Guidebook for Palma de Mallorca
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar-club-restaurant to go out on Thursday and Saturday - cool, hip local crowd mixed with foreigners
87 locals recommend
Garito Cafe
Best bar-club-restaurant to go out on Thursday and Saturday - cool, hip local crowd mixed with foreigners
A local favourite - quick & affordable; go there for lunch, afternoon snack, beer/wine, or quick dinner (at the bar, if you want); try the daily special or even better a combination of '2 media raciones de tapas', just point on the ones you like in the vitrine; it comes with bread.
110 locals recommend
Bar Abaco
1 Carrer de Sant JoanA local favourite - quick & affordable; go there for lunch, afternoon snack, beer/wine, or quick dinner (at the bar, if you want); try the daily special or even better a combination of '2 media raciones de tapas', just point on the ones you like in the vitrine; it comes with bread.
cool hangout pub for the international / yacht folks and spanish crowd; happy hour til 7pm and afternoon sun
7 locals recommend
Corner Bar Palma
9 Plaça de la Drassanacool hangout pub for the international / yacht folks and spanish crowd; happy hour til 7pm and afternoon sun
one of my favourite bars to have a beer, wine, tapas, coffee or „carajillo“ (I like it with Licor43, espresso and on the rocks; just €3, there, I think).
14 locals recommend
Café la Lonja
2 Carrer de la Llotja one of my favourite bars to have a beer, wine, tapas, coffee or „carajillo“ (I like it with Licor43, espresso and on the rocks; just €3, there, I think).
Weyler Cocktail Bar
1 Plaça de WeylerOne of Palma's top cocktail bars
Nice local tapas bar, inexpensive - choose from the vitrine! They have good wines and also craftbeers.
Great to have a few drinks and eat a view pintxos!
La 5a Punyeta
3 Carrer de les CaputxinesNice local tapas bar, inexpensive - choose from the vitrine! They have good wines and also craftbeers.
Great to have a few drinks and eat a view pintxos!
nice bar and tapas / pintxos concept
at this square you find also other bars and restaurants to choose from
7 locals recommend
Amor de Madre
3 Plaça del Mercatnice bar and tapas / pintxos concept
at this square you find also other bars and restaurants to choose from
tapas bar inside the market!
go there around noon/early afternoon, try pintxos/tapas with beer, wine, coffee, etc
Bar La Tapita
s/n Plaça de la Navegaciótapas bar inside the market!
go there around noon/early afternoon, try pintxos/tapas with beer, wine, coffee, etc
great Pub to have a few beers;
a local favorite on wednesdays due to live music!!! you can also play table football/soccer there, good English/international beers, handsome staff, good vibe/people.
34 locals recommend
Hogan's Live Music, Sports Bar & Restaurant
2 Carrer de Monsenyor Palmergreat Pub to have a few beers;
a local favorite on wednesdays due to live music!!! you can also play table football/soccer there, good English/international beers, handsome staff, good vibe/people.
Restaurante Port View
3 Av. de Gabriel Rocacool irish pub; live music on Tuesdays!
popular bar with brazilian concept; check out other places just walking the seaside avenue PASEO MARITIMO
6 locals recommend
Made In Brasil
25 Passeig Marítimpopular bar with brazilian concept; check out other places just walking the seaside avenue PASEO MARITIMO
high-end cocktail bar;
not for large groups, rather for couples; pricy but worth it
make sure to look good:-)
33 locals recommend
Tast Club
6 Carrer de Sant Jaumehigh-end cocktail bar;
not for large groups, rather for couples; pricy but worth it
make sure to look good:-)
Food Scene
one of my favourite dinner places – not touristy, so please don’t ask for too many extra options, but rather have them recommend you their daily recommendations and go for it. If possible, stop by a day before and make a reservation.
12 locals recommend
Gaudeix
20 Carrer del Pare Bartomeu Pouone of my favourite dinner places – not touristy, so please don’t ask for too many extra options, but rather have them recommend you their daily recommendations and go for it. If possible, stop by a day before and make a reservation.
a must-see! you can even buy fresh vegetables, seafood, jamon, etc and prepare lunch or dinner with it, or take some along for a picnic.
My absolute FAVORITE: go there around noon/early afternoon, try pintxos/tapas a the tapas bar LA TAPITA inside (in middle of North aisle of market) – then buy fresh seafood at a stand close to the bar in the southeast oft he market and ask them (at the bar) to prepare it freshly for you. They only charge you a little extra (€5-10) for preparing it perfectly – fish, prawns, clams, lobster... – and of course you order your drinks there. Then enjoy the afternoon sun at that corner which will be crowded after a while. Although not 100% allowed, must people stand outside or even sit on the stairs next the bar (make sure not to block the access).
