The Pub

Valletta


Fans of the late British actor Oliver Reed might want to raise a glass to their hero in this succinctly named watering hole. This is the homely little hostelry where the wild man of British film enjoyed his final drinking session before last orders were called forever in 1999. It was also a favourite of visiting Royal Navy ships' sailors.


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