Club Numero Uno
Club Numero Uno occupies a basement space on Triq Santa Rita, positioning itself as Paceville's alternative to the mainstream mega-clubs. The venue holds around 300 people in a single dark room with a low ceiling that amplifies the sound system's output. The music policy leans electronic: house, techno, and the occasional drum and bass night draw a crowd that's more interested in the music than in being seen. The club opened in the early 2010s and has built a reputation as the venue where Maltese DJs cut their teeth and where touring European artists play intimate sets before or after bigger gigs on the continent. The interior is deliberately stripped back, with minimal decoration, industrial lighting, and a focus on the DJ booth and the dance floor. It's not pretty, but that's the point.
What to Expect
You descend stairs into a dark basement that smells faintly of fog machine fluid. The sound system hits you before you see the dance floor. The crowd is focused on the music, not on their phones.
Dark, sweaty, bass-heavy, and focused. The kind of club where people close their eyes and dance.
House, techno, drum and bass, and underground electronic. No commercial pop
Casual to dark streetwear. The dress code is anti-dress-code: trying too hard stands out more than not trying at all.
Electronic music fans who want a real club experience rather than a mainstream party
Cash and cards accepted
Price Range
Entry EUR 5-15, beer EUR 4-5, cocktails EUR 8-10
Entry ~$5-16 USD, beer ~$4-5 USD, cocktails ~$9-11 USD
Hours
Friday and Saturday from midnight to 6 AM. Occasional Thursday events
Insider Tip
Check their social media for guest DJ announcements. The best nights are when touring artists play. Bring earplugs; the low ceiling makes it louder than you expect.
Full Review
Club Numero Uno is the venue that electronic music enthusiasts in Malta have been waiting for. In a district dominated by mainstream clubs playing chart hits, Numero Uno carves out space for house, techno, and bass music in a setting that feels closer to a Berlin basement than a Mediterranean resort town.
The room is simple and effective. Low ceilings, dark walls, a Funktion-One sound system that the management clearly spent serious money on, and a dance floor that holds about 200 people comfortably before it starts getting tight. The DJ booth is at floor level, not elevated, which creates a connection between the artist and the crowd that bigger clubs can't replicate.
The booking policy alternates between resident DJs who know the local crowd and touring European artists who bring a following. The best nights happen when a touring act plays; the crowd swells with people who've specifically come for that artist, and the energy levels reflect it. Regular weekend nights are good but not as electric.
Service is basic but functional. Two bars handle the drink orders without excessive waits. The drink selection is straightforward: beers, spirits, and simple cocktails. Nobody's coming here for the mixology.
The crowd is Paceville's most musically literate. You'll see people who know the tracks, who respond to DJ transitions, and who stay on the dance floor for hours. It's a different demographic from Havana Club's mainstream crowd, and the contrast is part of what makes Paceville interesting.
The Neighborhood
On Triq Santa Rita, a side street off the main Paceville strip. Havana Club and Hugo's Lounge are within a 3-minute walk. The club's basement location makes it easy to miss if you don't know where to look.
Getting There
Central Paceville. All the usual transport options apply. Look for the unmarked door and the stairs going down.
Address
Triq Santa Rita, Paceville
Other Venues in Paceville
Havana Club
Malta's largest nightclub occupying multiple floors with mainstream pop, hip-hop, and commercial dance music. The main room holds over 1,000 people on peak nights.
Hugo's Lounge
A multi-level rooftop terrace and lounge overlooking Spinola Bay with cocktails, DJs, and a dressed-up crowd. The views make it Paceville's most upscale venue.
Hole in the Wall
A long-running Paceville pub with cheap drinks and a young, rowdy atmosphere. It's been a staple of the strip for decades and fills early on weekend nights.
Plum Bar
A popular pre-club bar with affordable drinks, outdoor seating, and a mixed crowd of locals and tourists warming up for the late-night venues.
Level 22
A rooftop bar on the 22nd floor of the Portomaso Tower with panoramic views of St. Julian's Bay and the Mediterranean. Cocktail-focused with a smart dress code.