds serving the same tourist and expatriate audience. Both compete for the iconic Seminyak beachfront destination category.
• Mrs Sippy Bali: Mrs Sippy Bali is a Seminyak day club known for its large pool, daybeds, and events programming. Directly comparable on the Seminyak day-club / pool / daybed model that overlaps Ku De Ta's beach-club daybed experience.
• FINNS Beach Club: FINNS Beach Club in Canggu is one of Bali's largest beach clubs, operating pools, daybeds, multiple bars, restaurants, and a recurring events calendar. Comparable to Ku De Ta in daybed-led revenue model and family-friendly positioning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Café del Mar Bali: Café del Mar Bali in Canggu is a global lifestyle brand's beach club outpost featuring daybeds, pool, restaurant, and DJ-led events. Comparable on the international beach-club / daybed / events / premium F&B model that Ku De Ta pioneered.
• Atlas Beach Club: Atlas Beach Fest is a large-scale Bali beach club in Canggu with pools, F&B, daybeds, and event programming. Directly comparable on the beach-club, daybed, and event-driven revenue model, though serving a younger, more party-oriented segment.
• Tropicola Beach Club: Tropicola is a colorful beach club and pool venue in Seminyak offering daybeds, cocktails, and Mediterranean-inspired dining. Directly comparable on Seminyak beachfront daybed and cocktail experience, positioned as a more design-led, younger-skewing competitor.
• La Brisa Bali: La Brisa is a beachfront venue in Canggu built around sustainable design, multiple food vendors, daybeds, and event programming. Comparable to Ku De Ta's Sunday Market-style multi-vendor F&B model and daybed-driven revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KUDETABaliofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/KUDETA
• Instagraminstagram.com/kudetabali
• TikToktiktok.com/@kudetabali
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ku-de-ta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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