Lounge Bars and Night Life
The best places to have a cocktail, dance and enjoy the night on Mallorca!
Diverse and extremely popular, Mallorca’s capital, Palma has district areas renowned for its nightlife. Restaurants, bars and enjoying live music are all part of the city’s vibrant social scene. As you may or may not know, the Spanish nightlife differs greatly from that in other countries around Europe, events start later in the day, people take their time to enjoy their food and company. The social scene is a lot more important. So even if you live on the island or are a visitor, take your time to enjoy the little things… ‘When in Rome’ and all that.
La Lonja
La Lonja is a popular area, filled with cafes, bars and restaurants. As enchanting in the day as it is at night, it is a maze of narrow streets and home to intimate little bars such as the Jazz Voyeur Club (free entry), here you will find live music and a great atmosphere, not to mention a ‘generous Spanish serving of Brandy’
. For a totally over the top experience you can head next door to the mesmerising Abaco cocktail bar. Built in a 16th century palace Abaco transports you to another world. Full of aged furniture, marble statues and fresh fruit and flower arrangements. The highlight is the flower petal rain on Fridays at midnight. All of this paired with classical music is a must see for visitors and residents alike. Further along the La Lonja district, which takes its name from the 15th century Gothic Maritime Stock Exchange in the centre of the neighbourhood, you can find another Jazz club incorporated on the seventh floor of the Hotel Saratoga (Passeig de Mallorca, 6). The Blue Jazz club has live music from Thursday through to Sunday and offers cabaret dinners, great cocktails and beautiful views of the bay of Palma. Book in advance as it can get busy during the summer months.
. For a totally over the top experience you can head next door to the mesmerising Abaco cocktail bar. Built in a 16th century palace Abaco transports you to another world. Full of aged furniture, marble statues and fresh fruit and flower arrangements. The highlight is the flower petal rain on Fridays at midnight. All of this paired with classical music is a must see for visitors and residents alike. Further along the La Lonja district, which takes its name from the 15th century Gothic Maritime Stock Exchange in the centre of the neighbourhood, you can find another Jazz club incorporated on the seventh floor of the Hotel Saratoga (Passeig de Mallorca, 6). The Blue Jazz club has live music from Thursday through to Sunday and offers cabaret dinners, great cocktails and beautiful views of the bay of Palma. Book in advance as it can get busy during the summer months.
La Lonja in Palma is famous for its lively nightlife – full of restaurants, bars, cafes and clubs. Here is your complete guide to La Lonja.
Centre
With a more central location in Palma, Bimil Lounge in Plaza Mercat is a great place to start the evening with some unique cocktails and snacks. Relaxed yet smart and contemporary Bimil Lounge is a Mallorquin / Asian fusion bar that offers great evening drinks, beautiful surroundings and live entertainment on Thursday nights.
The very popular Nicolas bar is always a favourite with anyone seeking a variety of cocktails, relaxed service and delicious tapas – You can spend hours people watching from the terrace or taking in the clean, yet vintage feel of the interior décor.
Gibson Bar (Plaza del Mercat, 18) with its quirky details and super ‘after work’ cocktails can also be found in the heart of Palma. Open all year round it is a fail safe option for relaxed afternoons or predinner drinks. The Spanish tradition of going for a ‘Vermut’ has long been instilled in most tapas bars here. Vermut (red or white wine flavoured with herbs and spices) is taken before eating to ‘help’ the appetite and the culture seems to be more and more popular with expats wanting to adopt the easy going Mediteranean lifestyle. La Vermuteria Rosa (Carrer Rosa, 5) is a delightful bar that specialises in vermouth and serves tapas, snacks and not forgetting a bitter sweet glass of vermouth to accompany the traditional plates. Don’t miss the recently opened ‘sister bar “La Rosa Chica” (Carrer de Monsenyor Palmer, 5) close to Santa Catalina. Sophisticated, elegant and secret, Tast Club is a hidden gem in Palma’s centre. The bodega like, bistro styled tapas bar serves high quality, delicious plates. Perfect for an evening snack or late cocktails. There are also ‘sister bars’ dotted around Palma – Rambar, El Nautico and Tast Avenidas. Be sure to call in advance to enjoy this one of a kind experience.
Palma de Mallorca
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Santa Catalina
The old district of Santa Catalina has the atmosphere of a lively village and is packed with a cosmopolitan mix of places to eat and drink. Places range from American style diners to Irish pubs. Dark rock and roll bars to trendy house clubs. It is basically ‘dinner, drinks and dancing’ all in one area
. Brooklyn Club (Carrer de Dameto, 6) is an upstairs/ downstairs style club that has resident and invited DJ’s all year round that play a mix of anything and everything.
If it’s more classic hits you are looking for then head to Kaelum on Avenida Argentina, it’s a great place to dance the night away and caters to everyone’s tastes. Just half a minute away is Hotel Hostal Cuba where many of Palmas locals will visit to sip cocktails and chatter. The large terrace is perfect for people watching too! Now on top of all this, Santa Catalina has one specific allure that is a fairly recent addition. It is what residents call ‘Tardeo’. On the weekends the bars and clubs of Santa Catalina open up at 4.30pm, just after lunch time so that everyone can enjoy the weekend without having to cut short the day. What better way to enjoy time with friends than have a lunch that goes straight into drinks which then goes straight into dancing – but still be home before 12pm?! All in all Santa Catalina is a superb place to meet friends, enjoy a cocktail, eat tapas and dinner and dance the night away without travelling too far. Whatever you want, you will find it here.
