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Monday 18:00 - 01:00 Tuesday 18:00 - 01:00 Wednesday 18:00 - 01:00 Thursday 18:00 - 01:00 Friday 18:00 - 02:00 Saturday 18:00 - 02:00 Sunday 18:00 - 01:00

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Malta’s first 1920’s prohibition style bar has been open for 10 years Malta’s first prohibition style bar ıs now open, in St Julian’s.
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We are excited to fınally open Malta's first 1920's prohibition style lounge bar.

27/10/2026

🍸 Great Cocktails Don’t Happen By Accident. They Come From Proper Training, Quality Ingredients, And The Right Techniques.

We Recently Hosted Two Groups Of Yacht Crew Members For An Intensive One-Day Classic Cocktail Training At The Thirsty Barber.

The Sessions Covered Classic Cocktail Recipes, Bartending Techniques, Cocktail Tools, Shaking And Stirring Methods, Presentation, And Plenty Of Practical Tips From Our Team. It Was A Hands-On Day Of Learning, Practising, Tasting, And Building Confidence Behind The Bar.

After The Training, Their Friends Joined Us To Become The Taste Testers, Giving The Participants The Chance To Practise Their New Skills And Prepare Cocktails For Them. 🍸

Each Participant Also Received A Cocktail Recipe Book And A Personalised Certificate To Take Home. 🎓

Looking To Improve Your Team’s Cocktail Skills?

We Organise Private Cocktail Training Sessions For Yacht Crews, Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, And Hospitality Teams. Training Can Be Tailored To Your Staff, Menu, And Level Of Experience.

You Can Also Gather A Group Of Friends, Practise Your Cocktail Skills Together, And Enjoy A Fun Evening Out.

These Sessions Are Available On Mondays.

💬 Comment “COCKTAIL COURSE” And We’ll Get In Touch!

06/10/2026

October Nights are Calling. 🥃🎶

Behind the red phone box, cocktails are being shaken and live music takes over every Friday & Saturday night.

Wednesdays are a little different — Open Mic Night. Take the stage, bring your instrument, or just settle in with a cocktail and see who turns up.

And if live music isn’t on the agenda, we’re open every night of the week. Come hide away behind the red phone box, grab a proper cocktail and enjoy the laid-back speakeasy atmosphere.

🍸 Doors open at 6PM
🎙️ Live music from 10PM
📍 The Thirsty Barber, St. Julian’s

Good cocktails, live music and proper nights out. See you behind the red phone box.

MaltaNightlife

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

A Fine Week of Live Music awaits Behind the Red Phone box.

WEDNESDAY — OPEN MIC
Our midweek ritual. New voices, familiar faces and cocktails at the ready.

FRIDAY 25TH — MAGDALENA
Back behind the mic for another unforgettable night at The Thirsty Barber.

SATURDAY 26TH — DERRICK MUSIC
You may have caught Derrick at one of our Open Mic nights. This Saturday, he returns for his first full performance on our stage.

Cocktails from 6PM. Music from 10PM.

11/09/2026

Friday’s knocking… you gonna answer?

SILENT KNOCK
Bourbon, White Cacao, Grenadine, Lemon & Smoked Paprika.

One cocktail closer to the weekend, with live music taking care of the rest. 🎶

See you tonight at The Barber.

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07/09/2026

Plot twist: we do Mondays in September. 🍸
Public holiday Tomorrow, Cocktails Tonight.
Don’t tell the Feds. 🤫

17/07/2026

You can judge this one by its name.
Last Raid.

Rum. Honey. Peach. Mint. Pineapple. Citrus.

We’ll let the first sip do the talking.

Looking for your next favourite rum cocktail? Find it at The Thirsty Barber, one of Malta’s favourite spots for handcrafted cocktails, live music and unforgettable nights in St Julian’s.

See you at the bar tonight!

12/07/2026

Malta in a glass? We might have just cracked it.

Try Midnight in Malta
Gin, Prickly Pear Liqueur, Kinnie Syrup and Lemon.

Local flavours, proper cocktails combinations you won’t find everywhere.

See you at the barber!

09/07/2026

Inspired by our Speakeasy entrance, The Hidden Door is one of our latest Signature Cocktail.

Tequila, homemade Cherry Chocolate syrup, Orange liqueur and fresh Lime

Already becoming a guest favourite.
Spiced up with a savory cocoa rim, this is a unique Margarita twist!

The first reactions have been exactly what we hoped for:
“I’ve never tasted such an incredible, exciting cocktail.”

Now it’s your turn.
Find the hidden door. Order The Hidden Door!

We’ll see you on the other side.

Address

Triq Ball
San Giljan
STJ1111

Opening Hours

Monday	18:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	18:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	18:00 - 01:00
Thursday	18:00 - 01:00
Friday	18:00 - 02:00
Saturday	18:00 - 02:00
Sunday	18:00 - 01:00

Website

http://thethirstybarber.com/

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