The Pub (Valletta)

The Pub is on Archbishop Street in Valletta, Malta's capital, and is one of the few authentic British-style pubs on the island. It is widely known as the last drinking spot of the actor Oliver Reed, who died in Malta in 1999 while filming, and the walls carry tributes to him that make the bar a minor landmark for film fans as well as a working local pub.

The crowd is a blend of locals, expatriates, and visitors who come for the Oliver Reed connection or simply for a pint. Most are adults of all ages, with no dress code; casual clothing is the norm. The atmosphere is traditional pub: dark wood, memorabilia and unhurried conversation, rather than a club or cocktail-bar mood. Background music is kept at a level suitable for talking.

The drinks programme follows British pub lines, with beer, ale, lager, spirits and wine at budget prices (listed in the € band). Visitors looking for cocktails or a long wine list will find the offering more basic than in the specialist bars of nearby Strait Street. Maltese beer is also available.

One published source, Hubpy Malta, lists daily opening from 12:00 to 01:00, which makes it one of the few Valletta bars useful for a lunchtime or afternoon drink as well as an evening one. As this comes from a single source, visitors should verify before travelling. No cover charge is known, there is no bottle service, and reservations are not a feature of pub-style venues; visitors walk in and find a seat. Evenings and weekends are the busiest periods, while afternoons are calm.

Archbishop Street is in the central grid of Valletta's old town, close to the Strait Street bars, so The Pub can be the first or last stop on a night out. The streets around it are paved and typical of the capital, with some gradient.