Entertainment in Malta
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Gianpula
The Ibiza-styled Gianpula, a few kilometres east of Rabat (signposted en route to Żebbuġ), is a huge open-air club that kicked off in 1980 and is still going strong. It hosts big-name events showcasing top international DJs, as well as tours from megaclubs such as Cream, Godskitchen and Ministry of Sound. As well as staging these one-off nights and the odd music festival, Gianpula is open every Friday and Saturday night from June to September. Join up to 4000 others in a huge field complete with swimming pool and seven bars.
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The Pub
Fans of the late British actor Oliver Reed might want to raise a glass to their hero in this succinctly named watering hole. This is the homely little hostelry where the wild man of British film enjoyed his final drinking session before last orders were called forever in 1999. A pint costs from €2.80.
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This trendy wine bar is one of Valletta’s talking points, combining striking modern architecture and design with a setting that is half in, half out of a vast vaulted cavern in St Andrew’s Bastion – the outdoor terrace with designer waterfall has a view across the harbour to Sliema. The list of wines ranges from Malta to the New World, the cocktails are professionally prepared, and there’s a tempting dinner menu, too.
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Castille Wine Vaults
It’s a shame about the limited opening hours of this fabulously situated cafe-bar. It’s underneath the stock exchange building, accessed by walking down some steps and along a long low-lit passageway. In the dining area you can snack on panini and platters of Maltese delicacies, cheese, seafood or dips, plus learn about and sample some very good local drops of wine (€8 for four wines).
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Labyrinth
Night-owls will enjoy the dimly lit hidey-holes of Labyrinth, a cool and cavernous bistro/wine bar/club offering edibles and DJ entertainment. Somewhat fittingly, it's tucked away in a seedy-by-night alley a block north of Triq ir-Repubblika; there are plenty of nooks and crannies at street level and below in which to nurse a drink or whisper sweet nothings into someone's ear.
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Maestro e’ Fresco
A couple of inviting bars lure after-work locals and visitors to the southern end of town. The Maestro was a music shop from 1842 to 2001; these days it offers up snacks, brews and live music to help you celebrate the coming of the weekend (usually acoustic stuff on Friday, old classics on Saturday).
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Trabuxu
Trabuxu's name means 'corkscrew'. This 350-year-old cellar is decorated with great B&W shots and musical instruments, and its menu includes perfect platters to accompany much wine quaffing. The owners have now also opened the recommended Trabuxu restaurant nearby.
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Club Numero Uno
Club Numero Uno is an open-air hot spot, found near the Ta’Qali Crafts Village. It’s open on Saturday and Sunday nights in summer and its Sunset Sunday sessions are legendary, drawing over 2000 clubbers each week.
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National Stadium
League and international matches are held at the 20,000-seat National Stadium, which is situated between Mosta and Rabat; results are reported in the local newspapers.
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Embassy Cinemas
Embassy Cinemas, inside the Embassy Complex, shows the latest mainstream releases from Hollywood.
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Manoel Theatre
This beautiful place is Malta's national theatre, and the islands' principal venue for drama, concerts, opera, ballet and the much-loved Christmas pantomime. The performance season runs from October to May, and the theatre also hosts regular lunchtime and evening concerts. Programs are available at the booking office (10am-1pm & 5-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat).
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St James' Cavalier Centre for Creativity
The Centre for Creativity has a cinema that occasionally screens alternative and arthouse films, and a theatre-in-the-round, which hosts live music and theatre performances.
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