After dark
A big night out
From first cocktail to last dance — Marbella after dark, from lively bars to the clubs that go late.
Our pickMarbella
Dune Beach Marbella – Natural Elegance on the Sand
Created by the team behind Ocean Club, Dune sits among the protected dunes of El Rosario east of Marbella, with a boho-chic look of blond timber pergolas, cactus and sub-tropical planting. The kitchen explores Eastern Mediterranean flavours across lunch and drinks by the sea. Calmer and more design-led than its sibling, it suits couples and groups seeking natural elegance.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Our pickMálaga
Kelipé Centro de Arte Flamenco — Málaga
A small, fiercely authentic tablao in the historic centre near Plaza de la Constitución, where a handful of singers, guitarists and dancers perform in an intimate room. The roughly 90-minute recitals are pure flamenco rather than tourist spectacle, shaped by the energy in the room. Best for couples and culture-seekers.
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La Plage Casanis
Created by the Casanis group, this refined beach club sits on the sands of El Rosario in Elviria, just east of Marbella. Beachfront sunbeds, Balinese beds and a VIP lounge frame fresh Mediterranean cooking with international touches, with DJs scoring long lunches and sunset cocktails. The blend of relaxed beach and elevated dining suits couples and groups.
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NAO Pool Club
A tropical pool club tucked into Nueva Andalucía minutes from Puerto Banús, NAO surrounds two pools with lush gardens, Balinese day beds and an open terrace. Daily DJ sets, sushi and grilled sharing plates set a hedonistic but stylish tone. Its hippie-chic dress code and largely adult crowd make it a draw for groups and couples.
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Playa Padre
A bohemian-chic beach club on the sand east of Marbella, Playa Padre is known for its photogenic, palm-shaded design and a kitchen blending Mediterranean and Mexican flavours, from gourmet tacos to ceviches. International DJs and deep-house Sundays give it a festive, cosmopolitan energy. A strong pick for groups and couples who want music with their day on the beach.
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Our pickMarbella
Starlite Marbella
Open-air summer festival in the Cantera de Nagüeles quarry, with headline concerts most nights through July and August.
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Our pickMálaga
Teatro Cervantes — Culture in Málaga
Málaga's grand 19th-century theatre, opened in 1870 and crowned by a celebrated painted ceiling depicting the city's trades and seafaring life. Beautifully restored, it stages a wide-ranging programme of opera, ballet, drama, flamenco, jazz and concerts, and remains the cultural heart of the old town for an elegant evening out.
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Don Carlos Marbella
One of Marbella's grandest five-star resorts, set in vast tropical gardens that open onto Elviria beach east of town. Recently reimagined, it gathers a large spa, the Rafa Nadal tennis and padel centre, several restaurants and beach clubs including Lucia and Nikki Beach. A polished base for families and groups seeking resort living.
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Kena Marbella
Nikkei rooftop bar at Hotel El Fuerte for signature cocktails, sunset dinners and late music, open until 1am.
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La Petite Maison Marbella
La Petite Maison brings the warmth of its original Nice dining room to Puente Romano, in a spacious seafront setting with its own terrace and a signature bar. The Mediterranean and Provençal menu is built for sharing, from sea bass to truffle pasta, with golden-hour cocktails and DJs. An elegant, easygoing table by the sea.
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Lucia Marbella
A vibrant poolside restaurant and bain de soleil from Nikki Beach Hospitality Group at the Don Carlos resort, following its debut in Cannes. Maximalist, colour-drenched design surrounds sun loungers and a grotto bar carved into the rock, paired with Mediterranean Cuisine du Soleil. Made for sun-filled days into the evening.
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Nube Estepona
A contemporary beach club and restaurant on Playa del Cristo in Estepona, built around open-fire Mediterranean cooking and the day's freshest seafood. It flows from calm mornings on the sunbeds to lively evenings of cocktails and music, with a pool, bookable day beds and a late-night lounge. Suits couples and groups alike.
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Sabine Marbella
An Ibiza-inflected beach restaurant on Marbella's eastern shore, set on the former site of a long-standing chiringuito. The kitchen leans into contemporary Mediterranean cooking built on fresh fish, seafood and rice dishes, while DJs and a Sunday vinyl session keep the mood relaxed. A stylish spot for sunny afternoons by the sea.
