No one frowns on you for not sleeping.
It’s hot!
It is neighbours with Formentera, the ultimate hangover cure.
They invented Hierbas, try it, it’s healthy.
It’s home to Privilege, the biggest club in the world.
In Ibiza it is thought to be bad luck to allow a priest on to a fishing boat. This could be b*llocks but we hope it’s true.
James Blunt lives there.
Bora Bora Beach does not live up to its namesake.
Unless you’re as rich as Roman Abromavich, we suggest you blag your way into the clubs’ VIP areas because bottles of water cost as much as €15 (and tap water is warm and salty).
According to Nostradamus, Ibiza is the only place that could survive a nuclear war due to their prevailing winds. BarChick is considering relocating.
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AmanteAmante is a cliff-edge balancing act, drenched in sunlight by day and moonlight by night, it’s a bloody romantic spot. Perched precariously in the cove of Sol Den Serra and almost entirely engulfed by dramatic rocks and flourishing greenery this Read More |
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AuraAura is the all new cool kid on the Restaurant Mile block, it’s been there for years, but has just had bit of a pimping last season so it feels as good as new. This super hot hangout is away Read More |
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Babylon BeachBabylon Beach looks set to be a new local fave. Peaceful, tranquil and with a view to die for, this rustic, timbered paradise is specifically down tempo. Fronted by Vaughan – host of Pacha’s Funky Room, this is where those Read More |
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Bar 1805Moules frites and cocktails in Ibiza… you had me from the word go. But this place gets even better – it’s all about the celebration of the famous green liquid. Yeah you heard me, absinthe. Located in the heart of Read More |
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Bar AnitaOr Ca N’Anneta as it’s known to the locals. Royal Mail take note, since the early 60s, residents of San Carlos have arrived here to collect their post and get crunk. Housing around 400 retro looking mailboxes and an indecent amount Read More |
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Bar CostaOne of the oldest bars in this part of the island, Bar Costa was here before Santa Gertrudis became yummy mummy Brit central. Seemingly basic from the outside, shaded wooden tables and chairs conceal the small entrance to this place. As Read More |
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Blue MarlinIf you’re having a bad hair day/fat day, I’d leave Blue Marlin out. This place is for the beautiful people, and there is no being shy; arrive by boat if you really want to show off, or borrow a hummer Read More |
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Cafe Concert ItakaItaka is the late night lover you never visit before 4am: dark, mysterious and possibly sporting some kind of bad habit, it’s one of those places that makes BarChick wish she still owned a pair of fishnets. Open til all Read More |
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Cafe MamboLocated next door to the iconic Café Del Mar, Café Mambo is one of the island’s classic sunset venues. Yes, it’s located in San An, which is probably Ibiza at its least sophisticated, but hey say yes to life, embrace it, you’ll Read More |
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Cap d'es FalcoYou have to have your wits about you to find this place, but don’t worry because you can lose them as soon as you get here. Located at the end of a very bumpy dirt track through Las Salinas close Read More |
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Casita VerdeCasita Verde is more boho than a bag of lentils. All eco-friendly and vegan, and somewhere to visit if you wanna be at one with mother earth. Yorkshireman Chris Dews opened his center of ecology nearly 20 years ago after Read More |
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Deco at Hotel Es ViveEs Vive is an Ibiza institution for locals, tourists, and expats alike. With the style and elegance of 1920s Miami, for years the hotel has been the perfect place to party long into the night (we have loved their afterparties Read More |
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Downtown Ibiza (Cipriani)The wait is over, the eagerly anticipated Ibiza branch of Cipriani has arrived. Sashaying its way into the Marina, the affectionately dubbed Chippers inhabits the 5* Ibiza Gran Hotel, glam. Go posh or go home; get that sequined cat suit dry-cleaned Read More |
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El ChiringuitoBorn of French/British heritage, El Chiringuito is well groomed in comparison to the traditional Ibiza beach side establishments. The interior design is bright, beachy and very Soho House. If you enjoy getting sun fried but it’s a classy affair you Read More |
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El PirataDon’t get distracted by the Pacha T-shirts and dodgy club wear, keep heading into the Old Town, towards the Port. Check out Puff Daddy’s Gin Palace on your left and dodge the mimes, eventually you’ll reach the more laid back Read More |
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El ZaguanEl Zaguan is bang smack in the middle of Ibiza town and is always busy with locals. Somehow the tourists and pillheads get distracted by McDonald’s or the tranny bars and leave this place free of anyone unnecessary. Go there Read More |
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Hidden BarIf Alice in Wonderland fancied some damn fine cocktails this would be her bar of choice. Tucked away off Cala Sant Vincent in Northen Ibiza you’ll find Hidden, a magical garden bar open day and night. Lull away an afternoon Read More |
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Hostal ParqueLocated in the centre of Ibiza Town, Hostal Parque is so much more than its name suggests. Yes, there are a good number of guest bedrooms here, none of which we’d describe as ‘hostal’ standard, but whatevs. This place is Read More |
