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Cafe Society

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Visitors frequently praise Cafe Society for its great music and excellent cocktails, with many also mentioning a good vibe and friendly staff. However, some reviewers have complained about rude or unprofessional service, particularly towards the end of their visit, and one noted disruptive loud music during church services.

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13 St John Street, Valletta, Malta

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About this place Cafe Society

Cafe Society calls itself the wrong place for the right person, and the right people in this case include a solid slice of Valletta's queer and artistic life. The bar itself is tiny; the real venue is the flight of baroque steps outside, where tables and cushions climb St John Street with the Grand Harbour glinting at the bottom of the view. Early evening is for natural wine, craft beer and people-watching on the steps. Later, especially on weekends, the music moves up and the inside turns into something close to a miniature club night, with DJs and dancing pressed between the stone walls. LGBTQ+ guides to Malta consistently list it among the capital's queer-popular addresses, and the crowd reflects that without the venue ever needing a label. It is a five-minute walk from Upper Barrakka Gardens and an easy pairing with Kween on Merchant Street for a small Valletta queer bar crawl. Come early if you want a table on the steps; they go fast once the sun drops.

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DV Photography
DV Photography Jul 2026

Very disappointing. On one occasion, loud music from this venue during Mass made it difficult for people to pray in peace. On a different occasion, performer Undine LaVerve gave a performance that included full nudity, which I found inappropriate for a venue located so close to a church. Businesses and event organisers should show greater respect for the surrounding community and those attending religious services.

Ferdebest Grza
Ferdebest Grza Jul 2026

Great little bar with great music. Excellent and original cocktails. Quick and friendly service. I'm only talking about the nightlife. The "bar" is the stepped staircase on the street. Definitely a stop on your night out.

Michał Pokora
Michał Pokora Jul 2026
Sean Mcgregor
Sean Mcgregor Jul 2026
Francesco Piga
Francesco Piga Jul 2026

Lovely cocktails, lovely snacks, amazing vibe

Katrina Kaleja
Katrina Kaleja Jul 2026

Beautifull location, cool bar, We spent about 7 hours there and were treated poorly by the end. One of the Waiters was very rude and high. she snatched full drinks from us and said she needs to wash them. I was very unhappy with that considering i had just spent €40 on 3 cocktails. She then threw paper cups at us as soon as closing time hit. There was no warning that they were closing. I dont understand why make 3 cocktails right before you close the bar if youre going to take them away from people straight away. I was very dissapointed because we didnt cause any bother and were very kind to all the staff. Other than that all the other staff were nice and welcoming and the music was good.

jim moriarty
jim moriarty Jul 2026

Great vibes, awesome cocktails! I swear to god, the coolest staff works here!

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