Music Bars | Puerto
Banus | Discos | Casinos
| Cinemas
by Bert Selby, Josephine Quintero & Robert Vernon
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Open air concerts on the Golden Mile
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The Costa del Sol boasts a wide array of nightlife,
with Marbella and nearby Puerto Banús playing host to the
most exclusive venues. For swanky surrounds head for the famous
"Golden Mile", illuminated with a glittering tiara of
star-studded restaurants, discos and night clubs, frequented by
local boy Banderas whenever he's in town.
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The Library Bar
A warm and friendly American style music video and cocktail bar with over 250 different types of liquor. Plus they infuse their own flavours into vodka and gin, and have created several signature drinks. With over 5,500 music videos to choose from, you will be able to see and hear your favourite music all evening. |
Ana María's
This traditional venue puts on a fun flamenco show that
is foot-stomping and exhilarating. In the centre of Marbella's
Old Town. Plaza de Santo Cristo.
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Frank's
Corner
For lovers of rock music, there is a stunning collection of
memorabilia here. The club gets going around 10pm and is favoured
by the mid-20s-30s. Outdoor terraces, plus indoor snooker
and billiards. Central Marbella, near the Skol Hotel. |
La Notte
Piano Bar
Epitomises Marbella's chic elegant image. The terrace has
magnificent views and the cocktail list is long with music
designed to get your toes tappin' Next to La Meridiana Restaurant.
Camino de la Cruz. |
The Champagne
Room
Elegant late-night drink and dance venue, stylishly decorated
to resemble the original Champagne Room of the 1960s. Well-heeled,
sophisticated atmosphere. Hotel Marbella Club. |
Tony Dalli's
Ristorante Italiano
Certainly not just another Italian restaurant but Tony Dalli
is a Marbella personality. Tony has a great tenor voice. The
walls are decorated with billboards from when he starred in
Royal Variety performances at the London Paladium. That was
years ago now he frequently and frequently entertains his
diners with a song or two (especially if there is a birthday). |
Stones Music
Bar
Skol Hotel. (Tel 619 6770994). Karaoke sing-alongs and all
major sporting events live on cinema sized screen. |
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Maxim Cabaret & Restaurant
Live cabaret nightly. Intimate atmosphere and classy act
with better than average dining choice.
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Sinatra Bar
Small, very popular bar at entrance to the port with pulsating
music and groovy crowd. |
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Salduba Pub
Right next to Sinatra's, attracts the overspill and more laid-back
with plenty of tables to sip a drink and people watch. |
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News Café
Casual late night drinking venue but not much space for hip
swinging and swirling skirts. |
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El Café de Banús
Relaxed, candlelit café where you sit and ogle the
flash cars cruise by with an appropriate back drop of luxury
yachts and swanky speed boats. |
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O'Grady's
Bustling Irish bar popular with young locals and tourists,
many of whom are (not surprisingly) from Ireland. Resident
DJ but not too much room to dance. An outdoor bar is useful
for quick service. |
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El Cubanito
Featuring an unusual thatched roof, this disco pub has an
outdoor dance floor and booming Cuban music. |
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The Mambo Club
The Mambo is one of Banús's larger venues, meaning
there's ample opportunity to join in the fun and embarrass
yourself dancing salsa. |
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Tridente Bar
Small and minimalist, the Tridente Bar offers inexpensive
drinks and good service. |
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Tipsy Turtle
A 'rock and roll' type of venue with live music night between
midnight and 2am. |
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Devils
Grungy spit and sawdust bar with large screen TV showing sports
and pool table. |
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Old Joy's Pub
Plush velvet decor. Piano, singer and audience participation.
Slightly older crowd who favour nostalgic music. SINATRA'S
Two bars - one indoors and one outdoors - packed with people
watching people. Puerto Banús front line. |
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Linekers
2nd line New Town Puerto Banus, enjoy the
atmosphere of the largest bar in Puerto Banus, the party starts
here every night of the week, Hen, stag, birthday party´s
catered for. VIP area available. Watch all the sporting action
on 24 screens showing all the sporting events from around
the world. |
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Portside
Front line New town Puerto Banus, start your
day on the front terrace enjoying the view of the beautiful
harbour of Puerto Banus, Portside offers a large selection
of fine wines, ice cold beers, cocktails and a unique atmosphere.
Light snacks available throughout the year. |
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Olivia Valere
It's worth staying up late for this night club disco
which is located on the Istan road near the Marbella Mosque.
Housed in a purpose built Moorish/Andaluz style structure
with a vast dance floor, several bars and outdoor terrace
for al fresco sippin'. Be careful not to choke when you
see the bill. Seriously swanky nightclub, always delivers
a euphoric punch, great to celebrity spot but only the disco
shiny likely to get in. Ctra. Istan Km 0.8.
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Café
del Mar
Part of the Hotel Puente Romano, this is one of Marbella´s
coolest clubs. Dreamy beachside setting. Popular with the
Baywatch babe lookalikes. |
Oh Marbella
Hotel Don Carlos, Marbella. Always a favourite. Open during
the summer months, internationally known DJ's spin the tunes
at this, one of Marbella's most popular disco's. If the legs
start to weaken about 04.30 they'll change DJ's and 'bring
on the late night hard man'. His beat keeps even the faint
hearted dancing till dawn. |
Scream Disco
- (Puerto Banus)
Name says it all - one for lovers of loud music! |
La Comedia
- (Puerto Banus)
Puerto Banús's most popular club, La Comedia is a great
place to drink, dance and have a rocking good time to the
latest hits until the early hours. |
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Casino Nueva Andalucia
- Puerto Banús (95 278
0800).
Vast casino. Live show during the summer. Part of the Andalucia
Plaza Hotel. Open Monday to Thursday 8pm to 4am and Friday
and Saturday 8pm-5am. Roulette, blackjack and poker, plus
a bar in which to celebrate - or not. Don't forget your
passport and dress quasi-formal or you won't get in.
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Gran Marbella
This seven Screen multicinema complex is the only one on the Costa del Sol that shows films with the original sound track VO (Version Original with sub-titles in Spanish)
Address: Pº Rivera, s/n - Puerto Banús.
Tel: 952816421
Film Listing (http://www.cinesgranmarbella.com)
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La Cañada Cinesa
Eight screen cinema located within the La Cañada Shopping Centre on the Marbella by-pass.
Address: Ctra. de Circunvalación. Salida Ojén.
Tel: 902333231
Film Listing (http://www.cinesa.es/cartelera/cartelera.aspx) |
Cinesur Plaza del Mar
Eight screen cinema
Address: C/ Camilo Jose Cela, s/n -
Tel: 952 766 942
Film Listing (http://www.cinesur.com/index.php) |
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