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KM5One of the island’s most celebrated restaurants KM5 is a flamboyant culmination of gastronomic prestige and inimitable ambiance. It’s been around for years, and is a must tick box. Named after its highway location, this is the place you go Read More |
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La BodegaIf you’re looking for authentic tapas and a cocktail then look no further than La Bodega. You’ll find it at the foot of the old town drawbridge, not far from the Old Market. There’s a cocktail list but be sure Read More |
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La PalomaIf you prefer your bling a little more rustic, then La Paloma will dazzle you. This organic hotspot is simple yet chic. The bakery, café and restaurant are each equally popular; choose the sun-drenched terrace in the summer or the Read More |
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Lola'sOoh this is a good un’ and a pretty well-kept secret too. Lola’s is located in the back streets of Ibiza Town, hidden in the walls of Dalt Villa. It was one of the first clubs to open on the Read More |
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Los PasajerosLocated in the port of the old town, this is somewhere to go if you’re working to a budget. Clamber up the dark staircase, lined with posters advertising the week’s club nights and find yourself in what might be the Read More |
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Nuba IbizaNuba is owned by Javier Bordas, Barcelona’s nightclub tycoon, and is located in the sexiest part of Eivissa next to the Ibiza Gran and the casino. There’s a definite ‘yacht’ theme going on, which makes sense since you’re slap-bang in Read More |
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Pikes (Ibiza Rocks House)Reasons to love Pikes: Wham’s Club Tropicana video was shot here, Freddie Mercury had his own room, there’s a pink tennis court, the pool is deep enough to dive into, the staff are REALLY hot and awesome, the weekly Ibiza Read More |
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PlastikIf somehow you find yourself out after dark in San Antonio (it’s happened to the best of us), Plastik Bar is your safe place. Located a little way from The West End, it’s near to a landmark known as The Read More |
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Rock Bar (and Base Bar)Although these are 2 separate bars, they get so busy that they seem to come one. The Rock Bar is the ultimate place to warm up for the long night/days that await you. Look for the red neon sign, and Read More |
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Sa CalmaA waterfront spot in Botafoch Marina pretty much ensures a slick affair. With Lio to your left and all the super yachts to your right you’ll know you’re living the good life when you arrive here. Surprisingly you don’t even need Read More |
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Sa Perfumeria (Sunset Café)These two bars are next door to each other and BarChick still hasn’t worked out how to party in one without partying in the other. To the untrained eye this hotspot could be discounted as being ‘just another Spanish caf Read More |
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Sa TrinxaThis place has been cool since your Papa was still swinging! Located at the very end of Salinas it isn’t somewhere you stumble upon, you either know about it, or you don’t. Take a dip in the beautifully still, translucent Read More |
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Sunset AshramThe word Ashram describes the house in which a Guru lives, teaching those seeking spiritual advice and healing. In this case the Guru is owner Manel Aragones, his advice is along the lines of free love and acid consumption, and Read More |
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Sushiya AoyamaIf you’re exploring Ibiza town and you’re sick of all the sangria then make sure you wind your way to Sushiya for something a little less Spanish and for a bottle of really good sake and some incredible fresh sushi. Read More |
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SwamiBarChick only discovered this gem at the end of the season and we don’t want you to make the same mistake. Tucked away in the old town, on one of those tiny streets that sells wicked tourist tack (there’s a Read More |
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Teatro PereyraTeatro Pereyra or Theatre Bar as we Brits know it, is one of those joints people reference when discussing the ‘real Ibiza.’ High ceilings, exposed beams and red velvet curtains are what make this former theatre hall so charming. Having Read More |
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The Croissant ShowA brilliant concept, croissants all day every day, what’s not to love? Open for impossibly long hours, we just can’t work out when these guys refuel. Roll up for breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening drinks or after the after party for Read More |
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Tira PallaTira Palla is one of the Old Town’s best kept secrets. The tourists and ravers have already been abducted into bars by the girls in hotpants offering free shots with every beer – so if you can make it past Read More |
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UndergroundA must, especially if you are over all that flash and flesh, this is the place to get down n dirty, you don’t need to blow dry your hair before you come here. You’ll find it lurking between superclubs Amnesia Read More |
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Va Bene Disco BurgerVa Bene Disco Burger is BarChick’s unsung Ibiza hero. Artlessly kitsch, this 1950s, American style diner is effortlessly self-assured; it’s been here for decades and didn’t even blink when McDonalds opened around the corner. A life size, wax-model waiter holding a Read More |
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YemanjaFounded in 1984 Yemanja has become something of an insider’s secret. BarChick’s been dying to party here ever since she heard about the Sangria, it’s the best on the island and the recipe is top, top secret, (hush). Situated discreetly Read More |