About Us
Looking for healthy and hearty, bold and braised, or rich and robust? Whatever you're in the mood for, Square Gastro Bar's menu is likely to hit the spot. Our menu lets you savour the culinary tradition of the Maltese Islands as well as the influences of our Mediterranean neighbours. We also provide flavours from around the world, seeking to provide you with choice and diversity. Our food is prepared fresh and we welcome vegetarians, vegans, and anyone with dietary restrictions.
There are many ways to define having fun. Some people enjoy sipping a chilled beer or dignified whisky on a warm Summer's evening. Others seek to meet old friends with whom to reminisce over platters and cocktails. Parents, meanwhile, look forward to enjoying a coffee whilst their children run and play in the safety of the Mellieħa square.
Menu
Breakfast Menu
Gammon and Cheddar Toast Sandwich
1964 smoked gammon, cheddar, and potato crisps
Healthy Morning
Sweet potatoes, ricotta cheese, avocado, edamame beans, sourdough, potato crisps
Pulled Beef English Muffin
Slow-cooked USDA beef brisket, Hollandaise sauce, oak-smoked cheese
English Breakfast
Two fried eggs, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, potato rösti, baked beans, pork sausages, grilled tomato, and toast
Cured Salmon ‘Eggs Royale’
Two poached eggs, beetroot-cured salmon, Hollandaise sauce, salmon caviar, and English muffin
Sweet Morning
Served until 14.00hrs; Sundays and Public Holidays only until 12.00hrs
Freshly Baked Sourdough Croissant
Freshly Baked Pistachio Sourdough Croissant
Dubai Chocolate Pancakes
White chocolate, Dubai chocolate, pistachio ice cream
Gastro Snacks
Potato Crispers
Bruschetta
Sourdough served with tomato and garlic bruschetta
Steamed Duck Japanese Buns
Soft steamed buns filled with tender pulled duck, teriyaki glaze, crushed nuts
Goat’s Cheese
Fresh local soft goat’s cheese, beetroot carpaccio, flaked almonds, basil-herbed oil, local onion jam, served with focaccia bread
Sticky Chicken Wings
Local chicken wings, marinated in a sweet and sticky sauce
Local Rabbit Spring Rolls
Crispy spring rolls filled with slow-cooked local rabbit, served with Mellieħa bramble jam
Beef Sliders
Mini beef burgers topped with silky cheese fondue and golden crispy onions
Pork Belly Shish
Slow-cooked pork belly skewer, drizzled with our house whiskey BBQ sauce
Sambuca-Flamed Pistachio-Crusted Mozzarella di Bufala
Golden-crusted mozzarella di Bufala, panko and pistachio crumb, flamed with Sambuca, served with tomato chutney
Crispy Calamari
Fried calamari, served with saffron aioli
Sharing Boards
Dip n’ Delight
Hummus, goat’s cheese dip, Maltese broad bean dip ‘bigilla’, pesto sourdough bread, breadsticks, and seasonal grapes
Salumi & Cheese Platter
Selection of five International fine cheeses, Italian salumi, homemade jams, chutneys, pesto sourdough bread, breadsticks, dried fruit, and nuts
Gastro Bar Platter
Beef sliders, stir-fried vegetable spring rolls, crispy mature cheese sticks, Sicilian sausages, smoked chicken wings, and served with a house BBQ dip
Asian Fusion Platter
Lamb samosas, Japanese tempura prawns, duck steamed bao buns, pork belly kebabs, served with hoisin sauce
Green Bar
Niçoise Salad
Boiled egg, baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, tuna chunks, French beans, black olives, lettuce, olive oil, and vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, crunchy croutons and lettuce, tossed in our classic Caesar dressing
Tomato, Stracciatella & Pistachio
Variations of seasonal tomatoes, creamy stracciatella, toasted pistachios, baby spinach, micro herbs, aged balsamic and served with sourdough bread
Pasta & Risotto
Gluten-free pasta available at an extra €2.50
Rabbit Belly Tagliatelle
Fresh tagliatelle tossed with slow-cooked pulled local rabbit, rich tomato sauce, fragrant marjoram, and crumbled local Ġbejna
Ravioli Carbonara e Cacio e Pepe
Pasta filled with guanciale and pecorino, served with cacio e pepe sauce, and finished with a crispy guanciale
Paccheri Sicilian Sausage
Slow-cooked Sicilian sausage ragù, tomato sauce, and Grana Padano
Spaghetti Mussels & Clams
Clams, mussels, squid, tomatoes, garden herbs, and tomato prawn sauce
Garganelli Pesto
Genovese pesto, pine nuts, creamy stracciatella, EVOO, and lemon zest
StackHouse Burgers
