Antojo lovers have a new nightclub for late afternoon outings in Málaga: Arde Club

Antojo lovers, a disco with a legion of followers in the Soho district of the capital, have reason to celebrate. The owners of this popular establishment are opening Arde Club this week, a venue that aims to become another must-visit spot during Malaga's afternoon and weekend nights.

The new entertainment business will officially debut this Saturday on Gómez Pallete Street, on one side of the Mercado de la Merced, and very close to the Copenhague Music Bar, which is also owned by the same entrepreneurs. Unlike its older sibling, Arde Club is designed for a slightly younger audience than those who visit Antojo.

The disco occupies 169 square meters, spread over two floors, and has a capacity for 189 people. Its opening has led to the hiring of eleven people. To celebrate the opening, they have scheduled their first indie party called 'Alboroto,' featuring the band Puro Indie.

Indie music will predominantly be played in the new venue, with live music every Friday and Saturday afternoon. It will be open from Thursday to Saturday until 6 AM (Thursdays only at night). Fridays will start with flamenco performances, and Saturdays will feature indie bands or DJs from 6 PM onwards. Additionally, they will have two resident DJs: DJ Felipe and DJ Juanma.

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"We are targeting a slightly different audience than we have at Antojo: We want to rejuvenate a bit and attract people between 30 and 40 years old, who often can't find a place to go out," the owners explain. Regarding their proposal, they add that they hope to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering quality and a fun place to be. "We are aware of what's missing, and that's why we are going to provide live music, smoke, streamer machines... we want it to be more than just a normal place to have a drink; we want something to always be happening."

Where Justin The Club Used to Be

Arde Club is located at number 5 on the street and has taken over the premises previously operated by Justin The Club and, before that, Onda Pasadena. Before becoming Arde Club, its current owners had already managed it last December when they opened El Portal de Antojo temporarily. Once the holidays were over, they closed to undergo the renovations that they are now unveiling with a new name and concept.

The disco is divided into two floors and has been decorated with a more rogue and modern touch than before. Inside, the colors yellow and orange dominate in the logo, along with wood, many neon lights, and a unique fire screen where different images can be projected to make the experience unique.

The founders of Copenhague bar are launching this new project two and a half years after opening Antojo on San Lorenzo Street, a disco that has become a reference for afternoon and entertainment in the capital. The entrepreneurs Fernando Salcedo, Alberto Rossell, Yahvé Serrano, Salvador Criado, Ignacio Simó, and Salvador Ávila are at the helm.

They all hope that this project will be the ideal complement to Copenhague, which also specializes in indie. Unlike the first, where the atmosphere is usually a bit calmer, Arde expects its customers to enjoy the party much more, whether during the afternoon or the Malaga night.