LISA’S PERSONAL TOUR

Favourite shops QUE

A design studio run by a young artist who makes the most amazing bespoke jewellery and accessories. que.com.mt

MINT SPARROW

A collection of beautiful handmade items, created by Maltese and international designers and makers. mintsparrow.com

Favourite gallery BLITZ

An artist-run contemporary space housed in a gorgeous old townhouse. thisisblitz.com

Favourite café/ bars LOT61 COFFEE ROASTERS

The best coffee (and banana bread) in the city! Hipster heaven. lotsixtyonecoffee.com.mt

PREGO

The most blissfully retro café – it’s like a time warp from the 60s and 70s. 58 South Street

Favourite restaurants GUN POST

On the city’s ring road, this is family-run with very homely food. Open May to October. St Sebastian Street

SOUL FOOD

They do the best spaghetti carbonara (probably the best on the whole island). 76 Merchant Street

Favourite hotel GRAND HARBOUR HOTEL

If only because it’s still so vintage and has some of the best views. grandharbourhotel.com

Favourite way to spend an hour

Sipping coffee and peoplewatching at Café Cordina.

Place to see by night

Bridge Bar and the view of the Three Cities from St Barbara Bastions.

Best view

The Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the Barrakka Lift.

The one thing you have to see

The Oratory in St John’s Co-Cathedral, which houses the only two works by Caravaggio on the island.