Our beef burgers are house-made, crafted from USDA brisket and chuck roll.All burgers are served in a toasted brioche bun with fries | Gluten-free bun available at an extra €3.00
Choose your Sauce
Pepper Mayo
House-made Barbecue Sauce
Smoky Chipotle Mayo
S.F. Chicken Burger
Crispy chicken, crispy onions and Marie Rose mayo
D’Ultimate Cheesy Burger
Beef patty, crispy mature cheese, gherkins, onions, and cheese fondue
Smokey Beef Brisket Burger
Slow-cooked pulled beef, caramelised onions, JP’s barbecue sauce, crispy onions, and smoked cheese
Hangover Burger
Beef patty, fried egg, bacon, fried sausage, melted cheese, HP sauce, lettuce, and onions
Italian Job Burger
Beef patty, Provolone, tomato jam, rucola leaves, and roasted onions
Pinsa Romana
Gluten free pizza available at an extra €2.50
Pinsa Margherita
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, and oregano
‘Tal-Bużbież’ Maltese Pinsa
‘Ġbejna’ paste, Maltese sausage, roasted sliced potatoes, fennel seeds, black olives, and roasted onions
‘Tal-Koxxa’ Smoked Gamon Pinsa
Fior di latte mozzarella, 1964 smoked gammon, roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, and rucola leaves
Capricciosa Pinsa
Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, egg, olives, artichokes
‘Taz-Zalzett’ Sausage Pinsa
Tomato sauce, Italian sausage, Calabrese salami, fior di latte mozzarella, and oregano
‘Tal-Majjal’ Pork Belly Pinsa
Pork belly, bacon, fior di latte mozzarella, caramelised onions, sesame seeds, and rucola leaves
Honey BBQ Chicken Pinsa
Grilled chicken glazed in honey BBQ sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, caramelised onions, and roasted peppers, finished with fresh herbs
Main Dishes
All main dishes are served with buttered roasted potatoes or fries
Potato Choice
Fries
Roast Potatoes
Tempura Seabass (Fish & Chips)
Crispy tempura-battered sea bass, mushy peas, house tartare sauce, served with golden fries
1Kg of Fresh Local Mussels
Cooked in garlic, fresh tomatoes, light herbs, basil oil, white wine. Served with toasted bread
Chicken Ballotine
Local chicken breast stuffed with Applewood cheese and chicken sausage, served with chicken velouté, chorizo, and king oyster mushrooms
Barbecued Pork Ribs
USDA Beef Tagliata (300g)
Grain-fed beef tagliata, rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and olive oil
Frenched Milk-Fed Veal Rack
Pistachio panko crust, creamy mashed potatoes, veal jus, and buttered bok choy
Side Orders
Green Salad
Black Pepper Sauce
Mushroom Sauce
Cheesy Cauliflower
Desserts
Strawberry Cheesecake
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams (100ml Tub) – Ice cream with strawberries and a thick graham cracker swirl
Cookie Dough
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams (100ml Tub) – Vanilla ice cream with chunks of cookie dough
Chocolate Fudge
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams (100ml Tub) – Chocolate ice cream with fudge brownies
Non-Dairy Chocolate Fudge
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams (100ml Tub) – Chocolate non-dairy frozen dessert
Selection of Homemade Pastries from our Counter
Breakfast Cocktails
Bellini
Prosecco, peach juice
Mimosa
Prosecco, orange juice
French 75
Gin, prosecco, lemon juice, sugar
Irish Coffee
Jameson Irish Whiskey, home-made sugar syrup, espresso
Aperitivo & Spritz
Americano
Campari, vermouth, soda water
Kinnie Spritz
Kinnie, prosecco, soda water
Amaretto Spritz
Amaretto, prosecco, soda water
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda water
Bajtra Spritz
Bajtra Maltese liqueur, prosecco, soda water
Negroni
Campari, Martini Rosso, gin
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, vermouth, prosecco
Hugo
Elderflower, prosecco, soda water
Maltese Negroni
Campari, Martini Rosso, gin, Kinnie
Sours
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto Disaronno, lemon juice, sugar, egg white, maraschino cherry
Whiskey Sour
Bourbon whiskey, lime juice, sugar, egg white, maraschino cherry
Gin Sour
Gin, lime juice, sugar, egg white, maraschino cherry
SGB Signature Cocktails
Square Highball
Gin, dry sherry, tonic water, orange bitters
Summer Breeze
Malibu, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, grenadine
Blueberry Martini Tonic
Blueberry infused gin, dry Martini, tonic water, fresh blueberries
The Classics
Blue Lagoon
Vodka, lime juice, blue curaçao, Sprite
Cuba Libre
Rum, Coca-Cola, sugar, lime
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, fresh lemon.
