Tapas, vermouth & hidden bars: an evening food tour through Santa Catalina, Palma
As evening settles over Palma, the air in Santa Catalina starts to shift.
There’s a warm glow coming from behind shuttered windows. A clink of glasses as the first vermouth of the night is poured. The low hum of conversation spills from packed terraces, blending with the sizzling of grills and the rhythm of plates being cleared.
This is Santa Catalina at golden hour. And there’s no better way to kick off your night in Palma than with a self-guided food tour through this buzzing, character filled neighbourhood.
Palma’s coolest quarter by night
Once a humble fishing district, Santa Catalina has grown into one of Palma’s most dynamic food hubs, where modern flavour meets old world charm. Think street art, tucked-away bars hidden behind faded doors, and restaurants where the food is so good you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
But here’s the thing: many of these places are very hard to get into. We’re talking about the kind of restaurants that locals love and visitors walk past without ever noticing. The ones that can be booked weeks or even months in advance.
That’s where our food tour comes in.
A table you didn’t know you could get
This isn’t your typical tour with a clipboard and a flag. This is a pass to Palma’s flavour underground, a curated experience that leads you from one hidden gem to the next, guided only by our app, your appetite, and the sounds and smells of Santa Catalina.
You’ll step inside spaces you probably wouldn’t find on your own, let alone get a table at during high season. Intimate spots where the lighting is low, the wine list is smart, and the chefs let the ingredients do the talking.
The best part? No bill (unless you order more). No group waiting times, no pressure. Just your pace, your people, your night.
What you’ll taste (and feel)
We won’t spoil every surprise (that’s part of the magic), but expect:
- Plates that showcase Mallorca’s boldest flavours
- Local wines and vermouths that tell a story
- The hum of conversation in cosy, packed-out rooms
- The evening buzz as you wander from stop to stop
- That giddy “we found a secret place” feeling again and again
Start your night right
Whether you’re visiting Palma for the first time or you’ve lived here for years, this is the kind of evening that changes how you see the city. A delicious walk through one of its most vibrant corners, designed to kick off your night with flavour, connection, and a sense of discovery.
Grab a friend, bring a date, or treat yourself solo.
However you explore it, Santa Catalina is ready to show you its best side, you just need the route!
