Entertainment

Málaga has a lot to offer at night. There is plenty to do for the young as well as for the young at heart. Whether you go dancing, drinking or looking for a good time, you can be assured that each time will always be a new experience.

Open-minded and Modern Spots

The city has always been ahead of its time in terms of gay bars and discotheques, but the ambiance is also a mix of ultra-modern heterosexuals, rich kids and gay people. Start off an entertaining night by having your first drink in the Calle de Bruselas, and the second and third in Flor de Lys. Don't miss out on meeting Carmen, the owner. After this, put on your dancing shoes and go to the craziest spot in the city, Varsovia, where you will dance to the rhythm of kitsch music like that of Camilo Sesto, Alaska and Rafaela Carrá. When you've had enough, it's time for Torero-Torero.

The last drinks of the night, or early morning, could be in Sodoma. The decor and music are the best. For salsa lovers Habana Cafe offers entertainment as well as dance classes. Don't think twice about taking to the dance floor. If you prefer funk, your night-spot is Dr. Funk, with its young and multi-racial ambiance. Liceo, for real night owls, and Medievo are perfect spots for the more traditional. For the younger set there is Warner, and for those who like the most up-to-date alternative music the places to go are Jack Daniel´s and ZZ Pub. ZZ Pub has concerts on Thursday nights that are always packed out.

If you like concerts, go to the Road House, generally frequented by a young twenties crowd. The owners, who play guitar and bass in the Málaga group Duty Free, often play here as well.

For the over thirties

It's never too late to learn to boogie. During the week at Basurte they teach salsa classes - and they also serve wonderful cocktails. The clientèle are mainly thirty somethings who enjoy a good time, and include many journalists. Some fun places to go are Boom Bear, Bocacho (they've been around more than 15 years) and Saloma (for those with more refined tastes). If you like somewhere quieter, try Vip´s Copas or Donde. The latter is in the Pedregalejo district and has a fantastic open-air terrace. You might also enjoy Mercader and Pries 18.

However, if you prefer sitting down to have a drink, and listening to great music, try Cantor de Jazz, probably one of the best the city has to offer in terms of atmosphere, music and service. Casa del Conde takes a while to warm up, but the atmosphere is always good and you can listen to good flamenco music in Onda Passadena. They also have shows during the week.

Interesting drinks

Irish bars have become really popular in the past few years throughout the city. Ever-lively are O'Neills and Morrisey´s. On Monday nights they have games and competitions. You can practice languages and generally just have fun. Last to open its doors is Wish You Were Here, a place with very original decor.

The decor of Cheers is a replica of the famous American TV series, complete with a plaster of Paris rendition of Norm forever propped against the bar with a beer in his hand. For the best in ambiance and music, try the Boulevard. And if you feel like a Cuban atmosphere, you can find it in Bodeguita del Medio, where they serve first-class mojitos with Cuban rum and cane sugar. Despite its name, they don't serve beer in the Botellita (little bottle), but the walls are covered in shelves filled with miniature bottles. Their drinks are reasonably priced, and you can be assured of not being taken for a ride here.