Where can I find great tapas to enjoy with drinks in Palma?

In the winding streets of Palma’s Old Town, tiny bars often reveal themselves with nothing more than a chalkboard menu or a glowing lantern. These spots invite you to linger over small plates of pa amb oli—crusty bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes and drizzled with local olive oil—served alongside a cold Binissalem wine or a glass of Hierbas, the fragrant herbal liqueur native to the island. Many places, especially around Plaça Major and the La Lonja district, offer a variety of traditional tapas such as sobrassada, a cured sausage that’s wonderfully spreadable, and tumbet, a comforting vegetable dish layered in olive oil and herbs.

Exquisite pairings are never hard to find here. Some bars pride themselves on combining Mallorca's freshest cheeses with selected local wines and Palo, the bittersweet fortified wine revered on the island. You can also enjoy ensaimada, a sweet pastry, either as a dessert with your drink or simply from a café counter. The atmosphere in these tapas bars ranges from buzzing and lively to intimate and relaxed, capturing the spirit of Palma’s vibrant nightlife and culinary heritage. Locals often gather after work or as part of the island’s numerous festivals, like Sant Sebastià, when the streets come alive with music, food stalls, and plenty of opportunity to toast with a glass in hand.