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Private Clubs and Nightlife

The private members’ clubs and the most celebrated nights out, country by country.

Last checked October 2026.

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Spain

  • Pacha IbizaIbiza Town

    Founded by Ricardo Urgell in 1973 in a former farmhouse, Pacha is the original Ibiza nightclub and its cherries logo is known worldwide. Now owned by Dubai-based FIVE Holdings, it offers VIP table service. Visit website ↗

  • Lío IbizaMarina Ibiza

    A cabaret restaurant and club open since 2011, facing Dalt Vila across the harbour, combining dinner with live shows and a late club. Visit website ↗

France

  • Les Caves du RoySaint-Tropez

    The nightclub of the Hôtel Byblos, open since 1967 and the best-known name in Saint-Tropez nightlife, with a long record of celebrity guests; it opens each summer season. Visit website ↗

Monaco

  • Yacht Club de MonacoPort Hercule (members' club)

    Founded by Prince Rainier III in 1953 and presided over by Prince Albert II since 1984, with more than 2,500 members from 80 nationalities and a clubhouse by Foster + Partners opened in 2014. Membership requires two sponsors and the president's approval. Visit website ↗

  • Jimmy'z Monte-CarloSporting Monte-Carlo

    The Société des Bains de Mer nightclub, open for more than 50 years and fully renovated in 2017, with resident DJs and international guest acts. Visit website ↗

  • Sass' CaféMonte-Carlo

    Opened in 1993 and run by the Treves family for three decades, a Monaco institution that moves from Mediterranean and Italian dinner to live music and dancing as the night goes on. Visit website ↗

Italy

  • Yacht Club Costa SmeraldaPorto Cervo (members' club)

    Founded in 1967 by the Aga Khan with André Ardoin, Giuseppe Kerry Mentasti and Luigi Vietti, now presided over by Princess Zahra Aga Khan. It hosts leading regattas and has reciprocal ties with the Yacht Club de Monaco, the New York Yacht Club and the Royal Yacht Squadron. Visit website ↗

  • Anema e CoreCapri

    Capri's best-known late-night taverna, founded by Guido Lembo and now led by his son Gianluigi, with live Neapolitan music from midnight until dawn. Visit website ↗

Malta

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Slovenia

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Albania

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Greece

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Israel

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Egypt

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Tunisia

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Algeria

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Morocco

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That makes 8 entries in all.

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