News Cafe
News Cafe is a sports bar and pub on the Muelle de Ribera in Puerto Banús that has operated as the marina's default casual drinking spot for over two decades. The venue occupies two floors with a ground-level bar and terrace directly on the quay, and an upper floor with larger screens and a pool table. Multiple TVs throughout carry live Premier League football, UEFA matches, tennis Grand Slams, and major US sports events depending on the calendar. The drinks list is conventional pub fare: draught beers from Heineken, Estrella, and Guinness, a basic cocktail list, and bottled wines. Prices sit below the surrounding venues, with pints from EUR 6 and cocktails around 12 EUR, which in Puerto Banús terms counts as budget. The crowd is a mix of UK expats, sports-focused tourists, and marina regulars who want a low-key option among the high-gloss venues. Food runs to pub classics, burgers, fish and chips, nachos, tapas variants. The terrace provides front-row marina people-watching and fills up on warm afternoons and evenings. The venue works as an early evening warm-up or as an alternative to the club scene entirely.
What to Expect
A familiar sports-pub setup with marina views, multiple TVs carrying live matches, pub food, and a crowd of expats and tourists looking for an easier night than the clubs next door. Prices are lower than the surrounding venues.
Casual, loud when sport is live, friendly. The anti-Puerto Banús venue in a Puerto Banús location.
Background pop, rock, and classic hits; match audio plays through speakers during live sports
Casual. Shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops are fine. A proper pub dress standard.
Sports fans, expats, and travelers wanting an affordable marina-front alternative to the Puerto Banús club scene.
Cards and cash both fine. Tab service common for groups.
Price Range
Pint of beer 6-7 EUR, cocktail 10-13 EUR, glass of wine 5-7 EUR, burger 14-18 EUR, tapas 6-10 EUR
Pint ~$7-8, cocktail ~$11-14, wine ~$6-8, burger ~$15-20
Hours
Daily 10:00-02:00, kitchen closes at 00:30
Insider Tip
Check the sports schedule before coming if you want a specific match, the venue posts the weekly fixture list at the door. The terrace is the premium spot but interior seats have better sightlines to the screens. Happy hour runs 17:00-19:00 with 25 percent off draught beers.
Full Review
News Cafe sits a few doors down from the main marina cluster, facing directly onto the yacht quay with a terrace that stretches about 15 meters along the waterfront. The ground floor holds the main bar, a long wall of screens, and terrace tables that spill out onto the paseo. Upstairs adds another bar, a pool table, more screens for overflow matches, and a quieter seating area that gets used when the ground floor fills up during major football fixtures. The design is functional pub rather than designed: wood, brass, mirrors, scattered sports memorabilia, nothing that would look out of place in Fulham or Barcelona's El Raval.
The sports programming is the core draw. The venue carries Sky Sports, BeIN Sports, TNT Sports, and US packages through their satellite and streaming setup, which means almost any major live fixture can be shown on request. Weekend Premier League afternoons fill the place out, Champions League midweek nights draw crowds, and tennis Grand Slams running through summer pull a quieter but engaged audience during mornings and afternoons. The upstairs pool table is a rare find in Puerto Banús and becomes its own small scene during slower sports weeks.
Pricing is where News Cafe most clearly separates itself from neighbors. A pint at EUR 6 is roughly half what you pay for equivalent service at Tibu or Mogli. Cocktails at EUR 10-13 are similarly competitive. The happy hour from 17:00-19:00 with discounted draught makes the early evening the best value window. Food is genuinely pub rather than hotel-restaurant, with burgers, fish and chips, nachos, and a wider tapas menu than the name suggests. Portions are large and prices reasonable for the location.
The crowd is mixed and reflects the bar's positioning as a Puerto Banús alternative rather than a destination. UK expats living along the coast treat it as a local, holiday tourists use it as a first-day orientation stop, sports-focused groups gather for specific fixtures. The absence of bottle service theater, strict dress codes, or EDM volume makes it a viable anchor for guests who are not buying into the marina spectacle. The venue runs year-round, unlike many of the seasonal clubs, and holds up well through the quieter winter months.
The Neighborhood
The Muelle de Ribera is the main yacht quay of Puerto Banús, lined with cocktail bars, restaurants, and luxury retail. Tibu and Mogli sit within a two-minute walk, and the beach is visible past the western end of the marina.
Getting There
No Metro. Bus 76 from Marbella Old Town runs every 30 minutes and takes 15-20 minutes. Taxi from Old Town 10-15 EUR, from Malaga Airport around 65 EUR. Marina parking is paid and limited.
Address
Muelle de Ribera 3, 29660 Puerto Banús
Where to stay in Marbella
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
Other Venues in Puerto Banús
Pangea
Currently the hottest club in Puerto Banus, playing a mix of commercial house, hip-hop, and Latin music. The interior is lavish, the crowd is dressed up, and bottle service is the main revenue model. Gets busy from 1 AM.
La Suite
Long-established Puerto Banus nightclub that has survived multiple eras and reinventions. Currently running a club format with resident and guest DJs. The crowd is mixed international. Entry EUR 20-30.
Linekers Bar
Named after the English footballer, this sports-bar-turned-party-venue draws a predominantly British crowd with loud music, cheap-ish drinks by local standards, and a party atmosphere. Less pretentious than the clubs.
Astral Cocktail Bar
Rooftop cocktail bar with views over the marina. The mixology is competent, the views are excellent, and the atmosphere is more relaxed than the clubs below. Best from sunset through midnight before the club crowd takes over.
Sinatra Bar
Sophisticated cocktail lounge styled after a classic American bar. Live music on some nights, well-made drinks, and a crowd that prefers conversation to thumping basslines. A good alternative to the club scene.
Tibu
Beachfront nightclub that draws a young, international crowd with commercial house and chart music. The outdoor terrace overlooks the beach, and summer nights bring pool party events. Entry EUR 20-35.