Leasure

Bars

 

The old town of Palma is filled with little bars, clubs and restaurants. Here are a few bars you may want to try:

 

Mojo Bar, Palma de Mallorca – La Llonja A cute little arty bar hidden up c/Apuntadors in the old town, this bar has wonderfully ornate doors and the most fabulous chandelier in the entrance. It’s a relaxed and friendly place, good for a warm up drink before heading to one of the livelier bars in the area. It has an excellent cocktail list and chilled club tunes play in the background. -Mojo Bar

Woody+ Bar, Palma de Mallorca – Can Barbara Woody+ is a very cool, late-opening DJ club/bar to be found at the western end of Passeig Maritim in the Can Barbara marina area, close to Club de Mar. It’s a smart, sexy bar, with a fabulous terrace (which also acts as a restaurant) overlooking a small marina. The large central bar means you won’t have to wait too long for your next drink. Open to 3am (4am Friday & Saturday).

Abaco Bar, Palma de Mallorca – La Llonja Renowned and beautiful courtyard bar in the heart of the old town. Hidden behind huge old and unassuming doors, this bar serves some of the best (and most expensive) cocktails in Palma, in the most unusual surroundings. Expect birdcages, flowers, fountains and old-style waiters. Open til 1am (3am on Friday & Saturday). –Abaco Bar

Es Jac, Palma de Mallorca – La Llonja Es Jac is an uber-cool cocktail bar not for the faint-hearted in the heart of La Llonja, the old town of Palma. It’s quite small, is painted white throughout and in the middle of the room, there is a very large urn with some sort of tree growing out of it. Very art-installation-esque, and quite fun and unusual. With a good sound track in the background, a TV showing arty-verging-on-porn-films, and the typical cocktail menu, it’s a place where you can feel more cool and arty than you actually are… Open til 1am during the week, and 3am at weekends.

 

 

Agua Bar, Palma de Mallorca – La Llonja Agua has always been regarded as a cool place to hang out, and when you come into the bar you’ll hear why they are known for playing the best music in Palma. Don’t expect sexy chill-out tunes and cocktails here though, it’s more of a indie/classic 70s/80’s/90’s place. A full range of spirits is available, with good wine selections, bottled beers and Guinness™ and Kronenbourg 1664 on tap. It’s in the heart of the old town in La Llonja, and stays open until late. –Agua Bar

Ginbo, Palma de Mallorca – Santa Catalina All day café and cocktail bar that specialises in Gin based drinks. It’s a smart little place, with loungy music in the background and seating both inside and out on the pavement. Over 60 varieties and flavours of gin are behind the bar, along with 8 different brands of tonic. -Ginbo

El Garito Cafe, Palma de Mallorca – Can Barbara In the early evening the music can be anything from fusioned jazz, pure jazz and even if the latest tendencies in electronic music are played, the vibe will always remain “lounge ambient”. At night the music progresses towards dance rythms, programming practically every style of dance music possible, depending on the day of the week and theme chosen. Lots of fun and open til 4am at weekends. -El Garito Cafe

 Idem Bar, Palma de Mallorca – Santa Catalina A sexy little cocktail bar in Santa Catalina, this place is decked out in red velvets and baroque mirrors. With erotic art on the walls and a boudoir style, it’s certainly a place for adults only. They serve snacks (open sandwiches and tapas) and there is a terrace out the back with heaters should you wish to sample their cocktails in the open air. It opens at 8/9pm and picks up with the pre-club crowd later in the evening. Closing time is 3am in summer and 2am in winter.

 

Beach Clubs

 

If you like to be at the beach but you don’t like the sand, beach clubs may be your thing. The music, the food,  the drinks, and the partying are a nice extra. Here are a few you could try out:

 

 

Chi Lounge, Son Matias Beach Chill out at the Chi Lounge, with its ambient beats soothing you into the afternoon, picking up the pace by night time with a mix of up-beat tunes to get the party started. Chi Lounge’s owners wanted to open a lounge bar, that served great food from across the orient, a great choice of premium drink brands, champagne and local wine selection. Offering great service, great choice, great music and an outstanding view across Palma Nova bay and the mountains. -Chi Lounge

Las Terrazas Beach Club, Illetes Enjoy a fresh Mediterranean menu and a large assortment of cocktails, all with the best musical ambiance created by the resident DJs. They have the most emblematic beach in the area, Illetas, with its crystal clear waters. 