138 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Catalina
s/n Plaça de la Navegacióa must-see! you can even buy fresh vegetables, seafood, jamon, etc and prepare lunch or dinner with it, or take some along for a picnic.
My absolute FAVORITE: go there around noon/early afternoon, try pintxos/tapas a the tapas bar LA TAPITA inside (in middle of North aisle of market) – then buy fresh seafood at a stand close to the bar in the southeast oft he market and ask them (at the bar) to prepare it freshly for you. They only charge you a little extra (€5-10) for preparing it perfectly – fish, prawns, clams, lobster... – and of course you order your drinks there. Then enjoy the afternoon sun at that corner which will be crowded after a while. Although not 100% allowed, must people stand outside or even sit on the stairs next the bar (make sure not to block the access).
cool surfer-style restaurant with fresh meat, curry, vegetable and other dishes; lunch special
40 locals recommend
Duke Restaurant
36 Carrer Solercool surfer-style restaurant with fresh meat, curry, vegetable and other dishes; lunch special
Cappuccino Paseo Marítimo
1 Passeig Marítimhigh-end cafe chain at nice location
Nice breakfast and lunch place to sit in the sun at a nice square close by; a bit touristy, but affordable breakfast and €10 lunch specials
Bar Cafe Coto
12 Plaça de la DrassanaNice breakfast and lunch place to sit in the sun at a nice square close by; a bit touristy, but affordable breakfast and €10 lunch specials
nice local restaurant to order good Mallorquin food / tapas; wine bottle for 10-15€!
13 locals recommend
La Bóveda
3 Carrer de la Boterianice local restaurant to order good Mallorquin food / tapas; wine bottle for 10-15€!
Amazing bar restaurant concept!
one of Palma's hippest places, with amazing and not-at-all expensive vermouth drinks!!! No reservations possible, tell the maitre-de / head waiter to put you in the waiting list for a table and have a drink or two at the bar!!!
64 locals recommend
La Rosa Vermutería & Colmado
5 Carrer de la RosaAmazing bar restaurant concept!
one of Palma's hippest places, with amazing and not-at-all expensive vermouth drinks!!! No reservations possible, tell the maitre-de / head waiter to put you in the waiting list for a table and have a drink or two at the bar!!!
really nice, modern, creative restaurant; great spanish food! good for a date and also for larger groups - but better reserve for that
60 locals recommend
Quina Creu Tapas & Restaurant
24 Carrer de la Corderiareally nice, modern, creative restaurant; great spanish food! good for a date and also for larger groups - but better reserve for that
really cool cafe, bar - bohemian; you can even play games there;
has outside seating and is next to a cool library which also has a bar inside!
44 locals recommend
Café l'Antiquari
5 Carrer Arabíreally cool cafe, bar - bohemian; you can even play games there;
has outside seating and is next to a cool library which also has a bar inside!
El Perrito
20 Carrer d'AnníbalNice little cafe/bistro; swedish owners; dog concept
best Latte Macchiato in town (say hi to owner Franci); also croissants, paninis, etc. more cafes and restaurants in the same street
Cafe' El Trotamundos
16A Carrer d'Anníbalbest Latte Macchiato in town (say hi to owner Franci); also croissants, paninis, etc. more cafes and restaurants in the same street
Restaurante Koh
15 Carrer de Servetnice thai restaurant
Japo Santa Catalina
25 Carrer de Sant Magífunky sushi bar concept
fairly-priced thai bistro with outside seating at the avenida; nice places also next door
6 locals recommend
Horapa Aragon
9 Avinguda de l'Argentinafairly-priced thai bistro with outside seating at the avenida; nice places also next door
Restaurante Casa Julio
4 Carrer de la Previsiógreat local restaurant!
lunch special; not touristy
cool restaurant at the beach;
sit inside or outside right next to the beach; you can also rent "beach beds" for the whole day;
favorite hangout especially for Germans, Austrians, internationals;
great sushi platters - a bit pricy but worth it!
34 locals recommend
Nassau Beach Club Palma
S/N Passeig Portitxolcool restaurant at the beach;
sit inside or outside right next to the beach; you can also rent "beach beds" for the whole day;
favorite hangout especially for Germans, Austrians, internationals;
great sushi platters - a bit pricy but worth it!
THE coolest beach club close to Palma, actually right next to the airport - so maybe go there before taking the evening flight!
72 locals recommend
Purobeach Palma
1 Carrer de Cala EstànciaTHE coolest beach club close to Palma, actually right next to the airport - so maybe go there before taking the evening flight!
PAELLA!!!
