The best bars and cafés Balearic Islands

The specialty of this small bar located in a pedestrian alley is the fresh fruit cocktail, and more specifically, as its name deliciously suggests, the mojito. Run by a friendly French team for about twenty years now, the atmosphere is very friendly and the glasses, in addition to being the object of particular and careful attention, are well filled. Here, we don't skimp on the freshness of the ingredients, which are carefully selected each morning. When we speak of mojito here, it is indeed art.

Hidden away in a corner of the historic centre, an unexpected oasis of peace and quiet: Welcome to La Margarete! Once you open the door, you are greeted by an elegant interior room, followed by a large, beautiful, open-air garden with a unique character. Once a shoe shop, now a bar-pub, it's the ideal place to start the night, with very good cocktails. Manu and his team, apostles of the Mediterranean evening, get the crowds moving to the sound of independent music. Both romantic and festive, the establishment is suitable for everyone.

One of the two "in" places in Sant Antoni to admire the sunsets. Attended by people of all ages, this café is famous for its terrace facing the sea. But without a doubt, the world fame of this bar is linked to the music produced on the premises, in a soft house atmosphere with a new age tendency, with decibels almost equal to those of the boxes. Their compilations are distributed all over Europe. The very original decoration, blue and pink with clouds, gives the illusion of being in a dream or in a huge meringue.

The bar-restaurant of Cavallet beach, almost exclusively gay, does not always upon arrival of the high season. The ideal to see and be seen, when we have already made the steps on the beach… Mediterranean cuisine.

Café Mambo is an emblematic establishment located in the heart of the "Sunset Strip" in Sant Antoni, and is a true Ibiza by night institution. Just like at the Café del Mar, here you can enjoy a cocktail to watch the sunset in the company of the best DJs and artists from the international music scene. The establishment is also recommended during the day, from breakfast to a tasty lunch, all in a beautiful Mediterranean setting with beautiful sea views. In high season, we strongly recommend making a reservation!

The team of the mythical Jazzbah venue next door (THE reference in terms of live music on the island) is responsible for this brand new wine bar: Bodega del Jazzbah. Located in the emblematic Port of Ciutadella area, the place offers more than just great wines. The food is very good, from tapas in generous portions to more sophisticated cooked dishes. Cosy terrace, service room with furniture full of character, attentive service team and careful gastronomic proposals. To discover!

The Tango Bar is a well-known address for party people of all kinds. Cosmopolitan, it's a perfect starting point for an early evening, and meetings are common! Efficient and smiling waitresses, professional and meticulous bar-tender (the cocktails are carefully prepared), musical atmosphere provided by a DJ, fun and crazy events - such as the election of Miss and Mister of the evening -, all the elements to have a good time are gathered. In general, in high season, the terrace is crowded!

Located in the port of Marina Botafoch, the Keeper Ibiza is a small bar-club that serves as a meeting point before embarking on a tour of the clubs in due form around (including the Pasha, located a few minutes walk away, but also the very good Hearth). The establishment is often crowded with Spaniards who appreciate the copas in the open air, on its large terrace, to be accompanied by some simple but sometimes life-saving snacks. Fasten your seatbelts, you're on the launch pad for the night!

Until midnight, you will be served on the terrace of charcuterie or cheese (10 €), salads (7,50 €). We loved the atmosphere of this charming little square and this large terrace where the Spanish come to take a drink. At midnight, when the terrace is empty, a room on the first floor awaits you; The glass of Caipirinha 2,50 €.

Wooden tables and high chairs painted in red for a warm atmosphere. Mexican décor, music house and techno in particular, but style varies according to the tastes of the clientele, which is relatively young most of the time.

Open all year, every day from 8 am to 2 pm. The day, for a breakfast or some tapas on the terrace.

In the evening, enjoy a drink and listen to music. Imported beer (this is rare here!). Sometimes, small concerts. There is always the world in this beautiful wooden bar. You can find the style of the English or Irish pubs.

The Nou Bar is a curious place: you enter via an unassuming staircase and then enter a fabulously decorated room that looks like something out of a 1950s film. A meeting point for families, friends, couples, young and old, this bar with its creaky parquet floor and incredible cachet, full of Art Nouveau details, has been what it is since owner Joan Saura decided to take it over in 1986. Here, you can eat simple, well-crafted dishes at any time of day, have a drink or listen to live music... A jewel!

On a reggae or Spanish background, you can dance or simply sip one of their famous cocktails based on fresh fruit juice.

Very frequented by the locals. Sunny terrace in the winter. The restaurant is at the bottom of the bar. Reasonable prices. Pizza between 4,50 and 9 €, pasta or salads, meat from 7,50 to 15 € or just to drink a glass next to the church.

A restaurant of international cuisine very well placed to see the sunset on the islands opposite Sant Antonio; The location is elegant, perfect service, ideal for a cocktail in the bar in a festive and young atmosphere.

This popular café with a bohemian spirit is located on the market square. Its pleasant terrace spread out under the arcades and its small interior room with a modern bistro decor invite you to enjoy the bustle of the market. The address is appreciated for its Menorcan and local products (especially the fish and seafood freshly caught from the boat of this family of fishermen) but also for its exceptional wines taken from the stalls of the nearby Vinateria. Frequented by locals and travelers alike.

Located on the seafront in the seaside resort of Cala Blanca, Hola Ola is a lovely place to spend a summer evening at sunset. You'll feel right at home in this chiringuito serving tapas and pintxos, beers, cocktails and delicious fruit juices. Eclectic and relaxed, Hola Ola has many faces. The place is sometimes transformed into a night club, sometimes into an open-air concert hall with piano concerts or flamenco cantaor , sometimes into a projection room.

The Calma Calma, which the inhabitants of the island call Its Calma, is a glass block installed in the marina of Botafoc, just behind the Lio. We come here both for breakfast and lunch at noon, but it is at dusk that the terrace takes its full meaning and that the bistro fills itself: you can enjoy, glass by hand, the sliding reflections of the sun on the Dalt Villa walls, just opposite. As follows: a boat taxi connecting the Marina from the old Centre to Talamanca is a regular stopover.

Unique of its kind, S'Escalinata is located along an ancient staircase of Dalt Villa. You can come here at any time of the day to regain your strength with a solid tropical fruit smoothie or a salad/sandwich or tapas combo, but also for the very good cocktails lovingly prepared when the sun goes down. The originality of the place lies in the fact that gigantic footstools are spread out along the thick and wide steps of the stairs, leaving the guests free to indulge in the healthy practice of chill outdoors. An institution.

You won't miss the superb terrace of this bar, which offers a magnificent view of the city and the citadel. The place is rather frequented by the locals, because its deep and nicely arranged terrace is hidden from view. As for cocktails, you'll find original creations that you won't find elsewhere: don't hesitate to talk to the waiters who will do their best to identify the recipe that best suits your taste. A very good starting point to start the evening in an atmosphere that is both intimate and festive.