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Yard 32

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Visitors praise Yard 32 for its extensive and refined gin selection, knowledgeable staff, and creative cicchetti that offer interesting flavor pairings. However, some find the venue to be very small, and the stairs to the bathroom are noted as enormous.

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32 Strait Street, Valletta, Malta

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About this place Yard 32

Yard 32 is a gin bar at 32 Strait Street, the narrow lane that was Valletta's sailors' drinking and music-hall quarter in the first half of the twentieth century. It is a mainstream bar that markets itself as gay-friendly and appears in Malta's LGBTQ+ guides; it is not a gay bar. The list runs past 200 gins, with a menu of small plates that lean Maltese and Spanish, and live music on many evenings. Google reviews average 4.7 from nearly 1,300. Tables spill into the alley, and on summer nights it fills fast, so arrive early or book. Opening hours are evening-only and have tended to run Wednesday to Sunday, so check before going. Malta's main gay bars are in St Julian's and Valletta, a short taxi ride apart.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Food served Chill / Relaxed Touristy Cocktail bar Outdoor terrace Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music

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4.7
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1,285 reviews

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Johan Hjelmstrand
Johan Hjelmstrand Jul 2026
★★★★★

Great variety of gin and the staff knows all about them. Don’t go here for Bombay Saphire and Schweppes standard G&T.

Eugenio Cavalli
Eugenio Cavalli Jul 2026
★★★★★

A wide and refined selection of gins, enhanced by original and surprising cicchetti, designed to create truly interesting flavor pairings. A pleasant and anything but predictable experience.

marcos gt
marcos gt Jul 2026
★★★☆☆

I expected more, it's very small and the stairs to get to the bathroom are enormous

Alfie Mitchell
Alfie Mitchell Jun 2026
★★★★★

We saw board on the main street , and came a bit before 5pm, for one round, and we stayed for a bit longer, because we really like it. The street is quiet, not busy and you can have normal conversation, which we notice is very rare in Valletta in the previous places that we visit. However, the downside was when the bar next door opened around 6pm and started to put very loud music, in that moment the music in this bar started to go up as well, and then it's started to mix, and it lost the vibe we had until that moment.

lily knecht
lily knecht Jun 2026
★★★★★

Excellent place, fabulous cocktails and very good tapas. A bold concept. Highly recommended.

Bob
Bob Jun 2026
★★★★★

If you’re in Valletta, Yard 32 on Strait Street is a must-visit. The selection of gins (over 200!) and artisanal tonics is mind-blowing, and the staff are incredibly knowledgeable—they don't just pour a drink, they craft it in massive balloon glasses with custom garnishes that perfectly complement the botanicals. Pair your drink with a few of their fresh, homemade tapas (the selection is huge), grab a table outside on the historic street, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Excellent service, vibrant energy, and easily one of the best bars in Malta. We will definitely be back!

Gavin Thomas
Gavin Thomas Jun 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 25 October 2026

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