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 Costa del Sol
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Málaga
A slightly mildewed Viennese-style cafe next to palm-filled gardens behind the cathedral, El Jardín attracts young flamencologists and ancient malagueños,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Marbella
A spirited, sexy nightclub unsubtly advertising itself over Puerto Banús' main plaza. There are dancers, acrobats, guest DJs and predictably costly…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Málaga
Teterías were once largely a Granada phenomenon, but Andalucía's Moroccan-style teahouses have recently proliferated, particularly in Málaga. The Palacio…
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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,…
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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…
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