Nerja Nightlife

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International Poolside Cafe/Bar.
Just outside the centre of Nerja, there is an area called San Juan, just past Capistrano.
Here there is an oasis of bars set around a pool. The pool itself is really for the surrounding property owners use.

One of these busy bars is the El Paso, where food and drinks can be obtained 'Al fresco'.

Glass is not allowed near the pool and the El Paso gets around using plastic glasses by serving drinks in terracotta pots.

Price range:
Good value for money on drinks and food.
Atmosphere:
Very pleasant in the good weather of Summer.
Theme:
Poolside bar. No other theme is necessary.
Opening times:
Lunchtimes until around Teatime.
Disabled notes:
Level access.

Dress Code: Casual.

International Gay Bar.
Bar Bogey is a gay bar (I am told) with loud music but nicely redecorated. The windows and doors are one way glass (mirrored).

Price range:
Drinks are a bit expensive in here, ?3 for a bottle of San Miguel.
Atmosphere:
If you drop a Euro coin it has to stop on the floor!
Theme:
Modern, clean decor inside without a particular theme.
Opening times:
Around 9 pm until quite late.
Disabled notes
Narrow entrance and toilets.

Dress Code: Smart casual.

British Bar.
Linda's Bar is a small pub with an outside terrace at the front.
Being on Calle Malaga, there isn't the volume of traffic going past as is with some bars.

If you walk up Calle Malaga from the sea front, you can use this as an alternative route to get to the Balcon. Just go straight up past the Speakeasy and turn right.

Comfortable and reasonably priced drinks.

Price range:
Good value for money.
Atmosphere:
Very good. Small and intimate bar.
Theme:
Good clean, comfortable decor without needing a theme.
Opening times:

Disabled notes:
A couple of steps up to the entrance.

Dress Code: Casual.

Spanish Tapas Bar.
Los Bilbainos is otherwise known amongst the English here as the 'Commy Bar' due to the picture of 'Che' over the clock. This bar is very traditional Spanish. Low prices and a tapa are the rule here.

The bar has 2 tables outside but the views are a bit limited and only limited sunshine gets to this narrow street. You may need to speak a little Spanish (Andalus) here. The beer is good and the wine reasonable.

Price range:
Excellent value for money and includes 'Tapas'.
Atmosphere:
Very good.
Theme:
Old time Spanish which really works.
Opening times:
Lunchtimes and evenings.
Disabled notes:
One step up from the narrow pavement.

Dress Code: Casual.

You may want to look the street up on the map in the Nerja Essential (Website link below) Grid ref. E6.

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International Cafe/Bar.
A large and tastefully decorated bar that has recently reopened is Bar Malibu on Calle Malaga.

There is shaded terrace space outside at the front and plenty of seating inside, both with tables or at the bar counter. The theme is rattan furniture and a very Carribean feel. There is even a dance floor area. Also prices are no higher than in other bars.

Draught beers on offer are the German Warsteiner and Spanish Victoria (Malaga).

Price range:
Very good value for money considering that this bar has just been refitted to a high standard.
Atmosphere:
Very good for such a large bar.
Theme:
Caribbean throughout, tastefully done.
Opening hours
This bar is open all day. Closed Sundays.
Disabled notes:
One step up to the bar. Large and level inside.

Dress Code: Casual.

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International Tapas Bar.
A nice bar that was underused because of its location away from other bars is The Chanquete. Larger than the average bar, it had a pool table and was cool and comfortable.

Great tapas were available here and local Spanish workers used to have breakfast (Desayunos) here.

I shall miss the last proprieters, Glyn and Trudy, who have returned to the UK.

Beers were Amstel and San Miguel.

Price range:
Not now aplicable (See below)
Atmosphere:
Was quite good before closure.
Theme:
Very Spanish / Mediteranean colour scheme.
Opening times:
BAR PERMINANTLY CLOSED
Disabled notes:
N/A

* NOTE: Bar perminantly CLOSED. From my Nerja sources. This bar is probably NOT going to re open as the whole block has been sold and the new owner does not want a bar as part of his purchase. A shame but there you go!
Sorely missed

Dress Code: Casual.

British Restaurant/Bar.
The Coach and horses is very much a food oriented pub. Tastefully decorated if a bit dated now, there are plenty of tables and bar space with tall bar chairs. Table service is provided to all tables and you are looked after very well.

Guinness is on draught here.

Sky TV music forms the entertainment.

Traditional English food is served and tables are provided outside for al fresco dining.

Price range:
Quite expensive for drinks and food.
Atmosphere:
Quite good for a busy 'touristy' bar.
Theme:
Very 'Olde Worlde' which looks very nice. Looks like an old coaching inn.
Opening times:
From about 10am until 3pm and 7pm till about mid night. Closed all day Saturday.
Disabled notes:
Pretty level access but toilets are small.

Dress Code: Casual.

British Cafe/Bar.
Despite the oldish name, the Ship is quite a modern looking, bright and airy pub. Decoration is limited to nautical charts on the wall and a model of a sailing ship.

There are tables at the front outside the bar for drinking and eating 'al fresco' in a sunny location.
There is Sky TV available inside the bar.

Sold here is the ever faithful Guinness.

Good food is served here at lunchtimes.

Price range:
A bit higher priced but it is on the seafront, almost.
Atmoshphere:
A very modern theme that leaves the place a bit cold.
Theme:
Does not really carry on the nautical theme of its name.
Opening times:
Most lunchtimes and evenings.
Disabled notes:
Level access.

Dress Code: Casual.