Choose a flavour for a €1.00 extra.
Can be served frozen
Daiquiri
Rum, lime juice, sugar.
Choose a flavour for a €1.00 extra
Sex on the Beach
Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, orange juice, grenadine
Caipirinha Cocktail
Cachaca, lime, sugar syrup
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, ginger beer, sugar
Jungle Bird
Campari, dark rum, pineapple juice, lime juice
Mango Mule
Vodka, mango purée, fresh lime juice, ginger beer
Passion Fruit Martini
Vanilla vodka, Passoã, lime juice, passion fruit purée, prosecco
Porn Star Martini
Vanilla vodka, Passoã, lime, simple syrup
Long Island Iced Tea
Rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka, gin, lime, Coca-Cola
Old Fashioned
Bourbon Whiskey, brown sugar, Angostura bitters, orange peel
Piña Colada
Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, fresh cream
Zeppi's Maltese Liqueur Cocktails
Bajtra Paloma
Zeppi’s prickly pear liqueur, lime, soda
Honey Mile
Zeppi’s honey liqueur, chamomile-infused gin, honey, lemon, peach syrup, egg whites
Prickly Pink
Zeppi’s prickly pear liqueur, vodka, triple sec, fresh lime, cranberry juice
Spiced Tina
Zeppi’s fig liqueur, fig infused gin, vanilla syrup, chocolate bitters
Virgin Cocktails
Fruity Mocktail
Blueberries, orange juice, grenadine, soda water
Cinderella
Orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, soda water
Easy Mojito
Lime, sugar, soda water, mint
Mojitos
Maltese Mojito
Orange juice, Żeppi’s Bajtra, Kinnie, fresh Maltese oranges, mint
Classic Mojito
Rum, lime, sugar, soda water
Flavoured Mojito
Blueberry, strawberry, passion fruit, watermelon, coconut, raspberry
Dessert Cocktails
Black Russian
Vodka, Molinari Caffè
Sgroppino Cocktail
Lemon sorbet, vodka, chilled prosecco
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, coffee beans
Sangria Pitcher
2 Litres of Sangria (serves 2)
Dry red wine, fresh orange juice, Brandy, triple sec, sugar syrup, Soda water
Local White Wines
Żiffa Chenin Blanc
Originating from coastal regions where gentle breezes caress sunlit vineyards, ‘Żiffa’ Chenin Blanc tastes crisp with layers of ripe fruit reminiscent of sweet pear and melon. This dry white wine is the natural companion for those who cherish the lapping of calm waves or the peace of life’s unhurried moments ashore.
Medina Girgentina D.O.K.
This light, dry wine is made from native Girgentina grapes grown on bush-trained vines and aged on fine lees. Crisp and lively, it shows delicate floral notes of lemon blossom and subtle citrus, alongside fresh flavours of Granny Smith apple and ‘Bambinella’ pear.
Medina Chardonnay & Girgentina D.O.K.
Sun-kissed Girgentina from bush-trained old vines is skilfully blended with noble Chardonnay for added fullness and fruitiness. This unoaked, light and crisp dry wine shows delicate floral notes and refreshing green apple flavours, reflecting Girgentina’s finesse and distinctive regional character.
Medina Sauvignon Blanc I.G.T.
Made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc, this fresh dry white wine offers grassy aromas and vibrant notes of green apple, grapefruit, and kiwi. Delicate and aromatic, it reflects a distinctive and pleasing local character, shaped by carefully tended vines grown in calcareous soils.
Grand Vin de Hauteville Chardonnay D.O.K.
This full-flavoured, oaky dry white wine is made from Maltese Chardonnay grapes. It is agreeably bright and sweet-smelling of stone fruits and brioche. This Chardonnay is smooth with precise flavours of crisp apple, quince and lemon jam.
Gran Cavalier Sauvignon Blanc D.O.K.
A fragrant, herbaceous, elegantly crafted dry white wine made from handpicked, berry-sorted grapes from selected vines. The Malta-grown grapes are briefly skin-macerated before pressing to enhance flavour and varietal character, resulting in a sprightly yet full-flavoured, opulent Sauvignon Blanc.
