The Bridge Bar (Friday Jazz)
Valletta, Malta
A popular bar located on the stone bridge of St. Ursula right next to Victoria Gate in Valletta. The venue gained island-wide fame for its live Friday jazz sessions organized from May to October. Hundreds of guests sit on the limestone steps of St. Ursula Street with glasses of wine and plates of local cheeses, listening to musicians' performances. The view from the steps includes Grand Harbour and the illuminated defensive walls. In cooler months, the bar operates in the atmospheric interior of a historic townhouse.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
- Local name: The Bridge Bar
What to look for
- Stone arch of St. Ursula's Bridge with a view of the harbor panorama
- Friday jazz concerts on the street steps during the summer season
- Selected Maltese and Italian wines served with local snacks
Before you go
- Best time: On Friday evenings from 8:00 PM
- Crowds: Very dense crowd on the steps during concerts
- Note: Necessity to take a seat on the steps before the performance begins
Good to know
- The tradition of Friday jazz sessions on the steps of Bridge Bar dates back over twenty years.
Sources: visitmalta.com, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit The Bridge Bar (Friday Jazz)?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Gululu Maltese Food — 1.1 km
- Balluta Bay and Carmelite Church — 1.7 km
- Sliema Promenade — 2.3 km
- Ta' Kris Restaurant & Maltese Bistro — 2.7 km
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