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Serafina Marbella
The first Spanish home of Serafina, the celebrity-favoured Italian restaurant founded in Manhattan in 1995, now settled at Puente Romano. Expect modern Italian cooking, from wood-fired pizza to handmade pasta, in a stylish, lively setting beside the resort's gardens. A relaxed yet polished choice for groups and long dinners.
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Málaga
Alegría Flamenco y Gastronomía — Málaga
A flamenco tablao and restaurant beside Muelle Uno, with a terrace overlooking the port, cathedral and Pompidou. The hour-or-so show runs in its own lounge with four or five artists singing, dancing and playing guitar, paired with a Mediterranean menu. A polished choice for dinner and a performance in one evening.
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Marbella
Barbillón
Set on the seafront at Guadalmina Baja near San Pedro, Barbillón brings together a bar-restaurant, pool area and beach across a large Mediterranean-styled estate. The kitchen leans on local produce in a setting that is polished yet unhurried, working from lunch through to evening drinks. A versatile alternative to the Golden Mile that suits families, couples and groups.
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Bonbonniere Marbella
High-energy nightclub with an international DJ programme all summer long.
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COYA Club Marbella
The late-night counterpart to the celebrated Peruvian restaurant at Puente Romano, COYA Club pairs vibrant Pisco-led cocktails and signature Latin dishes with resident DJs and live performance. The mood is glamorous and high-energy, drawing a stylish crowd for dinner that drifts into dancing. Best for couples and groups who want one address for the whole evening.
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El Estrecho
An Old Town institution on the narrow Calle San Lazaro, serving tapas and good vermouth since 1954 from a bar full of character. Homemade croquettes, meatballs, anchovies and Russian salad are the draw, eaten standing or at a handful of tables down the alley. One of Marbella's most cherished tapas bars and a fine, authentic place to begin a night out.
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Puerto Banús
Fitz Marbella
Late-night club in the heart of Puerto Banús hosting touring DJs and live shows.
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Marbella
Funky Buddha Marbella
A boutique nightclub in Puerto Banus styled with exotic, London-inspired interiors, Buddha figures and velvet seating around a lively dance floor. International DJs spin commercial house and current hits, with private VIP tables and bottle service for a more tailored night. The intimate scale and strong cocktail program make it a favourite for groups looking to dance close to the action.
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Marbella
€€€Jacarè
A Brazilian restaurant and late bar just back from the seafront, where rodizio-style grilled meats and generous caipirinhas set the tone. Evenings build from relaxed dinner into live music and dancing, with a warm, celebratory crowd that stays late. A spirited pick for groups after dinner that turns into a night out.
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La Cabane Marbella
Set on the sand at Los Monteros east of Marbella, La Cabane is a long-standing club recently reimagined under the Dolce & Gabbana banner in its signature blue-and-white pattern. Designer sunbeds, Balinese beds and a resident DJ meet a kitchen guided by chef Dani García. Polished and stylish, it suits couples and groups after refined glamour by the sea.
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La Suite Club
The glamorous club inside the Puente Romano resort on the Golden Mile, set in a 600-square-metre room that pairs avant-garde French design with a Funktion-One sound system. Resident and guest DJs draw a fashionable, dressed-up crowd to dedicated tables and bottle service. Among the most refined nightlife destinations in Marbella, best suited to couples and groups after a polished late night.
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Marbella
La Taberna del Pintxo
A Basque-style pintxo bar near the Old Town on Avenida Miguel Cano, with interiors of wood and exposed brick inspired by northern Spanish houses. Cold pintxos are chosen from the bar while waiters circle with hot ones, and the skewers are counted up at the end. A relaxed, sociable place to graze and start the evening before heading out.
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Marbella
Le Jade Marbella
Asian-fusion restaurant and lounge that turns music-led after dinner.
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Marbella
Luuma
On the white sand of El Rosario east of Marbella, Luuma is a design-led beach restaurant inspired by the Galápagos and Easter Island. The kitchen specialises in fresh, healthy Mediterranean cooking with strong organic and vegan options, from bowls to grilled seafood. Notably dog-friendly with its own canine menu, it suits couples and families wanting style over party.
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Marbella
Marbella Arena
Large-capacity live-music and events arena hosting touring artists and club nights.
