Malaga Nightlife And Entertainment

BODEGA EL PIMPILAS GARRAFAS
Choose from the fine wines of Andalusia, Rioja, RiberaA classic of the old town. With more than 50 years of
del Duero and Albariño accompanied by delicioushistory this place is as successful today as it was
homemade tapas like Spanish-style potato salad,when it first started. A long wooden bar and tables full
octopus in a tomato-based sauce, potato croquettesof memories engraved in with keys in their two rooms
and spicy pork sausages. There's a wide range of- the outside and the indoor. This is traditionally a
other savoury dishes on offer including platters of coldbodega and is full of barrels of different wines,
meats, Spanish omelette and spinach with peppers.especially sweet wines from the area. The best tapas
The interior is decorated like a traditional Andalusianare the salads - they have a long list of them - russian
house with the addition of wine barrels and pots ofpotato, seafood, octopus, marine, Malaga red
geraniums in the windows. Look on the walls to seepepper...this is a place for many foreigners who enjoy
photos of all the famous celebrities who have beenthe typical things. Very attractive.
here and you'll also find the barrels have been signedMendez Nuñez Street. Open Hours: midday-4pm
by well-known flamenco performers. It's a two-storey& 8pm-3.30am Tues-Sun Phone: +34 95 2223589
venue where the owners organize regular painting andANTIGUA CASA DEL GUARDIA
sculpture exhibitions and conferences.This old place with an unrivalled reputation has been
Granada Street. Open Hours: 1pm-2.30am daily Phone:going for more than a century. In the middle of
+34 95 2228990Alameda Principal, it is still full of customers - old and
CAFÉ CENTRALnew -. The wines in barrels (and bulk) are certainly the
As its name suggests, it has a central location bybest option. Not only can you try the different wines
Plaza de la Constitución and it has been here forbut you can also take a bottle home to share with the
over 100 years. A mosaic on the wall inside describesfamily or friends. As far as the food goes, some
how to order a coffee properly in Malaga using all theseafood tapas or "pescaito frito" (little fried fish,
specialist terms: "milky", "strong and black", "just a touchfamous in Malaga) should help you enjoy washing
of milk" etc. It even shows you how much coffee isdown the vino.
put in each type. Simply ordering coffee is not alwaysAlameda principal Street. Open Hours: 10am-1.30am
as easy as it looks. The traditional old-fashioneddaily Phone: +34 95 2214680
atmosphere and decor have been preserved alongSAL GORDAmay be interesting to know that this
with a special display counter full of cakes, afantastic establishment belongs to Javier Conde's (a
delicatessen and a lottery stand. It's open all day andfamous bullfighter) family. Its walls are decorated with
has tables on the pavement if you want to enjoy theobjects related to bullfighting, photographs, publicity
good weather or watch the hustle and bustle of cityposters and other memorabilia belonging to this
life.matador. Their food is excellent and prices are
Plaza de la Constitucion. Open Hours: 7am-midnightaffordable. They regularly organize gastronomic
daily Phone: +34 95 2224973events. We recommend their oysters, which are the
Car Rental Malagaspecialty of the house. Moreover, they offer all kinds
LA POSADA DE ANTONIOof tapas and pescaíto frito (small, whole fried fish).
This restaurant,whuch is owned by the famous actorThey give customers a glass of vermouth for free.
from Málaga, Antonio Banderas, is one of the bestYoung people always figure amongst their regular
restaurants for dinner or for "tapas". The prices arecustomers.
very reasonable, and even though the restaurant isOpen Hours: 1-5.30pm & 8.30pm-2.30am Tue-Sun
large, it's always full with a good mix of people. ThePhone: +34 95 2600112
wood decor stands out, and it has two entrances onLA CEPA
the same street, two floors and two bars, too. TheThis restaurant specialises in cod: al pil-pil, a la riojana
fried eggplant and the grilled meat are truly excellent.(with red pepper), fried, oven-cooked, in salsa verde
Another good choice is the red pepper salad, which(garlic and parsley sauce), in salads, a la malagueña,
usually comes with fried "pescaito" (small fish). Theyas croquettes. Cod is the be-all and end-all of this
make some original salads, and they have a goodestablishment that serves tapas, portions and half
selection of pates, quality ham, chorizo and cheese.portions. You can sit at the bar or at a table and look
Try one of the wines on the ample list or have someforward to a good hearty meal. They have very good
draught beer.wines, especially sweet wines and Moscatel de
Granada Street,33 Phone: +34 95 2217069Málaga. Their desserts are home-made with fruits
LA CAMPANAand ice-cream.
One of only two branches left in the city, this authenticOpen Hours: 12.30pm-5pm & 8pm-12.30am
old tavern is so popular it's sure to last another 110Tue-Sun Phone: +34 95 2214089
years. The atmosphere is real. You're served byCAFETERÍA LEPANTO
serious waiters with a piece of chalk tucked behindThis cafe is located on one of the busiest streets in
their ear who use it to write your bill on the ancientthe city and has a reputation for excellence. The
wooden bar, and you're surrounded by serious drinkersbusiness started off in Marbella and soon moved to
like journalists and others from the world of theMalaga as well and it's been looking after locals with a
communications industry. You can order the bestsweet tooth for over 25 years. The interior is
moscatel in the province straight from the barrel or aexquisitely decorated and serves delicious homemade
fine Rioja or cool beer. You'll be served tiny tapas ofcakes and pastries. One unusual speciality is the edible
fried fish, mussels, octopus salad or sea urchins. It's"photocake" that carries the image you request on the
often so busy you have to stand outside in the streettop. Or, you could simply opt for the traditional
with your drinks.breakfasts and afternoon teas. There is a small salon
Granada Street. Open Hours: 10am-1am daily Phone:inside and tables out on calle Larios.
+34 95 2228975Larios Street. Open Hours: 8.30am-10pm daily Phone:
CAFÉ MADRID+34 95 2226221
Cafe Madrid is a Málaga tradition. It dates back toO´NEILLS
1892 and the walls are adorned with huge photographsLocated in the heart of Malaga's nightlife scene, since
of old Málaga. Located in the heart of Málaga, aboutit's opening this establishment has become the place to
100 metres from the Plaza de la Constitución, this isbe for those who like to enjoy the night. One of the
one of the few cafes in Málaga that servesfirst Irish bars Malaga, it is the perfect place for starting
Madrid-style churros. The cafe is a great vantage pointout on your nightly rounds in the capital of the Sun
during Semana Santa celebrations, as all the religiousCoast. The clientele is made up of a hetergenous
floats pass by the huge windows. The proximity to thegroup, in which you can find from high school students
Teatro Cervantes means it has become a popularto executives, all of whom share an interest in good
meeting point for artists and politicans.Celtic music and in the best domestic and imported
Open Hours: 7:30am-10pm daily Phone: +34 95beers.
2222102Luis de Velázquez Street,3.