Say the word pub and most people imagine the some old dusty bar, two regulars glued to the TV, and a bowl of peanuts older than Wi-Fi. But the pub experience has evolved. And no one embodies the new era of pub culture in Malta better than Cheeky Monkey.
With outlets in Valletta and Qawra, we’re proof that a place can feel like your favourite local and still give you the kind of energy that keeps you out long after you said you’d go home.
If you’re searching for a pub in Malta that breaks the mould, or trying to narrow down the endless list of bars and pubs across the island, Cheeky Monkey stands out by taking the familiar pub vibe and injecting it with flavour, fun, and unapologetic cheek.
Where Pub Food Actually Means Somethings
Let’s face it, in many pubs in Malta, food is treated like a side thing. But at Cheeky Monkey, the food is half the joy. Our Qawra and Valletta gastropubs take classic American-style diner favourites and supersize them with full-on cheek.
Think juicy burgers dripping with sauce, sliders oozing with delish flavours, nachos loaded with enough toppings to qualify as architecture, sizzling grills, and platters built for sharing with your favourite humans. It’s generous, bold, messy (in the best way), and endlessly fun.
This is one of the reasons Cheeky Monkey often gets called one of the best pubs in Malta by locals, travellers, and anyone who believes food should feel like a celebration, not an afterthought. No tiny plates. No fussy garnish. Just big flavours and a pub atmosphere that knows how to keep the good times rolling.
Drinks That Make Us One of the Best Bars in Valletta
Calling Cheeky Monkey “a pub” almost undersells what we do behind the bar. Whether you’re hunting for a lively pub in Malta, the best bar in Valletta, or simply a place that knows how to pour joy into a glass, we’ve got the goods.
Our cocktail list is packed with playful creations that are colourful, fruity, and dangerously easy to love. Classic cocktails? We shake and stir those like we were born doing it. Espresso Martinis, Negronis, Caipirinhas… the sort of drinks that make time slow down in the best way.
Prefer beer? We’ve got cold brews by the bottle, pint, and jug. Craving something stronger? Our rum, whisky, gin, and cognac selection could keep you entertained for several visits. Wine and bubbles? Absolutely.
And then there’s Happy Hour, the unofficial national holiday of Cheeky Monkey fans. Two-for-one cocktails. Three hours of happiness. Zero judgement. Daily from 16:00hrs to 19:00hrs at Qawra, while at Valletta, get your paws on a FULL DAY Happy Hour from Monday to Thursday, and from 14:00hrs to 19:00hrs from Friday to Sunday. Talk about WILD!
A Pub in Malta with Personality, Music, and Mischief
While some bars in Valletta lean quiet and classy, Cheeky Monkey proudly leans fun. We’re the pub where the soundtrack is always on point, with weekend DJs, killer playlists, and spontaneous dancing when the mood strikes.
As one of the most energetic bars in Qawra, our seafront terrace turns every visit into its own micro-holiday. Sunshine, sea breeze, cocktails… you get the idea. Casual afternoons seamlessly roll into cheeky nights, especially once the music kicks in.
Inside, the vibe lifts even higher with lively crowds, sports streaming on TV, cocktails shaking nonstop, laughter bouncing off the walls. It’s bold, bright, slightly wild, and 100% Cheeky Monkey, exactly what a modern pub should feel like.
More Than a Pub, We’re a Place Where Things Actually Happen
What makes Cheeky Monkey one of the standout bars and pubs isn’t just the food or the drinks. It’s the feeling that something fun always happens here. Birthdays turn legendary. After-work drinks escalate into dance-offs. Even strangers become mates in record time.
Whether you’re popping into the best bar in Valletta before a night out, or settling into one of the liveliest bars in Qawra for a long evening of laughs, Cheeky Monkey brings the kind of energy that keeps people coming back.
Ready to Get Cheeky?
If you’re searching for a pub that delivers flavour, fun, and zero pretension, you just found your new favourite spot. Swing by Cheeky Monkey in Valletta or Qawra, grab your tribe, and let us show you how a pub night should feel.
Big food. Big drinks. Big laughs. This isn’t your granddad’s pub, this is the Cheeky Monkey way.
Book your swing at our Qawra outlet by clicking here
Book you spot at our Valletta outlet by calling: +356 2235 4050