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Mistral Beach
An easygoing beach club on Playa del Rodeíto beside Puerto Banús, Mistral pairs sunbeds and Balinese beds on the sand with a white-and-blue palette and a lively daytime mood. The kitchen keeps things casual with fresh Mediterranean cooking, seafood, paellas and well-dressed cocktails. Its location makes it an easy beach day before an evening in Banús.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Mogli The Key
A three-in-one venue in Nueva Andalucía near Puerto Banús, Mogli works as a pool club by day and a restaurant and nightclub after dark. Private cabanas and a pool give way to live DJs, VIP tables and a polished party crowd, with Mediterranean and international cooking throughout. Best for groups who want to move from sunbeds to dancing in one place.
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Marbella
Momento
Rooftop supper club and late-night party on the Golden Mile, with live acts and resident DJs.
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Marbella
Mosh Fun Kitchen
A restaurant-meets-club in Nueva Andalucia, conveniently set between the Old Town, the Golden Mile and Puerto Banus. The kitchen turns out a Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired fusion menu across an industrial-chic dining room and lush terrace, before the lights drop and a late dinner slides into music and table dancing. Designed for groups who want eating and partying under one roof.
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Nido Estepona
Nido sits right on the beach at Estepona, a contemporary club and restaurant with two pools, sea-view terraces and a Mediterranean kitchen built on local produce, from paella to octopus and lighter plates. A shallow family pool and a deeper DJ-led pool give it range. The elegant, easy rhythm suits couples and families seeking a calmer beach day.
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Nikki Beach Marbella
One of the coast's most famous luxury beach clubs, Nikki Beach occupies a large beachfront estate at Elviria, recognisable by its signature white décor, beach beds and pool terrace. A globally inspired menu of seafood, sushi and sharing plates fuels long lunches that turn into spirited weekend parties. A glamorous choice for groups and couples.
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Marbella
NOSSO Summer Club Marbella
A beach club on the golden sand east of Marbella, NOSSO pairs Mediterranean cooking and sea views with a lively, music-led atmosphere and live DJ sessions. Salads, paellas and grilled fish anchor long lunches that ease into sunset. Open daily and welcoming to children and dogs, it suits families, couples and groups alike.
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Ocean Club Marbella
One of Europe's largest beach clubs, Ocean Club spreads across the sand near Puerto Banús around a vast saltwater pool ringed with white sunbeds. It is best known for its legendary Sunday champagne spray parties, a fixture of the Marbella summer, alongside fresh Mediterranean dining. A high-energy address for groups celebrating in style.
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Olivia Valere
A legendary high-end club above the Golden Mile, housed in a purpose-built Moorish palace with a vast dance floor, several bars and a candlelit terrace for al fresco cocktails. A long-standing meeting point for international high society, models and celebrities, it pairs live music and shows with a glamorous, dress-to-impress atmosphere. A Marbella institution worth experiencing at least once.
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Oyana Beach Marbella
From the Luuma family, Oyana sits directly on the sand in Las Chapas, combining elegant beachfront dining with comfortable beds and a relaxed bar. Daily live shows, acoustic duos, sunset DJs and sax-laced house bring energy without tipping into a full party club. Stylish and atmospheric, it works for couples and groups across a long day by the sea.
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Pangea
Puerto Banus's rooftop superclub, perched above the marina at the smart end of the port with panoramic harbour views from a terrace of cabanas and leather sofas. A South Beach-meets-souk setting draws an international jet-set crowd to VIP tables, cocktails and high-energy sets from visiting DJs. Doors open late, the dress code is sharp, and the views carry the night.
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Sky Lounge Marbella
A rooftop terrace in Puerto Banus with sweeping views over the marina, La Concha mountain and the Mediterranean from elegant tables and lounge sofas. Relaxed yet stylish, it leans toward cocktails and easy conversation while the boats slip in and out of the harbour below. A natural choice for couples and friends at golden hour, before a later night nearby.
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Estepona
Sublim Beach Club
Chic beachfront club for long lunches, pool days and weekend parties.
Beachfront · Pool · Party
Marbella
Terral Club
Open-air rooftop club with sunset sessions and DJ nights over the town.
Sunset · Drinks · View
Puerto Banús
TIBU Night Club
Long-running Puerto Banús club known for its weekend line-ups and party nights.
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