La Vie at 1926 La Plage
Seaside Evening Dining at 1926 La Plage · Sliema · Malta
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La Vie is the summer evening restaurant at 1926 La Plage, the seafront beach club of the 1926 Le Soleil hotel on the Qui-Si-Sana front in Sliema. By day the club has a pool, sun deck and bar for hotel guests, and from 6pm to 10pm between May and October La Vie serves international dishes and cocktails by the sea to hotel guests and the public alike. To check anything before booking, send your question through the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page.
Sliema's seafront is lined with rocky bathing spots and lidos, and one of the smartest is 1926 La Plage, the beach club that belongs to the 1926 Le Soleil Hotel and Spa. During the day it is a place to lie in the sun beside an infinity pool and the open sea. Once the sun goes down the same terrace turns into La Vie, a relaxed but polished evening restaurant that anyone can book, whether or not they are staying at the hotel.
We list it among the swimming pools in Malta because of the club's pool and lido, but for most visitors the reason to come is dinner by the water on a warm summer night.
Dinner by the sea at La Vie
La Vie opens at six in the evening and serves until ten. The menu changes with the seasons and draws on international cooking rather than a single cuisine, so a mixed group should find something for everyone. Drinks are taken seriously, with cocktails and a wine list to match the setting, and the tables look straight out over the sea.
The style is art deco inspired, nodding to the hotel's 1920s theme, and the evenings have a sociable, dressed up feel without being stuffy. It works well for a special occasion meal, a first night celebration or a long, unhurried dinner at the end of a beach day. If you have dietary needs, tell the team when you book: the kitchen can adapt dishes with notice, although it cannot promise that any item is free of allergens.
The hotel's other restaurants offer a contrast. Margaux on the ground floor serves food inspired by the south of France, and Le GV on the rooftop holds a Michelin star, so a short stay at the hotel could take in all three.
The beach club by day
From May to October the beach club itself is reserved for hotel guests. It is free for anyone staying at 1926 Le Soleil, with sunbeds and umbrellas allocated on a first come, first served basis, so early arrival is wise in July and August. The deck has its pool right beside the sea, and the mood by day is laid back, with chilled music and attentive personal service.
Non residents can still enjoy the setting at lunchtime, because the 1926 La Plage Bar and Restaurant is open to the public from 9.30am to 4.30pm for light bites, a crisp rosé or a cocktail. That makes it a good stop during a seafront walk even if you are not staying at the hotel.
Staying at 1926 Le Soleil
The hotel is on Thornton Street, a couple of hundred metres back from the club. Check in is from 3pm and check out by 11am, and the reception is staffed around the clock. Guests have free use of the spa facilities, including an aquatonic pool, sauna, steam room and tepidarium, which are adults only, plus a fitness room that never closes. Breakfast is served at Margaux as a buffet with continental and English options. Airport transfers can be arranged for an extra charge.
If you are comparing places to stay in the area, our page on hotels in Sliema lists the options, and our guide to where to stay in Malta explains how Sliema compares with Valletta, St Julian's and the north. For more spa ideas across the island, see the spas in Malta section of our directory.
Sliema, Qui-Si-Sana and around
Qui-Si-Sana is the stretch of shore at the Tigné end of Sliema, close to the start of the long promenade that runs round towards St Julian's. Like most of Sliema's coast it is rocky rather than sandy, with platforms and ladders into clear water. If you would rather have soft sand, our guide to the best beaches in Malta points you north to the island's sandy bays.
Sliema is also the easiest base for exploring the capital. Ferries cross Marsamxett Harbour to Valletta in a few minutes, so a morning in the city with our Valletta guide can be followed by an afternoon by the sea and dinner at La Vie. For more ideas, browse things to do in Malta.
When to go
La Vie and the beach club run only in the warmer half of the year, from the start of May to the end of October, and outdoor service always depends on the weather. June to September brings the most reliable warm evenings, while May and October can be milder and quieter. Our Malta weather guide gives a month by month picture.
Book ahead for weekend evenings in high summer, as the terrace is popular with locals as well as visitors. To ask about a table, a celebration or the beach club, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message on.
Questions about La Vie at 1926 La Plage
What is La Vie at 1926 La Plage?
La Vie is the evening dining concept at 1926 La Plage, the beach club of 1926 Le Soleil in Sliema. It serves a changing international menu with cocktails and wine in a seaside setting from 6pm to 10pm in the summer season.
Can non residents eat at La Vie?
Yes. La Vie is open to hotel guests and the public for evening drinks and dinner. The daytime 1926 La Plage Bar and Restaurant is also open to the public, from 9.30am to 4.30pm during the season.
When is La Vie open?
La Vie opens every day from 6pm to 10pm between 1 May and 31 October, weather permitting. Times can change with the season, so check when booking, especially at the very start or end of the summer.
Can I use the beach club if I am not staying at the hotel?
The beach club, with its sunbeds and umbrellas, is reserved for guests of 1926 Le Soleil from May to October, when it is free for them on a first come, first served basis. Visitors can still use the bar and restaurant.
Where exactly is 1926 La Plage?
It is on the Qui-Si-Sana seafront in Sliema, around 200 metres from the 1926 Le Soleil hotel on Thornton Street. The Tigné area, the promenade and the ferry to Valletta are all within an easy walk.
Is there parking nearby?
There is free public parking in the streets around the hotel, and Fort Cambridge car park is close by at €7 for a single entry valid for 24 hours. Street spaces fill quickly on summer evenings, so allow extra time.
Can La Vie cater for dietary requirements?
The restaurant team can accommodate dietary requirements if told in advance and will advise on suitable dishes. Allergens are present in the kitchen, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. Mention any needs when you enquire.
Is La Vie open in winter?
No. La Vie and the 1926 La Plage beach club operate seasonally from May to October. Outside those months the hotel's Margaux restaurant and the rooftop Le GV are the places to dine with the 1926 group in Sliema.
Practical information
1926 La Plage sits on the Qui-Si-Sana seafront in Sliema, about 200 metres from the 1926 Le Soleil hotel on Thornton Street. The season runs from 1 May to 31 October, weather permitting. The beach club is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm, the La Plage Bar and Restaurant from 9.30am to 4.30pm and La Vie from 6pm to 10pm, every day of the week, though times can change with the season. Free street parking is available in the surrounding streets, and the hotel points guests to Fort Cambridge car park nearby, at €7 for a single entry valid for 24 hours. To ask about a table, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message on.
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The details on this page were correct on 2 November 2026, as published on the La Vie at 1926 La Plage website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.