Málaga Nightlife

If you want a sense of old Spain, you can't do better than this traditional wine bar which dates back to 1840. Locals and tourists love the atmosphere, where wine is poured direct from the barrel and the no-frills interior is all part of the charm. It's a good place to try local Malaga wines or a glass of seco (dry), which is similar to sherry.

Nestled by the Roman Theatre and Alcazaba fortress, it’s the location of this popular bodega-style bar-restaurant, which is its biggest draw. With a warren of rooms and private dining areas inside, it also offers plenty of outdoor seating including a seafood and cocktail bar, El Pimpi Marinero, a nod to Malaga’s traditional marine heritage, where punters can prop up for a legendary El Pimpi beverage.

You'd never know from the plain entrance, but take the lift up to the fifth floor of the Room Mate Larios hotel and you'll find one of Malaga's best terrace bars with views over the cathedral and city skyline. Malaga's bronzed and beautiful chill and chat on the chic lounging sofas and mingle among the fake grass, while the bar serves up delicious cocktails. La Terraza de Larios is open until late and often has a DJ.

This upscale, dimly-lit bar with lush interiors is the place to go to for a cocktail or shisha pipe. There's dancing later on, but the genre depends on the DJ of the night. VIP seating is available.

Resident DJs, four bars, VIP sections and two dance areas, this popular club on lively Plaza e Uncibay is a popular after-hours spot. With both DJs and live music, it plays everything from Latin to dance tunes and is a draw for local Malaguenos as well as visitors. It's also not a bad place for a decent cocktail either.

For fans of house music, Sala Wenge is one of Malaga's top clubs. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 2200 until 0700, it's a popular spot for drinkers and dancers alike. A trendy haunt with a casual ambience, it's renowned for its DJs and more-than-decent drinks menu. It gets particularly busy at weekends when it's advisable to arrive before midnight.

From Latin nights with dance lessons beforehand to club nights with live music and playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s, Sala Gold is one of those clubs which caters to a wide variety of people. They’ve even got an Irish Sports Bar where beers, tapas and sport are on the cards. The baroque decor inside also gives the club an extra-special vibe.

Andalucia is famous for its flamenco but it's not always easy to find authentic places in Malaga to watch the dance itself. This traditional flamenco bar, which steers clear of exorbitant tourist prices, is your best bet thanks to its great atmosphere, authentic musicians and high-quality dancers.

A fantastic live music haunt, Pub is open from 2230 every night with concerts starting at witching hour through the week. You'll get everything through the doors from soul bands to rock outfits and funk supremos to jazz cats, plus with a 0600 curfew on Fridays and Saturdays, it's one of Malaga's best spots for live music and late night drinks.