Local Red Wines
Żiffa Syrah
Originating from coastal regions where gentle breezes caress sunlit vineyards, ‘Żiffa’ Syrah tastes full flavoured with the intensity of cassis and dark berry fruit. This suave dry red wine is the natural companion for those who cherish the lapping of calm waves or the peace of life’s unhurried moments ashore.
Victoria Heights Merlot D.O.K. Gozo
This deep crimson Merlot, from family-tended vineyards in Gozo, offers a fruit-forward palate of red berries and plum. Soft, ripe tannins create a well-rounded wine that reflects the variety, shaped by the island’s climate and the winemaker’s skill.
Medina Syrah D.O.K.
Maltese sunshine and the balmy climate of Delicata’s family-run vineyards shine through in this wine’s intense plum and mulberry flavours. Made from hand-picked Syrah, this unoaked, fruit-packed ruby-red wine is light to medium-bodied, with a smooth finish and clear regional character.
Grand Vin de Hauteville Cabernet Sauvignon D.O.K.
This elegant oaky red wine is made from Maltese Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It delights with scents of black forest fruit, graphite and spice. This Cabernet tastes of blackcurrant, and its classic leafiness is supported by smooth tannins and a nuanced finish.
Gran Cavalier Riżerva Syrah D.O.K.
A full-bodied Syrah from hand-picked Maltese grapes, skilfully aged in French oak and matured in-bottle. It reveals complex notes of black bramble and game, with silky tannins and a bright, elegant finish. Best stood upright before serving or decanting.
Local Sparkling Wines
Eskwiżit Girgentina Brut
Made in the Méthode Charmat from the native green Girgentina grape, Girgentina Spumante is a flavoursome brut sparkler with a creamy rich mouthfeel and a steady cascade of effervescence.
Eskwiżit Ġellewża Demi-Sec
Made in the Méthode Charmat from the native red Ġellewża grape, Ġellewża Spumante is a delicious demi-sec rosé bursting with ripe strawberry flavours and a steady cascade of effervescence.
Eskwiżit Moscato Perlato
Unique in style, Moscato Perlato is a naturally sweet Maltese wine with a delicate perlage of tiny bubbles which accentuate the wine’s grapey flavours and overall fruity palate.
Local Rosé Wines
Żiffa Rosé
Originating from coastal regions where gentle breezes caress sunlit vineyards, ‘Żiffa’ Cuvée Rosé tastes harmoniously balanced with a fruity core of ripe red berries. This off-dry pink wine is the natural companion for those who cherish the lapping of calm waves or the peace of life’s unhurried moments ashore.
Medina Grenache & Cabernet Sauvignon D.O.K.
A delightful, aromatic dry rosé made from hand-picked Malta-grown Grenache, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. This slightly spicy rosé shows a precise nose with notes of cotton candy, strawberries and fresh red summer fruits, reflecting real regional character.
Victoria Heights Syrah Rosé D.O.K. Gozo
A delightful, scented dry rosé made from hand-picked Syrah in Gozo’s family-tended vineyards. This pink wine offers bright floral aromas with flavours of red summer fruits and spice, well crafted and generous in character.
Foreign White Wines
Bordinese Bianco Terre di Chieti
Crisp and aromatic Italian white wine from Abruzzo, typically featuring a blend dominated by Trebbiano. It is known for delicate citrus, white fruit, and floral notes, offering a light-bodied wine.
Cornalè Pinot Grigio
Fresh, light-bodied Italian white wine from the Veneto region, featuring a pale straw-yellow colour. It offers delicate aromatic notes of citrus, pear, and white flowers. On the palate, it is dry, crisp, and slightly herbaceous, making it an ideal, easy-drinking companion.
Tombacco Pecorino
This Pecorino is a vibrant, aromatic, and straw-yellow white wine from Abruzzo, Italy. It offers intense aromas of passion fruit, apricot, and citrus with soft savory mineral notes. Known for its high acidity, it is fresh and structured.
Montes Sauvignon Blanc Aconcagua Coast
Pale yellow, coastal Chilean white wine featuring intense aromas of lime, grapefruit, and passion fruit. It is a crisp, unoaked, and highly acidic wine with a refreshing, long finish.
Gavi Cortese
Fratelli Aresca Gavi DOCG is a crisp, dry Italian white wine from Piedmont, produced from 100% Cortese grapes. It features a straw-yellow colour with green highlights, offering fresh aromas of green apple and acacia flowers. On the palate, it is light-bodied, savory, and mineral-driven.
