Evening crowd under the trees at La Plaza, Puente Romano, Marbella

Puente Romano Marbella

Restaurants, nightlife and where to book

By Live Love Marbella · Updated 18 October 2026

On the Golden Mile, between the town and Puerto Banús, Puente Romano is a beach resort that also works as one of Marbella’s busiest places to eat and go out. Its gardens hide a historic bridge, a famous tennis club and a long line of restaurants around a central plaza.

This guide covers Puente Romano Marbella: the history, the restaurants and bars, the beach, the nightlife and the apartments we arrange inside the resort.

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In this guide

  1. In brief
  2. History
  3. Restaurants
  4. The beach
  5. Nightlife
  6. COYA Pool
  7. Apartments
  8. Nearby
  9. Tips for Puente Romano
  10. FAQ

At a glance

Puente Romano in brief

Where
Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, on the Golden Mile
Known for
Restaurants around La Plaza, the beach and the tennis club
Sport
Clay tennis courts and padel
Stay
Hotel rooms and private apartments inside the resort
Booking
Tables and apartments on request

The story

The bridge and the tennis club

The resort is named after the old bridge in its gardens, which crosses the Nagüeles stream. It is traditionally called Roman, but local heritage records suggest it is probably later, possibly built on Roman foundations, and it may be linked to the old Via Augusta. Architect Eugenio Vargas Izquierdo designed the complex around the stream and the bridge in 1973.

The tennis club opened in 1979 with Björn Borg, and Manolo Santana ran it from 1983. Today it has eight clay courts, a central court with seating for 2,500, a plexipave court and eight padel courts, and it has hosted ATP, WTA, Fed Cup and Davis Cup events.

Where to eat

Restaurants inside the resort

The restaurants are spread around La Plaza and through the gardens. These are the ones we book most.

Japanese

Nobu

Nobu’s Japanese cooking with Peruvian influences, plus a terrace for lunch.

Book Nobu

Peruvian

COYA

Peruvian food and pisco bar energy in a colourful room.

Book COYA

Grill

Leña

Dani García’s charcoal-grill restaurant.

Book Leña

Seafood

Sea Grill

The resort’s beachfront seafood restaurant, relaunched with seasonal menus.

Book Sea Grill

Greek

GAIA

Greek-Mediterranean cooking in the gardens.

Book GAIA

Thai

Thai Gallery

A calmer Thai restaurant inside the resort.

Book Thai Gallery

Italian

Cipriani

Classic Italian dining.

Book Cipriani

Breakfast

Rachel’s Eco Love

Breakfast and healthy plates in the gardens.

Book Rachel’s Eco Love

By the sea

The beach

The resort runs down to the Golden Mile beach. El Chiringuito and Chambao are the relaxed choices on the sand; for more beach clubs nearby, see our top 10 beach clubs in Marbella.

Beach restaurant

El Chiringuito

Sunbeds, cocktails and lunch beside the sea.

Book El Chiringuito

Beach restaurant

Chambao

A relaxed beach spot inside the resort.

Book Chambao

After dark

Nightlife at Puente Romano

After dinner, the resort stays busy until late.

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The square

La Plaza

The resort’s central square, for drinks and music after dinner.

See La Plaza

Speakeasy

NYX

A speakeasy hidden behind GAIA.

Book NYX

Club

COYA Club

The late-night side of COYA.

Book COYA Club

By day

COYA Pool

For a day by the water without the beach, COYA Pool is an adults-only pool inside the resort, with Peruvian food from the COYA kitchen.

Book COYA Pool

Where to stay

Apartments inside Puente Romano

Staying in a private apartment puts the restaurants, the beach and the tennis club on your doorstep. We arrange apartments and townhouses inside the resort, including Granado, Balcón de Puente Romano, Drago 2, Ciprés and the Ophelia Townhouse. For a dinner at home, a private chef can come to you.

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Around it

Around Puente Romano

The resort sits in the middle of the Golden Mile. Our Golden Mile guide covers the rest of the strip, from Marbella Club to the town.

Insider tips

Tips for Puente Romano

  • Book dinner early in summer. The best-known restaurants fill up fast.
  • Start on La Plaza. It is the easiest meeting point.
  • Come by taxi or driver. Evenings are busy at the entrance.
  • Play tennis in the morning. It is cooler and courts are easier to get.
  • Stay inside for a long weekend. Everything is walkable.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Puente Romano?

On the Golden Mile in Marbella, on Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso von Hohenlohe, between the town and Puerto Banús.

Is the bridge at Puente Romano really Roman?

It is traditionally called Roman, but heritage records suggest it is probably later, possibly on Roman foundations.

What restaurants are at Puente Romano?

They include Nobu, COYA, Leña, Sea Grill, GAIA, Thai Gallery, Cipriani and beach restaurants such as El Chiringuito and Chambao.

Is there nightlife at Puente Romano?

Yes. La Plaza, the speakeasy NYX and COYA Club keep the resort busy late.

Can you play tennis at Puente Romano?

Yes. The tennis club has eight clay courts, a plexipave court and eight padel courts.

Can I rent an apartment at Puente Romano?

Yes. We arrange private apartments and townhouses inside the resort, with prices on request.

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