Havana Club
Havana Club is Malta's biggest nightclub, spread across multiple floors in the heart of Paceville on St. George's Road. The main room holds over 1,000 people at capacity and runs a mainstream music policy of pop, hip-hop, and commercial dance tracks. A second room on the upper level offers R&B and old-school hits for a slightly different crowd. The club has been operating since the early 2000s and has outlasted most of its competitors through consistent investment in sound and lighting. The ground floor bar area serves as a decompression zone between the dance floors and the street. Weekend nights regularly sell out in summer, when the tourist population swells and Paceville reaches peak density. The venue's size means it absorbs large groups without feeling cramped until well past midnight. Thursday student nights offer discounted entry and drinks, drawing the language school crowd that's become a Paceville staple.
What to Expect
Walking in, you hit a wall of bass from the main room's sound system. The entrance area is dimly lit with a long bar on the left. Moving into the main room, the dance floor opens up under a ceiling of moving lights. The energy builds slowly, peaking around 1-2 AM when the room is at capacity.
High-energy, sweaty, and loud. The kind of club where the bass line is a physical sensation and conversations happen by shouting.
Pop, hip-hop, commercial dance, and EDM on the main floor. R&B and throwbacks upstairs
Smart casual. No flip-flops, no beachwear, no sportswear. Jeans and a collared shirt work fine for men. Bouncers enforce the policy on busy nights.
Groups looking for a big-room club experience with mainstream music and a mixed international crowd
Cash (EUR) and cards accepted. Card minimum may apply at the bar
Price Range
Entry EUR 5-15, beer EUR 4-6, cocktails EUR 8-12, shots EUR 3-5
Entry ~$5-16 USD, beer ~$4-6 USD, cocktails ~$9-13 USD
Hours
Thursday to Saturday from 11 PM to 5 AM. Open nightly in summer
Insider Tip
Arrive before midnight to skip the queue. Thursday student nights have the cheapest drinks. The upper floor R&B room is less crowded and has better air circulation.
Full Review
Havana Club is the anchor of Paceville's club scene, and it earns that position through sheer scale. The main room is the biggest dance floor on the island, with a sound system that was upgraded in 2024 and now delivers clean bass without the muddiness that plagued the old setup. The DJ booth sits above the dance floor, giving the resident DJs a view of the crowd that they use to read energy levels.
The upper floor offers a different experience. The R&B room is smaller, darker, and draws a crowd that's more interested in dancing than posing. The music skews toward 2000s and 2010s hits with current R&B mixed in. On busy nights, this room fills later than the main floor but stays packed longer.
Service at the bars is efficient considering the volume. Three bars across the venue keep wait times to 5-10 minutes even at peak. Prices are standard for Paceville, which means moderate by European club standards. The staff is professional and used to handling large international crowds.
The main criticism is that Havana Club plays it safe musically. If you want underground electronic music or live performances, look elsewhere. But for a big, reliable night out with mainstream music and a crowd that's there to dance, it's the top option on the island. The Thursday student night is the best value in Paceville.
The Neighborhood
Havana Club sits on St. George's Road, the main strip through Paceville. Hole in the Wall and Plum Bar are within a two-minute walk for pre-club drinks. Hugo's Lounge is across the street for a more upscale alternative. The 24-hour convenience stores on the strip sell water and snacks for the walk home.
Getting There
Bus routes 13, 14, and 16 stop within 5 minutes' walk. A Bolt from Valletta costs EUR 8-12. Most St. Julian's hotels are walkable.
Address
St. George's Road, Paceville
Other Venues in Paceville
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.
Club Numero Uno
An underground club playing electronic and house music with a darker, more intimate atmosphere than the mainstream venues on the strip.
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.