Drinks · Xewkija
Wine, beer and spritz in Gozo — without the noise
Not every drink needs a loud pub. At The Cozy Corner you get Gozitan and Maltese wine by the glass, a properly built spritz and cold beer, with a platter or a pinza on the table, a candle lit and art on the walls.
Call 7955 9227 · 7955 9227Wine by the glass
A glass of house wine — red, white or rosé — is €3.00, and the list goes on to Delicata labels, the fresh taste of Malta, by the glass and by the bottle. If you want something to eat with it, start with a sharing platter.
By the glass
- House wine — red, white or rosé · €3.00A glass of the house pour.
Delicata wines
- Chardonnay · €3.00 (18.75 cl)Dry white. Smooth and elegant, with notes of apple, citrus and a hint of vanilla.
- Rosé · €3.00 (18.75 cl)Dry rosé. Light and refreshing, offering delicate strawberry, raspberry and floral notes.
- Cabernet Sauvignon · €3.00 (18.75 cl), €8.50 (75 cl bottle)Dry red. Full-bodied and rich, with blackcurrant flavours, subtle spice and soft tannins.
- Pinot Grigio · €13.50 (75 cl bottle)Dry white. Crisp and fresh, featuring citrus, green apple and pear aromas.
- Casella Moscato · €14.50 (75 cl bottle)Sweet white. Sweet and lightly sparkling, with vibrant peach, tropical fruit and floral flavours.
- Ziffa Chenin Blanc · €14.00 (75 cl bottle)Off-dry white. Fresh and fruity, with apple, melon and honeyed citrus notes.
- Ziffa Rosé · €13.50 (75 cl bottle)Dry rosé. Refreshing and well-balanced, with bright berry flavours and a smooth finish.
- Ziffa Syrah · €14.00 (75 cl bottle)Dry red. Medium-bodied, with dark berry fruit, peppery spice and a velvety finish.
Spritz and aperitivo
Aperol and Limoncello spritzes, a Bajtra spritz made with the Maltese prickly-pear liqueur, premium fruit spritzes and a classic cocktail. Spritz and a platter is the Gozo aperitivo done our way.
Classic spritz collection
- Aperol Spritz · €7.00Aperol, prosecco, soda water.
- Limoncello Spritz · €7.00Limoncello, prosecco, soda water.
- Bajtra Spritz · €7.00Maltese bajtra (prickly pear) liqueur, prosecco, soda water.
Premium fruit spritzes
- Passion Fruit Spritz · €8.50
- Açaí Berry Spritz · €8.50
- Peachy Spritz · €8.50Peach juice, Passoã, Aperol, prosecco, soda water.
Classic cocktail
- Negroni · €7.00Campari, Martini Rosso, gin.
Spirits & liqueurs
- House pour · €2.50Smirnoff Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Gordon’s Gin, Passoã, Aperol, Averna, Martini Rosso, After Shock.
- Premium whisky · €3.00Chivas Regal, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Jameson, Jack Daniel’s.
Beer
Cold local beer — Cisk, Cisk Excel, Skol and Shandy — and Heineken. It is a straightforward list of everyday beers rather than a craft selection, priced at a café, not a bar.
Beer
- Cisk · €2.00
- Cisk Excel · €2.00
- Shandy · €2.00
- Skol · €2.2050 cl can.
- Heineken · €2.50
Evening drinks and a relaxed bar alternative
Saturday evenings we reopen from 18:00 until late. Fridays at the Corner and Unwind Wednesdays are hosted evenings built around wine, cheese and pinza; poetry by candlelight and Sip & Paint add something to do. Opening hours differ from evening to evening, so please check the hours and call ahead for a table.
Where to find us
On Triq il-Knisja in Xewkija, the street of the Rotunda. Directions and opening hours, or read about the cafe in Xewkija.
Questions people ask
Where can I have a beer in Xewkija?
At The Cozy Corner Art Cafe: cold Cisk, Cisk Excel, Skol, Shandy and Heineken. Local labels start at €2.00.
Is there a wine bar in Gozo for a quiet drink?
The Cozy Corner is an art cafe rather than a bar, but it serves house wine from €3.00 a glass, Delicata wines and spritzes in a candle-lit room — a relaxed alternative to a pub.
Do you do aperitivo or spritz with food?
Yes. A spritz with a sharing platter or a pinza is the classic order. The platter for two includes two glasses of house wine.
Are you open for evening drinks?
On Saturdays we reopen from 18:00 until late; Friday and Wednesday evenings are hosted evenings. Check the opening hours and call 7955 9227 to reserve.
Plan your visit
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