Málaga
This rambling bar is an institution. The interior encompasses a warren of rooms, and there's a courtyard and open terrace overlooking the Teatro Romano…
Must-see nightlife in Málaga Province
Málaga
There are numerous teterías in Málaga, but only one La Tetería. While it's less Moorish than some of its more atmospheric brethren, it still sells a wide…
Estepona
Stamp-sized Irish-run bar-cafe on a pedestrian street near the historic centre specialising in bottled craft beers. You'll see no clichéd Gaelic-pub…
Ronda
Frequented mainly by locals, this stylish small wine bar with exposed brick and wood panelling is a great place to taste local Ronda wines, accompanied by…
Costa del Sol
It's always a party at this super-friendly bar with a devoted international and gay following up in Torremolinos' Pueblo Blanco neighbourhood. Great mixed…
Málaga
If you want your coffee dispatched quickly in a takeaway cup and don’t really care for Starbucks, head to the 'Last Monkey’, a super-friendly small cafe…
Málaga
The ‘Rabbit Hole’, as its name translates, keeps the punters happy with daily listings of a dozen ever-changing craft beers and an equal number of more…
Fuengirola
This cosy little cafe roasts its own beans, serves strong, aromatic coffee and does a sideline in homemade cakes. It’s right next to the bus station…
Málaga
A slightly mildewed Viennese-style cafe next to palm-filled gardens behind the cathedral, El Jardín attracts young flamencologists and ancient malagueños,…
Málaga
This atmospheric tavern dates to 1840 and is the oldest bar in Málaga. The peeling custard-coloured paintwork and black-and-white photographs of local boy…
Málaga
Two 18th-century mansions have metamorphosed into this sumptuous space where you can sample fine wines from a selection reputed to be the most extensive…
Costa del Sol
Finding a piece of old Torremolinos is like looking for a needle in a haystack, but don’t pass up a trip to the Goyesca, a traditional Spanish cafe half…
Costa del Sol
Located on the prettiest street in the village, this is more a wine bar than a museum, though it does have some literature and photographs relating to…
Málaga
Hidden away in the back alleys of Málaga's old town, this patio bar has a young, left-field feel, with plenty of Frank Zappa hairstyles and Che Guevara…
Fuengirola
This spirited Irish pub is one of the town's most popular places for live music and has a reputable line-up of local musicians, who play everything from…
Fuengirola
This is one of a clutch of similar traditional, slightly showy Spanish bars with sprawling terraces behind the main post office. The wines are good, and…
Málaga
One in a line of bars and cafes embellishing Picasso’s home square, this one is probably the most bohemian and Picasso-esque. Piled with books, mismatched…
Málaga
This cafe in Soho mixes traditional Spanish touches (table service, alfresco seating and great cakes) with a more modern hipster vibe and an appreciation…
Marbella
As Buddhist statues overlook the heathens on the dance floor, the DJ spins everything from funk and acid jazz to hip hop and rock. The interior is…
Nerja
Has Guinness, Murphy's and Jameson's on tap, great live music kicking off around 11pm on weekends, and – bonus – a shockingly good view over the…
Costa del Sol
Front and centre in Benalmádena's plush port, this place is a cool coffee bar with wicker chairs by day, but it morphs into a club after sunset, with…
Marbella
A spirited, sexy nightclub unsubtly advertising itself over Puerto Banús' main plaza. There are dancers, acrobats, guest DJs and predictably costly…
Costa del Sol
In the ephemeral world of nightclubs, Parthenon has been around forever. Primarily a gay dance club, it's in the heart of Torremolinos' gay nightlife…
Málaga
¿Has sonreido hoy? (Have you smiled today?) So reads the sign above the counter at this hole-in-the-wall coffee shop – and the answer will be an emphatic …
Marbella
If sipping flamboyantly colourful cocktails on a palm-fringed beachfront is your vision of Costa del Sol bliss, you've found your spot. Out in in Puerto…
Ronda
Adjacent to Ronda's famous bridge, this wine bar under the arches makes a relaxing mid-afternoon break. Snag a stool with gorge views at one of the tall…
Estepona
Purobeach is a beach club that markets itself as exclusive; it's in Laguna Village, which is far closer to Estepona (5km away) than Marbella (28km). You…
Málaga
Teterías were once largely a Granada phenomenon, but Andalucía's Moroccan-style teahouses have recently proliferated, particularly in Málaga. The Palacio…
Málaga
There are many bars named after Picasso around the world, but only one is located in the actual square where he was born. After decades of semi-neglect,…
Marbella
Sprawl on white sofas overlooking the surf as you nibble haute tapas and enjoy live music or a DJ playing a riveting mix. It's a fixture on the glam…
Ronda
Come here to try herbal, Moroccan, Pakistani or a host of other teas, all served in pretty Moroccan ceramic teapots. There are hookahs for smoking, too,…
Antequera
A lively bar with terrace seating on the picturesque square; it offers occasional live music.