Local secret: great paella, go there between 13:30-16:00 or 19-22:00
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Club Nàutic Portixol
2 Passeig de Bartomeu Barceló i MirPAELLA!!!
Local secret: great paella, go there between 13:30-16:00 or 19-22:00
cool 3-floor restaurant - bar concept
with view over the Portixol beach/sea
great for lunch or afternoon/sundowner
30 locals recommend
Restaurante Cocco Portixol
53 Carrer del Vicari Joaquim Fustercool 3-floor restaurant - bar concept
with view over the Portixol beach/sea
great for lunch or afternoon/sundowner
one of my favorite breakfast places; sit outside opposite the molinar sailing club
18 locals recommend
Fibonacci Bakery Portixol
95 Carrer del Vicari Joaquim Fusterone of my favorite breakfast places; sit outside opposite the molinar sailing club
Japonice
2 Carrer de la UnióModern and nice Japanese sushi place
Everything Else
Check out the yoga studio in a former garage - there are also other little shops in garages there!
6 locals recommend
Zunray Yoga Studio
17 Carrer de Sant FeliuCheck out the yoga studio in a former garage - there are also other little shops in garages there!
Iceberg La Llonja
best icecream in town
run by a really nice German-Spanish couple
Museu Fundacion Juan March Palma
11 Carrer de Sant Miquelnice museum
Local bar!
check out the Tuesday Tapas Tour - this is the bar where all go at the end (til midnight) - another 7 bars participate; starts every tuesday around 8pm-midnight
75 locals recommend
Moltabarra bar de tapas
12 Carrer del Pes de la FarinaLocal bar!
check out the Tuesday Tapas Tour - this is the bar where all go at the end (til midnight) - another 7 bars participate; starts every tuesday around 8pm-midnight
La Madeleine de Proust Santa Catalina
17 Carrer d'Anníbalnice little bakery, great croissants etc
popluar big club on top floor!
talk to promoters to get discount or free pass; they stand outside
158 locals recommend
Tito's Mallorca International Club
4 Av. de Gabriel Rocapopluar big club on top floor!
talk to promoters to get discount or free pass; they stand outside
my favorite hairdresser - Cecilia, a supernice Brazilian friend - best make a reservation by calling; €18-30
also, she has a partner massage salon (a serious one!) and can make appointments
Botons
8 Plaça de Raimundo Clarmy favorite hairdresser - Cecilia, a supernice Brazilian friend - best make a reservation by calling; €18-30
also, she has a partner massage salon (a serious one!) and can make appointments
Ride A Bike Mallorca
5 Carrer de Tous i Marotogood bike rental shop - Finnish owners
Arts & Culture
modern art museum
aso just see it from outside and walk on top of the wall and enjoy a fabulous view; there's also a bar outside
233 locals recommend
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma
10 Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalinamodern art museum
aso just see it from outside and walk on top of the wall and enjoy a fabulous view; there's also a bar outside
Shopping
Great store to buy quality clothes, accessories and presents; there is also a bistro inside; you can cross from our street to the street behind!
38 locals recommend
Rialto Living
3 Carrer de Sant FeliuGreat store to buy quality clothes, accessories and presents; there is also a bistro inside; you can cross from our street to the street behind!
Palma's biggest shopping centre / mall; has also a club, restaurants, supermarkets, etc
224 locals recommend
Porto Pi Centro Comercial
54 Av. de Gabriel RocaPalma's biggest shopping centre / mall; has also a club, restaurants, supermarkets, etc
Bossa
3 Plaça de Cortnice little shop for presents;
other cool shops and boutiques are in this area!!!
Essentials
Premium supermarket in lower part of Spains No. 1 department store chain
70 locals recommend
El Corte Inglés
15 Av. de Jaume IIIPremium supermarket in lower part of Spains No. 1 department store chain
EROSKI
Carrer Gabriel LlabrésClosest supermarket, inexpensive
Sightseeing
The most beautiful cathedral of all!
Palma's top sight!
go there in the morning to see the sunlight enter and flood the cathedral in all colors!
692 locals recommend
Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
s/n Plaça de la SeuThe most beautiful cathedral of all!
Palma's top sight!
go there in the morning to see the sunlight enter and flood the cathedral in all colors!
Placa Major
Plaça MajorPalmas beautiful main square
beautiful square with the Palma's oldest olive tree; opposite is the city hall
29 locals recommend
Plaça de Cort
Plaça de Cortbeautiful square with the Palma's oldest olive tree; opposite is the city hall
beautiful square opposite a wonderful curch; nice to sit, have a coffee or beer, snack etc
6 locals recommend
Plaça de Santa Eulàlia
Plaça de Santa Eulàliabeautiful square opposite a wonderful curch; nice to sit, have a coffee or beer, snack etc
Parc de la Mar
Walk around here, beautiful