A pub that we visited given its connection to Oliver Reid. In all honesty, this is now a pub that could really do with being updated. It is a bit grubby and only has 1 bathroom that was so smelly I had to leave. I could not have went again. This is a shame as it has a terrific gantry.
Always a good pint. First time for 2 yrs due to covid.
5 stars for Oliver Reeds last known bar, a strangely British place with well known UK beers and ciders mixed with local craft ones. Yes its a tourist trap but the staff are helpful, the prices fair and if youre not inspired to watch Gladiator to spot various locations then theres no hope.
Down to earth staff who are always up for a laugh and a chat.
Oh dear.My first time at The Pub 5 years ago was an interesting find and then made aware that Oliver Reed died in the pub. Having gone back recently, I was totally disappointed that it was a mess. Come on owner spend some money on the place especially the disgusting toilets.
Excellent bar. Full of nautical memorabilia. Quality beers and well priced. Recommended to others
This was the pub in which British actor Oliver Reed died during the filming of movie Gladiator. Looks like an ilke Royal Navy pub essentially now a shrine to the actor.
Great pub and final drinking place for Oliver Reed
Great little find amongst the more high class bars and restaurants in Valletta. The rock music initially attracted us, but we ended up speaking with some of the other patrons and it turned into a 3-hr session. We were eventually kicked out at 1am sharp due to Covid restrictions, but an excellent selection of beers, wines and whiskys and friendly staff. Probably not the place to visit if youre getting all dressed up for a night out
It has been a while. It is 1 of best watering hole ( public house ) in MaltaSpent 6 nights there , after travelling the country in October 2016 Thanks for the hospitality
Awesome guys who run the place. Perfect location
Great place to have a beer 🍺or 2.been there many times 👍😎
Wonderful staff, and an authentic British Pub experience in a shaded side street of Valletta, next to the Grand Masters Palace. My preferred spot for a pint in Valletta, and rather famous for the place the Oliver Reed drank himself to death during the filming of Gladiator.
Great Beers with excellent music, in this vintage and iconic pub
Full ov interesting memrobillia about oliver reed
Great little pub with lovely views down he fairylit streets!
Best pub I visited in Malta and gozo over a week..no frills ..top notch music ..dont go hear if you want to listen to Justin Bieber or Taylor swift.. friendly locals expats and photos of my hero on the wall ..what more could one ask for
This is a Sports Club open daily from till late night play a maltese traditional game called Bocci the bar serve in a lot genuine appitizers with drinks nice atmosphere and friendly staff cheap prices also
Nice place with excellent music and very kind persons. I gave 4 stars because they accept only cash. No credit card.
Good beer. Great service. Loved it
A great place to visit I go everything I visit malta again its part of malta and its history of where Oliver Reed drank before he passed away at the pub whilst filming gladiator
Cheap but nice pub in the beart of Valletta
Always wanted to visit The Pub after hearing lots about it. Its a tiny little boozer, however the staff are really friendly and have lots of interesting stories. Its also famous because Oliver Reed died their while filming Oscar winning movie Gladiator. I was told by the barman that pub used to be a chemist and the owner purchased it and turned it into a naval boozer that it is now. When you go inside you can see lots of photos of naval vessels. Plus upstairs you can sign your name on the wall so remember to bring a felt tip marker.
Wonderful service, didnt have to worry about a single thing
Full of Royal Naval (RN) and British history from the time when Malta had a British naval base. The place where Oliver Reed drank during the filming of the Gladiator. He suffered a heart attack during an arm wrestling and drinking competition and later died. Found just off the Main Street up the side of the government buildings. Good cold beers. Seating outside. Go upstairs To see the amazing graffiti.
Great staff, lovely pub
Nice atmosphere, good beer
Great drinks, friendly staff , good prices
Great selection. Great bar staff
Great atmosphere, great staff, dont miss it.
Great quirky pub tshirt a must
Excellent place. Refreshed interiors. Awesome waiters...Highly recommended....
Great place to first take Petes car, drive to your mums, kill Phil (sorry Phil), grab mum, go to The Pub, have a pint and wait for it all to blow over.
Nice to see still open due to pandemic one of Vallettas popular little pubs.
Very good drinks, and the manager is very friendly. Lifesaver
Great place to pay respects to Oliver Reed where he died whilst filming Gladiator in Malta.Had a pint or three in his honour!Memorabilia adorns the walls of the place and is a fab place to soak in.Toilets are a bit random and not the nicest I’ve ever seen - be warned! I feel sorry for those upstairs with a toilet so close to them!
Quaint, typical English pub. Set in an ambience of memories, and presence, in their Senior years, of former British Royal Naval personnel and other military services.Also known as being the favourite watering hole of the famous, talented, British Actor Oliver Reed. Reed passed to a better life in this very same Pub. Back then he was on Malta filming the movie Gladiator with Australian actor Russell Crowd.
Nice friendly pub friendly staff in
Loads of character, great location
Bad service, the waiter was rude and it looked like he hadn’t slept for days
Wonderful British oasis in the middle of Valletta. Such fun! We went there every night we were there. Must say, though, although many people have signed their names on the walls upstairs, it might be time to make it s bit more user friendly for people who want to sit and drink. The main bar is great.
Very friendly as normal a open conversation with everyone around a nice way to spend a lazy afternoon
Great atmosphere and friendly staff
Did not see any food, otherwise would order something...
Awesome baroque decoration
Fantastic place to grab a pint of Guinness
Great little boozer
Great little pub 👍
Place with soul !Highly recommended !!!
Nice little pub
Nice place
Say no more 😪
Amazing place with great service and nice and quiet to relax whilst being so near to the busy. Perfect place and would go again as visited it twice in one day 💯👌😋🙏✌
Honestly, its overrated, no atmosphere, dark and dingy, surly staff (looked like he should own a Harley davidson) ... everything was too much trouble, wouldnt be arsed to go here again .... could tell he wasnt a Maltese, (apart from the cockney accent) cos they welcome their customers with open arms
Great for a drink and a chat. Dont forget to greet he barkeep, a great guy with good taste in music.
Great atmosphere.
Great little bar. Friendly staff, good beer & Oliver Read memorabilia interspersed with Royal Navy. Ideal if youve an interest in either. Nice way to spend an afternoon....
Thank you for a great menu... various items selected and ALL were great! Beer of course was on par. Atmosphere was fun and laid back. Will return!
Love this place... so many people come 0n a pilgrimage to learn about Oliver Reeds escapades or to see Navy cap ribbons ...maybe to check out their dads or grandad stories about nights in Malta from the many ships that docked here...the Ark Royal has been on a few occasions...its a welcoming nice experience...just wish the toilet could be a little bit more updated...dont give this place a miss.
Nice, kind bartender and interesting history linked to this place. But tbh, the place is dirty and if you sit upstairs you hear what people are “doing” in the toilet.I think it’s worth seeing, having one drink and buying the t-shirt but that’s it.
The vibe here is completely different from other bars in Malta. A huge British flag is draped across the ceiling, the clientele is composed mainly of expats and visitors from the Isles, and at some hours of the day a large group forms outside and sings drunken sailor songs. Dont be discouraged from entering if the crowd outside looks raucous; there is seating upstairs as well. Free WiFi for customers. Bowl of peanuts available. Although not necessarily Maltese in character, this is nonetheless a Valletta icon worthy of stopping into.
Tiny little pub with a great atmosphere and some interesting, if macabre, history. Good for rowdy nights out if you can get in and good if you like hanging out with sailors when they’re in port.Not good if you’re an alcoholic hell raiser.