Three Tips for a Great Night Out in Malta

What is there to do in Malta in the evening? A client asked me this recently following a consultation at our Dr. Werner & Partners office in St. Julian's. Since I suspect this is a question many visitors to Malta have, I wanted to share three options for your evening agenda.

Bars in St. Julian's

Simply due to the fact that language students are here year-round—most of them based in St. Julian's—there is always something going on. The many bars along the coast, and especially in Spinola Bay, leave little to be desired. Beyond the classic bars (ranging across all price points), there are quite a few pubs that fit the picture left behind by the British colonial era.

If the coast is too quiet for you, you only need to head a bit further into Paceville. But a word of warning: there are a lot of nightclubs here, and the average age is correspondingly low.

My personal recommendation: The Hugo's establishments. There are several in St. Julian's, but in my opinion, the best one is Hugo's Terrace: http://www.hugosterrace.com

Cinema

Naturally, Malta has cinemas—we aren't living in the past here. The first one that comes to mind is Eden Cinemas, which is also located in St. Julian's, right by St. George's Bay. The selection of films is extensive (over 15 movies across 17 screens), and they are shown in their original English version. Price-wise, tickets are absolutely affordable, costing between €5.50 and €9 (including glasses for 3D films).

A Quiet Evening in Malta

If you'd prefer a quieter evening, going out for a nice meal is always a good option. Even if the Maltese aren't necessarily world-famous for their haute cuisine, the selection of restaurants is actually quite good. In a previous article, I introduced three specific restaurants, and I stand by those recommendations.

Conclusion

No matter what you're in the mood for, Malta offers enough variety for a great evening. Beyond the examples above, you could spend your free time bowling, go-karting (though that's probably more of a daytime activity), or visiting the popular large casinos. Given Malta's small size and the solid bus connections to the island's hotspots, everything is easy to reach.