Revel in a day of sun at the beach with all the amenities they provide (hammocks, parasols, pedal boats, kayaks, changing rooms, showers…), as well as the restaurant, chill out space, wellness centre and parking area, among other services. -Las Terrazas

Virtual Club, Illetes Beach club in pretty resort just down the coast from Palma. Virtual Club is situated to the south-west of Palma in Illetes. It offers a private beach where you can reserve sunbeds and indulge in massages and other treatments.  The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers fresh and flavoursome food. The cocktail bar is open day and night, and there is a popular nightclub which features the best local and international DJs. -Virtual Club

Mood Beach Club, Costa d’en Blanes Beach club along from the Puerto Portals marina The private beach is raised above the sea and consists of wooden decking and soft sand. With comfortable sun-beds, your reservation includes two towels, a welcome tray with fresh orange juice and water, and exclusive use of the swimming pool. Relaxing massages and treatments are also available. Mood Beach Club is situated in Costa d’en Blanes, by Puerto Portals to the west of Palma. -Mood Beach

Pabisa Beach Club, S’Arenal Pabisa Beach Club is located in S’Arenal, between 4th and 5th “Balneario” of Playa de Palma. The elegant lounge bar is open all year and serves the best cocktails, an extensive menu of food and drink and the best background music. The main restaurant was completely renovated in 2010 in a minimalist design to create a quiet and intimate place. Mini golf and large TV screens for live sports complete the club. -Pabisa Beach

Dalt de Sa Rapita Beach Club, Sa Rapita This family oriented beach club offers a half sized Olympic pool, paddle courts, tennis courts, playgrounds as well as green zones. Part of a resort, the club has a restaurant & snack bar that provides lunches and dinners at your choice and convenience. The club regularly organises various sports events, like paddle and tennis tournaments, and workshops with the best paddle players are available. -Dalt de Sa Rapita

Nassau Beach Club, Portixol Nassau Beach Club is situated in Portixol, just to the east of Palma city centre and is the closest beach club to the city. With sun loungers right on the white sandy beach, you can enjoy drinks and food as you take in the views of Palma Bay. The restaurant serves Asian-Mediterranean fusion food, and the bar shakes up the latest cocktails for your pleasure. The beach club is under new management from the summer of 2011. -Nassau Beach

PuroBeach Palma Bay „Oasis del Mar“ is a hang out by the sea and a lifestyle concept with food & drinks, lounge, terrace, pool & treatments. A perfect location for spending all day and evening in a relaxing athmospere. –PuroBeach

Nikki Beach, located at one of Mallorca’s beautiful white beaches, and only a 20 minute drive from central Palma, Nikki Beach is universally considered one of the best day party venues in the world. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, a party with family or friends, a landmark celebration or a full-on corporate event, Nikki Beach has the most professional and enthusiastic events team and the most talented chefs at the ready to whip up a glorious event to remember topped off with world-class service – Nikki Beach

 

Clubs

 

If you enjoy the party scene at night, there is plenty to chose from on Mallorca. Here are some of the most famous clubs:

 

TITO’S (Autovía de Poniente, Palma) Tito’s is probably the most famous nightclub in Palma. It was established back in the 1950’s when it used to play host to Hollywoods finest – Frank Sinatra and Liza Minelli being amongst the stars who partied here. These days, it’s slightly more students union than glamour nightclub but it does have great views of the city and a fun glass elevator. Probably the best thing about this place is that it’s open until 6am.

NIKKI BEACH (Av. Notario Alemany, 1, Magaluf) Nikki Beach Mallorca is the place to spend lavish and luxurious afternoons in the sun; with the coolest crowds and hottest parties all against a utopian backdrop of swaying palms and the glistening Mediterranean Sea. Nikki Beach is where Mallorca’s ‘in-crowd’ can be found, bronzing themselves on exotic, oversized plush lounge sunbeds, sipping champagne, and dancing to the all-day grooves of Nikki Beach’s world-class DJs and live entertainment.

PACHA (Carrer de Còrdova, 3, Palmanova) Pacha is situated on the Paseo Maritim in Palma. The club is spread over three floors and has the usual terraces, restaurant, VIP areas, and three rooms of house, funk and chill-out music. The calendar is scattered with a variety of parties so check out which events are when on their website. Open every day.

BCM PLANET DANCE (Av. Solivera, Magaluf) One of the biggest names in Mallorca’s club scene, BCM in Magaluf hosts some of the best known names in the dance music world. This season sees the likes of Tiesto, Tinie Tempah, Calvin Harris, Labrinth, Far East Movement, N-Dubz, Laidback Luke, DJ Sammy, Cascada, Eddie Halliwell, Judge Jules, Howard Donald, Krafty Kuts, Kutski, Mickey Slim, Mistajam, Tim Westwood, Trevor Nelson, DJ Semtex and Roll Deep all perform.