. Brooklyn Club (Carrer de Dameto, 6) is an upstairs/ downstairs style club that has resident and invited DJ’s all year round that play a mix of anything and everything.
If it’s more classic hits you are looking for then head to Kaelum on Avenida Argentina, it’s a great place to dance the night away and caters to everyone’s tastes. Just half a minute away is Hotel Hostal Cuba where many of Palmas locals will visit to sip cocktails and chatter. The large terrace is perfect for people watching too! Now on top of all this, Santa Catalina has one specific allure that is a fairly recent addition. It is what residents call ‘Tardeo’. On the weekends the bars and clubs of Santa Catalina open up at 4.30pm, just after lunch time so that everyone can enjoy the weekend without having to cut short the day. What better way to enjoy time with friends than have a lunch that goes straight into drinks which then goes straight into dancing – but still be home before 12pm?! All in all Santa Catalina is a superb place to meet friends, enjoy a cocktail, eat tapas and dinner and dance the night away without travelling too far. Whatever you want, you will find it here.
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Paseo Marítimo
Palma’s Paseo Maritimo has numerous places where you can get down and dance. The legendary Tito’s no longer attracts the Hollywood A listers of its heyday but there is always a red carpet to walk down upon entrance, a glass elevator to take you up to the main dance floor and themed nights where the entertainment never ceases to amaze. Nearby Can Barbara marina is home to Garitos bar where they are constantly being applauded for their great DJ sets and cool vibes. Although it is a small area, there is always room to dance. If your idea of a night out is going to see a staged performance, then check out the programme for the Palma Auditorium (Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, 18) – a venue for all types of music, theatre, dance and comedy.
Arenal & Playa de Palma
Just 10 minutes away from the centre of Palma one will find Arenal. A holiday resort that caters to everyone’s tastes Arenal combines a classic holiday haven with a touch of city break. Close enough to the city centre to get some shopping in but situated on the sea front with many bars and restaurants to choose. Megapark (Ctra. Arenal, 52) is Arenal’s most known club.
At the end of summer it hosts the classic Oktoberfest celebrations where visitors can get a taste of typical German food and drink while dancing away to all the classic tunes that Oktoberfest is famous for. If you are looking for something more sophisticated then Purobeach club with its all white deco should be the place for you. Enjoy cocktails and sunset views for a perfect ending to the day.
At the end of summer it hosts the classic Oktoberfest celebrations where visitors can get a taste of typical German food and drink while dancing away to all the classic tunes that Oktoberfest is famous for. If you are looking for something more sophisticated then Purobeach club with its all white deco should be the place for you. Enjoy cocktails and sunset views for a perfect ending to the day.
El Arenal
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Playa de Palma
Playa de Palma is a long stretch of sandy beach just south of Palma’s cultural centre and ideal for a fun and active holidays for party-going tourists.
Illetas
The Puro beach chain have opened another beach club at Illetas. Described as an ‘Oasis del mar’ you can enjoy the same relaxing terraces, fresh cuisine and uniterupted views of the bay of Palma. Highlights for the summer are the full moon parties and yoga workshop.
Signature style, chilled music, Mediterranean views, and good food await you at the restaurant of Puro’s second Mallorca beach club. Check it out!
Puerto Portals
The glamorous harbour of Puerto Portals, with its gleaming motor cruisers and yachts, luxury boutiques, smart eateries and bars has long been a magnet for the glamorous set, so you are quite likely to spot a celeb or two enjoying a drink or dinner here. Open all year round Ritzi ticks all the boxes – restaurant, lounge, bar and music all in one.
You can start your evening with dinner in the Mediterranean styled restaurant downstairs and afterwards, move upstairs for cocktails and dancing.
Again, this restaurant is situated right on the waterfront so the evening views are stunning. This place is a must visit, but be sure to book in advance to be sure of a table. Or for a huge open terrace and rooftop lounge try BOP Portals, which serves Asian-style tapas, and a wide range of creative cocktails. Overlooking the marina, guests can enjoy a relaxed, fun atmosphere late into the night. Perfect for those looking for a cosmopolitan vibe.
Again, this restaurant is situated right on the waterfront so the evening views are stunning. This place is a must visit, but be sure to book in advance to be sure of a table. Or for a huge open terrace and rooftop lounge try BOP Portals, which serves Asian-style tapas, and a wide range of creative cocktails. Overlooking the marina, guests can enjoy a relaxed, fun atmosphere late into the night. Perfect for those looking for a cosmopolitan vibe.
Puerto Portals
Puerto Portals is the glamour hotspot of Mallorca with numerous luxury yachts, top class restaurants and the best international designer brands on offer.
Magaluf
A real diamond in the rough, some of the best beach clubs in the world can be found in the Calvià resort of Magaluf. The internationally renowned Nikki Beach set the standard for luxury beach front clubs, offering ‘music, dining and entertainment’ all in one. Spend your day hanging out on immense sun loungers, sipping the best cocktails and dancing to Nikki beach´s own music mix or live music shows. Not far away one can also find Oceans Beach Club (C/ GeneraL García Ruiz, nº1, loc. 1) and Pirates Beach Bar both offering cocktails, pool parties and great summer memories. The relatively new ME hotel can be found in the same neighbourhood as Nikki Beach. During the summer months the hotel pool and bar stay open for evening drinks. Here you can meet friends for cocktails and dance the night away to a mix of music from great European dj’s. Within the hotel is the Pez Playa restaurant, a fun and cool area that serves mixed drinks and allows you to relax to the sound of the waves from the frontline of the beach. Its usually better to call in advance and book a table, especially in high season.
