Gugar

Gugar is Valletta's most endearing cultural hangout — a colourful, community-driven café and casual eatery nestled near Fort St Elmo at the tip of the Valletta peninsula. With its upcycled furniture, shelves of board games, and walls adorned with local art, Gugar is as much a community space as it is a restaurant. It hosts book signings, chess evenings, and intimate music gigs while serving wholesome salads, fresh smoothies, and comforting meals to a decidedly local crowd. Vegetarian-friendly, spirited, and utterly authentic, it's the kind of hidden gem that Valletta residents prefer to keep to themselves.