Wine Merchants

Wine Merchants is a small, specialist wine shop in the residential heart of Sliema, a few streets back from the busy seafront. It sells wines from around the world, both over the counter and through its own online store, and it is set up to help customers who are not sure where to start. You will find it in our directory of wine merchants in Malta.

For UK visitors staying in a self-catering flat, and for people who have recently moved to Sliema, a dedicated wine shop is a welcome alternative to the limited shelves of a corner grocer.

Browsing the range

The online shop is organised so you can come at the range from whichever angle suits you. You can search by type of wine, by country of origin, by individual winery or by grape variety, which is handy if you already know you like a particular grape and want to try a new producer. There is also a section arranged by occasion, for times when you know the event but not the bottle.

If the choice feels overwhelming, the shop actively invites customers to get in touch for help finding a wine that suits the occasion. That kind of personal advice is the main reason to use an independent merchant rather than a supermarket, and it is particularly useful if you are buying for someone else.

Wine for dinners, gifts and events

A good bottle is an easy answer to many situations on holiday or after a move: a thank-you for a host, a contribution to a dinner party, or a present for a new neighbour or colleague. Tell the shop what the occasion is, who it is for and roughly what you want to spend, and the team can point you to suitable options.

If you are organising something larger, such as a private party or a corporate gathering, it makes sense to talk to the shop early. Event organisers in the area include 242.group event planners, and caterers such as Above Catering can handle the food side while you choose the wine.

Gift hunters can make a short round of it: 8 Till Late and Agenda Bookshop is a few minutes' walk away, and the 2B Gallery art space is close by too.

Opening hours and ordering

The shop is at 56 Triq il-Lunzjata in Sliema. It opens Tuesday to Friday from midday until 7pm and on Saturday from 11am until 5pm, and it is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so plan weekend purchases for Saturday. Ordering online is also possible, with shipping and payment terms set out on the shop's own store.

Because the shop is closed on Sundays and Mondays, the online store is the easiest way to sort out a bottle for an early-week dinner. If you are staying in Malta for only a few days, it is worth checking stock in advance through our form, so that you are not disappointed on arrival and the team can tell you what is available.

Staying nearby and getting in touch

Sliema is one of the most popular bases for UK visitors, with plenty of choice among the hotels in Sliema and St Julian's. If you are still deciding on an area, our guide to where to stay in Malta compares the options, and anyone settling here for longer will find our UK guide to relocating to Malta a useful starting point. For a day out across the harbour, our Valletta guide covers the capital.

To ask whether a wine is in stock, to get a recommendation or to discuss an order for an event, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Wine Merchants.