Clubber's guide to Ibiza Town (Eivissa)
Ibiza Town is compact and pedestrian friendly. Parking spaces can be hard to find so consider walking or taking a taxi or a bus. Inside the walls of the castle, Dalt Vila (above), there is an excellent selection of restaurants and bars. Diners can be accomodated anytime up to midnight but after that the only real late night option is the gay club Anfora.
Just outside the walls is the delightful tree-lined Plaza del Parc. The cafés and restaurants are typically reasonably priced and lively but due to noise control constraints the music shuts down at midnight.
Closer to the harbour is tradtionally the scene of more intense action. Expect to pay upwards of €5 for a beer and €10 or more for a cocktail. Many of the bars act as warm ups before patrons hit the clubs.
Promoters and venues such as Pacha and Amnesia themselves send round gaggles of their finest and fruitiest dancers and PR staff to drum up enthusiasm for their events that night (above). As professional exhibitionists they'll do anything to attract attention - naked flesh, stilt walkers, and bizarre costumes are the usual methods.
They get free shots (chupitos) as they progress so if you want to see hot drunken models stumbling around on stillettos head for the home stretch, the gay-oriented Calle de la Virgen.
The hippie chic boutiques, fetish shops, fast food joints, Italian and gay bars which line the the inappropriately-named street of the virgin make for a fascinating midnight stroll. Again music is not meant to be audible on the street after 12 but you can still party inside most notably at the small but perfectly-formed Lola's on Calle Alfonso XII.
Altho the doors to clubs such as Amnesia, Privilege, Pacha and El Divino are usually thrown open at midnight, most clubs only start to fill around 2am. Space on Sunday for We Love and Tuesday for Carl Cox are notable exceptions.
Pacha and El Divino are only 15 minutes walk from the port area, and if you want to make a real stylish entrance, there is a boat running regularly from Ibiza Town harbour right accross to the front door of El Divino. There are a growing number of bars in the Marina area surrounding these two venues.
Recommended
The aforementioned Calle de la Virgin is a must. Try also Plaça de Sa Drassaneta around the corner and the strip that lines the port which includes such notable instutions as Jason Bull's Base Bar and the neighbouring Rock.
Beds, Prices and Nationalities
Drinks can be quite a bit more expensive than Playa d'en Bossa or San Antonio, expect to pay more than €5 for a bottle of beer.
Throughout the summer, Ibiza Town enjoys a very international mix of partygoers and a thriving gay scene. A must for everyone visiting the island!
Nearby Talamanca is the perfect combination of quiet beach-side relaxing and proximity to Ibiza Town - just 10/15 minutes walk from Ibiza Port and right next door to the exclusive Marina.
Or choose an apartment or a hotel in Ibiza town centre - and stay right by the action.
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Zoo Bar |
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One of most popular bars in Ibiza Town, the Zoo Bar is well located directly opposite the port, in the heart of the pre-club action. Plenty of outside seating available to check out the parades whilst sipping on some fantastic cocktails. |
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Tango Bar |
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Just opposite the Zoo Bar is the excellent Tango Bar, perfectly situated for some quality evening drinking. Great drinks, friendly staff and a lively atmosphere make for a top evening for all. Speak to Alberto for some of the best cocktails in town. |
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Divino Bar |
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Divino Bar is one of the official El Divino bars in Ibiza Town and a good place to start your evening. Located opposite the port with plenty of seating outside to enjoy a drink and a good session of people watching. |
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IBZ Lounge |
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Make your way to the Ibiza Lounge – next door to Tango – relax in the lush red leather seating and watch the parade madness in comfort. This is the home of the official Hed Kandi pre-party so expect some sexy girls and an occasional drag queen. |
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La Biela |
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Plenty of seating at this friendly bar, wedged between Zoo and Tango. Run by Carlos – a resident for over 28 years – La Biela benefits from this prime spot and lots of outside space to enjoy. A fun place to grab a quick drink before moving on. |
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The Rock Bar |
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No rock music here at this fantastic bar – situated next to Base Bar - but do come here to meet some genuine Ibiza characters, good music and a great time. Get chatting to owners Nick or Paul about Ibiza history and you’ll never want to leave! |
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Base Bar |
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Base Bar, along with neighbour Rock Bar, is a place that needs little introduction and is the place to be seen for locals and visitors alike, offering great music to be seen to. Run by Jason Bull, who also is responsible for the super-sexy Hotel Es Vive. |
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El Chupito |
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Like the other bars along the port front, El Chupito is another place to enjoy a pleasant drink under the night sky. Not as busy as the neighbouring bars so a great place to relax and chat about the night & days ahead. |
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Space Bar S.A.V.O.Y. |
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Any bar affiliated with our favourite Ibizan nightclub, Space, has to be worth a visit. And, like Space, this bar can get busy: it lies in the perfect position halfway along the central strip and has extremely comfy chairs in the beautiful covered terrace outside. A perfect summer evening vibe. |
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Match Bar |
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The newest bar amongst the numerous pre-club bars along the port front, Match Bar certainly looks amazing inside and out. An expensive place to drink and not as busy as a result, so maybe you’ll try out the appealing sushi bar instead. |
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Gemini’s |
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Gemini’s offers a slightly fresh alternative to all the other trendy bars along the portside, where you can expect a funkier affair. Check out the flashy palm tree in the terrace area – you can’t miss it ! |
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El Pirata Bar |
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For real individuality and something very different, make your way to El Pirata where you’re sure to have a laugh. Some interesting cocktails to be found here, good food for those in need of a pre-club snack and very friendly staff. |
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Movie Bar |
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Tucked away behind Base Bar and The Rock Bar is this little gem of a bar, run by a friendly German, Klaus. The Movie Bar is worth checking out for the great value cocktails on offer alone, but also offers beautiful design and layout inside. |
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