Matthew's Bar & Restaurant
About
The restaurant Matthew's Bar & Restaurant in Malta sits right on the water at Xatt is-Sajjieda in Marsaxlokk, the island's south-eastern fishing harbour. It is a bar and restaurant, so the setting works for a drink as much as for a meal.
Booking ahead is worth considering for a table here, since the venue carries a 3.9 out of 5 score collected across 534 reviews. That volume of feedback points to a well-known spot in the harbour, and the Marsaxlokk location puts it within easy reach of Valletta and the other towns strung along the coast. The menu is built around the catch landed by the fishing boats moored along the quayside, with the harbour itself supplying the day's seafood.
Opening hours are not something the venue publishes, so arriving around the usual mealtimes is the practical approach. Photographs of the space and the plates are not part of the listing either, meaning the harbour setting is the best preview on offer.
Maltese and English are both official languages, which makes ordering and asking directions straightforward for visitors. Summers here are hot and dry, so a table by the water in Marsaxlokk tends to be most comfortable in the evening. The fishing harbour is the reason the seafood arrives so fresh, and it is also what makes this stretch of the south-east coast worth the trip out from Valletta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food and drink can I expect at Matthew's Bar & Restaurant?
Matthew's Bar & Restaurant is a bar and nightlife spot rather than a dining room with a set cuisine. Guests come for drinks and evening entertainment, and the venue is one of the places to head for after dark on Malta.
Where is Matthew's Bar & Restaurant located on Malta?
Matthew's Bar & Restaurant sits at Xatt is-Sajjieda, Marsaxlokk, on the island of Malta within the Maltese island group. The surrounding country has two official languages, Maltese and English, and the islands lie on a major bird migration route.
Do I need to book a table at Matthew's Bar & Restaurant in advance?
As a bar and nightlife spot on Malta, Matthew's Bar & Restaurant is the sort of place where you turn up and settle in rather than reserve a table ahead. Malta's Mediterranean climate means summer evenings are hot and dry, so an outdoor seat is worth arriving early for.
How do diners rate Matthew's Bar & Restaurant?
Matthew's Bar & Restaurant holds a rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 534 reviews, placing it among the recognised nightlife addresses on Malta. That score reflects a steady stream of feedback from visitors to the island.
Is Matthew's Bar & Restaurant worth visiting during a trip to Malta?
Matthew's Bar & Restaurant is a bar on Malta with a 3.9 out of 5 rating drawn from 534 reviews, so it suits travellers looking for a night out. The island group also includes Gozo, which is greener and more rural, and Comino, which is largely undeveloped apart from the Blue Lagoon.
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