Hyacinth Chenin Blanc Coastal Region
Dry, versatile, and vibrant white wine featuring aromas of crisp apple, citrus, and white flowers with hints of tropical fruit. Known for high acidity, it boasts a pale lemon hue, balanced minerality, and a smooth, slightly nutty finish from lees aging.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
World-renowned, cool-climate New Zealand white wine, celebrated for its vibrant, aromatic profile. It features intense, crisp flavours of passionfruit, tropical fruits, and bright citrus (lime, gooseberry) with a zesty, refreshing acidity and clean, elegant finish.
Foreign Red Wines
Bordinese Red Blend
Italian red wine from the Abruzzo region, noted for being light, fruity, and vinous. Featuring an intense ruby-red colour with violet reflections, it offers a smooth, harmonious, and full-bodied taste.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry, medium-bodied Italian red wine with a bright ruby red colour and slight purple tinges. It features intense, fruity, and slightly herbaceous aromas of red berries (raspberry, blackberry), tomato leaf, and green pepper, with a smooth, well-structured, and tannin-rich taste.
VivaBio Nero d’Avola
An organic, intense ruby red Sicilian wine, offering a fragrant bouquet of red berries, cherry, mulberry, and hints of spice. This vegan-friendly, medium-bodied red features velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth, persistent finish.
Kaiken Reserva Malbec Mendoza
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, featuring a deep violet colour, fruity and spicy aroma. It offers a smooth, medium-to-full body with rich flavours of red fruits, plums, and a touch of chocolate. Aged in French oak, this wine is juicy and balanced.
Piantaferro Primitivo
Tombacco Piantaferro Primitivo di Manduria DOC is a full-bodied, warm red wine from Puglia, Italy, with deep purple hues. It offers rich aromas of plum jam, blackberry, pepper, and vanilla. Smooth on the palate, with moderate tannins, light acidity, and a persistent fruity finish.
Kaiken Malbec UCO Valley
An elegant, high-altitude Argentine red, offering intense aromas of blackberries, violets, and subtle spices. Sourced from Los Chacayes, this 100% Malbec features a deep ruby-violet colour, balanced acidity, soft tannins, and a long, complex finish with hints of liquorice and chocolate.
Montes Alpha, Pinot Noir Aconcagua Valley
Pinot Noir from Chile’s Aconcagua Valley is a bright ruby-red, cool-climate wine with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, with floral notes and subtle oak. Medium-bodied, it has silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a smooth, persistent finish, aged in French oak.
Foreign Sparkling Wines
Borgo del Col Alto Prosecco Extra Dry Veneto
Refreshing, pale yellow sparkling wine from Italy’s Veneto region, crafted from 100% Glera grapes. It features a complex bouquet of apple, pear, acacia, and lilac. With fine, persistent bubbles and a balanced, crisp, and slightly off-dry palate.
Moet & Chandon Champagne Brut Impérial Épernay
The palate is soft, warm and enveloping, supported by vinous nuances and good freshness. The persistence is long and harmonious, pleasant and delicious. From this perfect harmony, composed of the synergy of elegance, dynamism and delicacy.
Martini Royale Rosato Blend Veneto
Refreshing Italian sparkling wine cocktail from the Veneto region, blending Martini Rosato vermouth with sparkling wine. It features a pale pink colour with fruity notes of raspberry, strawberry, and citrus, balanced by floral undertones and a soft hint of cinnamon.
Foreign Rosé Wine
Aurora Grolleau Blend A.O.C. Loire Valley
Light-bodied, slightly sweet rosé from France’s Loire Valley. Made primarily from Grolleau, Gamay, and Cabernet Franc, it offers a bright, pale pink colour with refreshing red fruit aromas (strawberry, raspberry) and a gentle, smooth finish.
Wine by the Glass
Żiffa Chenin Blanc
Medina Girgentina D.O.K. Malta
Żiffa Syrah
Victoria Heights Merlot D.O.K. Gozo
Żiffa Rosé
Medina Grenache Cabernet Rosé D.O.K. Malta
All Week Roast Set Menu
Price per person, including free flowing still or sparkling water
To Start
Starters
Parfait of chicken liver served with Madeira and raisin sauce, and toasted brioche
Soft-boiled egg wrapped in pink sausage and breadcrumbs, served with British tartare sauce and Pecorino
Main Course
Roasted USDA Beef Sirloin Carved sirloin of prime USDA beef, served with horseradish cream, beef jus, cauliflower cheese gratin, Yorkshire pudding, buttery mashed potatoes, and crispy onions
Tomahawk of local pork served with creamed cabbage and bacon, jus, horseradish, Yorkshire pudding, and baked mashed potatoes
Map & Contacts
Mellieha, MLH 1071